Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory.

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TV & Film
251
The Best TV of 2020, the NBA Included
A look at our TV critic's year-end top 10, plus discussion of the potential of an in-person Oscars, the drama at HBO Max, and new releases Let Them All Talk and Wolfwalkers.
54 min
252
The Old Hollywood Stories That Mank Gets Right—...
A wide-ranging discussion of David Fincher's new film, plus a look at The Prom, Sound of Metal, Nomadland, and Richard's top 10 list.
68 min
253
Why The Personal History of David Copperfield I...
Director and co-writer Armando Iannucci talks about adapting the Dickens classic to reflect the modern Britain he loves. Plus a look at the trouble within Star Wars fandom, and a holiday weekend spent with Happiest Season and other movies worth catching up with.
67 min
254
Special Presentation of In VOGUE: The 1990s -- ...
36 min
255
Let the Carrie Coon Best Actress Hype Begin Now
The star of The Nest talks about the not-quite-haunted-house thriller. Plus conversations about The Personal History of David Copperfield, I Hate Suzie, The Crown, and the upcoming Small Axe series.
79 min
256
Congratulations America: The Crown Is Back
Here, in our moment of post-election deep breathing, arrives the fourth season of Netflix's royal soap opera, and not a moment too soon. Plus discussion of new releases Mank, Dating Amber, and Ammonite, Richard's review of Hillbilly Elegy, and our own election week experiences.
54 min
257
2000 Oscars Flashback: Gladiator, Steven Soderb...
This Had Oscar Buzz co-hosts Joe Reid and Chris Feil join for a special flashback episode about the 2000 Oscar race, and everything that's changed about the awards since then. Note: this episode was pre-recorded before Election Day, and contains exactly zero discussion of 2020 politics.
84 min
258
Borat 2 Brings a Surprise Oscar Contender Into ...
Meet Maria Bakalova, who might have the season's wildest best supporting actress campaign. Plus a look at The Craft: Legacy and Kindred, and a conversation with On the Rocks director Sofia Coppola.
66 min
259
The Little Gold Men Book Club: Rebecca
A look at Netflix's new movie, the 1940 Hitchcock classic, and the Daphne du Maurier novel that started it all. Plus discussions of new releases The Witches and On the Rocks.
54 min
260
The Netflix Movie That Could Get Every Supporti...
A look at Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and a slew of other new titles, plus a conversation with Film Fest 919 founders Carol Marshall and Randi Emmerman.
69 min
261
Does The Social Network Deserve an Anniversary ...
Vanity Fair TV critic Sonia Saraiya joins this week's show to argue that David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's Facebook movie got more wrong about social media than we even realized. Plus discussion of Emily in Paris, The Good Lord Bird, The Haunting of Bly Manor, the New York Film Festival, and the recent rash of cancellations at Netflix.
62 min
262
It's the Autumn of Jessie Buckley
Joanna talks to the star of Fargo and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. The episode also includes discussion of the many release date changes that have shaken up the Oscar race, the trailer for Minari, and the movies Enola Holmes and The Boys in the Band.
57 min
263
The Surprising Success of the Pandemic Emmys
It felt more or less like a real awards show, which considering the circumstances was a little bit of a miracle. A look at the big winners Succession, Watchmen, and Schitt's Creek, and what every awards show might be able to learn from this one.
39 min
264
The Oscars Are Seven Months Away, But The Buzz ...
A look at the Toronto International Film Festival and the winners from Venice, plus a look ahead at Sunday's Emmy awards and a conversation with Academy governor DeVon Franklin about the organization's new inclusivity standards.
75 min
265
What the Oscar Inclusivity Rules Actually Mean
A closer look at a new set of standards for best picture contenders, plus discussion of the Venice and Toronto film festivals and a conversation with Unpregnant star Haley Lu Richardson.
75 min
266
Your Guide to Charlie Kaufman's Latest Mind-Bender
A discussion of both the new film I'm Thinking of Ending Things and the book it's based on. Plus a look at new releases Bill and Ted Face the Music, Mulan, and Tenet.
54 min
267
So, What's It Like to Actually See Tenet?
Ben Croll dials in from Paris to talk about the release of the summer's only blockbuster. Plus, an interview with Giancarlo Esposito and a conversation between Emmy nominees and longtime friends Amy Sherman-Palladino and Lesli Linka Glatter.
75 min
268
BONUS: Little Gold Women: Shira Haas and Anna W...
Ang Ferragauto and LaToya Ferguson discuss what made the limited series such a major hit, and then the show's co-creator and star discuss the steps they took to tell an authentic story about an Orthodox Jewish woman from Brooklyn starting a brand-new life in Berlin.
44 min
269
Can the Emmys Break Out of Their Rut Again?
A year after Fleabag's surprise sweep, two other newcomers are favored to win the top prize. Can the Emmys continue embracing change? Plus, conversations with Emmy nominees Linda Cardellini and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
75 min
270
BONUS: Little Gold Women: Laura Linney and Juli...
Hosts LaToya Ferguson and Ang Ferraguto discuss the third season of the crime drama, and stars Laura Linney and Julia Garner reveal some of their favorite moments. Sponsored by Netflix.
38 min
271
The Real Monsters of HBO's Splashy New Drama Se...
A look at the new series Lovecraft Country, the Sundance-winning documentary Boys State, and a conversation with Succession star Sarah Snook.
74 min
272
Geena Davis on How to Have a Film Festival in t...
The two-time Oscar winner and co-founder of the Bentonville Film Festival joins the festival's president of programming Wendy Guerrero to describe how they're pulling off this year's event. Plus, a look at newly announced plans from the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
51 min
273
The 2020 Emmy Nominations Are Here!
At long last, we have an actual awards show to talk about. Guests Hillary Busis and Sonia Saraiya help Mike and Richard break down the snubs, surprises, and strange narratives among this year's nominees.
42 min
274
How I May Destroy You Became the Show of the Su...
Discussing Micaela Coel’s undefinable 12-episode dramedy, with guests Yohana Desta and Hillary Busis. Plus a look at what in the world festival season has in store.
35 min
275
All Your Peacock Questions, Answered
NBC's new streaming service has launched, with multiple tiers and price points and an endearingly oddball lineup of films. So, will anyone actually sign up for it? Plus a look at the handful of stellar new films out now, including Palm Springs, The Old Guard, and Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.
44 min