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OSCARS RECAP 2025 - "Anora" Dominates as Sean Baker Makes History

That's a wrap on movie awards season 2025! The 97th Academy Awards have come and gone and we have a brand new reigning movie champion! Anora joins the ranks of films to be crowned Best Picture and it brought alot of winners in its wake as it goes a 5 for 6 night. In many ways it was a night of expected outcomes but also some genuine surprises. On this recap we talk:

• Sean Baker making history with 4 statues in one night.
• Mikey Madison shocks Demi Moore's run.
• Adrien Brody still giving his acceptance speech.
• The lack of Wicked wins and whether the Oscars "out-of-touch" narrative is deepening.
• Conan's grade as host.
• A surprise Documentary win for No Other Land.
• AND MUCH MORE!

Join Front Row personalities Ryan Lootens, Jeremy Goeckner, Brett Rutherford and Brandon Davis as they bring you a comprehensive breakdown of the 97th Academy Awards!

Jeremy is the creator and Editor-In-Chief of the Front Row Network. He also hosts Network show "Are You Afraid of the Podcast?" with his wife Sara Baltusevich.
Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.
Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.
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