Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
608 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 828 ratingsLittle Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men
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The End of Shōgun and the Beginning of a Thrilling Emmys Race
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe hottest new series of the year so far, Shōgun concluded its epic run on Hulu this past week with a stellar finale. Vanity Fair TV correspondent Joy Press joins the show to discuss how the FX series’ many merits—from its intricate detailing of 17th century Japanese customs to its striking cinematography—have positioned it as an Emmys front-runner, and how the rest of the limited-series field is taking an unusually exciting shape. Plus, Richard and David unpack the sexy new tennis...
Interviews: Sandra Oh on The Sympathizer and Carrie Coon on The Gilded Age
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBSandra Oh joins the show fresh off of her debut episode on The Sympathizer to discuss the impact that HBO's new limited series, which re-examines the Vietnam War through an alternately satirical and poignant lens, has had on her as an industry veteran. Then, Carrie Coon reflects on the breakout success of The Gilded Age's second season—and preparing to finish filming the new installment of The White Lotus in Thailand. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our...
Cannes You Feel the Excitement?
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDavid and Richard are joined by New York Magazine features writer Rachel Handler for a deep dive into the 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup, from the big-name auteurs returning to the Croisette including Francis Ford Coppola and Yorgos Lanthimos to the buzzy titles already stirring up controversy, like the Donald Trump-Roy Cohn drama The Apprentice. Then, the group predicts who might win this year’s top award, the Palme d’Or—a key Oscar bellwether. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram...
Interviews: Kiefer Sutherland on The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Ambika Mod on One Day
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBKiefer Sutherland joins the podcast this week to discuss his scene-stealing work in William Friedkin’s final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and the ways he’s been rethinking his prolific career. Then, Ambika Mod stops by for a chat about her wrenching performance in Netflix’s chart-topping limited series, One Day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Civil War and The Sympathizer: Stark, Diverging Portraits of Americans at War
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBLife during wartime is terrifyingly imagined in the new A24 film Civil War, and provocatively revisited in HBO's Emmy-contending The Sympathizer. Which of the two lands more resoundingly in the current moment, and will controversy follow either of them? Plus, we ask whether the Traitors phenomenon can shake up a very stale Emmy race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs ...
Civil War and The Sympathizer: Stark, Diverging Portraits of America At War With Itself
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBLife during wartime is terrifyingly imagined in the new A24 film Civil War, and provocatively revisited in HBO's Emmy-contending The Sympathizer. Which of the two lands more resoundingly in the current moment, and will controversy follow either project? Plus, we ask whether the Traitors phenomenon can shake up a very stale Emmy race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs ...
Interview: Alex Edelman (Just For Us) and Anna Sawai (Shōgun, Monarch)
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week’s interview episode features two dynamic talents starting to introduce themselves to much larger (read: national TV) audiences. First, Alex Edelman speaks with Hillary Busis about winding down his lauded, years-long solo stage show Just For Us with a rousing HBO special. Then, David Canfield catches up with Shōgun’s breakout star Anna Sawai, as they take a deep dive on her searing performance as Lady Mariko—through to this week’s pivotal episode. Follow us on Twitter and ...
Julianne Moore, Andrew Scott, and the Heavy Hitters Entering the Emmys Race
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBWith this week’s premieres of Netflix’s Ripley, Starz’s Mary & George, and Apple’s Sugar, some big names are officially in the Emmys hunt: Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and Colin Farrell. How will they fare in a strike-affected season? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Interview: Amy Ryan (Sugar) and Andrea Riseborough (The Regime, Alice & Jack)
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWe’ve got two Oscar-nominated actresses pulling double duty on this week’s interview episode. First, Amy Ryan takes a break from her current acclaimed Broadway run of Doubt to discuss with David Canfield her scene-stealing work opposite Colin Farrell in Sugar. Then, Chris Murphy catches up with Andrea Riseborough, hot off her final episode of The Regime while also leading the Masterpiece miniseries Alice & Jack. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts:...
Doing the 2024 Emmys, All Over Again
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWhile we just wrapped a strike-delayed Emmys season a few months ago, we're already in full swing on the next one. We break down some of the big new contenders set to make a splash, including Shōgun and Lessons in Chemistry, while wondering if anything can take down past champs like The Bear and The Crown. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Interview: Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Maya Erskine (Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIt’s been 15 years since Tom Hiddleston debuted the character of Loki in the MCU, and in conversation with Kara Warner, the actor reflects on that long, complex journey to the second season of his Disney+ series. Then, David Canfield catches up with Maya Erskine, who gives a powerhouse performance opposite Donald Glover in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and prod...
Our Way Too Early 2025 Oscar Predictions
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBJoe Reid returns and Rebecca Ford makes a very special brief appearance from maternity leave for our annual tradition: making predictions about the awards year ahead, and looking back at how much we got wrong this time last year. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Interview: Alison Brie (Apples Never Fall) and Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air and Manhunt)
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBDavid Canfield catches up with two stars of some of the spring's biggest shows. First, Alison Brie takes on a black sheep role in the Peacock family drama Apples Never Fall. Then, Anthony Boyle is juggling several types of breakout roles on two Apple historical series, Masters of the Air and the upcoming Manhunt. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Oscars 2024 Bonus: Louis Virtel on Writing for the Oscars
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOne last look back at this year’s show! Katey and Richard talk to comedy writer Louis Virtel about writing material for the Oscars, the jokes that didn’t make the cut, and how John Cena wound up naked onstage. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
The 2024 Oscars: The Morning After
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWe see Oppenheimer here! A look back at the best actress shakeup, the Oppenheimer winning streak that got slightly interrupted, the Kenergy, and Al Pacino's moment in the spotlight. Plus, the inside scoop from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, where the man of the moment may just have been Flavor Flav. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs
Our Final 2024 Oscar Predictions
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBGet your ballots ready! We’re making our best bets on everything from the multiple Poor Things and Barbie crafts showdowns to the ever intriguing races for best actor and best actress. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Yours (And Our) Favorite Oscar Night Menus, Parties, and Viewing Traditions
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBFor the first time ever, Little Gold Men listeners call in and share their favorite Oscar night habits, from elaborate punny food menus to very specific rules about who is and is not allowed to watch. The hosts share their own stories too, including being in the auditorium for the La La Land/Moonlight mix-up to the moms whose passion for the Oscars got us watching in the first place. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajw...
2004 Oscars Flashback, Plus a SAG Awards Surprise
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis Had Oscar Buzz hosts Joe Reid and Chris Feil return for our annual flashback tradition, this time revisiting the Oscars of 2004, where The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won 11 Oscars, Billy Crystal made a semi-triumphant return, and the show might have had its best ending ever. Plus, a look back at the busy weekend of the SAG, PGA, and Independent Spirit Awards. Plus! We want to hear from YOU about your favorite Oscar party viewing traditions. Send us a 30-60 second v...
Interview: Academy President Janet Yang and CEO Bill Kramer
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWith less than two weeks to go before this year's Oscars, the heads of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science look ahead to this year's ceremony, to rule changes coming up in the future, and to the lingering power of the Barbenheimer effect. Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register. (Subject to availability) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich...
How BAFTA Predicts the Oscars, Plus Your Guide to the Oscar-Nominated Shorts
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIt was yet another big weekend for Oppenheimer, but that's not the whole story out of London. Plus, if you want to win your Oscar pool, you've got to get the shorts right, and we watched them all. Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register. (Subject to availability) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @karajwarner, @davidcanfield97 Our editor...
Interview: Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall)
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDavid Canfield has talked to the best actress nominee several times this season, and catching up with her shortly after the Oscar nominees luncheon learned that she’s been pleasantly surprised by her big Hollywood breakthrough— and, of course, happy to be in the company of her celebrated costar, Messi the dog. Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register. (Subject to availability) Follow us on Twitte...
A Brand-New Oscar Category and the Questions That Come With It
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThe Academy has added an Oscar for best casting, after years of lobbying — but what will a best casting Oscar actually look like? Plus, inside the DGA Awards and the Oscar nominees luncheon, and a look at the seemingly ever growing momentum around Anatomy of a Fall. Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register. (Subject to availability) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our...
Interview: Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things) and Cord Jefferson (American Fiction)
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFirst, Kara Warner talks to the Oscar-nominated star of Poor Things, who says his comic blowhard performance could be the first of many funny roles if anyone wants to cast him in one. Then American Fiction writer-director Cord Jefferson tells Katey Rich about how he had to get talked into witnessing his film’s blockbuster Toronto Film Festival premiere, and what gives him hope for the future of Hollywood. Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please ...
Box Office, Best Editing, and More Burning Oscar Questions
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBA look ahead at the next major events of awards season, and then more listener questions! Can Poor Things get an Oscar boost as it thrives at the box office? Is Thelma Schoonmaker going to make history? And will the Oscars ever go back to February? Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at [email protected], and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register. (Subject to availability) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @kateyrich,...
Interview: Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBShe's still not quite used to the term "Oscar nominee," but the Holdovers star is working on getting as many tickets as she can to the ceremony, reconnecting with the co-stars she spent 3 months "trapped in a blizzard" with, and making sure that whatever her next project is, she will surprise everybody. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer ...
The Sundance Movies You’ll Be Hearing About All Year
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBA look at the highlights of this year’s Sundance, including Oscar buzz for Kieran Culkin and a whole lot of docs to look out for. Plus listener questions about Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone, Oscar alternate universes, and more! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik (May December) and Wim Wenders (Perfect Days)
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBFirst, the writers of May December share their low key Oscar nominations day celebration and how growing up in a casting family gave Samy Burch unique insight on Hollywood. Then, the writer and director of international feature nominee Perfect Days looks back on the post-pandemic experiences that inspired the film, and why he feels optimistic about the future of moviegoing. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kat...
Interview: Kemp Powers and Hailee Steinfeld (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOne of the directors and one of the stars of the Oscar-nominated animated feature discuss how performances are built in the recording booth, how much it changed over the course of production, and how a world built to be a "mood ring" came alive for Steinfeld's Gwen Stacy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
The 2024 Oscar Nominations, Explained
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe already infamous Barbie snub, the surprising strength of American Fiction, and everything else you need to know about this year’s nominations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Little Gold Men LIVE with Lily Gladstone, Jacqueline West, and Julie O’Keefe of Killers of the Flower Moon
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBOur first-ever live show, discussing the Critics Choice Awards and the final days of Oscar voting. Plus, a conversation with the star, costume designer, and clothing consultant of Killers of the Flower Moon about the complex historical details and community effort that went into the film’s exquisite costumes. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and pro...
Interview: Julianne Moore (May December) and Jada Yuan (Author, Unleashing Oppenheimer)
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBFirst, David Canfield catches up with the star of Todd Haynes's May December, who reflects on her decades of working with the director and the bond she's built on the campaign trail with her co-star, Charles Melton. Then, Katey Rich talks to Washington Post reporter Jada Yuan about her deeply personal connection to the Manhattan Project, and how that led her to writing the official behind the scenes account of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfa...
Oscar Voters, Start Your Engines
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBAs Oscar voting begins, we look back at the results of the Golden Globes, the SAG nominations, the BAFTA longlist, and the buzz we're hearing about everything from The Zone of Interest to potential best supporting actor surprises. Plus, a look ahead at Monday's Emmy Awards. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) and Jon Batiste (American Symphony)
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBFirst, the newly minted Golden Globe winner tells Katey Rich about how doing press for The Holdovers has forced him to look back over his career, and the part of winning awards he could absolutely do without. Then Jon Batiste reflects with Rebecca Ford on the extremely vulnerable process of making the documentary American Symphony, and the song he almost didn’t contribute to it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts...
Predicting the Golden Globes Winners (Or At Least Trying To)
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWill Oppenheimer and Barbie dominate? Will Charles Melton surprise? Will Taylor Swift be there?? We’ve got more questions than answers about this year's Golden Globes— but that’s what makes it fun! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Alma Poysti (Fallen Leaves) and America Ferrera (Barbie)
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBDavid Canfield talks first with the star of the Finnish comedy, and surprise Golden Globe nominee, Alma Poysti, and then with the actress at the heart of 2023’s undeniably dominant film— Barbie star America Ferrera. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Critics at Large: Martin Scorsese's America
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe're pleased to share this episode of The New Yorker's podcast Critics at Large, in which Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz look back at Martin Scorsese's career. In films like Goodfellas and Mean Streets, the director has made a study of how evil happens. His latest, Killers of the Flower Moon, asks the same question of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our ...
Interview: Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple)
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDespite her Tony nomination for the role of Sofia in the Broadway production of The Color Purple, Danielle Brooks had to fight to play the role on screen. Now she’s ready to keep pushing herself forward through everything that’s coming next. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Juliette Binoche (The Taste of Things) and Carey Mulligan (Maestro)
December 19, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFirst, David Canfield catches up with Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche, who stars in the Cannes hit and fall festival crowd pleaser The Taste of Things. Then Rebecca Ford talks to Carey Mulligan, who worked closely with director and star Bradley Cooper to recreate the complex relationship and artistic collaboration at the heart of Maestro. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidca...
Frontrunners Emerge After the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Nominations
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBBarbie has had a very good week, with Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon right behind. But best actor is a mystery, best director is incredibly crowded, and everybody knows the Oscars will somehow go their own way. Plus, discussion of the Christmas release The Iron Claw. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) and Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)
December 12, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThe collaborators behind Poor Things talk to Rebecca Ford about the origins of their wild new project, and what it took to create a character as unique and uninhibited as Stone's Bella Baxter. Then Katey Rich talks to Emily Blunt about picking back up with promotion on Oppenheimer now that the actors strike is finished, and how she's learned to manage her expectations around the movies she makes — even one that winds up as massive as this one. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vf...
Has Awards Season Gotten Too Crowded For Its Own Good?
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBA 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, the Indie Spirits nominations, and a look ahead at Monday's Golden Globes nominations. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Colman Domingo (Rustin, The Color Purple) and Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla)
December 05, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBTwo 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 he takes on in the biopic Rustin. Then Rebecca Ford talks to Jacob Elordi about the surprising similarities between his alluring characters in Saltburn and Priscilla. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor a...
Lily Gladstone and Charles Melton Seize Their Moment
November 30, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFollowing 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 Awards and discussion of The Color Purple and Wonka. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Emerald Fennell (Saltburn) and Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers)
November 28, 2023 13:34 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBFirst, 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 any project. Then, David Canfield talks to Andrew Scott about his emotional lead performance in All of Us Strangers, and the "weird marriage" between him and director Andrew Haigh that went into making it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us ...
The Winners and Losers of Screener Season, Plus a Conversation With Vanessa Kirby
November 23, 2023 14:20 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWith the long Thanksgiving weekend underway, which awards contenders will benefit most when voters start catching up on them at home? Plus a look at the big moves for the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the awards potential for The Color Purple, and the surprisingly sweet Adam Sandler movie now on Netflix. And as a bonus Thanksgiving treat, David Canfield talks to Vanessa Kirby about her powerful, surprising turn as Josephine in Napoleon. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsi...
Interview: Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction) and Charles Melton (May December)
November 21, 2023 15:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBMonths 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 personal ways. Then, David Canfield talks to Charles Melton, who was as thrilled as you might imagine to share the screen with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman in May December, and who holds his own with a performance that draws on his Army brat childhood and his in...
The Strike Is Over, and Now Awards Season Can Really Begin
November 16, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA 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 releases The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Napoleon. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) and Peter Sarsgaard (Memory)
November 14, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBSavannah 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 the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, in theaters this week. Then, Katey Rich catches up with Peter Sarsgaard, who won the best actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for his quiet and touching performance in Memory, opposite Jessica Chastain. Me...
The Awards Contenders We're Still Waiting to See
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWith 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. Plus discussion of The Killer and The Curse and some predictions about the most intriguing crafts categories. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.
Interview: Greta Lee (Past Lives)
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe 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 spent a year thinking she hadn't gotten the part at all. But once writer and director Celine Song did ask her to be part of the film, she put everything she had into it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor ...