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A look at the rush of events and panels happening in New York and Los Angeles as the post-strike bottleneck continues. Plus the Academy Museum Gala, …

Two interviews with stars of two major fall movies. First, David Canfield talks to Colman Domingo about the career-long wait for a role like the one …

Following big wins at the Gotham Awards, are they now the actors to beat in their categories? Plus a look ahead at the New York Film Critics Circle …

First, Rebecca Ford talks to the writer and director of Saltburn about the unusual writing process that created her latest provocative script, and the chemistry she seeks between herself and her actors before starting …

With the long Thanksgiving weekend underway, which awards contenders will benefit most when voters start catching up on them at home? Plus a look at …

Months after his film American Fiction took home the Toronto Film Festival’s audience award, Jeffrey Wright is no longer on strike and able to talk to Chris Murphy about the film that resonated with him in surprisingly …

A look at the extremely busy campaign trail and which films are already benefiting the most from the end of the strike. Plus discussion of new …

Savannah Walsh talk to Tom Blyth about the slightly head-spinning experience of playing the younger version of a character originally played by Donald Sutherland, this time 64 years younger and a central character in …

With Iron Claw premiering and The Color Purple and Napoleon around the corner, we're looking ahead to what's left on the fall and winter schedule. …

The actress known for Russian Doll and The Morning Show didn't know what to expect when the script for Past Lives showed up in her inbox — and she …

A look at how the campaign might change if the end to the SAG-AFTRA strike really is near. Plus a look ahead at fall TV and more lingering questions …

Alexander Payne is a little bit surprised by the way people are responding to his new film, about three people who form an unlikely bond over …

The Gotham Awards weigh in with a slate of mostly indie-skewing nominees — plus Barbie. David checks in from the Savannah Film Festival, the group takes the temperature of Priscilla, and the extremely competitive …

The Oscar-winning directors of Free Solo had followed some of the most elite athletes in the world into some of the most forbidding climates …

As Killers of the Flower Moon opens in wide release, the group considers how far the latest Scorsese film can go, and who might be in the running …

First, Rebecca Ford talks to the two costume designers of Killers of the Flower Moon, who might have seemed like an unlikely duo — West, a veteran …

From California's Mill Valley Film Festival to the Hamptons International Film Festival, it's the season for regional events where many Oscar campaigns can be made — or not. Plus, deeper looks at the actor and …

First, David Canfield talks to writer and director Maggie Betts, who embraced the format of the 90s legal thriller for her courtroom drama starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. Then HIllary Busis talks to Nathan …

With the New York Film Festival in full swing and thrilling new films debuting each week, it’s a great time of year to talk about movies— and, as so …

The German actor was told by director Jonathan Glazer he'd be starring in "Big Brother in a Nazi house" — and even that didn't scare him off. Friedel …

Elon Musk’s presence in our lives is inescapable: his cars roam our streets, his satellites orbit our skies, and his purchase of X—formerly known as Twitter—has reshaped the social-media landscape. The staff writers …

A look at the events that may look a little more normal now that the writers are back to work, and how quickly the actors might follow suit. Plus, …

The actress worked hard to snag her first lead role in the indie drama Monica, and now finds herself in the odd position of being able to talk about …

The rise of American Fiction, the imminent return of Maestro, the mystery of Napoleon, and much more.

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The director of Sing Street and Once thought at one point he might be done with music movies, but was inspired by his relationship with his mother, and his own misspent youth, to write Flora and Son, about a mother and …

We handicap the titles most likely to win the festival's coveted Peoples Choice Awards, our personal favorites, and more highlights.

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The director watched the 2021 GameStop stock frenzy unfold within his own home— and then was totally surprised to find himself making a movie about …

It's festival season, and there's so much to talk about! We dig into Priscilla, Poor Things, Saltburn, All of Us Strangers, Maestro, Hit Man, and …

As the Toronto International Film Festival prepares to kick off, the CEO of TIFF reveals how the SAG-AFTRA strike affected this year's event, how the festival's international focus got even stronger this year, and how …

Your guide to the biggest premieres at both Labor Day weekend festivals, from Ferrari to Janet Planet and beyond.

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This week we’ve pulled interviews out of the archives with two filmmakers who are up to big things this year. First we go back to 2019, when Julie …

Rumaan Alam’s apocalyptic, domestic thriller published in 2020 is only more unsettling today, which might make it the perfect time for the upcoming Netflix adaptation. Plus, a look ahead at festival season thanks to our …

Two conversations with Emmy-nominated directors who surprised us this year. First, Hoar digs in on the making of The Last of Us's emotional love story "Long, Long Time." Then, Trachtenberg reflects on the long journey …

Martin Amis's 2014 novel set at Auschwitz is very, very different from Jonathan Glazer's film adapted from it — but that doesn't mean they don't shed light on each other. Plus, Chris Murphy talks to Professor Stacy L. …

The Emmy-nominated editor of The Bear shares how the surprise hit comedy came together in its first season, and how she and the series creators …

Priscilla Beaulieu Presley met Elvis when she was 14, divorced him when she was 27, and was only a minor figure in last year’s blockbuster film about …

The writer and director discusses his provocative new movie, the hurdle of its NC-17 rating, and how seeing 197 movies over the course of three …

A dive into David Grann's 2017 nonfiction book that Martin Scorsese has adapted for his upcoming film. Plus, a look at the state of the strike and festival season, and a celebration of the new season of Heartstopper and …

In a conversation recorded on the eve of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the Emmy nominee and Oscar winner reflects on what it took to get to this point in her career, and what she learned from the decade-plus journey to get …

Lineups for two of the biggest fall film festivals have been announced—and they are stacked, despite the strike. This week's Little Gold Men takes a …

The always inspiring veteran actress, who just earned her second consecutive Emmy nomination for the hit ABC series, weighs in on the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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Nearly a week into the SAG-AFTRA strike, it remains entirely unclear how the Emmys, the fall festival season, and even the Oscars will be affected. …

The King Richard star has been incredibly busy since her Oscar nomination last year, and keeps surprising herself in the process.

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The team shares their immediate reaction to this year’s Emmy nominations, from the shocking snubs, the thrilling inclusions, and the continued …

The star of the new Steven Soderbergh-created series says that she's only beginning to show the world what she can do.

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A look at the films that might make it from spring and summer releases all the way through Oscar season. Plus, welcoming the latest crop of Oscar voters and some final Emmy nomination predictions before they’re …

First, Rebecca Ford talks to Tony nominee Ashley Park about her big year in film and TV, including the upcoming raunchy comedy Joy Ride. Then, David Canfield finds Glenn Howerton dealing with the new experience of Oscar …

A look back at Todd Haynes's 2002 melodrama that pulls off a nearly miraculous balance of past and present. Plus, Franklin Leonard joins to discuss …

The Emmy winner chose his big followup project to When They See Us very, very carefully — and Boots Riley's provocative new series I'm a Virgo, in …

In 1999 Ian McKellen became the first openly gay male actor to be nominated for an Oscar — and, unbelievably, he remains the last. Plus, a look at the Emmys limited series race and the campaign strategies revealed in …

Helen Mirren tells Rebecca Ford about how eager she was to take on the challenges of the Western frontier in Taylor Sheridan's historical epic. Padma Lakshmi talks to Natalie Jarvey about her decision to step away from …

From the moment he arrives onscreen in Stephen Frear's 1986 film My Beautiful Laundrette, Daniel Day-Lewis is impossible to look away from. But …

Part of the ensemble cast of Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City, and Emmy eligible for both Your Honor and a return appearance as Walter White on …

William Hurt made history in 1985 as the first person to win a best actor Oscar for playing a gay character in Kiss of the Spider-Woman—but, as you might guess, the film's legacy has only become more complex since then. …

When Dominique Fishback was first offered a role on the Prime Video series Swarm, she said no — and after talking to co-creator Donald Glover, she …

A look back at the 1932 best picture nominee and what might be the definitive role for the gender-bending star. Plus, some final Cannes thoughts, …

The writer and director of Past Lives reveals how a specific moment from her life — sitting at a bar with her husband and childhood sweetheart— led to her Sundance-winning new film, out in theaters this week. Then, the …

Richard and Rebecca call in from Cannes to share the films they're most excited about — and, of course, which ones might be the most likely to be part of this year's Oscar race. Plus, a discussion about David's report …

The director of the FX documentary series reveals what surprised her when she sat down with disgraced pastor Carl Lentz and his wife, Laura. Then, the comedian and star of both Party Down and The Other Two shares the …

The prestigious French film festival is underway, and if the past few years are any indication there are a handful of future Oscar contenders lying …

Fresh off Connor Roy's election night disappointment, Alan Ruck reflects on four seasons of Succession and how to move on toward something new. Then, Beef star and executive producer Steven Yeun reveals on how he drew …

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, a look back at 1961's Flower Drum Song, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was the first major Hollywood film to …

Broadway icon Patti LuPone is less interested in the stage than the screen these days— and in Ari Aster's new film Beau Is Afraid, she tells Richard Lawson, she found the mammoth challenge she was looking for. And for …

The writers strike has already transformed Hollywood, and VF’s Natalie Jarvey joins to explain why the changes are only beginning. Plus, a close look …

Michael Shannon has had as varied a career as you can imagine, and with roles in the limited series George and Tammy and Waco as well as in the …

Richard Lawson shares his ongoing list of the best movies of the year thus far. Plus, a look at spring breakout hits like The Diplomat and Dead Ringers, the controversy behind the scenes of Beef, a date for next year's …

David Canfield talks to Lizzy Caplan, who had the same hesitation anyone would about telling a new version of Fatal Attraction— but relished the …

You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth joins for a conversation about her new miniseries Erotic 90s and the episode on Thelma & Louise. Plus a look at the Cannes lineup, Beef's surprising hop across Emmy …

The actress was born into a musical legacy, but had never pursued it onscreen until Daisy Jones and the Six, which she auditioned for by singing in a voice memo alongside her husband. Keough tells Rebecca Ford about how …

It may have gotten a little bit easier for at least some members of the massive Succession ensemble to position themselves for awards. Plus, a look …

The globetrotting Andor star tells David Canfield he is so committed to the show, and his character, that he basically plays him twice — once in English, and once for the Latin American Spanish dub. Then, Rebecca Ford …

A look at the Academy's recent changes, and which ones might lie ahead. Plus, news about the Cannes lineup, a Barbie frenzy, a look at Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid and Ben Affleck's Air, and some talk about potential Emmy …

First, Rebecca Ford catches up with the star of the breakout hit ABC series, who won a Golden Globe in January for his performance but says the SAG …

Can anyone beat Succession? Do voters want their comedies light or dark? And just how many White Lotus actors will make it? The mysteries of the 2023 …

Teyana Taylor has been famous for more than half of her life, but the choreographer, singer, director, and actress always knew she was capable of even more. With A.V. Rockwell's drama A Thousand and One, which won the …

In our annual year-ahead tradition, we scope out new work from the likes of David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, Emerald Fennell, and Wes Anderson, while admitting that these days, the best picture winner is almost certainly …

After making her 2020 documentary Miss Americana about Taylor Swift, director Lana Wilson wasn't necessarily looking for another story about a famous woman— but the story of Brooke Shields, a former child star who took …

An annual bleary-eyed tradition, gathering way too early after the Oscars and the Vanity Fair party to break down the awards, the drama, the dancing, and so much more. A24 and Everything Everywhere All at Once made …

Michelle vs. Cate, Brendan vs. Austin, and the free-for-all in best supporting actress — and that's just the acting categories that are too close to …

Rebecca Ford catches the Oscar-nominated star as he prepares to start production on The Penguin, and looks forward to the end of Oscar season. Then …

We still think we know who's going to win in supporting actor, but as for all the others, the SAG Awards threw everything into disarray. It's exciting — and almost completely impossible to predict what will happen. …

First, David Canfield catches up with Women Talking writer and director Sarah Polley and star and producer Frances McDormand, who see that film's …

It was the year of Nicole Kidman winning by a nose, Michael Moore getting booed, and Roman Polanski getting a standing ovation in absentia — every …

The Nobel Prize-winning author grew up adoring the films of Akira Kurosawa — but he also didn't hesitate to make major changes when adapting Kurosawa's Ikiru into Living, which has now earned both him and star Bill …

What does it take to get Selena Gomez, Florence Pugh, Jonathan Majors, and nine more rising stars on the same magazine cover? Vanity Fair's west coast editor Britt Hennemuth joins to reveal how it all comes together, …

The Oscar winner spent decades getting his vision for the classic fairy tale to the screen— and now that he’s done it, he’s continuing his mission to …

A dip into the mail bag to answer burning listener questions, and touching on everything from this year’s best picture race to the overdue actors …

The first-time Oscar nominee now shares that honor with both of her parents, and tells David Canfield about how much that means— and how she braced …

The New Yorker staff writer and author of Oscar Wars Michael Schulman joins to discuss his book and, of course, the saga around To Leslie, which …

The German director on his film's historic nine Oscar nominations, the literal slogging through the mud required to make his World War I drama, and why he cast his lead actor, Felix Kammerer, because "he doesn't look …

Joe Reid returns to dig into some of the most fascinating stats from this year's nominations, from John Williams's formidable record to the staggering 16 first-time acting nominees. Then Richard, Rebecca, and David …

Breaking down the snubs, surprises, records, and remaining mysteries of this year's nominees.

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Have you heard about To Leslie, a small film with an enormous heart? If you follow a famous actress on Twitter, you almost certainly have. So is that …

First David Canfield speaks with the recent Critics Choice Award winner about the challenge of her role in Dahmer, and how working on Reno 911…

A surprisingly successful Golden Globe Awards led directly into some thrilling— and baffling— SAG nominations. A look back at a very big week in …

Last spring, two directors traveled to CinemaCon in Las Vegas to convince movie theater owners that, after two years of pandemic disaster, they had …

With the New York Film Critics Circle dinner on the east coast and the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards looming in Los Angeles, awards …

Yohana Desta talks to the star of the second Black Panther movie, how she came to understand her character Queen Ramonda through costumes and how she and Letitita Wright stuck together in order to move on without …

In separate conversations with Julie Miller, the actors who play Prince Charles and Princess Diana discuss the challenges of season 5, what’s ahead …

Plus, a conversation with Sony Pictures Classics co-presidents Michael Barker and Tom Bernard about the past, present, and future of indie film …

David Canfield hosts conversations with two people at the center of the awards swirl, and at very different phases in their career. First, Bones and All breakout Taylor Russell discusses joining the Luca Guadagnino …

Everything Everywhere All at Once pulls way ahead, Babylon shows up surprisingly strong, and Ana de Armas can't be counted out. Plus, a look at …

First, Katey Rich talks to the star and director of Empire of Light, inspired by the loneliness of early pandemic lockdowns and Mendes’s own mother. Then Rebecca Ford talks to the writer and director of Tár, who is …

The Sundance Film Festival, returning in person for the first time since 2020, promising a wide range of starry vehicles and potential breakthroughs. Plus, a look at the New York Film Critics Circle awards and the topsy …

First, David Canfield talks to the star of The Inspection, the military drama based closely on the life of writer-director Elegance Bratton. Then, Katey Rich talks to Rian Johnson about the way he structures his …

The Indie Spirits, The Gothams, and the Awards Season Champs So Far

Big wins for the team behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Danielle Deadwyler at the Gotham Awards on Monday night kicked off the season of …

First, Rebecca Ford talks to Zoe Kazan about the "nosy questions" she learned to ask to play Jodi Kantor in the journalism drama She Said. Then, David Canfield talks to Hong Chau about her excellent year, with a key …

There Are So Many Great Movies in Theaters— Why Aren't More People Seeing Them?

A look at the disappointing box office for She Said and some other specialty releases, plus a guide to the title that are worth catching …

Two conversations with people from films that dive deep into family and memory— what could be more perfect for Thanksgiving week? First, David …

One of the final major awards players makes its debut, and may raise more questions than answers. Plus, a look at Wakanda Forever's stellar box office and the arrival of yet another intriguing limited series, Fleishman …

First, a flashback to the onstage conversation Richard Lawson had with Ramin Bahrani at the Miami Film Festival, where he premiered his documentary 2nd Chance. Then, Richard speaks with Brian Tyree Henry, who received a …

With Wakanda Forever opening this weekend, the question remains if it can repeat Black Panther's series of Oscar feats. And with Top Gun: Maverick and maybe Avatar: The Way of Water also in the hunt, will the Oscars be …

Given the chance to pitch three story ideas to Pixar to make her feature directing debut, Domee Shi wound up pursuing the most personal— the story of a Chinese-Canadian girl going through puberty in especially wild …

A look at the potential for everything from Ticket to Paradise to Lyle Lyle Crocodile becoming Globes contenders. Plus, discussion of The Wonder and Causeway, and a conversation with John Koblin and Felix Gillette, …

Michelle Yeoh's entire 40-year career— yes, even the failures— were a "long rehearsal" for the ambitious sci-fi epic. Rebecca Ford talks to the …

From audience award winners like Tár and Devotion to the big movie that is conspicuously absent (hello, Fabelmans!), October is the month to find out …

Interview: Sigourney Weaver (Call Jane) and Sheila McCarthy (Women Talking) 

Even decades into her thrilling career, Sigourney Weaver has an especially exciting fall, with the pre-Roe v. Wade abortion drama Call Jane…

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With a shaky best actor lineup, ten best picture spots to fill, and some mysteries left on the horizon, nearly everyone is plausibly an underdog— but …

First, David Canfield speaks to Barry Keoghan, who has built a reputation for sinister characters but transforms into well-meaning sweetheart Dominic in Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin. Then, Rebecca Ford …

With regional festivals and special screenings in full effect, films like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Women Talking may find themselves …

Fresh of some of the best reviews of his career in Uncut Gems, Sandler earned raves again in the energetic, heart-on-its-sleeve sports drama Hustle, which premiered on Netflix earlier this year. On this week’s podcast …

TAR premiered at the New York Film Festival this week to yet another set of raves, but Cate Blanchett's competition in best actress continues coming in hot. She's still the one to beat, but how much of a challenge will …

The iconic actress gives her first interview since entering the Oscar race— surprisingly!— with the Searchlight Pictures film that never played in U.S. theaters. But she's got much more than awards on her mind in this …

Now that Michelle Williams is going lead, the supporting actress is suddenly the most exciting Oscar race. Plus, a look ahead at the New York Flim Festival, the release of Bros and re-release of Avatar, and some …

Two of the breakout hits from the Toronto International Film Festival are now ready to dominate theaters. First, Rebecca Ford talks to Thuso Mbedu …

With the Globes now officially back on TV, which movie campaigns will benefit most? Plus, a look at a busy weekend of Oscar and film festival events, The Woman King's box office success, and what happens now that The …

After some deliberate time away from the spotlight, and then some pandemic delays, Dunham has two films out this year— and the latest, Catherine Called Birdy, is the YA book adaptation she's wanted to make for a decade, …

Which movies will actually play well Stateside? Which Oscar campaigns may already be over? Richard Lawson and David Canfield report back with everything they saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph's victory was an all-time highlight, but was the rest of the show up to her level? And how did she and the other winners celebrate once the cameras were off? Katey Rich, David Canfield, and Rebecca Ford …

Forget the timed standing ovations and the spitting conspiracy theories— what really matters after the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals? Richard Lawson, Rebecca Ford, and David Canfield are here to report back, and …

Anthony Breznican talks to the actor who plays Prince Durin IV in the sprawling fantasy series, which is now airing on Prime Video.

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From Cate Blanchett as a menacing conductor to whatever Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu has in store with Bardo, there's a whole lot of movies to keep …

Playing a serial killer after a career as nice guys, Gleeson stretched himself for the FX series opposite Steve Carell— but also felt compelled to do something beyond your typical criminal mastermind. The Irish actor …

A look at the latest news from the Spirits, the Academy, the Toronto Film Festival, and more, plus a special appearance from Vanity Fair's Natalie Jarvey to dive into the internal drama at HBO Max, and why people care …

After 15 years of failed attempts, Noah Baumbach will be the one to bring Don Delillo's landmark 1985 novel to the big screen. So what to expect? Katey Rich, Rebecca Ford, and HIllary Busis dive into the social satire …

Soon to be a feature film starring Timothee Chalamet, Bones & All had the potential to be the cannibal version of Twilight... even if that's not exactly what the book is at all. Also discussed on this week's …

Rebecca Ford and David Canfield catch up with two actresses who had breakout moments on television this year— and wildly different paths to this …

Vanity Fair's editor-in-chief Radhika Jones joins for a discussion of the book about the landmark Harvey Weinstein investigation, and what kind of …

The Emmy nominee claims he saw the role of Richard Sackler as a great opportunity that happened to come his way— but after building a career of …

Among the many huge titles announced for the Toronto Film Festival last week was Women Talking, Sarah Polley's adaptation of the 2018 novel. To kick …

He'll be the first to credit the writers of Succession for Roman Roy and every other irresistibly terrible member of that family— but over three …

Festival season is almost upon us! Which means lineup announcements. Richard, Rebecca, and David look at the big titles headed to Venice next month and dig into the ever-developing news from Toronto. Later in the …

David Canfield speaks with Dale Dickey, the consummate character actor best known for stealing scenes in Breaking Bad and Winter’s Bone, about a lifetime of making the most of small parts—leading to her brilliant first …

With Top Gun: Maverick reigning as the undisputed box office champ of the summer, could a best actor Oscar for Tom Cruise actually happen? Plus, a …

A conversation with the creator and star of ABC's breakout hit comedy, who says the show's success has allowed her and the entire team "to believe in …

David Canfield talks to the star of the summery escapist comedy, who says making something light and frothy isn't necessarily easier than a dark Mike …

Succession and Ted Lasso reign supreme, Abbott Elementary and Yellowjackets have freshman surges, and the voters really, really love The White Lotus. 

Erin Vanderhoof joins Katey and David for a conversation about Bethan Roberts's novel about an unconventional relationship in 1950s Britain between a …

A conversation with the actor and creator of the sneaker-wearing shell who was a 2010 viral sensation, but might be even more resonant today.

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A look back at 2017's historic best picture winner, and how it still manages to surprise. Plus a discussion of the new class of Academy members and …

A conversation with the star of the Apple TV+ series, who describes herself as “an actress of a thousand questions.”

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A look back at the breakthrough 2011 film by Dee Rees, who had a huge Oscar hit a few years later with Mudbound but somehow escaped their attention the first time around. Plus a discussion of this year’s honorary Oscar …

Three conversations with giants in their respective fields. Carmichael discusses the seismic impact of his comedy special Rothaniel and how he’s spending Pride month; Waititi explains why Our Flag Means Death rekindled …

A look back at the movie that earned Joan Cusack one of history's rare comedic Oscar nominations. Plus analysis of the Tony Awards and a discussion …

This episode was made in collaboration with Paramount+. Hosts Joe Reid and LaToya Ferguson discuss the ten-episode limited series The Offer, …

The star of Station Eleven revisits the pre and post-pandemic production of the pre and post-pandemic series, while writer/director/actor Raiff plots …

The 2017 French submission for best international feature didn't even make the Oscar shortlist, which says a lot about how much the Academy has changed in the past five years. Plus, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy are …

This episode was made in collaboration with Hulu. Hosts Tara Ariano and LaToya Ferguson discuss the 10-episode limited series and its complex …

Conversations with Euphoria's season 2 breakout star, whose Hollywood ambitions are only just getting started, and the recently Oscar-nominated star …

To kick off our Pride month Oscar Flashback series, we discuss the landmark 1955 melodrama Rebel Without a Cause, featuring what star Sal Mineo himself described as the first gay teenager in movies. Plus a look at the …

Conversations with the stars of two standout limited series based on true stories.

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Richard Lawson and Rebecca Ford connect from the Croisette, where there's not exactly a clear Parasite-level success but much to discuss. And then Katey Rich and David Canfield catch up on the state of the Emmys comedy …

Two conversations with TV titans. First, Yohana Desta catches up with the hosts of Showtime's indispensable talk show Desus & Mero, then Julie …

Jordan Hoffman joins to discuss his book The Star Trek Book of Friendship and the new series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The episode also includes a look ahead at the Cannes Film Festival from Richard Lawson and …

The two-time Emmy winner and television veteran explains why she took on yet another hugely challenging role on the Apple TV+ series— and why she's …

A look ahead at Cannes and the splashy Tom Cruise sequel that will open it, discussion of the Tony Award nominations and the SAG Awards leaving TBS and TNT, and a return discussion of HBO's The Staircase, which has only …

Two stars with two different Emmy eligible shows this year talk to Rebecca Ford and Katey Rich about their onscreen transformations.

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A look at yet another spring TV show centered on a white woman's death, this one HBO's The Staircase. Plus discussion of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the upcoming Men, and the success of Abbott Elementary.

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Conversations with two actors having double-threat springs. First, David Canfield talks to Chloe Sevigny about her roles on The Girl From Plainville…

A look at Netflix's sobering earnings report, and what might come next. Plus, a rundown of the many new TV shows premiering, including Barry, Better …

A conversation with the star of Yellowjackets and Candy who is the midst of a major career surge, and is ready to make the most of it.

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A look at the new Viking epic The Northman, and then an exhaustive rundown of what to look for this Emmy season, from the resurgence of network comedy to a limited series race as competitive as ever. 

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A conversation with the creator of Apple TV+'s sweeping generational drama, adapted from the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee.

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An enthusiastic discussion of Everything Everywhere All at Once, a look ahead at the Cannes Film Festival lineup, and a conversation with Puck's Matt Belloni about how the Oscars move on from The Slap.

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The star and creator of the HBO dark comedy looks ahead to season 3, and just how dark Barry can get.

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Joe Reid returns for our annual tradition of making way-too-early Oscar predictions. Will Martin Scorsese score Apple a second best picture win in a …

Richard Lawson speaks to the star of The Dropout about the immense challenge of taking on the disgraced Theranos founder— and why channeling her …

The actor famous for Parks & Recreation took on a very different, and much darker, workplace story with Apple TV+'s Severance, and embraced the …

The team gathers on very little sleep to make sense of a show that was chaotic even before the now-infamous moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock. …

Plus a look at the Covid chaos and Oscar presenter mysteries, and a conversation with red carpet historian and podcaster Bronwyn Cosgrave about what to look out for on Sunday's red carpet.

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A busy weekend of awards in Los Angeles ends with Jane Campion apologizing to the Williams sisters— are there more twists in the race in store? Plus …

Dispatches from inside the Indie Spirit Awards and Oscar nominees luncheon reveal which films might be surging, and the fallout from the Oscar broadcast's category shakeup continues. Plus, a close look at the Oscar …

An immediate reaction to the first televised awards show of the season, plus a conversation with The Power of the Dog star Jesse Plemons.

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A preview of Sunday's SAG Awards, a look at the already chaotic Oscars Fan Favorite vote, and a dive behind the scenes of Mad Max: Fury Road with Kyle Buchanan, author of the new book Blood, Sweat, and Chrome. Plus, a …

A look at the flurry of Oscar news in the past week, including the hosts and a surprising Covid policy. Plus a conversation between Sinead Burke and …

An instant reaction to this year's Oscar nominations, from the Drive My Car surge to the Lady Gaga snub to the dominance of The Power of the Dog.

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A look ahead at Tuesday's nominations, plus a conversation about the history of Oscar dresses and the future of the red carpet with Beyond the Best Dressed author Esther Zuckerman

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A look at Sundance standouts and some last-ditch FYC efforts, plus conversations with the director of Nightmare Alley and star of The Power of the …

The three-hour Japanese film was a modest success at Cannes over the summer, but has virtually swept critics prizes. What changed? Plus, a look at Yellowjackets, the Sundance Film Festival, and our ongoing Reunite …

A look at the shocks and snubs from SAG, the chaotic Golden Globes, and Sidney Poitier’s legacy, plus a conversation with Belfast star Jamie Dornan.

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A look at next week's SAG Awards nomination, more cancellations, a dive into the controversy around Don't Look Up, and a conversation with The White Lotus star Murray Bartlett. 

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A look back at the 1861 classic and what the new one taught us about it. Plus conversations with Nina Arianda, Pablo Larrain, and Kristen Stewart.

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A look at the wave of cancellations for some of awards season’s biggest events, plus the newly announced shortlists in 10 Oscar categories and a conversation with Parallel Mothers star Penelope Cruz.

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Announced within hours of each other on Monday, the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards nominations reveal something about this awards season— …

A look at late-breaking titles West Side Story, Nightmare Alley, Don't Look Up, and Being the Ricardos, a preview of the upcoming Golden Globes …

Two long-awaited contenders debut, and everyone's predictions go haywire from there. Plus, conversations with Bruised star and director Halle Berry, and C'mon C'mon  star Gaby Hoffmann. 

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The Lady Gaga-led drama finally arrives in theaters, but will other newcomers like Licorice Pizza and Being the Ricardos have a better Oscar fate? Plus, a conversation with Tick, Tick, Boom! director Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

A look at the ecstatic buzz for Tick Tick Boom, a deep dive into the screenplay races, and conversations with Power of the Dog star Kodi Smit-McPhee and The Harder They Fall director Jeymes Samuel.

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VF's royal experts join for a discussion about the Kristen Stewart-led biopic, plus a look at AFI Fest, early reactions to House of Gucci, and a conversation with Last Night in Soho's Edgar Wright and Krysty …

The LIttle Gold Men team goes to the mailbag to answer your most pressing questions, plus discussion of the best director and international feature …

A look at the front runners in both lead categories, Dune’s box office success, and a few new releases, plus a conversation with Mass writer and …

An in-depth conversation about Dune as well as an interview with star Rebecca Ferguson, a conversation with 12-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren, a look at this awards season's diversity problem and the Netflix mess, and …

A look at the latest news about both awards season and the potential IATSE strike, a preview of Succession season 3, and a conversation with Bergman …

It's festival season all over the country, which means you can see Belfast, The Lost Daughter, and many more hopefuls way outside of New York and LA. …

A look at the major premieres of the New York Film Festival, including The Tragedy of Macbeth, plus No Time to Die, some awards season rule changes, …

With Zoom awards shows a thing of the past, this year's ceremony brought some surprises and levity— even if so many of the winners felt predictable, …

A look at the lingering festival buzz and some handicapping of the likeliest winners, plus an interview with Blue Bayou star Alicia Vikander— and a …

With the early September festival season at its midpoint, Cassie da Costa, David Canfield, Rebecca Ford, Richard Lawson, and Katey Rich take stock of what's already taking off, and what we have our eye on in the near …

Festival season is here, and Richard Lawson, David Canfield, and Rebecca Ford are headed to the mountains, with a look ahead at the titles we're most …

A look at the Thomas Savage novel that has been adapted into an upcoming film by Jane Campion. Plus the Ted Lasso season 2 conversation, what's got everybody excited about Marvel lately, and conversations with Emmy …

A postmortem on HBO's latest buzzy hit, plus a conversation with Karina Longworth and Vanessa Hope about Vanity Fair's new podcast Love Is a Crime, and an interview with Emmy-nominated Hacks showrunner Jen Statsky.

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This Had Oscar Buzz co-hosts Joe Reid and Chris Feil join for a look back at the season dominated by A Beautiful Mind’s endless controversies, Halle …

A look at the fate of Annette, The Green Knight, Stillwater, and more longshot potential contenders. Plus a conversation with Eric Kripke, showrunner of the Emmy-nominated superhero series The Boys.

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Looking at the latest announcements from the Venice and New York Film Festivals, plus new releases The Green Knight, Pig, Stillwater, Old, and Jungle Cruise. The episode also includes an interview with The Flight …

David Canfield and Chris Murphy join Joanna Robinson to preview the upcoming film festivals, puzzle over some Daytime Emmy wins, celebrate Ted Lasso Season 2, and throw their support behind some Primetime Emmy underdogs.

Plus, another Cannes dispatch from Richard Lawson.

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A look back at best picture winner It Happened One Night, an early dispatch from Cannes, and more questions about the rules at the Golden Globes, …

A look back at 2005's Brokeback Mountain, which still looms far larger in the cultural imagination than the movie that beat it for Best Picture. Plus …

Anthony Breznican joins for a look back at the Elia Kazan classic that comes with plenty of its own complications. Plus David Canfield announces the launch of Awards Insider, and the group discusses the latest drama …

A flashback to 1985’s Witness, plus a look at the In the Heights box office and Bo Burnham’s Emmy buzz. The episode also includes interviews with Elizabeth Olsen (Wandavision) and Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the …

Founding Little Gold Men co-host Mike Hogan returns for a look back at 1950's bitchiest, and maybe most prescient, Oscar winner, All About Eve. The …

A look back at the 1994 would-be best picture frontrunner that faltered, with guest Hillary Busis. Plus a discussion about yet another Oscar date …

A look back at the 2002 best picture winner with Chris Murphy, plus discussion of Cruella, A Quiet Place Part II, and the Daytime Emmy nominations. The episode ends with interviews with Kathleen Turner (The Kominsky …

Franklin Leonard joins for a wide-ranging discussion about the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger, The Underground Railroad, Ted Lasso, and the road ahead for Emmys season. Plus, Richard Lawson talks to The Queen’s Gambit …

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On this special episode of the Still Watching podcast, presented by Apple TV+ and Vanity Fair, hosts Preeti Chhibber and Chris Feil discuss the latest episode, set at the …

A look at the awards scandal of the week, a conversation about Netflix's star-studded The Woman in the Window with Bobby Finger, and an interview …

It's that time again! Joe Reid joins to look back over our predictions from last year— where at least we managed to mention the eventual best picture winner this time—and look at what's ahead for this year, including …

Processing the wins that were great and the ones that were less-so, how they pulled off a pandemic-age ceremony in person, and the truly baffling …

Making bold calls in the toss-up best actress and best documentary feature races, wondering if Nomadland's big victory is still coming, and …

Chris Murphy joins for a deep dive into the animated, documentary, and live-action short categories, and we share clips from two of our Cocktail Hour Live events: an interview with best actress nominee Andra Day, and a …

How the SAG Awards upended both the best actress and best supporting actress races yet again. Plus, a conversation with Minari director Lee Isaac Chung.

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Plus, a conversation with Time director Garrett Bradley, and a sneak preview of Vanity Fair’s upcoming event Cocktail Hour Live.

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The Sound of Metal star talks about the value of representation and what comes next, plus a look at the WGA winners, the no-Zoom-allowed Oscars, and what's next on the awards calendar.

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Breaking down the Lakeith Stanfield shocker, the troubling trend about Da 5 Bloods, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and One Night in Miami, and who we now expect to be the big winner.

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What the Critics Choice Award winners and BAFTA nominees told us, and which surprises still lay ahead.

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A morning-after analysis of the Globes, technical difficulties and all, plus a conversation with Delroy Lindo and Spike Lee about Da 5 Bloods.

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Jeff Giles joins to share inside stories about the making of a Hollywood Issue unlike any other. Plus, a look ahead at the Golden GLobes, and a …

A conversation with the Golden Globe nominee, plus a look at the trials and tribulations of the best original song Oscar category with special guest …

Cassie da Costa joins for a look at the recent spate of films that examine the FBI's surveillance of black activists and artists in the mid-20th …

How Jared Leto happened, what to make of Minari's shutout one place and success another, and more analysis of the week's awards announcements. Plus, a look back at the Sundance Film Festival and Netflix's Firefly Lane.

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A look at a new batch of honors, and the surging support for Promising Young Woman and Sound of Metal. Plus, conversations with Never Rarely …

A look at the movies that have yet to debut, and conversations with two major contenders, One Night in Miami's Kingsley Ben-Adir and Miss Juneteenth…

An interview with the writer and director of Promising Young Woman (and also Camilla from The Crown!), plus a look at new releases MLK/FBI, One Night in Miami, and Locked Down, and the Gotham Award winners.

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A look at the critics awards to come, the controversy around the Golden Globes, and the contenders we still have yet to see. Plus, conversations with 

This holiday week episode features two interviews, first with Palm Springs star Milioti and then with Borat 2 director Woliner.

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Who Weekly co-hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber join to discuss the best of this year's Christmas movie crop. Plus a look at the first critics' awards of the season, and a conversation with The Crown star Emma Corrin.

A conversation with the star of the HBO Max thriller Kaley Cuoco, plus a look at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival lineup, new releases The Father and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and the massive list of upcoming titles …

A look at our TV critic's year-end top 10, plus discussion of the potential of an in-person Oscars, the drama at HBO Max, and new releases Let Them …

A wide-ranging discussion of David Fincher's new film, plus a look at The Prom, Sound of Metal, Nomadland, and Richard's top 10 list.

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Director and co-writer Armando Iannucci talks about adapting the Dickens classic to reflect the modern Britain he loves. Plus a look at the trouble …

We’re excited to bring you a new series from Vogue -- In Vogue: The 1990s. If you miss the 90s for all its nostalgia, fashion, and culture, you're …

The star of The Nest talks about the not-quite-haunted-house thriller. Plus conversations about The Personal History of David Copperfield, I Hate Suzie, The Crown, and the upcoming Small Axe series.

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Here, in our moment of post-election deep breathing, arrives the fourth season of Netflix's royal soap opera, and not a moment too soon. Plus discussion of new releases Mank, Dating Amber, and Ammonite, Richard's review …

This Had Oscar Buzz co-hosts Joe Reid and Chris Feil join for a special flashback episode about the 2000 Oscar race, and everything that's changed about the awards since then. Note: this episode was pre-recorded before …

Meet Maria Bakalova, who might have the season's wildest best supporting actress campaign. Plus a look at The Craft: Legacy and Kindred, and a …

A look at Netflix's new movie, the 1940 Hitchcock classic, and the Daphne du Maurier novel that started it all. Plus discussions of new releases The Witches and On the Rocks.

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A look at Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and a slew of other new titles, plus a conversation with Film Fest 919 founders Carol Marshall …

Vanity Fair TV critic Sonia Saraiya joins this week's show to argue that David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's Facebook movie got more wrong about social media than we even realized. Plus discussion of Emily in Paris, The …

Joanna talks to the star of Fargo and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. The episode also includes discussion of the many release date changes that have …

It felt more or less like a real awards show, which considering the circumstances was a little bit of a miracle. A look at the big winners Succession, Watchmen, and Schitt's Creek, and what every awards show might be …

A look at the Toronto International Film Festival and the winners from Venice, plus a look ahead at Sunday's Emmy awards and a conversation with Academy governor DeVon Franklin about the organization's new inclusivity …

A closer look at a new set of standards for best picture contenders, plus discussion of the Venice and Toronto film festivals and a conversation with Unpregnant star Haley Lu Richardson.

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A discussion of both the new film I'm Thinking of Ending Things and the book it's based on. Plus a look at new releases Bill and Ted Face the Music, …

Ben Croll dials in from Paris to talk about the release of the summer's only blockbuster. Plus, an interview with Giancarlo Esposito and a …

Ang Ferragauto and LaToya Ferguson discuss what made the limited series such a major hit, and then the show's co-creator and star discuss the steps they took to tell an authentic story about an Orthodox Jewish woman …

A year after Fleabag's surprise sweep, two other newcomers are favored to win the top prize. Can the Emmys continue embracing change? Plus, …

Hosts LaToya Ferguson and Ang Ferraguto discuss the third season of the crime drama, and stars Laura Linney and Julia Garner reveal some of their …

A look at the new series Lovecraft Country, the Sundance-winning documentary Boys State, and a conversation with Succession star Sarah Snook.

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The two-time Oscar winner and co-founder of the Bentonville Film Festival joins the festival's president of programming Wendy Guerrero to describe …

At long last, we have an actual awards show to talk about. Guests Hillary Busis and Sonia Saraiya help Mike and Richard break down the snubs, surprises, and strange narratives among this year's nominees.

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Discussing Micaela Coel’s undefinable 12-episode dramedy, with guests Yohana Desta and Hillary Busis. Plus a look at what in the world festival season has in store.

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NBC's new streaming service has launched, with multiple tiers and price points and an endearingly oddball lineup of films. So, will anyone actually …

Making the case for the best of this years top Emmy contenders, plus conversations with two of them, Thandie Newton and Janelle Monae.

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A look at new releases Irresistible, Hamilton, Eurovision, and The Baby-Sitters Club. Plus, conversations with Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk and

This episode was made in collaboration with Apple TV+. Hosts LaToya Ferguson and Joe Reid discuss the eight-part limited series, based on the novel …

Yohana Desta shares what she learned from Cheryl Dunye, director of 1996's The Watermelon Woman, which is now free on Criterion Channel. Plus, a conversation with Succession star Jeremy Strong.

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Vulture's Angelica Jade Bastien joins to discuss her essay on the 1939 blockbuster, and why it will never fully go away despite its many problems. …

A look back at Spike Lee's generation-defining film, and its notorious Oscar snub. Plus, a look at the best films of the year so far, the black protest films to watch in addition to Do the Right Thing, and new releases …

The founder of the Blacklist joins to discuss the entertainment industry's response to the George Floyd protests, and who seems to actually be getting it right. And horror author and screenwriter Tananarive Due …

This week’s show features interviews with "Picard" star Patrick Stewart and "The Good Place’s" Janet, D’arcy Carden, as well as a look back at 1995’s Oscar-winning "Sense and Sensibility." 

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A look back at the 1972 Oscar winner, plus a look ahead at new releases Military Wives and The Trip to Greece. Plus, conversations with The Great…

We all know better now than to believe Marisa Tomei's Oscar win for My Cousin Vinny was the result of Jack Palance reading the wrong name. But is …

The star of the Netflix limited series was looking for the right project to work on with Damien Chazelle— and it took him to a fictional Paris jazz club. Plus, a look back at 1984’s best picture winner Amadeus.

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A look back at 1976's Network, which only feels more topical as the years go by. Plus a look at the legacy of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and a conversation with Driveways star Hong Chau.

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A look back at 1980's Ordinary People, plus a conversation with High Fidelity star Zoe Kravitz.

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A look back at one of the best best picture winners of all time, plus a conversation with *Nailed It* host Nicole Byer and a look behind the scenes …

The Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominee discusses the intense third season of her Netflix series. Plus a look at Quibi and Disney's release date shuffles, and a flashback to Singin' in the Rain.

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Inside the making of the 1950 classic with Gloria Swanson’s close confidante, Wayne Lawson. Plus a look at how the Emmys and Tonys delays affect the awards seasons to come.

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A look at the past and our potential future, courtesy of guests Karina Longworth and David Ehrlich. Plus a new miniseries, the Little Gold Men …

A check in on Hollywood as the world shuts down, plus a conversation with The Plot Against America star Zoe Kazan.

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Joanna was supposed to be on her way to SXSW, but now she, and thousands of people in Austin, are wondering just what the impact of the canceled festival will be—and how many more cancellations are still to come. Plus, …

Because it's never too early—and after two years of failing to mention the eventual best picture winner, we have to start getting something right eventually.

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The longtime collaborators have made a film about the ridiculous world of the super-rich— and the underpaid workers who made them that way.

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The thrilling sweep for Parasite, the unexpected speeches from Joaquin and Renee, the Vanity Fair Oscar party-- we cover it all.

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1917 or Parasite? Taika Waititi or Greta Gerwig? We make our picks in every category.

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Plus dispatches from Sundance and conversations with Governor's Ball organizer Cheryl Cecchetto and best actress nominee Cynthia Erivo.

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After winning the top prize at SAG, Bong Joon Ho's thriller is in a great position—if it can get past 1917, at least. Plus, a conversation with The Irishman casting director Ellen Lewis.

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We are excited for Parasite, sad for J. Lo, and still talking about Joker.

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A busy week of awards nominations wraps up as Oscar nomination voting closes—and the potential for another #OscarsSoWhite looms.

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From the expected juggernauts to the potential shockers.

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A special holiday week episode featuring two interviews with people who have 17 Oscar nominations between them— and more to come.

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The two gigantic movies of the holiday season have arrived, and provide so, *so* much to talk about.

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Looking at state of the race for several major December releases, plus a conversation with The Two Popes screenwriter Anthony McCarten and star Jonathan Pryce.

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A busy week of awards explained– plus a conversation with Little Women writer/director Greta Gerwig.

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Great news for The Two Popes, tough news for Little Women, and more of what we learned from the Hollywood Foreign Press.

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Awards season is in full swing, and a lot of contenders are being solidified while new ones emerged. So, what have we learned? Plus, a conversation …

Plus conversation about 1917 and Little Women, and how Cats and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will torture critics in a few weeks.

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The Oscar and Emmy-winner stops by to talk about the second season of the hit HBO show, and whether there will be a third. Plus, the new Cats trailer, the Indie Spirit nominations, and Dark Waters.

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A look at the unseen films and burning questions that could still reshape the race, plus a conversation with Ford v. Ferrari  star Tracy Letts.

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A jam-packed episode discussing The Irishman's theatrical rollout, and featuring interviews with The Lighthouse star Willem Dafoe and You Must …

The Governors Awards are an opportunity for Oscar hopefuls to meet scores of Academy members— and Vanity Fair’s Anthony Breznican was in the middle …

Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas preview their new film onstage at Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit. Plus a deep dive on supporting actress and more discussion of Bombshell and Jojo Rabbit.

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The Marriage Story and Little Women Star talks to Joanna Robinson onstage at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Plus a look at Parasite’s big debut, the Hamptons Film Festival and Film Fest 919, and the best supporting …

A look at the divisive comic book adaptation, Joaquin Phoenix's best actor chances, and how Academy members are reacting.

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A look at the buzz surrounding her performance in Judy, plus discussion of The Irishman, Fantastic Fest, and Vanity Fair's cover story on Joaquin Phoenix.

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A bleary-eyed morning-after conversation about a wild Emmys night, from Fleabag's shocking win to Michelle Williams's moving speech.

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Wrapping up the buzz from the Toronto Film Festival with special guest Mark Harris, plus a look ahead at the Emmy Awards.

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Catching up on everything from Knives Out to, yes, Joker. Plus a conversation with Just Mercy director Destin Daniel Cretton.

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Richard dials in from the Venice Film Festival, and Joanna talks to Lisa Henson, executive producer of Netflix’s Dark Crystal.

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The Little Gold Men  book club concludes with a discussion of Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winner. Plus, a conversation with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan talks about his Emmy-nominated shows, including Killing Eve and Documentary Now! Plus a book club discussion of Joan Didion's The Last Thing He Wanted and a conversation between The Farewell …

The comedian and director talks about his Emmy-nominated Showtime series. Plus, the Little Gold Men book club takes on Caitlin Moran's How to Build a …

The four-time Oscar nominee talks about her new film After the Wedding, plus the first installment of the Little Gold Men book club, with Vanity Fair…

Quentin Tarantino's new movie has everyone talking, us included. Plus a look at the latest fall film festival lineups and the last TV news from TCA.

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A deep dive into the first part of the TIFF lineup, plus a conversation with the festival's artistic director and co-chair Cameron Bailey.

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It was a great day for Fleabag and Schitt's Creek, an even better one for Game of Thrones, and a tough time to be a network show. Breaking down all of the 2019 Emmy nominees, with special guests Hillary Busis and Sonia …

What to expect from Game of Thrones, Veep, and more of the biggest Emmy contenders. Plus, discussion of The Farewell and the upcoming Judy Garland biopic Judy.

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Interviews with Midsommar star Jack Reynor and Sword of Trust writer and director Lynn Shelton.

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From Fleabag to Toy Story 4 to yes, Alita: Battle Angel, a look at the best things to watch in 2019.

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A look at Midsommar and Chernobyl, plus a conversation with Marisa Tomei about her role in the one-night-only live All in the Family revival.

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The actress who brought Gypsy Rose Blanchard to life in the acclaimed Hulu series talks about the transformation required, and how she moved on from …

Star Manny Jacinto weighs in on the show's recently announced ending, plus discussion of the ATX Festival, the Tony Awards, and the Bob Dylan …

A discussion of the HBO series return, a look at this year's honorary Oscar winners, and a conversation with Forever co-creator Alan Yang.

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A look inside Vanity Fair's upcoming special Emmys issue, plus an interview with Fosse/Verdon director and executive producer Thomas Kail.

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Richard calls from the Croisette with the latest from the Cannes Film Festival, including word on Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time In Hollywood. …

Thrillist's Esther Zuckerman and Vulture's Jackson McHenry join Richard Lawson for a look at the current Broadway season, and Richard interviews To …

There are a lot of big, loud franchise movies on the way—but also some small gems, and a few of the big, loud movies we actually like.

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A conversation about the TV show and movie dominating pop culture, and their awards hopes. Plus, an interview with Succession star Matthew Macfadyen.

As Avengers: Endgame wraps up a 22-part franchise—sort of—has the Marvel model really changed everything forever? Plus, guest Griffin Newman lays out his abiding love for the Fast and Furious franchise, including the …

With 20th anniversary tributes to everything from The Matrix to Cruel Intentions popping up online, 1999 is having a moment—but which of these movies will actually stand the test of time? Plus, some discussion of the …

With the last universally discussed TV show entering its final season, will there ever be another show that unites us? Plus a conversation with Her Smell director Alex Ross Perry.

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With a glut of high-profile shows back on the air, it’s  time to talk about the contenders for the biggest prize in television— at least, the contenders who will be inevitable runner-ups to Veep and Game of Thrones.

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A discussion of Apple's splashy TV programming launch, a look at some of the most Oscar-friendly trailers to debut in recent weeks, and a discussion of Tim Burton's Dumbo, with special guest David Sims.

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Plus looking back at what we got wrong this time last year.

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A dispatch from Austin, Texas as your hosts comb through the hits and misses of the 2019 SXSW film festival.

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Katey, Joanna, and Richard explore the latest academy dust-up and review the cinematic adventures of recent Oscar winner Brie Larson a.k.a. Captain Marvel.

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Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Correspondent Nicole Sperling joins the show to provide insight from inside the Academy, the industry, the ceremony, and, …

Go behind-the-scenes of Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party and the biggest night in Hollywood with your sleep-deprived hosts.

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Your hosts Katey, Richard, Joanna, and Mike watched all 15 of the Oscar-nominated short films so you don’t have to. But you should anyway! Get some …

All four hosts are re-united at last to discuss the Academy’s controversial plan to cut categories and *Incredibles 2* director Brad Bird swings by to talk animation, musicals, and Oscar snubs through the years.

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Special guest and TVGuide.com editor-in-chief Chris Rosen is here to shake up your Oscar ballots with some wild predictions.

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Yep it's already time to start looking forward to next year! Our very own Richard Lawson checks in with a dispatch from Park City and the most surprising hit of the festival. 

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Your Little Gold Men hosts give their instant reactions to Tuesday's surprising nominations, the wide-open Best Picture race, and which three wins …

Your hosts take a final stab at picking this year’s Oscar nominees as well as discussing the real reason behind all the in-fighting and controversies this awards season.

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It's only been a few days since the Golden Globes but the clouds of controversy are gathering around a few Oscar hopefuls. Also your hosts breakdown …

On the day Oscar nominations begin, your hosts break down all the chaos and confusion caused by this year’s unpredictable Golden Globes ceremony. …

Mike Hogan and Joanna Robinson check in on the final days before the Golden Globes and how Netflix is upending film advertising. Plus Ethan Hawke on …

Black Panther and A Quiet Place were the dominant films of the first half of the year. Nyong'o and Krasinski look back on what made their films so special — and has kept them in the Oscar conversation.

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Vanity Fair's executive west coast editor Krista Smith joins for a dispatch from Los Angeles about what's got everyone in the industry talking. Plus, a conversation with Stan & Ollie star Steve Coogan.

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Another week, another round of awards season snubs. Plus, an interview with Can You Ever Forgive Me director Marielle Heller.

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A big morning for Vice, a tricky one for Widows and A Quiet Place: breaking down this year's Golden Globe nominees.

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So, what do the National Board of Review and Gotham Awards actually mean?

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Nicole Sperling reports from the Governor's Awards, where Lady Gaga was the most popular kid in the room. Plus a look at Thanksgiving new releases …

Widows director Steven McQueen joins for a conversation about his twisty but thoughtful thriller. Plus a look at the supporting races and what to …

In the wake of the midterm elections, Hollywood may feel less compelled to use their platform to speak out against Trump. Plus, an interview with …

A look at the unpredictable best actor field, plus the screenplay categories. Also a conversation with Can You Ever Forgive Me star Richard E. Grant. 

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A look at two unusual new fall releases, plus a conversation about the best actress race.

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With First Man disappointing in its wide release, but Star Is Born soaring, does the box office determine Oscar fates? Plus conversations about Mid90s

A box office hit and critical smash, Bradley Cooper's remake is an easy best picture frontrunner, which is not an easy position to maintain in early October.

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The festival hit finally arrives in theaters, so will audiences embrace it as much as critics have? Plus discussions about Vice and Rocketman, and a conversation with Eighth Grade star Elsie Fisher.

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The Sisters Brothers star John C. Reilly talks about his sidekick career. Plus, conversations about Fantastic Fest, the New York Film Festival, and the best documentary feature race. You can also now watch our video …

Looking back at Green Book's big TIFF win, and more of the buzz from the enormous festival. Plus, a conversation with The Land of Steady Habits …

Krista Smith joins the crew to discuss the most buzzed-about films of the fall's biggest festival, from a surprisingly entertaining crime caper to the Lady Gaga movie that dominated every conversation.

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A look back at the biggest titles from Telluride and Venice, and a look ahead at Toronto.

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The Vanity Fair contributor and anti-bullying advocate Monica Lewinsky talks about her Emmy-nominated PSA "In Real Life." Plus, a look at the wild …

The summer of Moviepass's demise was also one of the best for moviegoing in recent years. Plus, discussion of The Wife and Support the Girls. 

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A full-length conversation about the big new changes to the Academy Awards. Plus a look at the new Widows trailer and some concerns about Emmys hosts …

A response to the sweeping changes announced by the Academy this week, plus discussion of Eighth Grade and Crazy Rich Asians.

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Richard is joined by K. Austin Collins and Hillary Busis to discuss the life and death of MoviePass, Spike Lee’s new film, and a Sundance favorite …

A look at the expansive lineups of the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals. Plus, a conversation about the genuinely excellent new blockbuster Mission Impossible: Fallout. 

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Director Ol Parker joins for a conversation about the sequel musical. Plus, a look at the rash of recent prestige movie trailers, from Mary Queen of Scots to Boy, Erased.

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It was a great day for Westworld, a tough one for One Day at a Time, and more reactions to the 2018 Emmy nominations.

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Joanna Robinson talks to Blockers director Kay Cannon, and Richard Lawson talks to Leave No Trace director Debra Granik.

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A case for our favorite of this year's Emmy hopefuls, plus a conversation with one of them—Barry star and creator Bill Hader. 

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The director of The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling looks back at his comedy career and influences. Plus, a conversation with Howard's End star Hayley Atwell and a look at the guest actor categories at the Emmys.

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The star of the smash drama joins us in studio to talk about how the show has changed her life and career. Plus, conversations about the Tony Awards, Incredibles 2, and one of the most fascinating Emmy races.

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Vanity Fair's Sonia Saraiya and Joe Pompeo sit down for a wide-ranging talk about the Showtime docuseries that takes viewers inside The New York Times. But just how intimate is that access, and will non news-junkies …

The star of the Showtime series is also in the new film A Kid Like Jake. Plus conversations about the documentary series The Fourth Estate and this weekend’s big new release, Ocean’s 8. 

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A guide to catching up now that the year is halfway over, plus a conversation, conducted May 11, with Jordan Klepper, host of The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.

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A look at the Cannes winners, a discussion of the HBO movie and Sundance hit The Tale, and a conversation with GLOW star Alison Brie. 

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With Solo earning positive reviews, could it inspire Lucasfilm to get more adventurous with their spinoffs? Plus, a look at the latest from Cannes, …

Series creator Justin Simien spills all the previously secret details of the second season of the Netflix series, from the high-profile cameos to why no one ever mentions Donald Trump.

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The actor, musician, and Oscar-winner joins to talk about what worried him about the live musical, and why he's still an optimist by nature.

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The two high-profile prestige dramas are back, but can they hang on to the Emmys heat they had in their first seasons?

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Rebecca Keegan joins to discuss the dustup between the prestigious festival and tech giant, and preview New York’s upcoming Tribeca Film Festival.

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The Oscar winner reflects on his Shape of Water with William Friedkin in this exclusive preview of the upcoming episode of The Talkhouse Podcast. Plus, a conversation with Buzzfeed's Alison Willmore about Wes Anderson's

A Quiet Place, Chappaquiddick, and Blockers are all worthy of your attention, but getting statues to go with it will be a bit harder. Plus, a discussion of the new TBS series The Last O.G.

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Mike, Joanna, and Richard discuss the Cannes Film Festival essentially banning Netflix films, plus a check-in on a sexual harassment investigation within the Academy.

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Decider’s Joe Reid joins for a look at the year ahead, and some bold — and probably foolish — best picture predictions for 2019. 

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Catching up on Blockers, American Animals, and more of the hottest titles out of the Austin festival. Plus a discussion about the new gay teen rom-com Love, Simon.

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Hollywood Correspondent Nicole Sperling joins to reveal what really happens at the Oscars, from Jennifer Lawrence's accidental grand entrance to who …

How did The Shape of Water win best picture? What really happened inside the *Vanity Fair* party? And more details from inside the Oscars. 

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The second of two episodes predicting the 2018 Oscar winners, including best supporting actor, best actress, and best picture.

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The first of two episodes predicting the 2018 Oscar winners, including best supporting actress, best actor, and best director.

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A look back at the 1998 Oscars, plus conversations about the BAFTA winners and the Oscar-nominated short films. 

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A look at the best picture voting math suggests Christopher Nolan's war epic might just have a chance. Plus, a discussion of the ideal food to serve …

Executive Awards Editor Anna Lisa Raya discusses Vanity Fair's second-ever special awards season issue, which contains stories about everything from the surprisingly diverse animated feature category to James Cameron's …

The Florida Project star sits down to talk about the path to his third Oscar nomination. Plus, a look at the still-in-flux best picture race, the buzz around Black Panther, and Sundance. 

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With mixed news for Three Billboards, a surprising surge for Phantom Thread, and a total baffler in the documentary category, there's a lot to discuss. 

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The Little Gold Men crew gathers to make their final predictions for the Oscar nominations, which includes figuring out just how popular Three …

A topsy-turvy awards season only got muddier at the Golden Globes, and the awards nominations that have come since aren't helping, either. 

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A recap of a raucous New York Film Critics Circle awards ceremony, a look ahead at the Golden Globes, and a conversation with Mudbound …

Richard Lawson interviews two of the fall's most fascinating actors: Lesley Manville, of Phantom Thread, and Jamie Bell, of Film Stars Don't Die in …

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has enraptured critics and divided audiences, but how much does the backlash matter? Plus discussion of The Greatest Showman …

New York Magazine's Mark Harris joins for a wide-ranging conversation about the SAG and Golden Globe nominations. Plus, a conversation with Call Me …

The Best Picture field remains wide open, and most acting races are in flux, but one actor has emerged as a clear frontrunner, at last. 

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It’s been a good week for The Post, Get Out, and Call Me By Your Name, and it’s only getting better. Plus, Richard talks with Richard Jenkins about …

Steven Spielberg’s The Post is technically still under embargo, but early buzz suggests a major contender is about to overturn the Oscar race as we know it. 

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Rebecca Keegan reports back on the Academy’s Governor’s Awards, The Darkest Hour director Joe Wright stops by for an interview, and the terribleness of Justice League is discussed at length. 

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Discussing the recent Disney v. Los Angeles Times kerfuffle, plus analyzing the trailer for The Post. 

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Kevin Spacey was a contender for a best supporting actor statue, until allegations against him put the fate of his entire movie in doubt. How …

Every year Oscar pundits get excited when there doesn’t seem to be a best picture frontrunner, but this year it really seems to be true. How 2017 turned out to be such a puzzling Oscar year. 

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Elizabeth Marvel, who stars in Noah Baumbach’s new film The Meyerowitz Stories, talks to Richard Lawson about her long and enviable career. Plus, conversations about the ongoing Harvey Weinstein fallout, Woody Allen’s …

The producer who changed the Oscars and defined independent film for decades has been fired from his company after allegations of widespread sexual …

The sci-fi drama opens this week with rave reviews and two big stars, but is Oscar glory ahead? Plus a look at the long, successful road of Call Me …

A look at the films from earlier in the year working to be remembered, at films opening in the crush of fall movie season hoping to be noticed, and …

In one day, the Emmy Awards were handed out and the Toronto Film Festival announced its most surprising Peoples Choice Award winner in years. We break down what it all means. 

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An episode recorded literally inside the heart of TIFF, talking about the biggest films of the festival, and featuring a conversation with TIFF Long Take hosts Rob and Geoff about how the festival became central to …

Gary Oldman is a frontrunner, Emma Stone is back in the race, and a movie about a woman falling in love with a sea creature may be surprisingly moving: Richard Lawson reports back from the Telluride Film Festival. 

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At the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals this weekend, some of the biggest movies of the fall season— and maybe the most Oscar-worthy— will premiere. Here’s your guide for what to expect and how to interpret the …

A conversation with BBC Culture’s Christian Blauvelt about the list of the 100 greatest film comedies ever made. Plus, interviews with Emmy nominees …

As the current season winds down, and the series finale looms in the distance, we wonder if Game of Thrones can continue to be critic-proof to the very end. Plus conversations about The Killing of a Sacred Deer and …

Emmy-nominated actress Carrie Coon stops by to talk Leftovers, Fargo, and what's next. 

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In honor of Halle Berry's latest thriller, Mike, Joanna, and Richard discuss Oscar-winning actors who need a little boost.

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Amid rumors he won’t play Batman much longer, Ben Affleck seems a long way from the Oscar-winning director of Argo he was just five years ago. How did that happen, and what on earth is going on with Batman, anyway? 

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Christopher Nolan’s war movie is beautiful and thrilling, but can it be an awards contender? Plus discussion of the Game of Thrones season premiere, …

A look at the snubs and surprises of this year’s Emmy nominations, plus discussion of the new season of Game of Thrones and War for the Planet of the Apes. 

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Ahead of Alec Baldwin's “One Night Only” special on Spike TV, Mike Hogan and producer Jordan Bell caught up with the actor and famed Donald Trump portrayer on one very warm New York afternoon. 

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The team discusses the highlights of the year in film and television, which includes Okja, the new film from Bong Joon-ho now on Netflix that stars Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Steven Yeun, who joins us for an …

The Television Critics Association award nominations are out— do they tell us who the Emmy contenders will be as well? Plus a discussion about the …

After winning over crowds at Sundance, the comedy The Big Sick is coming to theaters, and Richard Lawson talks to director Michael Showalter about bringing it to life. Plus more looks at the ongoing Emmys campaign …

It’s June, which means it’s Emmy season— and the town is going crazier than ever in the pursuit of a different set of little gold statues. Plus: a …

Why the Rotten Tomatoes score doesn’t tell you everything about the latest DC Movie. Plus a look back at Cannes, and a conversation with The Crown star Claire Foy. 

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A look inside the new Star Wars portfolio in Vanity Fair, one last dispatch from Cannes, and a celebration of the wonderfully weird Twin Peaks,now …

A conversation with the teen movie icon and star of the new Netflix drama War Machine. Plus a look ahead at the Cannes Film Festival. 

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A look at two new releases— Snatched and Alien: Covenant— the new season of the Netflix series Master of None, and the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which gave us all a look into How The Kids Think Now. 

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Richard, Mike, and Joanna discuss the sudden resurgence of prestige horror, plus an interview with Underground creator Misha Green.

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A conversation with the co-stars of The Promise, plus a look at the potential WGA strike and a reflection on Jonathan Demme’s remarkable career. 

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A conversation with Rebecca Skloot and Rose Byrne, who plays Rebecca Skloot in HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Plus a look at this season of The Leftovers and the Tribeca Film Festival. 

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The director of Lost City of Z joins to discuss the passion (and possibly insanity) that drove him from New York City’s outer boroughs to the …

Richard, Joanna, and Mike discuss the Emmy-destined Big Little Lies. Plus: Anne Hathaway's monster movie and a look at some Cannes hopefuls. 

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A dispatch from Rebecca Keegan on the Academy’s big meeting, a look at the Feud episodes all about the Oscars, and a moment to wonder if whitewashing …

We welcome special guest David Sims, co-host of the Blank Check Podcast, to discuss Steven Spielberg's Oscar history and how he might win one more. Plus an early look at the Emmy best drama race.

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Fresh from SXSW, Joanna Robinson reveals which films to look forward to, and even a few with Oscar buzz! Plus discussion of Get Out, Personal Shopper, and Beauty and the Beast. 

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Decider’s Joe Reid joins us to share his 2018 Oscar predictions, and to look back at the predictions we all made together last year—we didn’t see Moonlight coming at all and were way too high on Billy Lynn’s Long …

Days after the Oscars, there’s still so much to discuss about the surprising best picture win, the history Moonlight made, and what changes might come after that big envelope-opening snafu. 

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How did Moonlight beat La La Land? What on earth happened with the envelopes? Who was partying with Vanity Fair after? That and much more, explained. 

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VF’s Hollywood Correspondent Rebecca Keegan has been on a fly on the wall backstage at the Oscars for years, and joins to share her stories from …

What really happens when you get a lot of famous people in one room? In the Limelight co-host Julie Miller shares stories from inside the famous …

The supporting actor and actress Oscar categories, typically handed out early in the broadcast, are your best chance to see major movie stars without staying up too late. We predict those categories, and also discuss …

Ted Melfi is nominated for two Oscars this year, but as the co-writer and director of Hidden Figures, he’s been happy to let stars like Taraji P. Henson take center stage. Plus, the beginning of our Oscar predictions!

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The documentary short films category can be difficult to predict, but includes some of the best films in the running. We discuss these heartbreakers, …

With Oscar voting in full swing, we discuss the results of the BAFTA awards and make a few last-minute pleas to voters. Then we get an advance look …

After winning a Directors Guild Award over the weekend, La La Land director Damien Chazelle seems ready to become the youngest best director Oscar winner in history. Can anything stop him? 

Plus, the annual Oscar nominee …

With Hollywood fired up and angrier than ever in the early days of the Trump administration, what does the next month of red carpets have in store? …

The annual tradition of gathering Hollywood’s best and brightest has continued with this year’s Hollywood Issue, and Vanity Fair’s executive west …

The gang gathers from three different time zones to hash out this year’s Oscar nominations, including the snubs (Amy Adams!), the surprises (Michael …

A look ahead at next week's Oscar nominations announcement, plus an interview with Captain Fantastic writer/director Matt Ross. 

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The star of Hacksaw Ridge and Silence addresses his viral Golden Globes moment, how he learned to handle fame, and what he learned about …

With the first major televised awards show of the season coming, we predict the upsets and the viral moments, plus a look at the box office hits that …

We discuss Richard Lawson’s top 10 list and our own picks for the best films of the year—plus one can’t-miss TV show. 

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As the industry shuts down for a holiday break and digs into their piles of screeners, we predict where the season’s buzz is headed—and which films …

Why Octavia Spencer is suddenly in the club but Annette Bening might not be. Plus, there's a new Star Wars movie! 

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New critics’ awards and the upcoming Golden Globes give us lots of Oscar buzz to discuss. But first, we address the situation with Casey Affleck, …

With a slew of critic’s groups and other groups handing out the first awards of the year, we take a look at what it all means, which titles have emerged on top, and how the box office might make more of  a difference …

As voting deadlines for various critic’s groups loom, a number of movies have finally revealed themselves, most notably Fences—a slam-dunk Oscar win …

In the wake of the unexpected conclusion to the presidential election, we debate how Hollywood will react. Plus, updates on the state of the Harry …

This week we check in on new buzz surrounding Fences and the AFI Film Festival, then chalk up the awards chances of Netflix’s ultra-lavish new series

This week we catch up on lots of small developments in awards season, from the quixotic campaign for Sausage Party to the release of Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge. We also share Richard’s interview with French actress …

With the news confirmed that Viola Davis will be running as a supporting actress for Fences— the role that won her a lead actress Tony award— we talk …

Opening in theaters this week, Moonlight features stellar performances from everyone in its cast—but its unique structure makes it particularly …

Looking at the performances from Emma Stone, Annette Bening, Natalie Portman, and more that have everybody buzzing. Plus a post-mortem on The Birth …

The star of the indie drama Other People talks about how she's been playing dramatic characters even since her SNL days--whether or not people noticed. Plus discussion of the new HBO drama Westworld and the state of the …

The Fences trailer has us pretty excited, and we’re still asking questions about Birth of a Nation.

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Well, the diversity of winners was certainly heartening to see. Mike, Richard, and Joanna assess the awards, and share stories from the party circuit. Plus: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt’s new trailer!

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With TV's big night around the corner, Richard and Joanna handicap the big races. Plus: can La La Land's Toronto momentum last till Oscar night?

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Maybe! Richard recounts his adventures in the mountains, where La La Land and Moonlight cast a spell. Plus: an interview with Emmy nominee Judith Light.

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A conversation with The Light Between Oceans director Derek Cianfrance, and a discussion about an under-the-radar Oscar hopeful.

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The director of The Birth of a Nation was acquitted on rape charges in 2001, but the controversy is just beginning. Plus: are these really the 100 best movies since 2000?

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Discussing Logan Lerman, Anya Taylor Joy, and Kate McKinnon's banner year. Plus: could Sausage Party get an Oscar nomination?

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On this week's episode, Mike, Richard, and special co-host Hillary Busis talk about Isabelle Huppert's intense performance in the Oscar-y French film ELLE. Also: a rave for Pete's Dragon and a look at the New York Film …

A discussion of Suicide Squad naturally leads to Woody Allen and his Café Society in this week’s Little Gold Men.

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On this week's episode, we look back at ComicCon, and ahead to the Toronto Film Festival, whose lineup helps clarify what this year's Oscar race might look like.

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On this week’s episode of Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast, Mike, Richard, and Joanna discuss Stranger Things, the new Netflix series that’s a …

On this week’s episode of Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast, Mike, Richard, and our esteemed temporary co-host Joanna Robinson debate the merits …

As AMPAS addresses its diversity problem by inducting a huge new class of voters, Mike Hogan and Richard Lawson get the inside scoop from L.A. Times…

This week we have a tale of two summer movies: one, Independence Day: Resurgence, a sequel that nobody asked for and not that many people saw either, and the other, The Lobster, a surprise arthouse hit. Even bigger …

Cameron Crowe has had a rough go of it since winning the best original screenplay Oscar for Almost Famous, but Showtime’s Roadies could serve as …

This week we finally have an awards show to talk about— the Tonys! The Broadway awards were a bigger hit than usual this year, and had the usual expected doses of earnest enthusiasm; we debate whether any of that can …

This week we’re joined by Slate’s Aisha Harris, co-author of The Black Film Canon, a piece that highlights the 50 best films by black directors - many of which you’ve probably never heard of, which is precisely why …

With a special guest appearance from Decider.com's Joe Reid, we look back at Oscar history to watch what would happen if, say, you took Kathy Bates's …

When the Cannes Film Festival awards were announced on Sunday they were met with boos in the press room-- why? Richard Lawson explains what went down, and then three special guests and fashion experts join to discuss …

Richard phones in from Cannes to fill Katey and Mike in on the highlights of this year's Cannes Film Festival, from the Oscar contenders that are …

With Mike and Richard both en route to the Cannes Film Festival, Katey enlists VF.com’s Hollywood writer, and podcast expert, Joanna Robinson as …

The acclaimed director of A Few Good Men, The Princess Bride, and now Being Charlie weighs in on modern politics— including Ted Cruz’s love of The …

The actor and director of the new indie The Family Fang joins us to talk about the start of his directing career (at the age of 18!) and what you learn about yourself when you direct Christopher Walken. Also discussed: …

This week we're joined by Indiewire's film editor Kate Erbland to run down this year's TriBeCa Film Festival, and we dig into new release The Huntsman: Winter's War, which stars one Oscar winner and therefore can't be …

We’re a quarter of the way through 2016, and are there any good movies out there at all? Yes, says our guest Matt Patches, the senior entertainment editor for Thrillist, who is keeping a running list of the year’s best …

This week we welcome special guest Franklin Leonard, the founder and CEO of The Blacklist, which is the perennial answer to the question “where are all the good movies?” We ask Franklin about how he and The Blacklist …

Giving in to what we’ve actually been obsessed with since the Oscars, we dive into The People v. O.J. Simpson, the FX miniseries that has us and much …

Joined by special guest Christine Lahti, who won an Oscar in 1996 for her short film Lieberman in Love, we look back at the ceremony that happened 20 years ago this week, from the bad fashion to Christine’s memorable …

The Oscars may be over, but the seeds of Oscar season are sown well before anybody actually starts campaigning— which is why we’re keeping Little …

Oscar night is over, so how did it all happen, and why? Katey and Mike, still in formal wear from the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, join Richard to discuss the awards and the big, big surprise that came at the end of the …

In this special pre-Oscars episode, we're joined by Vanity Fair's executive director of public relations Beth Kseniak to share stories from inside Vanity Fair's annual Oscar party, from attempted gate-crashers to the …

With Oscar night just days away, we welcome Deadline Hollywood’s awards expert Pete Hammond to talk about the real nitty gritty of the awards race, …

This week we’re joined by the New York legend and awards season powerhouse Peggy Siegal, the publicist and hostess behind the New York luncheons, dinners, and cocktail parties that are crucial for anyone who wants to …

Room’s best director nominee Lenny Abrahamson joins us with a dispatch from the thick of awards season, where you have to be in shape to shake all those hands and to survive the buzz that says you’re never getting …

Two incredible guests this week: Whoopi Goldberg, a four-time Oscars host, Oscar winner, and presenter at this year’s awards, shares her stories from …

In the wake of #OscarsSoWhite and the Academy's bold new rule changes to try to correct the problem, we talk about Hollywood's overall diversity …

With the Oscar nominations now behind us, we take a look at the closest best picture race in recent memory, and bring back Decider's Joe Reid to talk …

We react to the 2016 Oscar nominations with surprise, resignation, and in the case of Mad Max: Fury Road, awe that it happened at all. From there we share our interview with Domhnall Gleeson, who stars in two best …

While Hollywood recovers from its hangovers, we gather for a special Little Gold Men episode to digest the Golden Globes— the winners, the losers, …

As New York floods with awards hopefuls getting in face time before Oscar voting closes, we have two great interviews to share: first with Ridley …

For the final episode of the year, we look back at the year in film and the wacky Oscar race that has resulted. Plus, a conversation with Elizabeth …

Adam McKay, director of The Big Short and a fellow podcaster, joins us to talk about the sense of anger— but also humor— that led him to make the …

We’ve finally seen the new Star Wars film, so we discuss (with minimal spoilers!) whether it lived up to the hype, and what its Oscar potential might …

After a crazy week of awards nominations, top ten lists, and everyone complaining about “snubs,” we sort through the SAG and Golden Globe Nominations …

We’ve finally seen The Revenant, so we dig into the awards potential of the grim, long Western that should finally get DiCaprio his little gold man. …

Special guest Karina Longworth, host of the Hollywood history podcast You Must Remember This, joins us to explain how producer David O. Selznick …

Vanity Fair’s executive west coast editor Krista Smith joins us to give a real insider’s look at the year’s Oscar campaigns so far, and make a bold …

Special guest Joe Reid joins us to talk about his Tumblr This Had Oscar Buzz and look back at movies that didn’t quite make it into the annual derby. Plus we discuss your choices for under-appreciated Oscar contenders …

Our special guest Jason Segel, who plays David Foster Wallace in The End of the Tour, tells us what was scary about taking on the role, what it was …

The Oscars may not be until February, but awards season has already kicked off. In the first episode of Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men, Katey Rich, …