Awards Chatter

The 55-year-old Brit, who is famous for her research and attention to detail, already has three Oscars to her name. Only four costume designers have more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 years into her career, and six years after almost quitting the business, one of the most respected actresses of her generation is finally an Oscar nominee — "and it feels incredibly sweet," she says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49-year-old indie darling opens up about his multi-hyphenate career, directing the pilot of 'Game of Thrones' and why he initially turned down the film that has now brought him best director and best original screenplay Oscar noms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 50-year-old Irishman, who landed a best director Oscar nom over the likes of Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg, talks about his circuitous journey to directing, his dogged pursuit of Emma Donoghue's novel and directing Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay from a bathtub in an 11x11 foot room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I'm still trying to get used to it," the 27-year-old Swede — this awards season's "It" girl — says of the fame that has come with appearing in seven 2015 releases, two of which have brought her mountains of accolades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The musical artists behind 'Til It Happens to You,' 'Writing's on the Wall,' 'Earned It,' 'Simple Song #3' and 'Manta Ray' discuss the origins, music, lyrics, functions, oddities and impact of their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a candid 45-minute conversation, the 69-year-old legend, who became the most Oscar-nominated producer in history with the best picture nom for 'Spies,' talks not only about his work, but also about everything from his dyslexia, shortcomings and regrets to his thoughts on Oscar campaigning, Oscar snubs and #OscarsSoWhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Miller, the 70-year-old Aussie, discusses the origin of Mad Max: Fury Road, his Hollywood challenges, and creating an instant classic with two bickering stars. He talks about reclaiming film rights, the subtext of the film, and working with Australian team members.

The 47-year-old best director and best adapted screenplay nominee talks about his journey through the comedy world, how he shifted gears to tackle Michael Lewis' 2010 bestseller, why he's backing Bernie Sanders and reteaming with Will Ferrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The President and Chief Creative Officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group sits down for an in-depth conversation with the leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices