This Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast episode focuses on predicting the winners of the Academy Awards, specifically the Best Picture category. The hosts discuss the nominated films, including blockbusters like *Wicked* and *Dune Part 2*, and smaller films like *Conclave*, *The Substance*, and *Nickel Boys*. They also address controversies surrounding *Emilia Pérez*, including allegations of racist tweets by the star and the use of AI in the film's production. Ultimately, the panel offers diverse predictions for Best Picture, with *The Brutalist* and *Anora* emerging as frontrunners, while *Nickel Boys* receives strong support as the film they believe *should* win. The discussion extends to acting categories, with predictions and justifications for each nominee.
