BONUS Episode: The 2026 Oscars (with additional content)

BONUS Episode: The 2026 Oscars (with additional content)

From Catholic Review Radio by Catholic Review Media

March 9, 2026 · 36 min · Season 6 · Episode 37

About this episode

A bonus episode discussing the 2026 Oscars with insights on films and performances from the past year.

🎬 Enjoy additional conversation with our guests on Hollywood and the movies in this special bonus episode for the 2026 Oscars season! Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15. From the imaginative spectacle of Sinners to the quiet beauty of Train Dreams , the panel explores why 2025’s films leaned into offbeat storytelling, ordinary heroes, and marathon running times. They break down each Best Picture contender in brief, highlight standout performances, debate moral and spiritual themes, and share their personal favorites of the year. Whether you love film, faith, or sharp cultural conversation, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives – and a few surprises – on what makes great cinema today.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Gunty

Guests: Sister Rose Pacatte, John Mulderig, Ann Augherton

Topics covered

  • Oscars
  • Hollywood
  • film analysis
  • Best Picture contenders
  • cultural commentary

Keywords

  • 2026 Oscars
  • Hollywood
  • Best Picture
  • film discussion
  • cultural themes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sinners, Train Dreams

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