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Chris Russo Slams Oscars: 'One Battle' Overhyped Trash

3/19/2026

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Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo, a radio host, said the Academy Awards named 'One Battle After Another' Best Picture.
He called it 'overhyped garbage' and argued that expanding nominees from five to ten diluted the award.
Russo lamented declining storytelling quality, citing From Here to Eternity and The Godfather.
He criticized lengthy ceremonies showing films many Americans haven't seen and urged a return to five nominees.

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Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo, a radio host, said the Academy Awards named 'One Battle After Another' Best Picture.
He called it 'overhyped garbage' and argued that expanding nominees from five to ten diluted the award.
Russo lamented declining storytelling quality, citing From Here to Eternity and The Godfather.
He criticized lengthy ceremonies showing films many Americans haven't seen and urged a return to five nominees.