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B95 — 2025 Oscars Picks and Analysis

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I join host Jim Cerqua live on B95.5 (WYJB-FM) for 2025 Oscars predictions and analysis in some of the major categories, plus reflections on the careers of the late Gene Hackman and Michelle Trachtenberg. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. […]
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JT & Looney Podcast: 2025 Oscars

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It’s the 2025 Oscars episode of the “JT & Looney Podcast”. ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than 1,500 films. In 2010, Jackson became […]
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LCJ’s 2025 Oscars Predictions

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It’s been one of the most unpredictable awards seasons of the past 15 years. So, who’s going to take home Oscars this Sunday night, during the live televised ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien? Here are my official predictions: Best Picture — “Anora” Best Director — Sean Baker, “Anora” Best Actor — Timothee Chalamet, “A Complete […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Q&A

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Directors Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi are interviewed in this Animation Scoop Q&A about their Tribeca Film Festival winning animated short film “In the Shadow of the Cypress”. It’s now on the 2025 Oscars shortlist. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Maybe Elephants’ Q&A

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Torill Kove won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award for “The Danish Poet” almost 20 years ago. Now she’s on the category’s shortlist for the 2025 Oscar for “Maybe Elephants”. Here’s our Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Magic Candies’ Q&A

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This Animation Scoop Q&A is with the producer of “Magic Candies”, Takashi Washio. The short is one of the 15 finalists for the Best Animated Short Film 2025 Oscar. ————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Percebes’ Q&A

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This Animation Scoop Q&A with 2025 Oscars shortlisted animated short filmmakers is about “Percebes”, from directors Alexandra Ramires and Laura Goncalves. ——————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Beautiful Men’ Q&A

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Three bald guys go to Istanbul for hair transplants. Director Nicolas Keppens dissects his Oscars shortlisted animated short “Beautiful Men” in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new […]
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