The Cinematic Schematic maintains our annual tradition of hosting an Oscar predictions episode with recurring guest host, Laron Chapman. It’s our aim to give listening cinephiles, award show junkies and casual watchers a slightly better idea of how to hedge their bets for Sunday’s 93rd Academy Awards.

2020 was full of unexpected twists. There were global pandemics, historic elections, and how can we forget it was just a year ago that Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite became the surprise Cinderella story that swept the Academy? With so many major studio films and highly anticipated indie films being pushed back until theaters reopen, the floor is open for the 2021 Oscars to be another show full of surprises. Who will take home sought after best lead Actress? Will it be the SAG winner, Viola Davis? Or what about the BAFTA winner, Frances McDormand, or the buzzed about Promising Young Woman performance from Carey Mulligan? This also marks the first year more than one woman was nominated for best director, with Chloé Zhao leading the pack. In a year where it seems like the normal rules don’t apply, it really does seem like anyone’s game across the ballot.

The 2021 Oscars will undoubtably continue the pattern we’ve seen at other awards shows by taking on a hybrid approach between virtual and on-site. With previous awards shows like the Golden Globes and Emmys being a mixed bag, how exactly will the Oscars overcome this challenge?

How are we marking up our ballots? Tune in for our tips and bold predictions.

Special Guest

Guest Laron Chapman

Writer / Director / Producer of You People

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