Awards season is supposed to celebrate great films — so why does this year feel off? After the 2026 Golden Globes, the wins, snubs, and online discourse have sparked major conversations around Sinners, Teyana Taylor’s controversial win, and the politics behind Hollywood awards. In this video essay, I break down what these patterns reveal about award season, campaigning, and who gets rewarded in the industry. Welcome to Tea and Popcorn — where we spill the tea on all things movies.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to Tea and Popcorn

0:39 Best Podcast Category Golden Globes

2:49 Teyana Taylor's Controversial Win for One Battle After Another

5:05 One Battle After Another Prologue Spoilers

7:37 Out of spoilers

11:04 Paul Thomas Anderson Golden Globes Controversy

13:58 Sinners Snub Controversy

16:13 The Best Score Sinners Controversy

18:16 Variety's Sinners Coverage Controversy

19:09 Timothee Chalamet Vs. Michael B. Jordan Award Season Controversy

22:33 Award Shows and Non English Films

23:16 Judd Apatow Golden Globes Controversy

24:39 Category Fraud at The Golden Globes

26:09 Who's voting?

26:36 Who had the aux at the Golden Globes?

27:40 The Positives

28:48 Why Does this Award Season Feel off?

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https://goldenglobes.com/articles/the-golden-globes-announce-expanded-voting-body-for-the-81st-annual-awards-show/

https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/jezebel/index.htm

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In this episode of Tea and Popcorn, Meagan counts down the best movies of 2025. From emotional standouts to bold genre films that shaped the year in cinema.This spoiler-free breakdown highlights the films that made 2025 unforgettable, focusing on performances, themes, cultural impact, and why these movies stayed with us long after the credits rolled.If you’re searching for underrated movies of 2025, award-season favorites, or must-watch films across horror, drama, and international cinema, this episode is for you.☕🍿 Grab your popcorn and tea, let’s chat about the best movies of 2025!
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On the Tea and Popcorn Podcast, Meagan breaks down must-watch and underrated horror films that defined this year in scary movies.

Join Meagan as she dives into the top and underrated horror films of 2025, highlighting standout releases and hidden gems that every horror fan should add to their watchlist before the year ends. From chilling psychological thrillers to unsettling body horror, this episode explores the movies that made 2025 an unforgettable year for horror.

Whether you’re searching for horror movie recommendations, catching up on new horror releases, or looking for underrated horror movies you may have missed, this episode of the Tea and Popcorn Podcast has you covered. Stay tuned for spoiler-free insights, thoughtful commentary, and more end-of-year film discussions celebrating the best of cinema.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:14 – Number Eight
01:05 – Number Seven
01:41 – Number Six
03:12 – Number Five
05:08 – Number Four
06:33 – Number Three
08:26 – Number Two
08:33 – Honorable Mentions
12:07 – Number One

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In this episode of Tea & Popcorn, Meagan reviews four of the lowest-rated movies of 2025 that are often credited as the Worst Movies of 2025. From the disappointing performances' to the lackluster storytelling Meagan shares her candid thoughts on each film, highlighting the wasted potential and cringe-worthy moments.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro 4 of the Worst Rated Movies of 2025

00:09 Movie 1

01:22 Movie 2

03:22 Movie 3

07:45 Movie 4

11:29 Coming up in the next episode!

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In this conversation, Meagan and Miya delve into the film 'The Substance,' exploring its themes of body horror, womanhood, aging, and perfectionism.

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In this episode of Tea and Popcorn, Meagan delves into the complex topic of perfectionism through the lens of "Perfect Blue," "Black Swan," and "The Substance." Explore how these movies portray the internal and external battles of perfectionism, identity, and societal pressures with guest @movieswithmiya.

Chapters and Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:00 Perfect Blue
03:57 Black Swan
09:30 The Substance
15:04 Spoilers- Black Swan and The Substance Endings Explained
20:10 Conclusion

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In this episode of Tea and Popcorn, host Meagan dives into the recent Golden Globes nominations, discussing various film categories, predictions, and personal insights. From the significance of the nominations to the controversies surrounding certain categories, Meagan provides a comprehensive overview of the awards season landscape, highlighting key films and performances to watch out for.

Chapters

00:00 Golden Globes Nominations 2026

00:29 Diving into the Golden Globe Nominations

00:56 Best Motion Picture Drama Nominations

03:07 Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominations

04:25 Best Non-English Language Motion Picture Nominations

04:37 Best Animated Feature Film Predictions

05:24 Best Motion Picture Drama Predictions

06:29 Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Predictions

07:35 Cinematic Box Office Achievement Discussion

10:57 Best Actor Categories

13:25 Best Actress

14:16 Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy

15:06 Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy

17:27 Best Supporting Actor Nominees 2026 Golden Globes

18:56 Best Supporting Actress Nominees Golden Globes 2026

21:45 Golden Globes Snubs 2026

22:28 Best Director Golden Globes and Predictions

24:40 Best Screenplay

24:57 Best Original Score

26:01 Best Original Song

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In today’s episode, we are looking back to the Studio Ghibli trend that took over the internet for a week in 2025. Although the trend came and went, the trend is very telling of what was to come regarding AI and the arts. This episode includes interviews from Alfred C Kumwenda and Jazmin Anita, two digital creators.

Sources and References:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/03/27/the-ai-generated-studio-ghibli-trend-explained/

https://apnews.com/article/studio-ghibli-chatgpt-images-hayao-miyazaki-openai-0f4cb487ec3042dd5b43ad47879b91f4

https://www.aol.com/sam-altman-defends-ai-art-165609828.html

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https://restofworld.org/2022/ai-backlash-anime-artists/

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