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
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Interview: Pachinko Creator Soo Hugh Was Ready ...
A conversation with the creator of Apple TV+'s sweeping generational drama, adapted from the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee.
23 min
177
The 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 about how the Oscars move on from The Slap.
58 min
178
Interview: Bill Hader on How Barry Took Over Hi...
The star and creator of the HBO dark comedy looks ahead to season 3, and just how dark Barry can get.
28 min
179
Predicting 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 Damien Chazelle's old Hollywood drama the one to beat? Is everyone as excited about Sarah Polley's return to directing as we are? All that and much more!
75 min
180
Interview: Amanda Seyfried on What She Saw in E...
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 self was so important. This interview will also be included on this week's episode of the Still Watching podcast, which is covering The Dropout as well as Super Pumped and WeCrashed. Subscribe here: https://link.chtbl.com/2I3eHTGY
28 min
181
Interview: Adam Scott On What Scared Him About ...
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 unknown.
23 min
182
Oscars 2022: The Slap, The Winners, and What Co...
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 big, Jessica Chastain pulled it off in best actress, and Ariana Debose made history. But which parts will people actually remember?
53 min
183
Our 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 out for on Sunday's red carpet.
92 min
184
Who'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 back at the 2002 Oscars, the new thriller Deep Water, and conversations with Oscars producer Will Packer and Drive My Car director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
77 min
185
The Most Popular Oscar Nominees in the Room
Dispatches from inside the Indie Spirit Awards and Oscar nominees luncheon reveal which films might be surging, and the fallout from the Oscar broadcast's category shakeup continues. Plus, a close look at the Oscar nominated shorts with Joe Reid, and a conversation with Belfast star Ciaran Hinds.
90 min
186
Everything You Need to Know About the SAG Awards
An immediate reaction to the first televised awards show of the season, plus a conversation with The Power of the Dog star Jesse Plemons. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
64 min
187
The First Real Awards Show of the Season Is Alm...
A preview of Sunday's SAG Awards, a look at the already chaotic Oscars Fan Favorite vote, and a dive behind the scenes of Mad Max: Fury Road with Kyle Buchanan, author of the new book Blood, Sweat, and Chrome. Plus, a conversation with SAG and Oscar nominee Troy Kotsur about his role in CODA.
58 min
188
We Have Oscar Hosts! And We Have an Interview w...
A look at the flurry of Oscar news in the past week, including the hosts and a surprising Covid policy. Plus a conversation between Sinead Burke and Oscar nominees Billie Eilish and Finneas, who share their hopes for the world and each other, the power they find in fashion, and how they made a James Bond song entirely their own. Find Sinead Burke at: https://tiltingthelens.com or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesineadburke?s=21 A full transcript of the Billie Eilish and Finneas interview is available here: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/02/awards-insider-billie-eilish-finneas-interview Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen
78 min
189
The 2022 Oscar Nominations Are Here!
An instant reaction to this year's Oscar nominations, from the Drive My Car surge to the Lady Gaga snub to the dominance of The Power of the Dog.
41 min
190
Our Final Oscar Nomination Predictions
A look ahead at Tuesday's nominations, plus a conversation about the history of Oscar dresses and the future of the red carpet with Beyond the Best Dressed author Esther Zuckerman
45 min
191
Oscar Voting Begins, Sundance Continues, and Gu...
A look at Sundance standouts and some last-ditch FYC efforts, plus conversations with the director of Nightmare Alley and star of The Power of the Dog.
72 min
192
How Drive My Car Became the Arthouse Favorite o...
The three-hour Japanese film was a modest success at Cannes over the summer, but has virtually swept critics prizes. What changed? Plus, a look at Yellowjackets, the Sundance Film Festival, and our ongoing Reunite series, as well as a conversation with The Lost Daughter star Jessie Buckley.
70 min
193
What We Learned from the SAG Nominations
A look at the shocks and snubs from SAG, the chaotic Golden Globes, and Sidney Poitier’s legacy, plus a conversation with Belfast star Jamie Dornan.
65 min
194
Can the SAG Nominations Bring A Little Clarity ...
A look at next week's SAG Awards nomination, more cancellations, a dive into the controversy around Don't Look Up, and a conversation with The White Lotus star Murray Bartlett.
56 min
195
West Side Story, Revisited
A look back at the 1861 classic and what the new one taught us about it. Plus conversations with Nina Arianda, Pablo Larrain, and Kristen Stewart.
76 min
196
Omicron Puts a Pause on Awards Season
A look at the wave of cancellations for some of awards season’s biggest events, plus the newly announced shortlists in 10 Oscar categories and a conversation with Parallel Mothers star Penelope Cruz.
34 min
197
The Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards Go ...
Announced within hours of each other on Monday, the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards nominations reveal something about this awards season— but what, exactly? Plus, a look at the 2021 Black List with Franklin Leonard, and a conversation with West Side Story star Mike Faist.
83 min
198
Now That Every Oscar Hopeful Has Premiered, Who...
A look at late-breaking titles West Side Story, Nightmare Alley, Don't Look Up, and Being the Ricardos, a preview of the upcoming Golden Globes attempted comeback, and conversations with King Richard star Aunjanue Ellis and Belfast writer and director Kenneth Branagh.
79 min
199
West Side Story and Nightmare Alley Shake Up th...
Two long-awaited contenders debut, and everyone's predictions go haywire from there. Plus, conversations with Bruised star and director Halle Berry, and C'mon C'mon star Gaby Hoffmann.
81 min
200
Benvenuta, House of Gucci
The Lady Gaga-led drama finally arrives in theaters, but will other newcomers like Licorice Pizza and Being the Ricardos have a better Oscar fate? Plus, a conversation with Tick, Tick, Boom! director Lin-Manuel Miranda.
49 min