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Film History · Sophia Ciminello & Nick Ruhrkraut

Oscar Wild

by Sophia Ciminello & Nick Ruhrkraut

Oscar Wild is an entertainment podcast where Sophia Ciminello and Nick Ruhrkraut discuss the latest in film from new releases to old favorites, always counting down to next year's Oscars.

Latest episodes

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You Can See Everything

#48 trending · Film History

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! “Are you watching closely?” Yes, this is a quote from The Presti

Oct 23
1 h 19 min

New York Film Festival Dispatch #2 (Tender Loving Care, Behemoth!, Club Kid, A Statement)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Enjoy another discussion of selected films that were being scree

Oct 16
59 min

New York Film Festival Dispatch #1 (Rose, Godzilla Minus Zero, The Devils, and Once Upon a Time in Harlem)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It's the most wonderful time of the year in New York! Nick and S

Oct 9
37 min

Fall Film Festival Recap (Venice, Telluride, TIFF) and a New York Film Festival Preview

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After a short break, Nick and Sophia are back with a recap of th

Sep 25
54 min

Moulin Rouge! at 25 (ft. Connor and Dylan MacDowell)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love Moulin Rouge! On

Aug 28
1 h 19 min

Awards Season Check-in: Film Festival Announcement Round-Up

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this week's episode, Nick and Sophia run through the recent m

Aug 7
47 min

The Odyssey

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In a time of apparent movie magic, Christopher Nolan has release

Jul 24
1 h 27 min

The 2026 Mid-Year Oscars

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! With the release of Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey

Jul 17
1 h 03 min

Our Very Early 2027 Oscar Predictions

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! With March's Oscar ceremony in Bob Ferguson's rearview, it's tim

Jul 4
52 min

Early 2026 Release Round-Up

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The May box office is thriving ahead of a summer filled with exc

Jun 12
1 h 01 min

Cannes Film Festival Recap II

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Content de te revoir or Welcome back to an extended discussion o

Jun 5
1 h 10 min

Cannes Film Festival Recap I

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick have so much to share about their experience at

May 29
41 min

2026 Cannes Film Festival Preview

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Bienvenue à la 79e édition du Festival de Cannes! Nick and Sophi

May 14
47 min

Oscar Rewind: 2016 Oscars ('La La Land' and 'Moonlight')

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to Oscar Wild’s Season 7 premiere where co-hosts So

May 8
1 h 55 min

“One Oscar After Another”: Our Recap of the 98th Academy Awards (feat. Bennett Prosser)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! That’s a wrap on another exciting and satisfying Oscar season! R

Mar 19
1 h 22 min

2026 Final Oscar Predictions

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If awards season were a video game, it’s now time to face the fi

Mar 11
58 min

2026 Oscar Contenders VII: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Director, and Picture

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 5 weeks, 7 episodes, 24 categories, 50 films, 232 nominees! On t

Mar 6
1 h 15 min

2026 Oscar Contenders VI: Actor and Actress

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick follow up their chat about the wonderful Oscar-n

Mar 4
46 min

2026 Oscar Contenders V: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You know the Oscars are near when it’s time for the above the li

Feb 27
58 min

2026 Oscar Contenders IV: International Feature, Documentary Feature, Animated Feature, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Film

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A mega episode covering 15 feature films and 15 short films call

Feb 20
1 h 26 min

Chart trend

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#10
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Chart positions

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#67 ▲ 115 Film History US

What listeners say

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Refreshing when people actually want to talk about the films and have the knowledge to go deep. Love the retrospectives and smash or pass!

MotherMaryLee · May 2026

I love discovering new film and awards podcasts. Sophia and Nick make a great duo. I am always impressed with the depth of knowledge of film history. I have a little soft spot for Sophia. Her love of the films from the 70’s, what I consider the greatest decade in cinema as well. We also share a common love for Faye Dunaway, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Daniel Day Lewis, Altman, Scorsese, and PTA. Keep up the great work.

Thurston O. · Nov 2024

This podcast is incredibly fun, organized, and purpose-driven with emphases on history and current events and how the two connect. Sophia and Nick have excellent chemistry. They bring their knowledge and analysis forth in ways that demonstrate that to educate is also to spread enjoyment for your audience. I enjoy hearing about their adventures on the way to screenings, during screenings, and after screenings, whether that be festivals or individual films on any given day. Their original, recurring segments and episode structure are a delight. Again, Sophia and Nick have great chemistry, and I love how it plays out when they discuss, agree, disagree, and share insights and ideas both individually and jointly throughout each season.

CH725 · Mar 2024

Many podcasts focus on the hullabaloo surrounding a film instead of considering it thoughtfully. Oscar Wilde would be proud that the creators of the namesake podcast are simultaneously informative, concise, articulate and funny.

Pita Pan Piper · May 2023

This was one of my favorite podcasts. I love the hosts’ enthusiasm, research and their conversational tone. But the latest episode had the most obnoxious ads. Ad breaks felt like they came every 5-10 minutes . The new episode began and first thing I heard was an ad - a horrible first impression . They play mid-sentence , noticeably louder , and for obnoxious things like casinos and gambling. I appreciate all the efforts behind this podcast and understand the hosts want to find a revenue source for it but I think this makes the listening experience so much worse.

teddy_bear_tofu · May 2026

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