Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

As a salve for this week's election news, we've got a mailbag episode. The hosts dig into the many questions sent in by listeners over the last past month, including their thoughts on awards chances for Saoirse Ronan, Demi Moore, and Jesse Plemons. Plus, they attempt to answer one listener's creative question about a Best Picture Quarter Quell, and they reveal what movies they seek out when they want to escape from work (or real life!) completely.Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For the first live Little Gold Men of the season, A Real Pain star Kieran Culkin joins us at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival for a lively, freewheeling conversation about everything from working with Jesse Eisenberg to the struggle to leave Succession behind to his fond memories of filming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. To open the show, David and Richard also outline the highlights of Savannah at a crucial point in the Oscar race—and how this regional festival can be a perfect platform for contenders seeking a boost. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Appropriate for this Halloween special, David and Rebecca can finally break their silence on Wicked, Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon, and reveal why they think the musical just might have the Oscar goods. Later, the hosts discuss the potential for certain horror movies like The Substance and Nosferatu to overcome voters' genre bias and make a play this season.Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off.Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The four-time Oscar nominee talked to Rebecca about learning to deliver lambs and singing in front of a crowd for The Outrun and Blitz. Plus, she reminiscences about going to her first Oscars ceremony at 13, and reveals that she's ready to play a baddie.Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off. Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rebecca, Richard, and David take a look at the submissions for the Globes' musical/comedy category which include some surprises like Anora and Heretic. The LGM team also dives deeper into the strategy behind lead and supporting submissions, including their admiration for Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton's gamble on both going lead.  Plus, they break down the surprisingly thin best actor race, and Rebecca recounts the glitzy LA premiere for Gladiator II.Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off. Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In a career-spanning conversation, the Oscar-nominated actor who’s experienced decades of ups and downs in Hollywood discusses his new film Conclave, the potential Devil Wears Prada sequel, and his budding career as a beloved food commentator.Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Can acclaimed performances from Mikey Madison (Anora) and Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez) outshine the star power of Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie? David, Rebecca and Richard map out the best actress race so far and make the case for some passion picks. Plus, a preview of films coming out this weekend.Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Winning the Palme d’Or was Baker’s singular goal for the past 30 years. Now, he’s fighting for the protection of theatrical releases. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rebecca, Richard, and David talk break down the supporting-actor Oscar race this week, with a specific focus on The Apprentice (in theaters this weekend) and whether Jeremy Strong can challenge his old Succession costar Kieran Culkin and other heavyweights like Guy Pearce and Stanley Tucci. Later, the hosts discuss the highlights from the New York Film Festival—including the long-awaited unveiling of Steve McQueen's Blitz.Join us for Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

André Holland has spent the past decade stealing scenes in projects by the likes of Barry Jenkins, Steven Soderbergh, and Ava DuVernay. But on this week's Little Gold Men, the versatile actor talks about his thrilling shift into lead roles—including in the acclaimed Sundance debut Exhibiting Forgiveness (in theaters October 18) and, hopefully, a new season of The Knick: "I’m not going to rest until we get it done." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices