On this episode of The Next Reel, Tyler Johns and Lance Taylor break down everything they’ve been watching lately and make their Oscars 2026 predictions for the biggest categories.
The guys recap a wide range of films, from legendary classics to buzzy new releases. Lance talks about seeing Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 as one epic theatrical experience, plus first-time watches of On the Waterfront and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Tyler reviews The Bride, Hoppers, The Secret Agent, and the new Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein, which both hosts rave about as one of the best takes on the classic story ever put to screen.
They also touch on War Machine, the animated short Snow Bear, the Bob Probert documentary, and The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, while Tyler shares early thoughts on Daredevil and previews the upcoming A24 horror film Undertone.
Then it’s time for awards talk as Tyler and Lance give their picks for:
🎬 Best Picture
🎬 Best Director
🎬 Best Actor
🎬 Best Actress
🎬 and more as they look ahead to the Academy Awards.
If you love movie reviews, Oscar predictions, film discussion, classic cinema, and new release reactions, this episode is for you.
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