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Priyanka Chopra Jonas about her new film "The White Tiger," as well as her earliest influences in film and television growing up in India, and how she's lovingly supported by her husband, singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, what she can say about "The Matrix" sequel and her yearning to get into directing her own film. Also in this episode, "Minari" writer and director Lee Isaac Chung and the Awards Circuit Roundtable breaks down the nominations for the Independent Spirit and the winners of the National Board of Review.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Kaluuya  discusses his new film "Judas and the Black Messiah," in which he plays assassinated Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton. He discusses the progress of diversity in Hollywood, what type of film he wants to make next, and who he wants to star alongside him. Also in this episode, we interview writer and director Eliza Hittman about her film "Never Rarely Sometimes Always.” But first, the Awards Circuit roundtable breaks down the nominations for the Critics Choice Television Awards, as well as the film critics' award leaders, the frontrunner for best visual effects, and the changes that were implemented for the Oscars international feature shortlist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa Kirby discusses how she prepared to play a grieving mother in “Pieces of a Woman,” as well as her journey as an actor, having a pajama party with co-star Ellen Burstyn and her upcoming projects, including in “The World to Come” and more “Mission Impossible” films. Also: Paul Raci on his role in Oscar contender "Sound of Metal.” And the Awards Circuit roundtable breaks down the good and the not-so-good latest additions to an ever-growing field of film awards contenders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Minari" star Steven Yeun talks about getting involved with Lee Isaac Chung's moving portrait of an immigrant family living in Arkansas, working with his dynamic cast and what he hopes it does for representation. Also, Phillipa Soo and Cathy Ang and discuss their voice work in Netflix's “Over the Moon,” and the roundtable discusses all the changes within the Golden Globes and what we all watched over the holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Mr. Mayor" stars Ted Danson and Holly Hunter discuss working together for the first time, developing a fast chemistry and learning how to perform the rapid-fire jokes that are the hallmark of a Tina Fey and Robert Carlock script. They also share what it's like to work in quarantine, and Danson, who plays the mayor of Los Angeles in the series, reveals whether he has any political aspirations of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Leto discusses "The Little Things" and starring opposite Denzel Washington, as well as whether he has any New Years' resolutions, his upcoming role in "Morbius" and in if we'll see his Joker again. Later in the show, we also talk to "Miss Juneteenth" star Nicole Beharie and the film's writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples. And finally, we end the year by checking in with Ken Jeong and Joel McHale, the "Community" buddies who are hosting a New Year's Eve special for Fox. This episode is dedicated to Dave McNary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regina King discusses "One Night in Miami," which has garnered loads of awards buzz for her directorial debut. We also talk to Angela Bassett, one of the voices behind the new animated Pixar film "Soul." And our Awards Circuit roundtable weighs back in on the "Small Axe" film vs. TV debate, plus whether you should watch "Wonder Woman 1984" on Christmas Day, and also our favorite holiday films.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Pfeiffer discusses her new film "French Exit," in which she plays a New York socialite and widower who moves to France when the money runs out. She talks about what she's been doing during the pandemic, her fragrance line, and what she learned from wearing that Catwoman outfit in "Batman Returns."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/director Emerald Fennell and star Carey Mulligan discuss their darkly comedic thriller "Promising Young Woman." Later, "Da 5 Bloods" and "Lovecraft Country" star Jonathan Majors shares what it was like working with Spike Lee and more. But first, our Awards Roundtable looks at the 2021 Oscar directors race, the start of critics awards season and George Clooney's beard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Clooney and newcomer Caoilinn Springall discuss their new film "The Midnight Sky," including the harsh conditions they experienced filming in Iceland. Clooney also discusses his long career and what's next, while 8-year-old Springall admits she's only seen one Clooney film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices