Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard break down the opening-weekend success of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' from the debate around its box-office performance to its impact on the film's Oscars chances. The hosts then discuss the pivotal latest episode of The Last of Us's second season, and Rebecca chats with Hacks star Hannah Einbinder about the critically acclaimed fourth season. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss the jam-packed Cannes lineup, and even predict which film they think might win the Palme d'Or. They also weigh in on the announcement that the Oscars will include a stunt design category. Finally, they're joined by Vanity Fair's executive digital director Mike Hogan to talk about his fascinating 'Twin Peaks' article, and his deep dive into the show's legacy. Read more on VF.com As Twin Peaks Turns 35, the Mystery Is Still the Message for a World of Fans Cannes 2025: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh O’Connor, Scarlett Johansson, and More Lead Impressive Lineup Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Richard, and Rebecca talk about the season three finale, what they thought about the bloody ending, and if the right characters died. They also point out some annoying plot holes before analyzing which of the supporting actors could get Emmy nominations this year. Plus, Rebecca interviews Aimee Lou Wood about Chelsea's journey on the show, and why she, in a way, got what she wanted. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Richard, and Rebecca get into one of their favorite new shows of the year, the Michelle Williams-Jenny Slate vehicle Dying for Sex (streaming on Hulu starting Friday), before answering more listener questions about new comedies worth watching, the spy dramas in the hunt for Emmy love, and the state of the reality-competition landscape, fresh off of standout Survivor and Drag Race episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, David, Rebecca, Richard reflect on a range of cursed theatrical releases from this month—including ‘Snow White’ and ‘The Alto Knights’—to examine the larger problems plaguing the box office. Then, the hosts discuss the highs and lows of Apple TV+’s The Studio, which satirizes the current state of Hollywood, as well as a few other shows picking up steam with audiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David and Rebecca are joined by Vanity Fair television correspondent Joy Press to dish about the bloody and heart-wrenching Severance finale, which aired on Thursday. They chat about the episode's most surprising turns and the stand-out performances of the cast before looking at the show's Emmy chances. Then, David speaks with Severance star Britt Lower about her dual roles as Helena and Helly R and how she felt when she first read the script for the finale. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Happy beginning of Emmy season! Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy joins David and Rebecca to highlight the best new shows to have aired this Emmy cycle so far—from Max’s The Pitt to Hulu’s Say Nothing—before asking the biggest outstanding questions across the drama, comedy, and limited series fields: Is this Severance’s year? Can anything beat Hacks? And is the year‘s great limited series officially here? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

As one Oscar season ends, another one begins. Today, David, Richard, and Rebecca game out the awards season to come with some ridiculously, joyously premature predictions in major categories. They discuss the new Avatar and Wicked films, the return of Paul Thomas Anderson and Kathyyn Bigelow, and potential first-time nominees in Idris Elba, Adam Sandler, Zendaya, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Richard, and Rebecca gather to recap and analyze Sunday night’s Oscars, from the biggest surprises—Mikey Madison, first and foremost—to the inevitable ultimate Anora triumph. Plus, David and Rebecca take you inside the show, as well as the starry VF after party that followed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Can Conclave stop Anora’s ascent? Will Adrien Brody beat Timothée Chalamet? And can Fernanda Torres pull off one of the greatest best-actress upsets in Oscar history? It's time for David, Richard, and Rebecca to make their final predictions for all 23 Oscar categories, ahead of the big show on Sunday. Join our Oscar pool here! To catch the Vanity Fair Oscar Party livestream, tune in at vanityfair.com or on VF's YouTube channel from 9 pm PT to 11 pm PT on March 2. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The LGM team is joined Variety chief correspondent Daniel D'Addario this week to talk about his new book, The Talent, which centers on a fictionalized best actress Oscar race. The novel, which is available now, has lots of juicy insider details that D'Addario has gathered in his years of covering entertainment. David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss with him why the best actress race is often the most dramatic, and what he thinks about this year's cut-throat race. Plus, D'Addario sticks around to answer some listener questions like why don't voters watch all the movies? Join our Oscar pool here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Rebecca, and Richard are joined by last year's winner of the Little Gold Men Oscar pool to learn how she pulled off a near-perfect predictions list, and what wisdom she has to keep in mind for this year. The hosts also analyze how the BAFTA Awards may have impacted the race, and break down the Oscar-nominated short films, from the best of the bunch to the likeliest winners (not the same thing). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, director Walter Salles joins the show for an in-depth conversation about I’m Still Here—his Brazilian drama that came out of nowhere to nab three Oscar nominations including best picture. He reflects on the film’s political prescience, impassioned fanbase, and more Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard, David, and Rebecca unpack a wild weekend in the Oscar race, taking you inside the rooms of the Critics Choice Awards, the DGA Awards, and the PGA Awards—and what it means that Anora swept all three of them. Then they discuss which movies still might be able to come from behind to compete for the best-picture Oscar, before taking a vacation to Thailand for a conversation about The White Lotus's third season, and whether it lives up to past installments. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The first-time Oscar nominee talks to Rebecca about how much playing Glinda the Good Witch transformed her, from permanently changing her vocal cords to shifting her emotionally as well. Plus, she talks about how she survives living a very public life and plays a round of Proust Questionnaire Roulette. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Little Gold Men team discusses the scandal centered on the Emilia Pérez star's offensive tweets, her botched apology tour, and the fallout it may have on the film's Oscar chances. They also debate what film is now the frontrunner for best picture after this unprecedented scandal. Plus, they answer a few more of your mailbag questions, like what the heck happened with Challengers? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Oscar winner is up for his second Academy Award for his towering performance in The Brutalist. On this week’s episode, Brody candidly speaks on the AI controversy surrounding his film, reflected on his career since winning his first Oscar, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Richard calls in from Park City, Utah, where he's wrapping his time at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and joins David and Rebecca to break down the best films—and possible Oscar contenders—to premiere in this year's program. Then, the hosts answer some post-Oscar nominations listener questions, from the frontrunner status of Emilia Pérez to the rapid surge of A Complete Unknown. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Anora helmer earned his first Oscar nomination this year, and also made history by joining a small group of filmmakers who have nabbed four nominations in one year (he landed noms for director, picture, original screenplay, and editing). In celebration of this momentous achievement, we're revisiting Rebecca's chat with Baker from October 2024, in which he reflects on winning the Palme d'Or and reveals his unique -- and quite slow -- way of making movies. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

David, Rebecca, and Richard lay out all of the snubs and surprises to come out of this year's Oscar nominations, from I'm Still Here's shocking appearance in the best-picture lineup to the dominance of the divisive Emilia Pérez, which earned 13 nominations. Plus, they discuss who appears in it to win it now that the dust has settled, including a few unexpected underdogs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices