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Jan 23, 2025 • 47min

Oscar Nominations 2025: The Full Breakdown

David, Rebecca, and Richard lay out all of the snubs and surprises to come out of this year's Oscar nominations, from I'm Still Here's shocking appearance in the best-picture lineup to the dominance of the divisive Emilia Pérez, which earned 13 nominations. Plus, they discuss who appears in it to win it now that the dust has settled, including a few unexpected underdogs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 21, 2025 • 53min

Our 2025 Oscar Nomination Predictions

We procrastinated as long as we could, but it’s finally time for David, Richard, and Rebecca to predict the nominations ahead of the Jan. 23 announcement. They weigh in on all the acting categories, including the wild best actress race, and reveal what might surprise in the best picture lineup. They also answer a few listener questions along the way.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 16, 2025 • 40min

The Many Ways LA's Fires Are Shaping This Awards Season

David, Richard and Rebecca discuss the cascading ways the Los Angeles wildfires are effecting awards season. Plus, what were most excited to see this year at Sundance.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 9, 2025 • 44min

This Awards Season Keeps Getting Weirder

David and Richard unpack some truly bizarre SAG Award nominations and who they have boosted (Jonathan Bailey!) and who is falling (a few Oscar-winning actresses, to start). They also discuss the best-picture frontrunners outlined by the directors’ guild, Richard’s time at the National Board of Review gala, and the terrifying impact of the Los Angeles fires.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 6, 2025 • 47min

How the Golden Globes Winners Shift the Oscar Race

It’s the day after the 2025 Golden Globes Awards and the *Little Gold Men* team is recapping how it all went down, from the best acceptance speeches to the gossip at the afterparties. Rebecca and David, who were at the Beverly Hilton, share some of the most interesting insights from attendees at the show, and Richard joins them to discuss how some of the best acceptance speeches give certain actresses a big leg up in the very competitive best actress category for the Oscars. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 2, 2025 • 45min

Golden Globes Predictions: Who Will Win?

David, Richard, and Rebecca ring in the New Year as only an awards podcast can—with awards predictions! The host break down the major film categories ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes, from obvious frontrunners to a few candidates primed to shake up the Oscar race. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Dec 26, 2024 • 29min

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on the “Taxing” Creation of Hard Truths

Speaking live in front of an audience at the Denver Film Festival, the actor revealed how she and director Mike Leigh reunited almost 30 years after making Secrets & Lies. She also told Rebecca and Richard about the unusual process she went through to create Pansy, which required her to take inspiration from 100 real people. Finally, she answers a few audience questions, and lets everyone know what type of role she's still itching to play. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Dec 24, 2024 • 31min

Nicholas Hoult’s Very Busy, Very Good Year

Happy Holidays! Rebecca spoke with British actor Nicholas Hoult about his latest film, Nosferatu, which hit theaters Christmas Day. Hoult is having a very busy season, with three films — Nosferatu, The Order, and Juror #2—coming out within a few weeks of each other. He revealed his crazy shooting schedule for all three back-to-back, and spoke about working with the directors, who all had very different styles. Plus, he played a round of Proust Questionnaire Roulette. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Dec 19, 2024 • 50min

The Must-See Movies of the Holiday Break

For their final roundtable of 2024, David, Richard, and Rebecca break down the biggest movie releases around Christmas—as well as some of the smaller titles to keep your eye on. Later, they’re joined by a special guests (VF editors Radhika Jones and Mike Hogan) for a deep dive into the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. Plus, an analysis of the Oscar shortlists.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Dec 17, 2024 • 28min

A Candid Talk With Nickel Boys Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Following her Oscar nod for King Richard and celebrated lead turn in Origin, Ellis-Taylor is back in the awards race for Nickel Boys—and ready for the tough conversations that come with it: “I wish I had the volume of choices that my white women contemporaries have.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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