Awards Chatter

Renowned actor Tony Goldwyn discusses his Hollywood roots, balancing acting and directing, and his latest film about a father and son with Autism. He shares insights on working with Christopher Nolan, his innovative directorial approach, and upcoming career projects.

The trailblazing actress, who recently became the first Indigenous American ever nominated for the best actress Oscar, reflects on deciding to pursue a screen acting career despite the historically limited opportunities for Native Americans; almost walking away from the business after her award-winning performance in 2016's 'Certain Women' failed to create more opportunities; and how she wound up hearing from Martin Scorsese and tackling the part that changed her life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Korean-Canadian playwright-turned-filmmaker, Celine Song, shares her journey from childhood writing passions to creating her debut film. She discusses the challenges of finding success in the competitive arts industry and the influence of experienced producers like Christine Vachon. The podcast explores the power of pivotal lines in storytelling, the significance of bilingualism in capturing cultural nuances, and the intricate process of visual collaboration in filmmaking.

Trailblazing actress, America Ferrera, discusses her breakthrough role in 'Real Women Have Curves,' making history as the first Latina to win a best actress Emmy for 'Ugly Betty,' and earning an Oscar nomination for a showstopping monologue in 'Real Women Have Curves.'

The Irish actor who is Oscar-nominated for playing the father of the atomic bomb reflects on his unexpected shift from making music to acting, what led him to the beloved drama series 'Peaky Blinders' and what is at the center of his special six-film, 20-year collaboration with Christopher Nolan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning songwriter and Oscar-winning composer, Jon Batiste, reflects on his legendary New Orleans music family, waging war against genres, and being featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses his musical background, influences, experimentation, transition to TV, creating experimental and accessible music, and staying authentic amidst distractions.

Annette Bening, the admired veteran actress, reflects on breaking into Hollywood with 'The Grifters' and 'Bugsy', standout roles in films like 'The Kids Are All Right' and '20th Century Women', and her challenging role as swimmer Diana Nyad in 'Nyad'. They also discuss her parents' influence and the making of 'American Beauty'.

The founding director of the Sundance Institute, who since 1981 has presided over the "labs" that help rising filmmakers to realize their visions, reflects on how she came to work for Robert Redford, what filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao and Darren Aronofsky got out of their time at the labs and becoming just the 43rd person — and only the 10th woman — ever honored with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary filmmaker reflects on the tug of war that he has always felt between his faith and the reality of his life, and how that has shaped the films that he has made; the origins and evolution of his special relationships with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio; how his latest film is sort of an amalgam of all of his prior films; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trailblazing filmmaker reflects on her circuitous path to the film industry, in which she originally worked as a publicist; the evolution of her social conscience; how her feelings about Hollywood have changed since 'Selma' and #OscarsSoWhite; and why she is so passionate about her latest film, which is about prejudice across history and geography and how the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, connected the dots in her book 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices