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The 2025 Oscars Dinner Party Recap: Act Two
Continuing the rundown of my ten-course Oscars dinner party, from papal tortellini to an Emilia Pérez-inspired cheese board.
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Andrew Truong
The 2025 Oscars Dinner Party Recap: Act One
First part of my rundown of a ten-course dinner, themed to the Best Picture nominees. From Bob Dylan bar snacks to the infamous prawns from The…
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Andrew Truong
I Completely and Unexpectedly Loved A Complete Unknown
Going out swinging with last-minute Oscars movie takes.
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Andrew Truong

February 2025

Seven Cocktails Inspired by This Year’s Oscar Nominees
From Anora’s Cosmopolitan to a Bob Dylan drink reminiscent of coffee and cigarettes, these are all the cocktails from my Oscars party menu.
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Andrew Truong
Breaking Down the Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action & Documentary
Shockingly, none of this year’s shorts are excruciatingly bad!
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Andrew Truong
FilmStack Oscars Round Table + My Final Predictions
Plus a sneak peek of my Oscars dinner.
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Andrew Truong
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Food & Drink Ideas For Your Oscars Party
Roll out the red carpet for these movie-inspired pairings. Featuring Anora’s Cosmopolitan, Conclave’s tortellini, The Substance's roast chicken, and…
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Andrew Truong
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Has the Conclave Theory of the Oscars Gone up in Smoke?
Matching up the Best Picture nominees with the cardinals of Conclave.
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Andrew Truong
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Animated Short Film Oscar Nominees, Ranked
A deep dive on the five contenders (plus three shorts that should have been nominated)
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Andrew Truong
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Inside Out: No Other Land & Frederick Wiseman’s The Store
Documentary filmmaking and the insider/outsider perspective.
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Andrew Truong
Gosh Darn It’s Cold Outside
The food and drink keeping me warm this winter.
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Andrew Truong

January 2025

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