Movies and the Oscars with Josh Arnold: Best picture predictions, disillusionment with award shows, and favorite films
15 February 2026

Movies and the Oscars with Josh Arnold: Best picture predictions, disillusionment with award shows, and favorite films

Worth Your Time! with Kristi Lee and Rob Shumaker

About
Kristi Lee, Dr. Rob Shumaker and guest Josh Arnold break down Oscar season, including best picture, best actor, best actress and best director debates. The conversation covers award show fatigue, movie reviewing culture, streaming versus theaters, and why the big-screen experience still matters. Films discussed include The Golden Compass, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Sinners, Frankenstein, Zootopia 2, Blue Velvet, Basquiat, Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, The Godfather, The Wizard of Oz, Lost in Translation, Mamma Mia, Road House, Begonia and Perfect Days, along with reflections on IMAX, movie etiquette and seeing films with an audience.
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