Little Gold Men

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 thrilling surprise win for Hacks as best comedy (as well as why The Bear lost), the impressive showings from newcomers Shōgun and Baby Reindeer, and why Dan and Eugene Levy's amiable hosting performance couldn't make up for a lackluster program.Remember to draft your team for Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League by October 3 here, and don’t forget to add “Vanity Flair” on your entry form to join our league.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 with Rebecca, they discuss some of the best films to premiere in Canada this past weekend, including Hard Truths and The Wild Robot, and ponder what’s best positioned to win the festival’s audience award—a crucial Oscar harbinger. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 the future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 with “one of those metal faces and a little beady red eye.” All that on top Oscar buzz, her new Hollywood chapter, and wanting a “third boob.” Allow her to connect the dots. Plus, a new segment called Proust Questionnaire Roulette.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 process, international shoots, and Asian representation in Hollywood. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 Director Discussion, the hosts discuss Pedro Almodovar, whose upcoming film The Room Next Door premieres at Venice next week. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The breakthrough actor joins Rebecca to chat about performing alongside Coleman Domingo, how embracing theater and vulnerability changed his life, and what’s next in his acting career.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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. Plus, they analyze three tight races as Emmy voting wraps up, and for the ongoing Directors Discussion, take a closer look at Pablo Larraín's filmography and upcoming film Maria. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 quest for a perfect take: “I'm actually kind of hoping to fall on my face.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 been nominated for and won Emmy awards in top categories every season since its debut. In this bonus episode, we revisit Rebecca’s interview with the show’s creator and star, Quinta Brunson. They spoke in July 2022, just after she’d heard about the flurry of nominations for Abbott Elementary's first season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 weeks away. They cover the breaking news surrounding Jason Reitman's Saturday Night premiere, potential narratives for best-actress contenders Amy Adams and Nicole Kidman, whether any big twists in the season are on the way, and much more. Plus, the August Directors Discussion series continues with a deep dive into the work of Nightbitch director Marielle Heller. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 wide-ranging conversation, they share a prescience that’s hard to ignore this election year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 year. Plus, the LGM team launches August's Director Discussion series, focusing this week on Steve McQueen's filmography and his upcoming film "Blitz." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 period of her career so far as an actor. Plus, Fanning teases where we might see her next, including the starry Netflix limited series The Perfect Couple. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 films that skip the fall festivals have done in the past. Plus, they take a look at the landscape in the documentary feature race. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 relate to her. Plus, Larson explores how she's handled sexism as a member of the Marvel universe and what working in TV at a young age taught her. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Film festival fever is here! With Venice and Toronto announcing their starry annual lineups this week—featuring everyone from Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig to Samuel L. Jackson and Selena Gomez—David, Richard, and Rebecca analyze the selections and discuss who appears most primed to launch into successful awards campaigns. Later, they get into the buzz around The Nickel Boys, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set to open the New York Film Festival. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 comedian character in the hit Netflix limited series. They discuss her grueling audition process, the strange offers she's gotten since, and how she's sidestepped being pigeonholed in her 17-year acting career. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rebecca, David, and Richard share their immediate reactions to Wednesday's Emmy nominations, including the biggest snubs (Emma Stone, Cosmo Jarvis) and the pleasant surprises (Selena Gomez, Idris Elba). Plus, they debate why the TV Academy loves The Morning Show so very much and if Baby Reindeer is as much of a frontrunner as they all predicted. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices