Tessa Thompson

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  1. Best Of: Jodie Foster / Tessa Thompson

    17 JANV.

    Best Of: Jodie Foster / Tessa Thompson

    Jodie Foster has been acting since she was 3. At 12 she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Scorsese’s ‘Taxi Driver.’ This year marks the 50th anniversary of that film. Foster spoke with Terry Gross about her early acting career, including getting mauled by a lion on set. Her new film is ‘A Private Life.’  Tessa Thompson stars in the new Netflix murder mystery limited series ‘His & Hers’ and in Nia DaCosta’s adaptation of Ibsen’s ‘Hedda.’ She spoke with Tonya Mosley about navigating her biracial identity and why she has both “yes” and “no” tattooed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    49 min
  2. QLS Classic: Tessa Thompson

    20/10/2025

    QLS Classic: Tessa Thompson

    Star of Sorry to Bother You and Creed holds court about falling into acting, social activism, potato salad, Philly cheesesteaks and goat love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 12 min
  3. Actor Tessa Thompson is Boundless

    30/01/2022

    Actor Tessa Thompson is Boundless

    This week we’re joined by actor and producer Tessa Thompson! To begin, we talk about Thompson’s entry point into her new film Passing (7:56), a pivotal scene starring Bill Camp (11:08), the groundbreaking work of writers Nella Larsen (13:05) and Zora Neale Hurston (15:33), and how moviemaking keeps Tessa connected to something greater (19:37).  On the back half, she shares her earliest inclinations toward acting (22:20) and activism (26:43), growing up in Los Angeles to creative parents (24:17), reckoning with her own ambition (30:19), how she learned to take up space in Hollywood (31:10), why she recently launched her own production company, Viva Maude (33:31), and what her success would’ve meant to her late grandmother (38:58). To submit a question, comment, or reflection for our upcoming mailbag episode, write us at mail@talkeasypod.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  4. CBS Sunday Morning, September 24, 2021

    24/10/2021

    CBS Sunday Morning, September 24, 2021

    On this week's "CBS Sunday Morning" with Jane Pauley; The mosquito is the deadliest animal on Earth, and the tiny Aedes aegypti may be the worst species of all, spreading diseases like West Nile, malaria and dengue fever. Contributor David Pogue take a look at the mosquito experiment. Michelle Miller talks with Rebecca Hall, Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga, the director and stars of the new film "Passing," and with writers Lise Funderburg and Allyson Hobbs, about the social history of passing, and its impact upon perception and power. Seth Doane talks to famed naturalist Jane Goodall about her new book, "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times," and about how everyone can contribute to reversing mankind's destruction of our only home. Finally, in their first interview together, former President Barack Obama and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen talk to Anthony Mason about their podcast and new book, "Renegades: Born in the USA." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  5. Desi Lydic's Fox News Family Christmas Party | James Corden & Tessa Thompson

    17/12/2020

    Desi Lydic's Fox News Family Christmas Party | James Corden & Tessa Thompson

    Desi Lydic braves a family Christmas party with relatives from Fox News, James Corden talks about "The Late Late Show" and "The Prom," and Tessa Thompson discusses her movie "Sylvie's Love." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  6. Tessa Thompson Is What the Future of Sci-Fi Looks Like | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 30)

    15/02/2018

    Tessa Thompson Is What the Future of Sci-Fi Looks Like | Larry Wilmore (Ep. 30)

    Emmy Award–winning writer Travon Free joins to discuss 'Black Panther,' the Obama portraits, and the sexual harassment allegations against gold medalist Shaun White (0:30). Later, Larry Wilmore speaks with rising sci-fi star Tessa Thompson about her breakout roles in ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Westworld,’ and ‘Annihilation.’ They also discuss the time she hung out with Paul McCartney and her involvement in the Time's Up movement (22:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 15 min
  7. Still Watching: Westworld S3 - “Decoherence” with Tessa Thompson

    20/04/2020

    Still Watching: Westworld S3 - “Decoherence” with Tessa Thompson

    Joanna Robinson and Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair are Still Watching: Westworld, HBO’s science fiction series. This week they cover “Decoherence,” the sixth episode of the third season.   William re-enters the story, Maeve is sent back to War World searching for allies, and Charlotte Hale has a big episode. This episode features an interview with Tessa Thompson who played Charlotte Hale in season two and various versions of Dolores since. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    1 h 16 min
  8. Forever, For Always, For Black Love (ft. Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomghua)

    17/12/2020

    Forever, For Always, For Black Love (ft. Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomghua)

    This week, Jarrett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson talk Black love on screen with "Silvie's Love" stars Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomghua. What are your favorite representations of Black love on the large and small screen? Do those characters and stories fully encompass all that is contained in black love or does the media fall short of showcasing the variety of ways we express love within the Black community?  We'll get into all of that... But first… It's T-Time and Jarrett has a topic up for discussion all about body image, mental health and self care.  DIONNE WARWICK UPDATE: Every week we'll bring you another update from the fantastical life of Dionne Warwick's twitter account.  DIS/Honorable Mentions This week, Jarrett has an honorable mention for Justin Simien and his new Lando series. Tre'vell has an honorable mention for #fantifam member Portia Bartley who you can check out in the new film The Prom.  Check out Jarrett's interview with Jingle Jangle's Anika Noni Rose for Bullseye with Jesse Thorn here.  Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org @FANTIpodcast @Jarrett Hill @rayzon (Tre’Vell) @FANTIpodcast @TreVellAnderson @JarrettHill @Swish (Producer Laura Swisher) FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org Laura Swisher is the senior producer. Jordan Kauwling  is the associate producer.

    1 h 11 min
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