It’s Oscars weekend! Yes, the Academy Awards seem to have snuck up on us this year, and as such part time movie fans might find themselves woefully under prepared for Sunday’s ceremony.

Deirdre Molumby, Movie Reviewer joined Kieran to break down the best and the worst of the Oscar nominees...

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