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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 FairSean Baker Finally Breaks Into the Oscar Race
The Anora helmer earned his first Oscar nomination this year, and also made history by joining a small group of filmmakers who have nabbed four nominations in…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOscar Nominations 2025: The Full Breakdown
David, Rebecca, and Richard lay out all of the snubs and surprises to come out of this year's Oscar nominations, from I'm Still Here's shocking appearance in…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur 2025 Oscar Nomination Predictions
We procrastinated as long as we could, but it’s finally time for David, Richard, and Rebecca to predict the nominations ahead of the Jan. 23 announcement. They…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Many Ways LA's Fires Are Shaping This Awards Season
David, Richard and Rebecca discuss the cascading ways the Los Angeles wildfires are effecting awards season. Plus, what were most excited to see this year at…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThis Awards Season Keeps Getting Weirder
David and Richard unpack some truly bizarre SAG Award nominations and who they have boosted (Jonathan Bailey!) and who is falling (a few Oscar-winning…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow the Golden Globes Winners Shift the Oscar Race
It’s the day after the 2025 Golden Globes Awards and the *Little Gold Men* team is recapping how it all went down, from the best acceptance speeches to the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairGolden Globes Predictions: Who Will Win?
David, Richard, and Rebecca ring in the New Year as only an awards podcast can—with awards predictions! The host break down the major film categories ahead of…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMarianne Jean-Baptiste on the “Taxing” Creation of Hard Truths
Speaking live in front of an audience at the Denver Film Festival, the actor revealed how she and director Mike Leigh reunited almost 30 years after making…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairNicholas Hoult’s Very Busy, Very Good Year
Happy Holidays! Rebecca spoke with British actor Nicholas Hoult about his latest film, Nosferatu, which hit theaters Christmas Day. Hoult is having a very busy…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Must-See Movies of the Holiday Break
For their final roundtable of 2024, David, Richard, and Rebecca break down the biggest movie releases around Christmas—as well as some of the smaller titles to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairA Candid Talk With Nickel Boys Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Following her Oscar nod for King Richard and celebrated lead turn in Origin, Ellis-Taylor is back in the awards race for Nickel Boys—and ready for the tough…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAmy Adams Embraced "Radical Acceptance" When Making Nightbitch
The Oscar-nominated actress talks to Rebecca about the film's bold and honest take on motherhood and relationships. While making the film, in which she plays a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairGolden Globe Nominations 2025: A Deep Dive Into the Chaos
David, Richard, and Rebecca break down all of the major surprises (Pamela Anderson! Kate Winslet!) and snubs (No Danielle Deadwyler or Marianne Jean-Baptiste?)…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairGothams, NYFCC, Indie Spirit Noms, Oh My!
It's a very busy week on the awards front, and the LGM team is here to break down all the snubs and surprises. First, they discuss Monday night's Gotham…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWelcome to Daniel Craig’s “F--k It” Era
This week, James Bond himself joins the show to discuss his career-best turn in Luca Guadagnino's Queer—and how it compelled him to rethink everything from…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairLive from New York City, It’s John David Washington
“The Piano Lesson” star John David Washington joins Richard and David live at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York to discuss collaborating with his…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairDanielle 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWill 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPaul 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairNosferatu 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairDemi 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMailbag! 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairKieran 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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWicked'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…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSaoirse Ronan Just Wants to Play a Bond Villain
The four-time Oscar nominee talked to Rebecca about learning to deliver lambs and singing in front of a crowd for The Outrun and Blitz. Plus, she reminiscences…
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair"Category Fraud" in the Oscar Race
Rebecca, Richard, and David take a look at the submissions for the Globes' musical/comedy category which include some surprises like Anora and Heretic. The LGM…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairStanley Tucci Takes Nothing For Granted: “I Couldn’t Get a Job After Devil Wears Prada”
In a career-spanning conversation, the Oscar-nominated actor who’s experienced decades of ups and downs in Hollywood discusses his new film Conclave, the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBest Actress Names We’re Putting on our T-Shirts
Can acclaimed performances from Mikey Madison (Anora) and Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez) outshine the star power of Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie? David…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAnora Has Already Made Sean Baker’s Biggest Dream Come True
Winning the Palme d’Or was Baker’s singular goal for the past 30 years. Now, he’s fighting for the protection of theatrical releases. Learn more about your ad…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAre Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong Headed for an Awards Rematch?
Rebecca, Richard, and David talk break down the supporting-actor Oscar race this week, with a specific focus on The Apprentice (in theaters this weekend) and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAndré Holland’s Good Fight: On The Knick Season 3 and His Little-Indie-That-Could
André Holland has spent the past decade stealing scenes in projects by the likes of Barry Jenkins, Steven Soderbergh, and Ava DuVernay. But on this week's…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWill Joker: Folie à Deux Bring Lady Gaga Back to the Oscars?
On this week’s roundtable, David, Rebecca, and Richard dive deep into Todd Phillips’s anticipated Joker sequel. They’re in agreement on two points: It’s not…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairLupita Nyong’o Finds Her Voice
We don’t often feature voice performances on this podcast, but there’s a reason why we made an exception for Lupita Nyong’o, who does exceptional work at the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur (Very Early) Best Picture Ten Predictions
Rebecca, Richard and David reveal their top ten picks for Best Picture to each other and defend their choices. Plus, a recap of TIFF awards and acquisitions…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairRichard Linklater Is Worth the Wait
Perhaps the most patient man in Hollywood, Richard Linklater talks to Rebecca about the 23-year journey of making Hitman. “I'm not afraid to sit with something…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSebastian Stan’s Year of Transformation, Trump, and “One Giant Nightmare”
This week, Sebastian Stan joins the show to discuss his anticipated fall films A Different Man and The Apprentice, which together mark the most exciting moment…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhy Hacks (Almost) Saved the 2024 Emmy Awards
It's the day after the Emmys, and Richard, David, and Rebecca are here to break down all of the highs and lows from TV's biggest night. The hosts discuss the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Highlights From the Toronto Film Festival
David, Richard, and special guest Hillary Busis call in from Toronto in the midst of a very busy festival, where the Oscar race is rapidly taking shape. Along…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairDenis Villeneuve Wants to Make One More Dune Movie—but Don’t Call It a Trilogy
The director of the hit franchise talks to Rebecca about the first two films, which he calls “the biggest technical challenge of my life," and his plans for…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairVenice and Telluride: The Good, The Bad and The Meh
Back from the Venice and Telluride film festivals, Rebecca, Richard and David discuss all the movies they've seen so far and some of their favorite encounters…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairKeeping Up With Natasha Lyonne
The His Three Daughters star has been thinking about a lot lately — her volatile past, her industry’s perilous state, loneliness, and hitting the red carpet…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBonus: How Pachinko Creator Soo Hugh Broke Barriers
As the acclaimed Apple TV series returns for a second season, we revisit Rebecca’s interview with show creator Soo Hugh. The pair discuss the emotional pitch…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow to Survive a Film Festival
Richard, David and Rebecca discuss the newly-announced Telluride lineup and offer some pro tips for making the most of film festivals. For this month's final…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairSing Sing Star Clarence Maclin on the Healing Power of Acting
The breakthrough actor joins Rebecca to chat about performing alongside Coleman Domingo, how embracing theater and vulnerability changed his life, and what’s…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat Does It Take To Be a Good Emmys Host?
David, Rebecca, and Richard weigh in on the news that Dan and Eugene Levy will host the Emmys, while looking back at the best and worst hosts from years past…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairMatt Bomer Is Looking for Vulnerability Now
The Emmy-nominated actor, who played a closeted state department employee in the decade-spanning series Fellow Travelers, tells Rebecca that he's given up the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBonus: Quinta Brunson on Abbott Elementary’s Secret to Success
The beloved mockumentary series is up for nine Emmy awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, but that’s nothing new. In fact the show and its cast have…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Most Burning Questions of This Oscar Season
It's mailbag week! The hosts dig into the many questions sent in by listeners over the last past month, with the Telluride and Venice film festivals only two…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Jon Hamm Took on the Modern American Villain
The Emmy-winning Mad Men star is nominated this year for two very different roles in Fargo and The Morning Show. But, as he tells David Canfield in a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Will the Presidential Election Affect This Year’s Oscar Race?
Rebecca, David, and Richard take a look back at how election years have influenced the Oscar race and ceremony, and debate which films might be affected this…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Ripley Changed Dakota Fanning
The first-time Emmy nominee reflects on her more than two decades in show business, from I Am Sam to Man on Fire and culminating in perhaps the most exciting…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHow Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Biopic Could Shake Up the Race
Rebecca, David, and Richard wonder if "A Complete Unknown" will be a late-breaking Oscar frontrunner when it's released in December, and examine how feature…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairFor Lessons in Chemistry, Brie Larson Learned How to Experiment
The Emmy-nominated actress speaks with Rebecca Ford about playing the brilliant scientist Elizabeth Zott, and her initial worries that she might not be able to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat the Venice and Toronto Festival Lineups Tell Us About the Oscars
Film festival fever is here! With Venice and Toronto announcing their starry annual lineups this week—featuring everyone from Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBaby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning Never Saw Martha as a Villain
Rebecca chats with Jessica Gunning the day after she received her first Emmy nomination for playing Martha, a woman who becomes obsessed with Richard Gadd's…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBreaking Down the Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the Emmy Nominations
Rebecca, David, and Richard share their immediate reactions to Wednesday's Emmy nominations, including the biggest snubs (Emma Stone, Cosmo Jarvis) and the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairViggo Mortensen, Unfiltered
The director and star of the acclaimed western film The Dead Don’t Hurt (now available on VOD and digital) joins the podcast for a candid conversation about…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAll Our 2024 Emmy Nominations Predictions
This week, Rebecca, Richard, and David attempt to predict the Emmy nominees ahead of next week's announcement and break down why The Bear, Hacks, and Shogun…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairJulianne Nicholson’s Life Didn’t Change After Mare of Easttown, and She’s Just Fine With That
Fresh off her Emmy win, the veteran scene-stealer had an offer to star in a glitzy new TV show. She tells Little Gold Men about turning it down to make Janet…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairJacob Anderson Dives Deep Into Interview With a Vampire’s Wild Finale
The star of AMC’s terrific drama series joins Little Gold Men this week to talk the game-changing season two finale (spoilers ahead!), the most insane things…