Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

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Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men

1 DAY AGO

Danielle Deadwyler on the Family Heirloom that Inspired her Piano Lesson Performance

The actor chats with Rebecca about her connection to August Wilson, carving her own path, and what exactly cicadas and Hollywood have in common. Plus, she reveals more about herself while playing Proust Questionnaire Roulette.

33 min
6 DAYS AGO

Will Glicked Conjure Up Oscar Magic?

With both Gladiator and Wicked opening in theaters this weekend, Rebecca, David, Richard, and special guest Chris Murphy discuss how both films will do at the box office, and if they’ll be on the road to Oscars next. Plus, Rebecca catches everyone up on the star-studded Governors Awards, and the hosts react (happily) to the news that Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars in March.

41 min
19 NOV

Paul Mescal on Quieting the “Demons in My Head” to Take on Gladiator II

This week, Rebecca talks with the Aftersun Oscar nominee, Paul Mescal, who stars in Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. The indie darling reveals why he finally said yes to a blockbuster, the sage advice he got from his director, and why he's been working at such an intense pace since Normal People. Plus, he answers the Proust Questionnaire, revealing his greatest (mini) extravagance.

31 min
14 NOV

Nosferatu Might Just Be an Oscar Contender After All

This week, the hosts share their report out of the inaugural public screening of Nosferatu in Hollywood, which saw journalists and Academy members sitting side by side (and occasionally covering their eyes in horror). The film is officially a player in the race, but to what degree? The hosts get into all that, unpack how the best-director race is shaping up, and answer a few remaining listener questions.

39 min
12 NOV

Demi Moore on Feeling the Substance Love—And Keeping That Yellow Coat

The iconic actress joins David this week to discuss her career-best work in The Substance, from the intensity of the shoot to the incredible response the film has been getting these last few months: “I truly couldn’t have imagined this.”

30 min
7 NOV

Mailbag! Demi Moore, Double Nominations, and Movie Escapism

As a salve for this week's election news, we've got a mailbag episode. The hosts dig into the many questions sent in by listeners over the last past month, including their thoughts on awards chances for Saoirse Ronan, Demi Moore, and Jesse Plemons. Plus, they attempt to answer one listener's creative question about a Best Picture Quarter Quell, and they reveal what movies they seek out when they want to escape from work (or real life!) completely. Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here.

57 min
5 NOV

Kieran Culkin, Live From Savannah: “What Am I Even Saying?”

For the first live Little Gold Men of the season, A Real Pain star Kieran Culkin joins us at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival for a lively, freewheeling conversation about everything from working with Jesse Eisenberg to the struggle to leave Succession behind to his fond memories of filming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. To open the show, David and Richard also outline the highlights of Savannah at a crucial point in the Oscar race—and how this regional festival can be a perfect platform for contenders seeking a boost.

44 min
31 OCT

Wicked's Oscar Chances—And Other Spooky Awards Surprises

Appropriate for this Halloween special, David and Rebecca can finally break their silence on Wicked, Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon, and reveal why they think the musical just might have the Oscar goods. Later, the hosts discuss the potential for certain horror movies like The Substance and Nosferatu to overcome voters' genre bias and make a play this season. Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off. Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here.

38 min

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Elina

18/09/2016

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Love this pod. It helps me to stay woke about the awards season.

Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men