2025 Oscars Guide And What's Making Us Happy

This year's Oscar nominees include Wicked , The Substance , Emilia Perez , and Conclave . And we watched all the nominated movies so you don't have to. We're making some bold predictions for who will win, plus vouching for who should take home those shiny gold statues. To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy