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Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
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
Episodes
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Most Wide-Open Oscar Race in Recent Memory
Every year Oscar pundits get excited when there doesn’t seem to be a best picture frontrunner, but this year it really seems to be true. How 2017 turned out to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Secret Weapon of the Best Movie on Netflix
Elizabeth Marvel, who stars in Noah Baumbach’s new film The Meyerowitz Stories, talks to Richard Lawson about her long and enviable career. Plus, conversations…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHarvey Weinstein and the Week That Changed Hollywood
The producer who changed the Oscars and defined independent film for decades has been fired from his company after allegations of widespread sexual assault. So…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Far Can Blade Runner 2049 Go?
The sci-fi drama opens this week with rave reviews and two big stars, but is Oscar glory ahead? Plus a look at the long, successful road of Call Me By Your…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat Makes Oscar Buzz Last?
A look at the films from earlier in the year working to be remembered, at films opening in the crush of fall movie season hoping to be noticed, and also…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWrapping Up the Emmys and the Toronto Film Festival
In one day, the Emmy Awards were handed out and the Toronto Film Festival announced its most surprising Peoples Choice Award winner in years. We break down…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairLive from Inside the Toronto Film Festival
An episode recorded literally inside the heart of TIFF, talking about the biggest films of the festival, and featuring a conversation with TIFF Long Take hosts…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat We Learned About the Oscars at Telluride
Gary Oldman is a frontrunner, Emma Stone is back in the race, and a movie about a woman falling in love with a sea creature may be surprisingly moving: Richard…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat to Expect as Festival Season Begins
At the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals this weekend, some of the biggest movies of the fall season— and maybe the most Oscar-worthy— will premiere. Here’s…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAre These The Funniest Movies Ever Made?
A conversation with BBC Culture’s Christian Blauvelt about the list of the 100 greatest film comedies ever made. Plus, interviews with Emmy nominees Ann Dowd…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Can Game of Thrones Stick the Landing?
As the current season winds down, and the series finale looms in the distance, we wonder if Game of Thrones can continue to be critic-proof to the very end…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCarrie Coon's Amazing Five Years
Emmy-nominated actress Carrie Coon stops by to talk Leftovers, Fargo, and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhich Oscar-Winner Deserves a Comeback?
In honor of Halle Berry's latest thriller, Mike, Joanna, and Richard discuss Oscar-winning actors who need a little boost. Learn more about your ad choices…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Curious Case of Ben Affleck’s Post-Oscar Career
Amid rumors he won’t play Batman much longer, Ben Affleck seems a long way from the Oscar-winning director of Argo he was just five years ago. How did that…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCan Dunkirk Hang In Through Oscar Season?
Christopher Nolan’s war movie is beautiful and thrilling, but can it be an awards contender? Plus discussion of the Game of Thrones season premiere, the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Emmy Nominations, Explained
A look at the snubs and surprises of this year’s Emmy nominations, plus discussion of the new season of Game of Thrones and War for the Planet of the Apes…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairA Hot Summer Afternoon Spent With Alec Baldwin
Ahead of Alec Baldwin's “One Night Only” special on Spike TV, Mike Hogan and producer Jordan Bell caught up with the actor and famed Donald Trump portrayer on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best Movies and TV Shows of the Year So Far
The team discusses the highlights of the year in film and television, which includes Okja, the new film from Bong Joon-ho now on Netflix that stars Tilda…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAn Emmy Nominations Preview?
The Television Critics Association award nominations are out— do they tell us who the Emmy contenders will be as well? Plus a discussion about the shakeup on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSummer’s Feel-Good Indie Hit Is Almost Here
After winning over crowds at Sundance, the comedy The Big Sick is coming to theaters, and Richard Lawson talks to director Michael Showalter about bringing it…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Hollywood Events Even Crazier than Oscar Night
It’s June, which means it’s Emmy season— and the town is going crazier than ever in the pursuit of a different set of little gold statues. Plus: a conversation…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIs Wonder Woman Really the Best Superhero Movie Ever?
Why the Rotten Tomatoes score doesn’t tell you everything about the latest DC Movie. Plus a look back at Cannes, and a conversation with The Crown star Claire…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Triumphant Return of Twin Peaks
A look inside the new Star Wars portfolio in Vanity Fair, one last dispatch from Cannes, and a celebration of the wonderfully weird Twin Peaks,now back on TV…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAnthony Michael Hall's Stranger-than-Fiction Hollywood Story
A conversation with the teen movie icon and star of the new Netflix drama War Machine. Plus a look ahead at the Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairGod Bless Goldie Hawn
A look at two new releases— Snatched and Alien: Covenant— the new season of the Netflix series Master of None, and the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which gave us…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAre Horror Movies Awards Bait Now?
Richard, Mike, and Joanna discuss the sudden resurgence of prestige horror, plus an interview with Underground creator Misha Green. Learn more about your ad…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale Like So Much About Each Other
A conversation with the co-stars of The Promise, plus a look at the potential WGA strike and a reflection on Jonathan Demme’s remarkable career. Learn more…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat It's Like to Have Someone Play You on TV
A conversation with Rebecca Skloot and Rose Byrne, who plays Rebecca Skloot in HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Plus a look at this season of The…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairNo One Makes Movies Like These Anymore…. Except James Gray
The director of Lost City of Z joins to discuss the passion (and possibly insanity) that drove him from New York City’s outer boroughs to the Bolivian jungle…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Reese vs. Nicole Battle Begins
Richard, Joanna, and Mike discuss the Emmy-destined Big Little Lies. Plus: Anne Hathaway's monster movie and a look at some Cannes hopefuls. Learn more about…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat’s Next for the Academy After Envelopegate?
A dispatch from Rebecca Keegan on the Academy’s big meeting, a look at the Feud episodes all about the Oscars, and a moment to wonder if whitewashing has…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhy Some People Never Stop Chasing Oscars
We welcome special guest David Sims, co-host of the Blank Check Podcast, to discuss Steven Spielberg's Oscar history and how he might win one more. Plus an…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Movie That Proves Charlize Theron Can Do Anything
Fresh from SXSW, Joanna Robinson reveals which films to look forward to, and even a few with Oscar buzz! Plus discussion of Get Out, Personal Shopper, and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIt’s Never Too Early to Predict the 2018 Oscars
Decider’s Joe Reid joins us to share his 2018 Oscar predictions, and to look back at the predictions we all made together last year—we didn’t see Moonlight…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Moonlight Pulled Off the Best Picture Upset
Days after the Oscars, there’s still so much to discuss about the surprising best picture win, the history Moonlight made, and what changes might come after…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBONUS EPISODE: The Morning-After Oscars Explainer
How did Moonlight beat La La Land? What on earth happened with the envelopes? Who was partying with Vanity Fair after? That and much more, explained. Learn…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBackstage at the Oscars
VF’s Hollywood Correspondent Rebecca Keegan has been on a fly on the wall backstage at the Oscars for years, and joins to share her stories from inside. Plus…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInside the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
What really happens when you get a lot of famous people in one room? In the Limelight co-host Julie Miller shares stories from inside the famous soiree. Plus…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWho Will Win the First Oscars of the Night?
The supporting actor and actress Oscar categories, typically handed out early in the broadcast, are your best chance to see major movie stars without staying…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhen Taraji P. Henson Does All Your Oscar Campaigning For You
Ted Melfi is nominated for two Oscars this year, but as the co-writer and director of Hidden Figures, he’s been happy to let stars like Taraji P. Henson take…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Oscar Nominees Most Likely to Break Your Heart
The documentary short films category can be difficult to predict, but includes some of the best films in the running. We discuss these heartbreakers, and also…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Feud That Will Help You Survive Your Post-Oscars Hangover
With Oscar voting in full swing, we discuss the results of the BAFTA awards and make a few last-minute pleas to voters. Then we get an advance look at the TV…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairLa La Land Is Poised to Make Oscar History
After winning a Directors Guild Award over the weekend, La La Land director Damien Chazelle seems ready to become the youngest best director Oscar winner in…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat Happens When Awards Season and Politics Collide
With Hollywood fired up and angrier than ever in the early days of the Trump administration, what does the next month of red carpets have in store? Plus, our…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInside the 2017 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue
The annual tradition of gathering Hollywood’s best and brightest has continued with this year’s Hollywood Issue, and Vanity Fair’s executive west coast editor…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBONUS EPISODE: What We Learned from the Oscar Nominations
The gang gathers from three different time zones to hash out this year’s Oscar nominations, including the snubs (Amy Adams!), the surprises (Michael Shannon!)…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat's Already Different About This Year's Oscars
A look ahead at next week's Oscar nominations announcement, plus an interview with Captain Fantastic writer/director Matt Ross. Learn more about your ad…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Andrew Garfield Learned to Stop Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
The star of Hacksaw Ridge and Silence addresses his viral Golden Globes moment, how he learned to handle fame, and what he learned about self-loathing from…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat to Expect at the Golden Globes
With the first major televised awards show of the season coming, we predict the upsets and the viral moments, plus a look at the box office hits that emerged…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best Movies of 2016
We discuss Richard Lawson’s top 10 list and our own picks for the best films of the year—plus one can’t-miss TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Hollywood Will Spend Its Christmas Vacation
As the industry shuts down for a holiday break and digs into their piles of screeners, we predict where the season’s buzz is headed—and which films will…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairUnderstanding the Golden Globes and SAG Nominations
Why Octavia Spencer is suddenly in the club but Annette Bening might not be. Plus, there's a new Star Wars movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Big Oscar Season Problem No One Is Talking About
New critics’ awards and the upcoming Golden Globes give us lots of Oscar buzz to discuss. But first, we address the situation with Casey Affleck, whose best…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow to Understand Critic’s Awards
With a slew of critic’s groups and other groups handing out the first awards of the year, we take a look at what it all means, which titles have emerged on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairYes, Viola Davis Is Going to Win an Oscar
As voting deadlines for various critic’s groups loom, a number of movies have finally revealed themselves, most notably Fences—a slam-dunk Oscar win for Viola…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Will Donald Trump Affect the Oscar Race?
In the wake of the unexpected conclusion to the presidential election, we debate how Hollywood will react. Plus, updates on the state of the Harry Potter…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairGet Ready for Lin-Manuel Miranda to Dominate Oscar Season, Too
This week we check in on new buzz surrounding Fences and the AFI Film Festival, then chalk up the awards chances of Netflix’s ultra-lavish new series The…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Oscar Campaign So Crazy It Just Might Work
This week we catch up on lots of small developments in awards season, from the quixotic campaign for Sausage Party to the release of Mel Gibson's Hacksaw…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow to Get Away With Category Fraud
With the news confirmed that Viola Davis will be running as a supporting actress for Fences— the role that won her a lead actress Tony award— we talk about the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhy It Might Be Hard to Get Oscar Nominations For The Year’s Best Performances
Opening in theaters this week, Moonlight features stellar performances from everyone in its cast—but its unique structure makes it particularly challenging in…