Get ready for Hollywood’s biggest night with Dan Hudak’s presentation of the Best Picture Oscar nominees! We will cover all of this year’s Best Picture nominees and discuss why each film was nominated, the Oscars it’s most likely to win, plus we’ll show a clip from each film. We also will touch on all the major categories throughout the evening. This is a lecture cinema fans will not want to miss!

A lifelong film lover, Dan Hudak has worked extensively as a film critic in print, radio and television. He has provided film reviews and commentary for WPLG-TV (ABC) Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, ABCNews.com, the Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, CNN.com, indieWIRE.com, New Orleans Times-Picayune, Newsday, Orlando Sentinel, San Francisco Examiner and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

He is the owner of Hudak On Hollywood, Inc., and his popular “Hudak On Hollywood” lectures are given throughout the United States. He is the former chairman of the Florida Film Critics Circle and a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association. He studied Film History and Criticism at Bard College and the University of Miami, where he received his M.A. in Film Studies

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Singo with Roger Telsey 3 games, 6 winners

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Los Angeles based Bon Jovi Tribute band Wanted ” promises a thrilling and nostalgic journey through one of rock’s most enduring catalogs. “WANTED” delivers a high-energy show that captures the essence of Bon Jovi’s iconic sound and style. This band performed their Astro Yachts show in 2025 to rave reviews!

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Monique blends her Cuban-American roots with fearless, insightful comedy that resonates across cultures. Seen on Comedy Central, Showtime, and HBO, she’s also a celebrated writer and radio voice. Her 2024 DryBar special became the channel’s #1 release, amassing over 52 million views and reaching audiences worldwide. With her signature mix of humor and heart, Monique delivers a performance that leaves audiences laughing, thinking, and inspired. 52 million laughs can’t be wrong – see Monique live!

Special opening comedian : Frankie Paul

Dynamic vocalist and American Idol semi-finalist Crystal Stark will join us for a much-requested encore performance in April. This time paying homage to her personal idol Whitney Houston. Only Crystal’s vocal prowess could bring such authenticity to the iconic songbook of the powerful voice that was Whitney.

When Crystal Stark performs, she doesn’t just take the stage – she owns every part of it. In addition to performing on a national tour with fellow American Idol competitor Katherine McPhee, during which she appeared on shows such as The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, among others. Crystal has headlined music festivals, toured Central America and Asia with big band ensembles, been a featured performer in the Vegas based Divas3, and is a frequent headliner on cruise ships around the world. Most recently, she played keyboard and sang back-up with Grammy ® and Academy® Award-winning artist Jon Batiste. 

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