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Oscarspalooza 2026 Wrap Party with Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner

In the final episode of Oscarspalooza 2026, Frank is joined (as always) by Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner as they bid a fond farewell to the year in film. It's our wrap party, and you're invited! We discuss the Oscars themselves and reveal our rankings of the 2026 Best Picture nominees. Then, Matt takes the stage to host the 2nd annual Matty Awards! We also hear some voicemails from the listeners, talk about the unceremonious firing of the Burger King, and much more. Crack open one small beer and join us for a super-sized spectacular! YAY MOVIES! Video available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JXekZS6DTDnykNogofupV?si=34c627475a3f42ca] and YouTube [https://youtu.be/Pg896ntmR5A]! Follow Mitch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mitchwlerner/] and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/wolfwiggle/]! Follow Matt on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/matty.cino/] and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/matty_cino/]! Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/frankandsensemedia/], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/frankandsense.bsky.social], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/dudemcfun/]!

Oscarspalooza 2026: "Train Dreams" with Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner

ALL ABOARD! It's time to board the train. One. Last. Time. That's right, our final Best Picture nominee episode is here, and it's the 2025 film "Train Dreams!" Matt, Mitch, and Frank have an absolutely normal conversation about this whimsical, melancholy, meditative film and do not get sidetracked by any stupid train jokes. They talk about male loneliness, the effect of being a bystander, the beauty of the outdoors, William H Macy, and so much more. And they also play a game of Famous Trains. Join us for a wild ride that definitely doesn't go off the rails!

Oscarspalooza 2026: "Sinners" with Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner

Prepare yourself for a sinfully good time! It's time to grab a wooden stake, whiskey, and a guitar, because Matt, Mitch, and Frank are talking about Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." The boys talk about vampires, Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Ryan Coogler, ranking the seven deadly sins, a Disney Channel Original Movie, the best millennial directors, and oh so much more. It's a bloody good time, brought to you by pornvamp.com!

Oscarspalooza 2026: "Sentimental Value" with Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner

It's our most Norwegian episode ever as Matt, Mitch, and Frank talk about Joachim Trier's 2025 film "Sentimental Value!" We talk about generational trauma, the concept of "hygge," The Worst Person in the World, and of course the house. Plus, Frank debuts his flawless impression of Stellan Skarsgaard!

Oscarspalooza 2026: "The Secret Agent" with Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner

It is a podcast of great mischief! Matt, Mitch, and Frank take a trip down to Brazil as we discuss "The Secret Agent." We talk about the importance of societal memory, the process of reconstructing memory, and, of course, the hot dentist. We also learn about Mitch's partner, the hairy leg. All of that, plus Frank's flawless pronunciation of Portguese words and Brazilian names! Come join our anarcho-communist group of misfits!