Published Jan 21, 2020

'Parasite' vs. '1917' : The Best Picture Showdown Is Here. Plus: It's Mailbag Time | The Oscars Show

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins delve into the intense Best Picture showdown between 'Parasite' and '1917', while exploring Oscar dynamics, historical cinematic omissions, and predictions for major acting and screenplay categories, offering insights into the evolving landscape of film recognition.

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