Episode 60: The Dojo's 2026 State of Cinema Address

Feb 20, 2026

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, the Host gives their 2026 "State of Cinema Address". Topics include: AI in Filmmaking, the 2026 Oscar Nominations, and an outlook on the rest of the upcoming 2026 film slate. Enjoy!

 

Production Notes 

Intro: 0:00-1:09

• Basics of the Address 1:10-3:32
• AI in Filmmaking Analyisis 3:33-31:46
• The 2026 Oscar Nominations 31:47-46:27
• The rest of the 2026 Film Slate 46:28-53:36

Outtro 53:-37-55:00

Notes

Comics Cultural Collateral Damage

Cinematic Cultural Collateral Damage 

'Rise of the machines': The Creative Emptiness of AI use in Filmmaking and Beyond

The 2026 Oscar Nominations 

Most Anticipated Films: Rotten Tomatoes 

Most Anticipated Films: IMDB

Most Anticipated Films: Variety