The Envelope

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  • TV & FILM
The Envelope
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The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.

  1. How theater and fashion brought 'Sing Sing's' Colman Domingo out of his shell

    FEB 14

    How theater and fashion brought 'Sing Sing's' Colman Domingo out of his shell

    In the Oscar-season finale of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with Colman Domingo, lead actor nominee for 'Sing Sing.'

    36 min
  2. Coralie Fargeat on nudity in 'The Substance' and Brady Corbet on 'The Brutalist's' 'runaway train'

    FEB 13

    Coralie Fargeat on nudity in 'The Substance' and Brady Corbet on 'The Brutalist's' 'runaway train'

    In the latest episode of "The Envelope" video podcast, director Coralie Fargeat explains how she prepared star Demi Moore to film "The Substance" and "The Brutalist" filmmaker Brady Corbet discusses his desire to make films that viewers can never quite pin down.

    1h 5m
  3. RaMell Ross on 'Nickel Boys'; Arianne Phillips talks dressing Chalamet as Dylan

    FEB 6

    RaMell Ross on 'Nickel Boys'; Arianne Phillips talks dressing Chalamet as Dylan

    In our first episode back after the Oscar nominations, we chat with 'Nickel Boys' filmmaker RaMell Ross and costume designer Arianne Phillips of 'A Complete Unknown.'

    1h 4m
  4. Pamela Anderson on tackling 'The Last Showgirl'; John Magaro delves into process of 'September 5'

    JAN 9

    Pamela Anderson on tackling 'The Last Showgirl'; John Magaro delves into process of 'September 5'

    In this episode of The Envelope, 'The Last Showgirl' star Pamela Anderson reflects on her life in the spotlight and John Magaro delves into the making 'September 5.'

    1h 6m
  5. How the Washingtons collaborated on ‘Piano Lesson’; Justin Kuritzkes on his breakout year

    12/19/2024

    How the Washingtons collaborated on ‘Piano Lesson’; Justin Kuritzkes on his breakout year

    This week, Malcolm and John David Washington talk about collaborating on a new August Wilson adaptation and screenwriter Justin Kurtizkes discusses his breakout year.

    1h 10m
  6. Ryan Destiny on 'Fire Inside'; Sean Baker and Mikey Madison break down 'Anora' ending

    12/12/2024

    Ryan Destiny on 'Fire Inside'; Sean Baker and Mikey Madison break down 'Anora' ending

    In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Ryan Destiny describes the challenges of making boxing movie "The Fire Inside" and Sean Baker and Mikey Madison explain how they fine-tuned the action, comedy and drama of "Anora."

    1 hr
  7. Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome on 'Unstoppable,' Mohammad Rasoulof on 'Sacred Fig'

    12/05/2024

    Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome on 'Unstoppable,' Mohammad Rasoulof on 'Sacred Fig'

    In this week's episode of The Envelope, the pair discusses their inspirational new film, plus filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof recounts the harrowing experience making 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig.'

    1h 26m
  8. Cynthia Erivo on preparing for 'Wicked,' Saoirse Ronan talks 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz'

    11/21/2024

    Cynthia Erivo on preparing for 'Wicked,' Saoirse Ronan talks 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz'

    In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'

    1h 12m
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The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.

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  • Channel
    Los Angeles Times
  • Creator
    Los Angeles Times
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Envelope
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    Los Angeles Times

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