Awards Chatter
The Hollywood Reporter
'Awards Chatter' is a podcast that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Created and hosted by: Scott Feinberg
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Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 22min
Ben Affleck - 'The Way Back'
The multihyphenate A-lister reflects on a rollercoaster career, from highs like his breakthrough with Matt Damon and two Oscar wins to lows like the 'Bennifer' period and his struggles with alcoholism, and why he considers his latest role "the crowning achievement of my life as an actor." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 4, 2021 • 1h 23min
Will Ferrell - 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'
The most popular funnyman of the past 25 years reflects on his circuitous route to comedy, followed by his rapid ascension up its ranks; his long and fruitful collaboration with Adam McKay, both at 'SNL' and on films; and his most recent project, which is Grammy-nominated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
Michelle Pfeiffer - 'French Exit'
The iconic talent and beauty reflects on the moment, some 40 years ago, when she decided to pursue acting, the parts with which she made her name (and that got away) and why her latest role is one of her all-time favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 28min
Sophia Loren - 'The Life Ahead'
The last surviving major female star of Hollywood's Golden Age reflects on her humble beginnings in Italy, the films and filmmakers that shaped her career and how it feels, at 86, to be garnering raves for a Netflix film directed by one of her sons.But first: Carlo Ponti, Loren’s second child and a talented filmmaker in his own right, talks about growing up around and directing his mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2020 • 1h 20min
Frederick Wiseman - 'City Hall'
The legendary documentary filmmaker reflects on his decision a half-century ago to abandon a career in the law and make movies, his fascination with American institutions and why he hates the term 'cinema verite.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 22min
Amanda Seyfried - 'Mank'
The popular starlet reflects on pressures felt by young actresses in Hollywood, overcoming stage fright and receiving career-best notices for portrayal of Marion Davies in David Fincher's new film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2020 • 1h 32min
Billy Crystal - 'Standing Up, Falling Down'
The legendary funny man reflects on how, as a teen, he was impacted by his father's sudden death; how a crushing disappointment as a standup actually paved the way for his TV and movie stardom, which, in turn, led to him hosting the Oscars more times than anyone except Bob Hope; and how it feels, at 72, to be garnering some of the best reviews of his career (for a non-comedic part, no less). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 9min
Regina King - 'One Night in Miami'
The Oscar and four-time Emmy winning actress reflects on the challenges of emerging from child stardom, the personal considerations and professional limitations that drove her from films to TV for many years and why, only recently, she returned to films — and began directing, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 23min
Steven Yeun - 'Minari'
The Korean-American actor reflects on his immigrant experience, how he wound up on the cable ratings-smash ‘The Walking Dead’ and his remarkable four years of international film work since leaving the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 13min
Alex Gibney - 'Totally Under Control'
The Oscar- and Emmy-winning documentarian reflects on being a late-bloomer, how he manages to be so prolific and what he learned while making his latest doc, a portrait of Trump's bungled response to COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
