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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 FairLily Gladstone and Charles Melton Seize Their Moment
Following big wins at the Gotham Awards, are they now the actors to beat in their categories? Plus a look ahead at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Emerald Fennell (Saltburn) and Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers)
First, Rebecca Ford talks to the writer and director of Saltburn about the unusual writing process that created her latest provocative script, and the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Winners and Losers of Screener Season, Plus a Conversation With Vanessa Kirby
With the long Thanksgiving weekend underway, which awards contenders will benefit most when voters start catching up on them at home? Plus a look at the big…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction) and Charles Melton (May December)
Months after his film American Fiction took home the Toronto Film Festival’s audience award, Jeffrey Wright is no longer on strike and able to talk to Chris…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Strike Is Over, and Now Awards Season Can Really Begin
A look at the extremely busy campaign trail and which films are already benefiting the most from the end of the strike. Plus discussion of new releases The…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) and Peter Sarsgaard (Memory)
Savannah Walsh talk to Tom Blyth about the slightly head-spinning experience of playing the younger version of a character originally played by Donald…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Awards Contenders We're Still Waiting to See
With Iron Claw premiering and The Color Purple and Napoleon around the corner, we're looking ahead to what's left on the fall and winter schedule. Plus…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Greta Lee (Past Lives)
The actress known for Russian Doll and The Morning Show didn't know what to expect when the script for Past Lives showed up in her inbox — and she spent a year…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Actors Might Be Speaking Soon - What Will They Say?
A look at how the campaign might change if the end to the SAG-AFTRA strike really is near. Plus a look ahead at fall TV and more lingering questions about the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Alexander Payne (The Holdovers)
Alexander Payne is a little bit surprised by the way people are responding to his new film, about three people who form an unlikely bond over Christmas break…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe First Awards Nominations of the Season Are Here
The Gotham Awards weigh in with a slate of mostly indie-skewing nominees — plus Barbie. David checks in from the Savannah Film Festival, the group takes the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Nyad)
The Oscar-winning directors of Free Solo had followed some of the most elite athletes in the world into some of the most forbidding climates imaginable — but…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Martin Scorsese Portion of Awards Season Has Begun
As Killers of the Flower Moon opens in wide release, the group considers how far the latest Scorsese film can go, and who might be in the running with presumed…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jacqueline West and Julie O'Keefe (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Cynthia Erivo (Drift)
First, Rebecca Ford talks to the two costume designers of Killers of the Flower Moon, who might have seemed like an unlikely duo — West, a veteran Hollywood…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Award Hopefuls Spending This October on the Road
From California's Mill Valley Film Festival to the Hamptons International Film Festival, it's the season for regional events where many Oscar campaigns can be…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Maggie Betts (The Burial) and Nathan Lane (Dicks: The Musical)
First, David Canfield talks to writer and director Maggie Betts, who embraced the format of the 90s legal thriller for her courtroom drama starring Jamie Foxx…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWes Anderson. Bradley Cooper, the Golden Globes, and More
With the New York Film Festival in full swing and thrilling new films debuting each week, it’s a great time of year to talk about movies— and, as so often…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Christian Friedel (The Zone of Interest)
The German actor was told by director Jonathan Glazer he'd be starring in "Big Brother in a Nazi house" — and even that didn't scare him off. Friedel talks to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIntroducing: Critics at Large - The Myth Making of Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s presence in our lives is inescapable: his cars roam our streets, his satellites orbit our skies, and his purchase of X—formerly known as…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWith the WGA Strike Over, Awards Season Can Get Back on Track
A look at the events that may look a little more normal now that the writers are back to work, and how quickly the actors might follow suit. Plus, discussion…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Trace Lysette (Monica)
The actress worked hard to snag her first lead role in the indie drama Monica, and now finds herself in the odd position of being able to talk about it while…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat We Learned From Festival Season, and What We Still Don't Know
The rise of American Fiction, the imminent return of Maestro, the mystery of Napoleon, and much more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: John Carney (Flora & Son)
The director of Sing Street and Once thought at one point he might be done with music movies, but was inspired by his relationship with his mother, and his own…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Films to Watch from the Toronto Film Festival
We handicap the titles most likely to win the festival's coveted Peoples Choice Awards, our personal favorites, and more highlights. Follow us on Twitter and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Craig Gillespie (Dumb Money)
The director watched the 2021 GameStop stock frenzy unfold within his own home— and then was totally surprised to find himself making a movie about it. Follow…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAll the Buzz from Venice and Telluride, and a Look Ahead at Toronto
It's festival season, and there's so much to talk about! We dig into Priscilla, Poor Things, Saltburn, All of Us Strangers, Maestro, Hit Man, and much, much…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Cameron Bailey (CEO of TIFF)
As the Toronto International Film Festival prepares to kick off, the CEO of TIFF reveals how the SAG-AFTRA strike affected this year's event, how the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairTelluride, Venice, and the Great Fall Festival Kickoff
Your guide to the biggest premieres at both Labor Day weekend festivals, from Ferrari to Janet Planet and beyond. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview Flashback: Greta Gerwig (Little Women) and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman)
This week we’ve pulled interviews out of the archives with two filmmakers who are up to big things this year. First we go back to 2019, when Julie Miller…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: Leave the World Behind
Rumaan Alam’s apocalyptic, domestic thriller published in 2020 is only more unsettling today, which might make it the perfect time for the upcoming Netflix…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Peter Hoar (The Last of Us) and Dan Trachtenberg (Prey)
Two conversations with Emmy-nominated directors who surprised us this year. First, Hoar digs in on the making of The Last of Us's emotional love story "Long…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: The Zone of Interest
Martin Amis's 2014 novel set at Auschwitz is very, very different from Jonathan Glazer's film adapted from it — but that doesn't mean they don't shed light on…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Joanna Naugle (The Bear)
The Emmy-nominated editor of The Bear shares how the surprise hit comedy came together in its first season, and how she and the series creators learned to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Beaulieu Presley met Elvis when she was 14, divorced him when she was 27, and was only a minor figure in last year’s blockbuster film about Elvis’s…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Ira Sachs (Passages)
The writer and director discusses his provocative new movie, the hurdle of its NC-17 rating, and how seeing 197 movies over the course of three months changes…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: Killers of the Flower Moon
A dive into David Grann's 2017 nonfiction book that Martin Scorsese has adapted for his upcoming film. Plus, a look at the state of the strike and festival…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy)
In a conversation recorded on the eve of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the Emmy nominee and Oscar winner reflects on what it took to get to this point in her career…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairVenice and Toronto and Telluride, Oh My!
Lineups for two of the biggest fall film festivals have been announced—and they are stacked, despite the strike. This week's Little Gold Men takes a look at…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
The always inspiring veteran actress, who just earned her second consecutive Emmy nomination for the hit ABC series, weighs in on the SAG-AFTRA strike…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairHollywood On Strike, Plus an Oppenheimer Book Club
Nearly a week into the SAG-AFTRA strike, it remains entirely unclear how the Emmys, the fall festival season, and even the Oscars will be affected. That won't…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Aunjanue Ellis (Justified: City Primeval)
The King Richard star has been incredibly busy since her Oscar nomination last year, and keeps surprising herself in the process. SAG-AFTRA members are…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat to Make of the 2023 Emmy Nominations
The team shares their immediate reaction to this year’s Emmy nominations, from the shocking snubs, the thrilling inclusions, and the continued dominance of…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Zazie Beetz (Full Circle)
The star of the new Steven Soderbergh-created series says that she's only beginning to show the world what she can do. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Biggest Oscar Contenders of the Year (So Far)
A look at the films that might make it from spring and summer releases all the way through Oscar season. Plus, welcoming the latest crop of Oscar voters and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Ashley Park (Joy Ride) and Glenn Howerton (BlackBerry)
First, Rebecca Ford talks to Tony nominee Ashley Park about her big year in film and TV, including the upcoming raunchy comedy Joy Ride. Then, David Canfield…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Far From Heaven
A look back at Todd Haynes's 2002 melodrama that pulls off a nearly miraculous balance of past and present. Plus, Franklin Leonard joins to discuss the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jharrel Jerome (I'm a Virgo)
The Emmy winner chose his big followup project to When They See Us very, very carefully — and Boots Riley's provocative new series I'm a Virgo, in which Jerome…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Ian McKellen Makes History With Gods and Monsters
In 1999 Ian McKellen became the first openly gay male actor to be nominated for an Oscar — and, unbelievably, he remains the last. Plus, a look at the Emmys…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Helen Mirren (1923), Padma Lakshmi (Taste the Nation), Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere)
Helen Mirren tells Rebecca Ford about how eager she was to take on the challenges of the Western frontier in Taylor Sheridan's historical epic. Padma Lakshmi…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: A Daniel Day-Lewis Star Is Born in My Beautiful Laundrette
From the moment he arrives onscreen in Stephen Frear's 1986 film My Beautiful Laundrette, Daniel Day-Lewis is impossible to look away from. But there's even…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Bryan Cranston (Asteroid City) and Molly Shannon (The Other Two)
Part of the ensemble cast of Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City, and Emmy eligible for both Your Honor and a return appearance as Walter White on Better…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Kiss of the Spider-Woman PLUS An Expert Tonys Preview
William Hurt made history in 1985 as the first person to win a best actor Oscar for playing a gay character in Kiss of the Spider-Woman—but, as you might…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Dominique Fishback (Swarm) and Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird)
When Dominique Fishback was first offered a role on the Prime Video series Swarm, she said no — and after talking to co-creator Donald Glover, she wound up…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express
A look back at the 1932 best picture nominee and what might be the definitive role for the gender-bending star. Plus, some final Cannes thoughts, some…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Celine Song (Past Lives) and Henry Winkler (Barry)
The writer and director of Past Lives reveals how a specific moment from her life — sitting at a bar with her husband and childhood sweetheart— led to her…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes Hits— and Head-Scratchers— to Watch Out For
Richard and Rebecca call in from Cannes to share the films they're most excited about — and, of course, which ones might be the most likely to be part of this…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Stacey Lee (The Secrets of Hillsong) and Ken Marino (Party Down and The Other Two)
The director of the FX documentary series reveals what surprised her when she sat down with disgraced pastor Carl Lentz and his wife, Laura. Then, the comedian…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairEverything You Need to Know About Cannes
The prestigious French film festival is underway, and if the past few years are any indication there are a handful of future Oscar contenders lying in wait…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Alan Ruck (Succession) and Steven Yeun (Beef)
Fresh off Connor Roy's election night disappointment, Alan Ruck reflects on four seasons of Succession and how to move on toward something new. Then, Beef star…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, a look back at 1961's Flower Drum Song, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was the first major Hollywood film to star an…