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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
Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 27min
Aaron Sorkin (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”) and Helena Zengel ("News of the World”)
Aaron Sorkin discusses "The Trial of Chicago 7," which just received six Oscar nominations, as well as why he chose to take on directing the film himself, working with his tremendous cast and being his own toughest critic. Additionally, we speak to Helena Zengel, who’s Tom Hanks' young co-star in "News of the World." And on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we go through our reactions to this year's Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 24min
Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) and Alan S. Kim ("Minari”)
Daveed Diggs discusses the lasting impact of "Hamilton," which is in the awards hunt this year for the filmed version of the musical. We also discuss Diggs' busy roster, which includes Showtime’s "The Good Lord Bird" and TNT's "Snowpiercer." Additionally, we speak to Alan S. Kim, the young actor who just won a Critics Choice Award for his role in "Minari." And on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we go through our final predictions for this year's Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2021 • 30min
Tom Quinn (Neon co-founder)
Neon co-founder Tom Quinn discusses the Oscars and the overall landscape for the film distributor in 2021 in this bonus edition of the Awards Circuit Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”/’Chicago 7”) and Kemp Powers ("Soul"/”One Night in Miami”)
Golden Globe winner Sacha Baron Cohen talks about making "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and why he wanted to get it to audiences before the 2020 election; and his insecurities in playing Abbie Hoffman in "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Also: we speak to another Globe winner, "Soul" co-director and "One Night in Miami" writer Kemp Powers. And on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we recap the Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021 • 48min
Jane Fonda and Norman Lear
For a special Golden Globes edition, we speak to Jane Fonda, this year’s recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Norman Lear, this year’s Carol Burnett Award honoree. The two Hollywood legends talk about their careers, their accolades and how they’re still both so busy in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 • 1h 18min
Shaka King (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) and George C. Wolfe ("Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom")
Directors Shaka King, from Warner Bros.' "Judas and the Black Messiah," and George C. Wolfe of Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," both discuss their features, bringing the stories to the big screen and how they helmed their amazing casts. And on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we give our final predictions for the Golden Globes, including picks in both key film and TV categories, before they're announced on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 14min
Darius Marder (“Sound of Metal”) and Florian Zeller ("The Father")
"Sound of Metal" director and co-writer Darius Marder shares his journey of writing the film, including his influences, and what the film symbolizes at this time in his life. Also, "The Father" director and co-writer Florian Zeller discusses adapting his own play "Le Père," which originally was his way of expressing his feelings regarding a painful process. And on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we talk WGA award nominations, Steven Yeun's "hot dad" status and Jenelle Riley's reaction after finally seeing "Hillbilly Elegy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
Stanley Tucci (“Supernova”) and Katherine Waterston ("The World to Come")
Stanley Tucci discusses making “Supernova,” his friendship with co-star Colin Firth and his upcoming CNN show “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” He recounts his career, shares his most challenging roles and the films for which he’s most recognized. Also we interview Katherine Waterston about her role in “The World to Come,” and the Awards Circuit Roundtable talks SAG Award and Critics’ Choice Award nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 7min
Tom Holland ("Cherry") and Rosamund Pike ("I Care A Lot")
Tom Holland discusses what it was like to team back up with the Russo Brothers on his new film "Cherry," as well as what to expect from the upcoming still-untitled "Spider-Man" sequel from director Jon Watts. Also in this episode, Rosamund Pike discusses her new Netflix film "I Care a Lot," and our Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects the surprises, the snubs and the trends coming out of this year’s Golden Globe Awards nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2021 • 37min
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo ("Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar")
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo discuss their new film "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," including the process of writing the original songs, one with Lounge cover singer-songwriter Richard Cheese, along with giving Jamie Dornan his "Whitney Houston" moment, and finally, Mumolo speaking about the controversy surrounding her writing credit surrounding 2015’s "Joy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
