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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
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Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCan Anybody Beat Cate Blanchett?
TAR premiered at the New York Film Festival this week to yet another set of raves, but Cate Blanchett's competition in best actress continues coming in hot…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You Leo Grande)
The iconic actress gives her first interview since entering the Oscar race— surprisingly!— with the Searchlight Pictures film that never played in U.S…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best Supporting Actress Race Has Blown Wide Open
Now that Michelle Williams is going lead, the supporting actress is suddenly the most exciting Oscar race. Plus, a look ahead at the New York Flim Festival…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) and Billy Eichner (Bros)
Two of the breakout hits from the Toronto International Film Festival are now ready to dominate theaters. First, Rebecca Ford talks to Thuso Mbedu about her…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Golden Globes Comeback Is Complete — For Now
With the Globes now officially back on TV, which movie campaigns will benefit most? Plus, a look at a busy weekend of Oscar and film festival events, The Woman…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Lena Dunham (Catherine Called Birdy)
After some deliberate time away from the spotlight, and then some pandemic delays, Dunham has two films out this year— and the latest, Catherine Called Birdy…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Hits, the Misses, and the Serious Oscar Buzz From Toronto
Which movies will actually play well Stateside? Which Oscar campaigns may already be over? Richard Lawson and David Canfield report back with everything they…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Best and Worst of the 2022 Emmys
Sheryl Lee Ralph's victory was an all-time highlight, but was the rest of the show up to her level? And how did she and the other winners celebrate once the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAll the Buzz— and Rumors— From Venice, Telluride, and Toronto
Forget the timed standing ovations and the spitting conspiracy theories— what really matters after the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals? Richard Lawson…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Owain Arthur (The Rings of Power)
Anthony Breznican talks to the actor who plays Prince Durin IV in the sprawling fantasy series, which is now airing on Prime Video. Sign up to receive texts…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairVenice, Telluride, and Everything to Watch Out For
From Cate Blanchett as a menacing conductor to whatever Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu has in store with Bardo, there's a whole lot of movies to keep track of—…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient)
Playing a serial killer after a career as nice guys, Gleeson stretched himself for the FX series opposite Steve Carell— but also felt compelled to do something…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Indie Spirits Adopt Gender Neutral Categories– But Will the Oscars Ever Go For It?
A look at the latest news from the Spirits, the Academy, the Toronto Film Festival, and more, plus a special appearance from Vanity Fair's Natalie Jarvey to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: White Noise
After 15 years of failed attempts, Noah Baumbach will be the one to bring Don Delillo's landmark 1985 novel to the big screen. So what to expect? Katey Rich…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis
Soon to be a feature film starring Timothee Chalamet, Bones & All had the potential to be the cannibal version of Twilight... even if that's not exactly what…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Hoyeon (Squid Game) and Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets)
Rebecca Ford and David Canfield catch up with two actresses who had breakout moments on television this year— and wildly different paths to this year’s Emmys…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Vanity Fair's editor-in-chief Radhika Jones joins for a discussion of the book about the landmark Harvey Weinstein investigation, and what kind of…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Michael Stuhlbarg (Dopesick)
The Emmy nominee claims he saw the role of Richard Sackler as a great opportunity that happened to come his way— but after building a career of scene-stealing…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: Women Talking by Miriam Toews
Among the many huge titles announced for the Toronto Film Festival last week was Women Talking, Sarah Polley's adaptation of the 2018 novel. To kick off our…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Kieran Culkin (Succession)
He'll be the first to credit the writers of Succession for Roman Roy and every other irresistibly terrible member of that family— but over three seasons of the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairVenice and Toronto, Revealed
Festival season is almost upon us! Which means lineup announcements. Richard, Rebecca, and David look at the big titles headed to Venice next month and dig…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Dale Dickey (A Love Song)
David Canfield speaks with Dale Dickey, the consummate character actor best known for stealing scenes in Breaking Bad and Winter’s Bone, about a lifetime of…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIs It Time for a Tom Cruise Oscar Campaign?
With Top Gun: Maverick reigning as the undisputed box office champ of the summer, could a best actor Oscar for Tom Cruise actually happen? Plus, a look at the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
A conversation with the creator and star of ABC's breakout hit comedy, who says the show's success has allowed her and the entire team "to believe in…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris)
David Canfield talks to the star of the summery escapist comedy, who says making something light and frothy isn't necessarily easier than a dark Mike Leigh…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhat to Know about the 2022 Emmy Nominations
Succession and Ted Lasso reign supreme, Abbott Elementary and Yellowjackets have freshman surges, and the voters really, really love The White Lotus. Sign up…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBook Club: My Policeman, Soon to Be Starring Harry Styles
Erin Vanderhoof joins Katey and David for a conversation about Bethan Roberts's novel about an unconventional relationship in 1950s Britain between a woman…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On)
A conversation with the actor and creator of the sneaker-wearing shell who was a 2010 viral sensation, but might be even more resonant today. Sign up to…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Moonlight
A look back at 2017's historic best picture winner, and how it still manages to surprise. Plus a discussion of the new class of Academy members and the ongoing…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Rose Byrne (Physical)
A conversation with the star of the Apple TV+ series, who describes herself as “an actress of a thousand questions.” Sign up to receive texts from us at…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Pariah
A look back at the breakthrough 2011 film by Dee Rees, who had a huge Oscar hit a few years later with Mudbound but somehow escaped their attention the first…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Jerrod Carmichael (Rothaniel), Taika Waititi (Our Flag Means Death), Ron Howard (We Feed People)
Three conversations with giants in their respective fields. Carmichael discusses the seismic impact of his comedy special Rothaniel and how he’s spending Pride…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: In & Out
A look back at the movie that earned Joan Cusack one of history's rare comedic Oscar nominations. Plus analysis of the Tony Awards and a discussion about Good…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBONUS: Matthew Goode on Becoming Robert Evans for The Offer
This episode was made in collaboration with Paramount+. Hosts Joe Reid and LaToya Ferguson discuss the ten-episode limited series The Offer, about the making…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Danielle Deadwyler (Station Eleven) and Cooper Raiff (Cha Cha Real Smooth)
The star of Station Eleven revisits the pre and post-pandemic production of the pre and post-pandemic series, while writer/director/actor Raiff plots what's…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: BPM, Plus a Tonys Preview
The 2017 French submission for best international feature didn't even make the Oscar shortlist, which says a lot about how much the Academy has changed in the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairBONUS: Danny Strong on Hulu's Dopesick
This episode was made in collaboration with Hulu. Hosts Tara Ariano and LaToya Ferguson discuss the 10-episode limited series and its complex storytelling, and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Maude Apatow (Euphoria) and Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven)
Conversations with Euphoria's season 2 breakout star, whose Hollywood ambitions are only just getting started, and the recently Oscar-nominated star of the FX…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPride Oscar Flashback: Rebel Without a Cause
To kick off our Pride month Oscar Flashback series, we discuss the landmark 1955 melodrama Rebel Without a Cause, featuring what star Sal Mineo himself…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Kaitlyn Dever (Dopesick) and Jared Leto (WeCrashed)
Conversations with the stars of two standout limited series based on true stories. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairCannes: The Good, The Baffling, and Everything In-Between
Richard Lawson and Rebecca Ford connect from the Croisette, where there's not exactly a clear Parasite-level success but much to discuss. And then Katey Rich…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero (Desus & Mero) & Jason Bateman (Ozark)
Two conversations with TV titans. First, Yohana Desta catches up with the hosts of Showtime's indispensable talk show Desus & Mero, then Julie Miller asks…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Friends We Made Along the Way
Jordan Hoffman joins to discuss his book The Star Trek Book of Friendship and the new series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The episode also includes a look…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Elisabeth Moss (Shining Girls)
The two-time Emmy winner and television veteran explains why she took on yet another hugely challenging role on the Apple TV+ series— and why she's never…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairAnd the First Breakout Hit of Cannes Is.... Top Gun: Maverick
A look ahead at Cannes and the splashy Tom Cruise sequel that will open it, discussion of the Tony Award nominations and the SAG Awards leaving TBS and TNT…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Elle Fanning (The Great & The Girl From Plainville) and Wunmi Mosaku (We Own This City & Loki)
Two stars with two different Emmy eligible shows this year talk to Rebecca Ford and Katey Rich about their onscreen transformations. Sign up to receive texts…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWhich Murder Show Is Right For You?
A look at yet another spring TV show centered on a white woman's death, this one HBO's The Staircase. Plus discussion of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Chloe Sevigny (The Girl From Plainville & Russian Doll) and Matt Rogers (I Love That For You & Fire Island)
Conversations with two actors having double-threat springs. First, David Canfield talks to Chloe Sevigny about her roles on The Girl From Plainville and…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe End of a Netflix Era
A look at Netflix's sobering earnings report, and what might come next. Plus, a rundown of the many new TV shows premiering, including Barry, Better Call Saul…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Melanie Lynskey Is Seizing Her Moment
A conversation with the star of Yellowjackets and Candy who is the midst of a major career surge, and is ready to make the most of it. Sign up to receive texts…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur Emmy Season Preview
A look at the new Viking epic The Northman, and then an exhaustive rundown of what to look for this Emmy season, from the resurgence of network comedy to a…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Pachinko Creator Soo Hugh Was Ready For a Risk
A conversation with the creator of Apple TV+'s sweeping generational drama, adapted from the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. Sign up to receive texts from us at…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairThe Michelle Yeoh Oscar Buzz Starts Now
An enthusiastic discussion of Everything Everywhere All at Once, a look ahead at the Cannes Film Festival lineup, and a conversation with Puck's Matt Belloni…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Bill Hader on How Barry Took Over His Life
The star and creator of the HBO dark comedy looks ahead to season 3, and just how dark Barry can get. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn more…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairPredicting the 2023 Oscar Nominations
Joe Reid returns for our annual tradition of making way-too-early Oscar predictions. Will Martin Scorsese score Apple a second best picture win in a row? Is…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Amanda Seyfried on What She Saw in Elizabeth Holmes
Richard Lawson speaks to the star of The Dropout about the immense challenge of taking on the disgraced Theranos founder— and why channeling her 17-year-old…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairInterview: Adam Scott On What Scared Him About Severance
The actor famous for Parks & Recreation took on a very different, and much darker, workplace story with Apple TV+'s Severance, and embraced the leap into the…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOscars 2022: The Slap, The Winners, and What Comes Next
The team gathers on very little sleep to make sense of a show that was chaotic even before the now-infamous moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock. CODA won…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairOur Final Oscar Predictions in Every Category
Plus a look at the Covid chaos and Oscar presenter mysteries, and a conversation with red carpet historian and podcaster Bronwyn Cosgrave about what to look…
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairWho's On Top As Final Oscar Voting Begins
A busy weekend of awards in Los Angeles ends with Jane Campion apologizing to the Williams sisters— are there more twists in the race in store? Plus a look…