Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

David speaks with Brian Tyree Henry who stars as Ray Driscoll in the Apple TV+ series “Dope Thief,” which has led Brian to his first executive producer credit. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of being an EP, his desire to push past his iconic role as Paper Boi in “Atlanta,” and how his Oscar nomination affected his self-perception as an artist. To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Back from Cannes, David and Richard chat with Rebecca about the biggest winners of the festival, including Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident'. They also examine what this might mean for the coming Oscar season, including if Jennifer Lawrence still has a chance after being snubbed for the best actress prize. Plus, they highlight a few new TV shows worth checking out as Emmy eligibility ends.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's the final day of our Cannes daily episodes, and we're wrapping things up by looking at the biggest sales of the festival (so far). Then, Richard and David make their Palme d'Or predictions, and they also share with Rebecca which films and actors have the best chance for Oscar season runs later this year.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard reveals if his sky-high expectations for Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' were met (or exceeded!), and David and Richard also let Rebecca know how 'The History of Sound,' starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, played at Cannes. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions including why exactly Cannes press conferences can be so awkward.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David and Richard catch Rebecca up on the premiere of 'Highest 2 Lowest', which included a surprise Palme d'Or honor for the film's star Denzel Washington -- along with some red carpet drama. Then they discuss the tepid reactions for 'Titane' filmmaker Julia Ducournau's new film 'Alpha'.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David and Richard take a few moments before they head out to another red carpet premiere at Cannes to give Rebecca a call to talk about the latest screenings at the fest. They first discuss Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', before diving deep on some of the high-profile celebrity directorial debuts that have hit the Croisette. And they reveal which director -- Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, or Harris Dickinson -- pleasantly surprised them with their skills behind the camera.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rebecca gives David and Richard a call to hear all about their first few days at the Cannes Film Festival, where they were both blown away by Jennifer Lawrence's performance in 'Die, My Love'. They also recap the mixed reception for some of the other early debuts, and share why Ari Aster's 'Eddington' has been so divisive. This week, Little Gold Men will be bringing you daily episodes from Cannes, so check back in for more tomorrow.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Cannes Film Festival has officially begun! David, Richard, and Rebecca answer some listener questions, explaining the festival's strange ticketing system and analyzing how past jury presidents have made this Palme d'Or picks. Plus, Richard and Rebecca share some of their favorite past Cannes memories.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David speaks with Martin Short about his award-winning Only Murders in The Building role, acting alongside Meryl Streep, and his decades-long friendship with Steve Martin.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Richard, and Rebecca answer some Emmys mailbag questions, from category fraud accusations to the (slim) possibility of a broadcast show resurgence. Then, they discuss The Studio's Golden Globes episode and how close it feels to real life. Plus, Rebecca chats with Seth Rogen about the episode's biggest cameo and why he loves to give awards shows a hard time as a presenter.To join Little Gold Men's Book Club, please vote on our summer reading list here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices