Nick Schager
Entertainment critic and writer for The Daily Beast, known for film criticism and membership in major film critics' organizations, providing analysis of awards-season movies and streaming trends.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 37min
Why This Oscar Winner Returned to His Darkest Character
Rebecca Ferguson, actress joining Peaky Blinders on film, and Cillian Murphy, Oscar-winning actor who plays Tommy Shelby, join critic Nick Schager to discuss the Peaky Blinders movie and crime TV trends. They talk casting, integrating a new role into a beloved world, storytelling formulas that keep viewers hooked, theatrical ambitions, and what it means to close Tommy Shelby’s story.
Feb 14, 2026 • 26min
Special Edition: What to Watch (or Skip) this Awards Season
Nick Schager, entertainment critic at The Daily Beast known for sharp film analysis, walks through awards-season buzz and standout Best Picture contenders. He highlights surprising snubs, foreign-language momentum, and how streaming trends and release strategies are reshaping what we watch. He also flags underrated TV and previews big films to watch in 2026.
