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"Awards Circuit" is hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.
Latest episodes
Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
Sarah Polley (“Women Talking”) and Final Golden Globes Prediction
"Women Talking" writer and director Sarah Polley talks about the last decade and thinking she could never make movies again. In addition, the roundtable shares their final Golden Globes predictions ahead of the ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 21min
Colman & Raul Domingo (“New Moon”) and Janelle Monáe (“Glass Onion”)
Colman Domingo and his husband Raul Domingo are behind the animated short film “New Moon,” which if nominated for an Oscar, would make them the first same-sex married couple ever nominated in any category. We talk to them about their short; also on this episode, we sit down with “Glass Onion” star Janelle Monáe. But first, the Roundtable discusses the box office performance of Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” and how our holidays are going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
Taylor Russell (“Bones and All”)
Taylor Russell devours every morsel of her time on screen in “Bones and All,” the new film from director Luca Guadagnno about teen cannibals. We talk to the actor about that film, working with Timothee Chalamet and Mark Rylance, and her journey to Hollywood. But first, the Roundtable looks at Variety’s ranker of the top 100 films of all time, as well as the TV Academy's new Emmy rule changes, and also shares some picks on what to watch over the winter break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 16min
Sadie Sink (“The Whale”) and Hong Chau (“The Whale”)
“Stranger Things” and “The Whale” star Sadie Sink talks about her role in the A24 drama, working with best actor contender Brendan Fraser and the latest news and theories on her hit series "Stranger Things" and if she thinks Max and Lucas (played by Caleb MacLaughlin) should end up together at the end. Also on this episode, we talk to Sink's co-star Hong Chau about her journey as an actor over the past 15 years. And the Awards Circuit roundtable talks about the premiere of James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" and if it has what it takes to sneak into the Oscar race, along with our reactions to the Golden Globe nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 26min
Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Ron Howard (“Thirteen Lives”)
"Wakanda Forever” star Angela Bassett talks about some of the film’s surprises, including a choice involving her character that caught her off guard at first. Later, Ron Howard talks about his film “Thirteen Lives.” And the Awards Circuit Roundtable gives its Golden Globe nominations predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 23min
Guillermo del Toro (“Pinocchio”) and Charmaine Bingwa (“Emancipation”)
“Pinocchio” filmmaker Guillermo del Toro discusses the process of bringing the movie to life, and the 22 screenplays he's yet to make. Later, actor Charmaine Bingwa talks about “Emancipation.” But first, the Roundtable looks at the winners from last weekend’s Gotham awards, and at the reviews for Will Smith’s “Emancipation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 27min
Gabrielle Union (“The Inspection”) and Claire Foy (“Women Talking”)
Gotham- and Independent Spirit Award-nominated Gabrielle Union talks about her work in Elegance Bratton's film "The Inspection." She discusses her advocacy work for LGBTQ rights, what's next for her and even weighs on some of the media obsessions including "The Slap" at last year's Oscars ceremony. Later, we chat with actor Claire Foy about “Women Talking.” But first, the roundtable dissects the bombshell news about Bob Iger’s return to Disney once again as CEO, and how it all came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 11min
Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”) and Ben Foster (“Emancipation”)
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” star Ke Huy Quan talks about his childhood roles, his comeback and more. Later, actor Ben Foster discusses his new film “Emancipation.” But first, the Roundtable dissects new contenders including “Babylon” and “Glass Onion.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 8min
Jonathan Majors (“Devotion”) and Thuso Mbedu (“The Woman King”)
“Devotion” star Jonathan Majors talks about his new film, and we try to get him to spill about his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Later, we chat with actor Thuso Mbedu about her hit film “The Woman King.” But first, the Roundtable discusses how the directors race is shaping up, and also looks toward the release this weekend of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 28min
Todd Field (“Tár”) and Jeremy Pope (“The Inspection”)
Todd Field, the writer, director and producer of “Tár,” discusses working with Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, some of the film’s most burning questions and how long until we get another feature from him. Later, we chat with actor Jeremy Pope about his new film “The Inspection.” But first, the Roundtable talks about some of the year’s top animated and documentary contenders with “Good Night Oppy” opening this week in theaters and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” premiering at AFI Film Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
