Here's What Trent Reznor Said At The Challengers Q&A I Went To This Month

A January 6th to remember forever.

First of all, it is a travesty Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were snubbed by the Academy for their Challengers score. And, fear not, I will be bitching all about it in my Oscars newsletter next month.

It was the night after the duo won their Golden Globe for Best Original Score, so I had no idea if Trent and Atticus would show up. I really didn’t think anyone would show up. I thought we’d maybe get the screenwriter, Justin Kuritzkes.

Zendaya had also officially announced her engagement that Monday after teasing her ring at the awards Sunday night, so I figured she was out of the question.

But, lo and behold, Luca, Zendaya and my boys Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross showed up.

Here’s what Trent had to say about the music at the Q&A. I apologize for good-but-not-crystal-clear audio quality due to recording it on my phone, which was sitting in my lap: