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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 FairDid The Grammy Awards Nominations Finally Get It Right!?!
Rebecca and John go down a road less traveled on this week's Little Gold Men and discuss the Grammy Awards with Vanity Fair associate editor Daniela Tijerina…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIs This Year's Crop of Contenders the Most Political Ever?
Rebecca and John are joined by their VF colleague Hillary Busis to discuss the overtly political movies of the season, including One Battle After Another, A…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhich of These Awards Shows Actually Matter?
Rebecca and John are joined by their VF colleague Chris Murphy to talk about the season’s first nominations, The Gotham Awards. They debate which awards ahead…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIntroducing Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story
Meet Wally Amos. He founded the ubiquitous Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies in 1975, turning the brand into an overnight sensation and himself into a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow to Hit a High Note with a Music Biopic
Rebecca and John discuss Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, which hits theaters Friday. Along with debating its awards chances, they are joined by music…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMarty Supreme Storms NYFF – And the Oscar Race
Rebecca and John recap the two biggest premieres of the New York Film Festival, Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' and the surprise debut of Josh Safdie's…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat Does Netflix Have to Do to Win Best Picture?
Rebecca and John are joined by VF's Hillary Busis to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, which hits select theaters Friday. Then, they take a closer…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCan You Smell What The Rock is Cooking? Is it An Oscar?
This week, Rebecca and John discuss The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie's new movie starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr. They are joined by Vanity…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairLeonardo DiCaprio's Battle for Another Oscar
Rebecca and John are joined by VF writer Kase Wickman to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which hits theaters Friday. After agreeing…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Surprise Emmy Winners Saved the Show
Rebecca and John are joined by their Vanity Fair colleagues Chris Murphy and Hillary Busis to break down all those surprise winners on Emmys night. They also…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Highs and Lows of the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals
Rebecca and John are joined by Joy Press to talk about the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals, where some movies soared (Hamnet) and other stumbled…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairRiz Ahmed and James McAvoy, Live from TIFF
From our live show at the Toronto Film Festival, James McAvoy discusses the true story behind his directorial debut, California Schemin’. Then, Hamlet star Riz…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow the Oscars Have Changed — and Changed Us
David, Richard, and Rebecca answer mailbag questions about how the Oscars have changed, the most annoying film discourses of all time, and tips for attending…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur Extremely Early Oscar Best-Picture Predictions
Ahead of the fall festivals, David, Rebecca, and Richard get wildly speculative by presenting their own predictions for which 10 movies will be nominated for…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Bear Made Ayo Edebiri a Star – and Now a Director
The actor and director, nominated in both Emmy categories, talked to Rebecca about her ambitions for writing and directing in the future, including giving a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSummer Movie Wins and Emmy Underdogs
This week, David, Richard, and Rebecca take a look at Warner Bros.' hot streak, which continued with the horror hit Weapons. They also each pick a couple Emmy…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairFor Michelle Williams, Dying on Dying for Sex Was “Therapeutic”
Emmy nominee Michelle Williams on the role that brought her back to screen after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, what it’s like to die over and over again…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHamnet's Moving Portrayal of Grief Feels Both Timeless and Timely
In the second installment of this summer's Little Gold Men book club series, David, Richard, and Rebecca are joined by VF's Hillary Busis to discuss Maggie…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBen Stiller Wants to Make Severance More Quickly—But First, He Needs to Get It Just Right
Ben Stiller joins the show and goes deep on his busy year, from filming the “daunting” new Meet the Parents movie to planning Severance season 3—right after…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair'Fantastic Four' and an Alternate Marvel Universe
David, Richard, and Rebecca share their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and if the movie is a success as a Marvel reset. Plus, they imagine a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOscar Season Begins: Inside the Venice and TIFF Lineups
This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard dive into the newly announced TIFF and Venice Film Festival lineups for clues on front-runners and sleepers in the Oscar…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairEmmys Nominations: 'The Studio,' 'Severance' Reign, Shocking Snubs, and Love for 'Somebody Somewhere'
David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss the biggest surprises and snubs of the Emmy nominations, from Squid Games' complete shut out to big wins for The Rehearsal…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Tragic, Delicate Queer Love Story of The History of Sound
In the first of this summer's Little Gold Men book club series, David and Richard are joined by VF's Hillary Busis for a discussion of The History of Sound…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur Final Emmy Nominations Predictions
Richard and David are joined by Vanity Fair staff writer Savannah Walsh for a breakdown of who will be nominated for the top Emmys this year, ahead of the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSpringsteen, Cynthia Erivo, and More Burning Oscar Season Qs
This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard go through a handful of listener questions looking ahead to this coming Oscar season, from the post-trailer buzz…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Biggest Surprises on the Emmy Ballot
David, Richard, and Rebecca dive deep into the Emmy ballot to reveal some surprising submissions and glaring omissions. Plus, they take a look at the most…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair'Running Point' Star Kate Hudson Has Comedy in Her DNA
'Running Point' Star Kate Hudson Has Comedy in Her DNA Kate Hudson chats with Rebecca about her hit Netflix series. She also reveals her comedy influences…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Emmy Contenders Voters Will Probably Ignore—But Shouldn't
With Emmy voting officially underway, David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss a handful of shows and performances in contention that feel frustratingly out of the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair'Nobody Wants This' Star Adam Brody on Being a Sex Symbol: “It Makes Me a Little Self-Conscious”
Adam Brody chats with Rebecca about playing a rabbi in the hit Netflix series, the challenges of transcending 'The O.C.', and heartthrob problems: “You’re all…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPredicting the 2025 Tony Awards
Richard is joined by a panel of Broadway experts to debate this theater season’s most pressing questions. Will Audra McDonald win her seventh Tony, or will…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMarisa Abela on ‘Industry’ Success and ‘Back to Black’ Criticism
The newly minted BAFTA winner talks her ‘Industry’ breakthrough, Harry Lawtey’s exit from the series, and the backlash to her Amy Winehouse biopic: “It’s…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBrian Tyree Henry on Dope Thief And “Reclaiming” His Name
David speaks with Brian Tyree Henry who stars as Ray Driscoll in the Apple TV+ series “Dope Thief,” which has led Brian to his first executive producer credit…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWill These Cannes Winners Become Oscar Contenders?
Back from Cannes, David and Richard chat with Rebecca about the biggest winners of the festival, including Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident'. They…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Daily Update No. 5: Our Palme d'Or Predictions!
It's the final day of our Cannes daily episodes, and we're wrapping things up by looking at the biggest sales of the festival (so far). Then, Richard and David…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Daily Update No. 4: Two of Our Most Hotly-Anticipated Films Premiere!
Richard reveals if his sky-high expectations for Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' were met (or exceeded!), and David and Richard also let Rebecca know how…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Daily Update No. 3: Spike Lee's New Movie Debuts on a High Note
David and Richard catch Rebecca up on the premiere of 'Highest 2 Lowest', which included a surprise Palme d'Or honor for the film's star Denzel Washington --…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Daily Update No. 2: Which Directorial Debut is Turning Heads?
David and Richard take a few moments before they head out to another red carpet premiere at Cannes to give Rebecca a call to talk about the latest screenings…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Daily Update No. 1: Our First Awards-Worthy Performance
Rebecca gives David and Richard a call to hear all about their first few days at the Cannes Film Festival, where they were both blown away by Jennifer…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAll Things Cannes: Mailbag, Most Anticipated, Wildest Stories
The Cannes Film Festival has officially begun! David, Richard, and Rebecca answer some listener questions, explaining the festival's strange ticketing system…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMartin Short on Meryl, Steve, and Only Murders In The Building
David speaks with Martin Short about his award-winning Only Murders in The Building role, acting alongside Meryl Streep, and his decades-long friendship with…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow 'The Studio' Recreated the Chaos of the Golden Globes (With Seth Rogen)
David, Richard, and Rebecca answer some Emmys mailbag questions, from category fraud accusations to the (slim) possibility of a broadcast show resurgence…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhy Andor Is the Best Television of the Year So Far (With Adria Arjona)
This week, VF's Senior Hollywood Correspondent Anthony Breznican joins the show for a deep dive into Andor's widely acclaimed second and final season, and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair'Sinners' Is a Hollywood Triumph. Why Is It Controversial?
This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard break down the opening-weekend success of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' from the debate around its box-office performance to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes't Hardly Wait
David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss the jam-packed Cannes lineup, and even predict which film they think might win the Palme d'Or. They also weigh in on the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Darkest 'White Lotus' Finale Yet
David, Richard, and Rebecca talk about the season three finale, what they thought about the bloody ending, and if the right characters died. They also point…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairTV Mailbag: The Greatness of 'Dying for Sex,' the Espionage Renaissance, and More
David, Richard, and Rebecca get into one of their favorite new shows of the year, the Michelle Williams-Jenny Slate vehicle Dying for Sex (streaming on Hulu…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair‘The Studio’ Takes Brutal Aim at a Wounded Hollywood
This week, David, Rebecca, Richard reflect on a range of cursed theatrical releases from this month—including ‘Snow White’ and ‘The Alto Knights’—to examine…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhy the Severance Season 2 Finale Was So Satisfying
David and Rebecca are joined by Vanity Fair television correspondent Joy Press to dish about the bloody and heart-wrenching Severance finale, which aired on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best New Shows to Binge This Spring
Happy beginning of Emmy season! Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy joins David and Rebecca to highlight the best new shows to have aired this Emmy cycle so…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair36 Movies We Predict Will Get Oscar Nominations Next Year
As one Oscar season ends, another one begins. Today, David, Richard, and Rebecca game out the awards season to come with some ridiculously, joyously premature…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Highs, Lows, and WTFs of the 2025 Oscars
David, Richard, and Rebecca gather to recap and analyze Sunday night’s Oscars, from the biggest surprises—Mikey Madison, first and foremost—to the inevitable…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur Final Oscar Predictions in Every Category
Can Conclave stop Anora’s ascent? Will Adrien Brody beat Timothée Chalamet? And can Fernanda Torres pull off one of the greatest best-actress upsets in Oscar…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe High Drama of the Best Actress Race
The LGM team is joined Variety chief correspondent Daniel D'Addario this week to talk about his new book, The Talent, which centers on a fictionalized best…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow to Predict the Oscars Better Than Anyone You Know
David, Rebecca, and Richard are joined by last year's winner of the Little Gold Men Oscar pool to learn how she pulled off a near-perfect predictions list, and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Phenomenon of I’m Still Here
This week, director Walter Salles joins the show for an in-depth conversation about I’m Still Here—his Brazilian drama that came out of nowhere to nab three…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAnora Is the Oscar Frontrunner. Now What?
Richard, David, and Rebecca unpack a wild weekend in the Oscar race, taking you inside the rooms of the Critics Choice Awards, the DGA Awards, and the PGA…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAriana Grande Has Been Forever Changed by Wicked
The first-time Oscar nominee talks to Rebecca about how much playing Glinda the Good Witch transformed her, from permanently changing her vocal cords to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Karla Sofía Gascón Controversy Blows Up Oscar Season
The Little Gold Men team discusses the scandal centered on the Emilia Pérez star's offensive tweets, her botched apology tour, and the fallout it may have on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAdrien Brody Gave The Brutalist His All
The Oscar winner is up for his second Academy Award for his towering performance in The Brutalist. On this week’s episode, Brody candidly speaks on the AI…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best Films of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Richard calls in from Park City, Utah, where he's wrapping his time at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and joins David and Rebecca to break down the best…