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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BONUS: Danny Strong on Hulu's Dopesick
June 08, 2022 16:02 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis episode was made in collaboration with Hulu. Hosts Tara Ariano and LaToya Ferguson discuss the 10-episode limited series and its complex storytelling, and then creator Danny Strong weighs in on how the project came together and its ongoing impact. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
Interview: Maude Apatow (Euphoria) and Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven)
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBConversations with Euphoria's season 2 breakout star, whose Hollywood ambitions are only just getting started, and the recently Oscar-nominated star of the FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
Pride Oscar Flashback: Rebel Without a Cause
June 02, 2022 12:13 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBTo 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 Cannes awards, Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic, and the new Searchlight release Fire Island. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
Interview: Kaitlyn Dever (Dopesick) and Jared Leto (WeCrashed)
May 31, 2022 20:56 - 46 minutes - 43 MBConversations with the stars of two standout limited series based on true stories. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
Cannes: The Good, The Baffling, and Everything In-Between
May 26, 2022 12:28 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBRichard 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 race, and weigh the odds of Mandy Moore not just snagging a nomination for the final season of This Is Us, but maybe even a win. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
Interview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero (Desus & Mero) & Jason Bateman (Ozark)
May 24, 2022 14:34 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBTwo conversations with TV titans. First, Yohana Desta catches up with the hosts of Showtime's indispensable talk show Desus & Mero, then Julie Miller asks Jason Bateman all of her burning questions about the final season of Ozark. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
The Friends We Made Along the Way
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJordan 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 Rebecca Ford, some thoughts on the new Oscar dates for next year, and many questions about what on earth is going on with the Golden Globes. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Elisabeth Moss (Shining Girls)
May 17, 2022 14:32 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe 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 never looking to make it easier on herself. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
And the First Breakout Hit of Cannes Is.... Top Gun: Maverick
May 12, 2022 20:40 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBA 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 gotten more interesting as it goes on. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Elle Fanning (The Great & The Girl From Plainville) and Wunmi Mosaku (We Own This City & Loki)
May 10, 2022 14:55 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBTwo stars with two different Emmy eligible shows this year talk to Rebecca Ford and Katey Rich about their onscreen transformations. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Which Murder Show Is Right For You?
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Chloe Sevigny (The Girl From Plainville & Russian Doll) and Matt Rogers (I Love That For You & Fire Island)
May 03, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBConversations with two actors having double-threat springs. First, David Canfield talks to Chloe Sevigny about her roles on The Girl From Plainville and Russian Doll, then Chris Murphy talks to Matt Rogers about I Love That For You and the upcoming film Fire Island.
The End of a Netflix Era
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBA 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 Call Saul, The Flight Attendant ,We Own This City, Under the Banner of Heaven, and more. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Melanie Lynskey Is Seizing Her Moment
April 26, 2022 13:57 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Our Emmy Season Preview
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Introducing Dynasty
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutesUnimaginable secrets. Unyielding power. Devastating rifts and shocking allegiances. With surprising new interviews as well as historic sound, Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY examines the ties that bind the most influential families in the world today, taking you inside their lives for a glimpse at the inner workings of privilege. The DYNASTY debut season goes deep on the modern Windsors with Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl and staff writer Erin Vanderhoof, who reexamine the complex, som...
Interview: Pachinko Creator Soo Hugh Was Ready For a Risk
April 19, 2022 16:36 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBA conversation with the creator of Apple TV+'s sweeping generational drama, adapted from the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
The Michelle Yeoh Oscar Buzz Starts Now
April 14, 2022 14:41 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAn 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Bill Hader on How Barry Took Over His Life
April 12, 2022 12:32 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe star and creator of the HBO dark comedy looks ahead to season 3, and just how dark Barry can get. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Predicting the 2023 Oscar Nominations
April 07, 2022 12:31 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBJoe 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 row? Is Damien Chazelle's old Hollywood drama the one to beat? Is everyone as excited about Sarah Polley's return to directing as we are? All that and much more! Follow Joe Reid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joereid Read more about the 2023 Oscar nominees field: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/04/awards-2023-oscar-nominat...
Interview: Amanda Seyfried on What She Saw in Elizabeth Holmes
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBRichard Lawson speaks to the star of The Dropout about the immense challenge of taking on the disgraced Theranos founder— and why channeling her 17-year-old self was so important. This interview will also be included on this week's episode of the Still Watching podcast, which is covering The Dropout as well as Super Pumped and WeCrashed. Subscribe here: https://link.chtbl.com/2I3eHTGY Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Interview: Adam Scott On What Scared Him About Severance
March 31, 2022 16:06 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe actor famous for Parks & Recreation took on a very different, and much darker, workplace story with Apple TV+'s Severance, and embraced the leap into the unknown. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Oscars 2022: The Slap, The Winners, and What Comes Next
March 28, 2022 20:26 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe 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. CODA won big, Jessica Chastain pulled it off in best actress, and Ariana Debose made history. But which parts will people actually remember? Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
Our Final Oscar Predictions in Every Category
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBPlus 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. Find Bronwyn Cosgrave's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-conversations/id1450090442 Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Who's On Top As Final Oscar Voting Begins
March 17, 2022 14:33 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBA 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 a look back at the 2002 Oscars, the new thriller Deep Water, and conversations with Oscars producer Will Packer and Drive My Car director Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.
The Most Popular Oscar Nominees in the Room
March 10, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBDispatches 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 nominated shorts with Joe Reid, and a conversation with Belfast star Ciaran Hinds. Follow Joe Reid on Twitter Listen to last year's Oscar shorts episode Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext
Everything You Need to Know About the SAG Awards
February 28, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBAn immediate reaction to the first televised awards show of the season, plus a conversation with The Power of the Dog star Jesse Plemons. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The First Real Awards Show of the Season Is Almost Here
February 24, 2022 14:31 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA 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 conversation with SAG and Oscar nominee Troy Kotsur about his role in CODA.
We Have Oscar Hosts! And We Have an Interview with Billie Eilish and Finneas
February 17, 2022 22:18 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBA 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 Oscar nominees Billie Eilish and Finneas, who share their hopes for the world and each other, the power they find in fashion, and how they made a James Bond song entirely their own. Find Sinead Burke at: https://tiltingthelens.com or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesineadburke?s=21 A full transcript of the Billie Eilish and Finnea...
The 2022 Oscar Nominations Are Here!
February 08, 2022 23:02 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBAn 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Oscar Voting Begins, Sundance Continues, and Guillermo del Toro and Kirsten Dunst Join the Show
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBA 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 Dog. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
How Drive My Car Became the Arthouse Favorite of Awards Season
January 20, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThe 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 series, as well as a conversation with The Lost Daughter star Jessie Buckley. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
What We Learned from the SAG Nominations
January 13, 2022 20:10 - 1 hour - 60 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Can the SAG Nominations Bring A Little Clarity to This Awards Race?
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
West Side Story, Revisited
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Omicron Puts a Pause on Awards Season
December 23, 2021 15:08 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards Go Head-to-Head
December 16, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBAnnounced within hours of each other on Monday, the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards nominations reveal something about this awards season— but what, exactly? Plus, a look at the 2021 Black List with Franklin Leonard, and a conversation with West Side Story star Mike Faist. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Now That Every Oscar Hopeful Has Premiered, Who's Actually Out Front?
December 09, 2021 15:14 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBA 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 attempted comeback, and conversations with King Richard star Aunjanue Ellis and Belfast writer and director Kenneth Branagh. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
West Side Story and Nightmare Alley Shake Up the Oscar Race
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBTwo 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Benvenuta, House of Gucci
November 24, 2021 17:46 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The Best Actor Race Has Somehow Gotten Even More Competitive
November 19, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBA 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. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Does Spencer Get Princess Diana Right, and Does It Matter?
November 11, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBVF'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 Wilson-Cairns. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Your Burning Oscar Questions: West Side Story, 10 Best PIcture Nominees, and More
November 04, 2021 14:46 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThe LIttle Gold Men team goes to the mailbag to answer your most pressing questions, plus discussion of the best director and international feature races, and an interview with Passing star Ruth Negga. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The State of the Best Actor and Best Actress Races
October 28, 2021 13:36 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBA 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 director Fran Kranz. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Meet Us On Arrakis
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBAn 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 much more. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
A Hollywood Strike Looms, The Golden Globes Threaten a Comeback, and More
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBA 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 Island star Vicky Krieps. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The Oscar Contenders You'll See Absolutely Everywhere This Month
October 07, 2021 13:38 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt'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. Plus, a look at the beloved stars who might finally get nominated this year, the documentary The Rescue, and much more. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
Broadway, Bond, and the New York Film Festival: They're Back!
September 30, 2021 15:12 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA 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, and the four-hour extravaganza that was the Tony Awards. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
The Morning After the 2021 Emmys
September 20, 2021 20:52 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWith 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, and starkly un-diverse. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
TIFF Ends, the Emmys Begin, and the Little Gold Men Team Says Goodbye
September 17, 2021 00:08 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBA look at the lingering festival buzz and some handicapping of the likeliest winners, plus an interview with Blue Bayou star Alicia Vikander— and a celebration of Joanna Robinson on her final episode of Little Gold Men. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen