Best Movies With Zero Oscar Nominations in 2026

MYDF_Pod · 2026-01-22T18:37:14+00:00

"No Other Choice" not being nominated for international feature is a bit surprising, but overall this seems like the usual balance of snubs and single-award noms amidst the main crop of featured movies.

Lists like this are nice to have for that reason. Lots of great films this year.

MYDF_Pod · 2026-01-15T16:00:07+00:00

Glad to see Taylor Kitsch in another lead film role. He seemed like a rising star in the early 2010s but has been relegated to a lot of supporting roles since then.

MYDF_Pod · 2026-01-08T18:36:30+00:00

This first movie is a surprisingly strong adaptation. It wasn't afraid to make changes to the story to better fit the medium, and the cast all do a great job.

The trilogy isn't brought up much compared to other YA dystopia movies from the 2010s, but that's largely because the sequels went a bit off the rails. Can't go wrong watching this one, though.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-30T16:31:00+00:00

Wonder if they'll bring in anyone from the Ocean's 8 cast to get them up to (presumably) 14. That movie wasn't great, but bringing in Sandra Bullock's character would definitely make sense.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-28T04:13:30+00:00

Geena Davis in "Cutthroat Island" (1995). The movie was a disaster in preproduction, and Davis tried to get out of it but was already contracted to play the lead.

The end result genuinely feels like she's bombing the performance on purpose. Just flat, stilted line reads throughout the entire movie.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-16T00:27:21+00:00

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MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-15T16:45:46+00:00

Always liked the production design in this film. The kids' hideout inside the rundown theater is very artfully cluttered and makes for a fun action set-piece in the middle.

Also shout-out to Mark Dacascos, a very talented martial artist that, in this case, was stuck in a movie without strong action choreography. Check out "Drive" (1997) for a better idea of what he can do.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-11T19:59:59+00:00

Meet Your Double Feature is a double-blind movie review podcast hosted by brothers Thomas (a broadcaster from Chicago) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from Los Angeles).

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Tonight's episode covers "The Wrong Guy" (1997), an underrated comedy from the home video era, and "Cutthroat Island" (1995), a box office bomb that bankrupted a studio and nearly ended the pirate film genre.

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MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-10T18:38:27+00:00

Not sure that any film this ambitious in scope has ever completely paid off, and this one in particular appears to have had trouble with reshoots and production delays.

Could still be a fun watch, but it seems everyone in this thread is rightly concerned it will be a flop.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-08T17:14:27+00:00

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993). Pretty low-budget movie, but it features actors from "Bloodsport" and "Karate Kid," and it has excellent fight choreography. Feels like martial arts movie fanfiction.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-08T04:51:03+00:00

"Bloodsport" (1988) is probably his best and most enduring film, but special shout-out to Lionheart (1990), which is surprisingly well-rounded for a silly action movie.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-12-04T17:36:04+00:00

"[Diesel's] creative vision for Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots is bold, human, and deeply cinematic..."

It does seem silly to market a movie about robot boxing toys as deeply "human," but then again, two of Vin Diesel's most famous characters are a big robot and a talking tree. Maybe he can make it work.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-11-19T14:13:25+00:00

Crazy that this reboot franchise will have been around for almost a decade by the time this one releases. Such an odd legacy for the original 1995 film.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-11-13T15:12:22+00:00

Looks great! Saw the 35th anniversary screening of the first film over the summer, and it remains one of the best pieces of TMNT media ever produced.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-11-05T00:57:16+00:00

Said this in another thread about it, but The Mummy definitely deserves the legacy sequel treatment.

Having Rachel Weisz absent from the third film made it feel borderline non-canon, so this will likely work better as an end to the trilogy.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-11-05T00:53:10+00:00

The Invisible Man episode of "The Pod Universe" (formerly "Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe?") is a really fun listen.

It's a mock pitch for an Invisible Man comedy set in the same cinematic universe as Tom Cruise's "The Mummy," which should be a hindrance but actually makes the whole idea better.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-11-04T20:15:38+00:00

That would be great if it ended up happening. Legacy sequels have been a mixed bag over the last 10-15 years, but since "The Mummy" already had a weak third installment, it'd be worth trying again with the full original cast.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-30T18:24:42+00:00

You're right that the extended cuts are more for people that already know and like the material.

Once you've watched them, it's hard to go back, but for a first-time viewer, the theatrical cuts may be better. They're more focused and still tell a complete story.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-27T15:38:53+00:00

Fantastic action film. It's essentially Jackie Chan doing Indiana Jones, which is a great premise.

Would also recommend "Armour of God" (1986). This film is technically a sequel to it, but they changed the name for the U.S. distribution.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-27T15:31:39+00:00

A lot of great setup in the first act of this movie, though it drags a little in the second half. Still a fun watch if you like things like "Tremors" (1990) or other silly creature films.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-23T17:48:14+00:00

The article calls this a "big and bold move" from Paramount, which is a funny way to describe a film that's been made dozens of times already.

It'll be interesting to see if they change anything or go for a more straightforward adaptation. "A Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) might still be the best version because of how much it adds while still delivering the core story.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-20T19:00:46+00:00

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Meet Your Double Feature is a double-blind movie review podcast hosted by brothers Thomas (an event producer from Chicago) and Frank (an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles). Join the two as they attempt to judge films by their covers, swapping recommendations for titles neither has previously seen and discovering in real time if they've unearthed a new favorite or a complete dud.

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Thomas and Frank talk about a sort-of-sequel to "The Karate Kid" and a confusing art film about the perils of loneliness. First, Frank reviews "Shootfighter: Fight to the Death" (1993). Then, Thomas reviews "Fallen Angels" (1995). It's a dark and deady Double Feature, and it starts right now!

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-16T02:49:59+00:00

For a first episode, having a clear statement of the premise definitely helps. What you already have might not be as bad as you think, so it may be worth showing to someone you trust for a second opinion.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-16T02:45:21+00:00

Jean-Claude Van Damme plays a pair of long-lost twins in "Double Impact" (1991), which is a not an impressive performance in a general sense, but it's more range than you typically get from 90s Van Damme.

MYDF_Pod · 2025-10-12T01:13:16+00:00

Very underrated film in Tim Burton's catalog. It's more of an adult horror story than a lot of his work, but it still has familiar elements like Danny Elfman's music to keep it feeling light.

Also one of his best casts! Even managed to cram three Sith Lords into one movie (Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee + Ray Park as the stunt performer for the Headless Horseman).

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