Just for Variety with Marc Malkin
Each week “Just for Variety” columnist and Hollywood’s most recognizable red carpet correspondent Marc Malkin sits down with today’s biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news. Plus, go inside the pages of Variety as Marc highlights the issue’s most talked about stories.
Latest episodes
Feb 21, 2023 • 31min
Bette Midler
Bette Midler talks about why she’d love to be on “The White Lotus,” her early days playing the Continental Baths and being honored by the Costume Designers Guild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
Jay Shetty (“8 Rules of Love”) and Ben Aldridge (“Knock at the Cabin”)
Jay Shetty recalls officiating Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding and also explains why he thinks “The Notebook” is an “unhealthy” depiction of love and romance. Then, “Knock at the Cabin” star Ben Aldridge talks about the new M. Night Shyamalan and remembers the moment he came out as gay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 • 42min
Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) and Avan Jogia (“Door Mouse”)
Alan Cumming talks about his new gig as host of the U.S. version of “The Traitors” and returning to Los Angeles to host AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. Plus, Avan Jogia explains his thirst trap marketing ploy for his directorial debut, “Door Mouse.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 9, 2023 • 31min
Nathaniel Curtis (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”)
“The Witcher: Blood Origin” actor talks about playing a queer character in the new Netflix show, the “importance” of diversity in the fantasy world and why the cast nicknamed him “Fancy Gay Jesus.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2022 • 25min
Elizabeth Hurley (“Christmas in the Caribbean”)
Elizabeth Hurley talks about her new holiday movie, recalls wearing that iconic Versace gold safety pin dress almost 30 years ago and what she wants to play in a Marvel movie. Plus, she opens up about staying on good terms with her exes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 1min
Jim Parsons (“Spoiler Alert”) and Matt Rogers (“Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?”)
Jim Parsons opens up about playing a man whose husband is dying of cancer in "Spoiler Alert,” and “Fire Island” star Matt Rogers talks Mariah Carey, “Titanic” and his new Showtime holiday special, "Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 33min
Joe Jonas (“Devotion”)
Joe Jonas opens up about his mental health, possibly working with wife Sophia Turner, auditioning for “Spider-Man” and his new “Devotion” end credit song “Not Alone.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022 • 57min
Russell Tovey (“American Horror Story: New York City”)
Russell Tovey talks about sex scenes in “AHS,” why he came out as gay so early in his career and what happened when he was told he should pin back his ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022 • 42min
Betty Gilpin ( “All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns")
Betty Gilpin talks about her new collection of essays, “All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns. She also opens up about her work on “GLOW” and “Nurse Jackie” and the upcoming “Mrs. Davis.” Plus, find out what she says when asked if she wants to play a superhero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022 • 52min
Heidi Klum (“Making the Cut”) and John Boyega (“Breaking”)
Heidi Klum talks about the new season of “Making the Cut,” recalls meeting Anna Wintour for the first time and why she doesn’t appear in Hulu’s “Victoria’s Secret” docuseries. Plus, John Boyega on his new thriller “Breaking” and working alongside Viola Davis in the upcoming “The Woman King.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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