This Rapid Response podcast episode features Bob Safian interviewing Janice Min, CEO of The Ankler, about the 2024 Oscars. The discussion analyzes the night's winners and losers, including the unexpected win of "Anora," a low-budget independent film, and the controversies surrounding nominees like Amelia Perez. Min highlights the significant role of campaigning and the evolving relationship between film, television, and streaming services. She ranks Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and China's influence on the future of film, emphasizing Netflix's dominance as the largest film buyer. The interview concludes with a discussion of Hollywood's shifting geographical landscape and the challenges facing Los Angeles as a film production hub.
