Sam Sanders

Sounds about right.

When Billie Eilish wanted her theme from a James Bond movie to win.

They sent signed sheet music that Billie signed herself.

What is the most epic Oscar season screening you've ever seen?

I mean, just recently, the Academy announced that Academy voters actually have to watch the films that they vote on.

I know.

Please explain this to me, Katie Rich.

Because Hollywood's so honorable.

So we've talked a lot about the modern Oscars race as we know it, but it wasn't always like this.

There is a moment that people say turned the tide and led us to where we are now.

Let's flashback to 1999, the heyday of Harvey Weinstein and the battle for best picture.

And the Oscar goes to?

Between Saving Private Ryan and Shakespeare in Love.

Shakespeare in Love.

It all goes back to there, huh?

What was the craziest thing Weinstein did during that Oscar season?

So be honest with me, Katie Rich.

You cover this world.

Is that the best way to pick the best pictures in the universe?

The King's Speech and the Social Network.