I’m so so happy to share with you something big that has been in the works for almost a month. In collaboration with some of the best film writers here on Substack, I have compiled a full breakdown of every Academy Awards category this year! The 2025 FilmStack Oscars Round Table come complete with our picks for Who Will Win, Who Should Win, Dark Horse contenders, and our Snubbed, But Not Forgotten favorite films from the past year.
Think of this guide as a peek into the minds of your favorite film obsessed friends. From the foodie serving tortellini in brodo alongside hot takes on cinematography, to the self-professed “antihero” film critic giving you the lowdown on screenplay nominees, to the Luca Guadagnino/Justin Kuritzkes obsessives still mourning the absence of Challengers and Queer’s presence among the nominees, this magazine provides a kaleidoscope of perspectives on some of the best films of the year. I had a ball reading through all of the submissions as I was editing everything together, and I am so proud to share their writing with all of you.
This project has been the product of a lot of labor, and I want to give a hearty thank you to the many great writers who contributed to this Round Table! If you’re not already subscribed to their newsletters, I highly encourage you to read more from these lovely, talented people.
An extra special thank you to Enrico Banson, who designed the beautiful cover and lent his expertise to three categories.
What are you waiting for? Check out The 2025 FilmStack Oscars Round Table now! Go read it, enter all the ballot competitions, and thank us in your acceptance speech!
WOW MARIA! This looks gorgeous, thank you so much for pulling us all together and making a BEAUTIFUL magazine. Took my breath away! I can't wait to dig into this!
Didn't expect a full on polished doc 🔥🔥🔥 Tremendous job, Maria!!