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WWE Superstar Paige discusses a new biopic about her life, "Fighting With My Family." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Dean DeBlois discusses the trilogy capper of one of DreamWorks' most successful animated franchises. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's clip show brings you brief chats with filmmakers and actors nominated for Oscars or Spirit Awards next weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader is finally an Oscar nominee. He discusses his career and recent acclaim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise Oscar nominee Marina de Tavira discusses her work in "Roma" and the life-changing moment she landed an Academy notice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams discusses her latest film and her experiences with awards season over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety's Jenelle Riley joins us for a discussion of this year's Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week prolific actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his many projects this year, including a stunning turn in "If Beale Street Could Talk." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Hart has a new film on the way but that's not the full story anymore. Here the comedian discusses stepping down from hosting the Oscars and thoughts on comedy coming under fire as of late. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A biopic about the most secretive U.S. politico in recent memory? Sure, piece of cake. Writer-director Adam McKay details his journey to holiday release "Vice." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige discusses the company's history and most successful year to date, including "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety editors Kris Tapley and Jenelle Riley discuss this year's Oscar contenders and the best films of the year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-nominated actors Christian Bale and Sam Rockwell discuss their work as Dick Cheney and George W. Bush, respectively, in "Vice." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Oscar-nominated director Rob Marshall discuss the sequel to a Disney classic, "Mary Poppins Returns." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper discusses his directorial debut, "A Star Is Born." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins discusses his "Moonlight" follow-up, "If Beale Street Could Talk." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Marielle Heller discusses her new movie "Can You Ever Forgive Me?," starring Melissa McCarthy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Jason Reitman discusses his one-two 2018 punch of 'Tully" and "The Front Runner." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Rami Malek discusses his work as Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary director Spike Lee discusses his career and new film "BlacKkKlansman." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Jonah Hill discusses making the leap behind the camera with his directorial debut, "Mid90s." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-nominated, 21-year-old rising star Timothée Chalamet discusses his new film "Beautiful Boy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle details his space-race drama "First Man," starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor John C. Reilly drops by to discuss his busy fall, including films like "The Sisters Brothers" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Nicole Kidman discusses her new films "Boy Erased" and "Destroyer," live from the Telluride Film Festival. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor John David Washington discusses Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" and growing up the son of a cinema legend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week director Jon M. Chu stops by to discuss the landmark Hollywood release "Crazy Rich Asians." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie stops by to discuss one of the summer's most thrilling movie events, "Mission: Impossible - Fallout." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bay Area's own Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal discuss their blistering debut feature "Blindspotting." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week writer-director Boots Riley discusses his surreal new film "Sorry to Bother You," starring Lakeith Stanfield. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Benicio Del Toro discusses his work in "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" and being part of the Marvel and "Star Wars" universes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Josh Brolin stops by to discuss his work in three films out this summer, and feeling a bit exposed as a result. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer-director Brad Bird discusses his hotly anticipated Pixar sequel, "Incredibles 2," the reprise of the Iron Giant in "Ready Player One" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent filmmaker Brett Haley discusses his Sundance sensation "Hearts Beat Loud," starring Nick Offerman and Toni Collette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actress Toni Collette discusses her shattering performance in the terrifying new film "Hereditary." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Woody Harrelson drops by to discuss the troubled shoot of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switching gears this week we have comic book legend Rob Liefeld stopping by to discuss seeing his creations come to life in "Deadpool 2." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ethan Hawke discusses his latest on-screen work in "First Reformed" and his directorial effort "Blaze," a Sundance award winner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week directors Anthony and Joe Russo stop by to discuss the biggest film in the land, "Avengers: Infinity War." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Oscar-nominated actor Ed Harris stops by to discuss his new film "Kodachrome" and highlights from his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Aaron Katz discusses the state of independent cinema and his new film "Gemini." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Lynne Ramsay ("We Need to Talk About Kevin") discusses her hard-boiled neo-noir starring Joaquin Phoenix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Jason Clarke stops by to discuss the psychologically complex role of Ted Kennedy in the new film "Chappaquiddick." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Tye Sheridan details his experience on Steven Spielberg's eye-popping spectacle "Ready Player One." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Jeff Goldblum stops by to discuss Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs" and the upcoming "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week "Gringo" star David Oyelowo stops by to discuss tapping into his comedic side, the surprise Netflix drop of "The Cloverfield Paradox" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ava DuVernay stops by to discuss her $100 million Disney spectacle "A Wrinkle in Time" and getting in touch with the kid inside. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week PLAYBACK brings you a collection of thoughts and anecdotes from many of this year’s Oscar-nominated actors and filmmakers, from Jordan Peele to Saoirse Ronan to Christopher Nolan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler discusses his Marvel blockbuster, which is smashing box office records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Oscar-nominated "Dunkirk" director Christopher Nolan drills down into the craft that went into pulling off his World War II thriller. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Oscar-nominated actress Laurie Metcalf discusses her work in Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Oscar-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya discusses his work in "Get Out" and the upcoming Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Gary Oldman discusses his legendary career and Oscar-nominated work as Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, nearly a year since the film premiered at Sundance, writer-director Dee Rees stops by to discuss "Mudbound" on the eve of Oscar nominations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Golden Globe winning writer-director Martin McDonagh stops by to discuss his popular Oscar season player "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singular filmmaker Guillermo del Toro discusses his most acclaimed film to date, "The Shape of Water," in theaters now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Ridley Scott discusses the whirlwind reshoots on his latest film in the wake of actor Kevin Spacey's fall from grace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale on how Batman changed his life and his work in Scott Cooper's dark western "Hostiles." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week director Rian Johnson stops by to divulge all the secrets from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" — well, not really. It's a spoiler-free conversation about the new, sure-to-be global hit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar- and Grammy-winning writer Aaron Sorkin stops by to discuss his first stab at the director's chair: "Molly's Game," starring Jessica Chastain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Franco drops by to discuss his new film "The Disaster Artist" about the making of Tommy Wiseau's infamous disaster piece "The Room." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week a special Thanksgiving conversation as writer-director Greta Gerwig and actress Saoirse Ronan drop in to discuss their new film "Lady Bird." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins drops by to discuss her work in the ongoing DC Comics movie universe and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Donald Sutherland discusses his new film “The Leisure Seeker” and a legendary career that culminates with an honorary Oscar this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Taika Waititi discusses his contribution to the Marvel movie universe, "Thor: Ragnarok." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sam Rockwell discusses his new film "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." Also some shop talk with Oscar season on the march. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Serkis stops by to discuss his directorial debut "Breathe" and other projects, from "War for the Planet of the Apes" to "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Willem Dafoe discusses his work in indie sensation "The Florida Project" and highlights from his 30-year career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman drops in to discuss Trump, the media, and his new film, "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Cranston stops by to discuss his new film "Last Flag Flying," from director Richard Linklater, opening the New York Film Festival Sept. 28. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Bill Skarsgard discusses his creepy performance as Pennywise the clown in the new Stephen King adaptation “It." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academy Award-winning actress Emma Stone discusses her roller-coaster Oscar night, 10 years of "Superbad" and her new film "Battle of the Sexes." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart," "Black Mass") stops by to discuss his western "Hostiles," starring Christian Bale and set to play the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals this month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visionary filmmaker Luc Besson stops by to discuss his eye-popping new film "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week filmmaker David Lowery (“Pete’s Dragon”) stops by to discuss his micro-budgeted new drama “A Ghost Story,” with Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, director Matt Reeves digs in on his latest film in the on-going "Planet of the Apes" franchise, and talks a little bit about where he plans to go with the next Batman movie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week filmmaker Edgar Wright recalls lessons learned on movies like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and "Ant-Man" and discusses his exciting new film "Baby Driver." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kumail Nanjiani, star of HBO's "Silicon Valley," stops by to discuss his very personal new film "The Big Sick." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week iconic actor Sam Elliott stops by to discuss a career nearly 50 years on and his work in the new film "The Hero." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week director Trey Edward Shults stops by to discuss his sophomore effort, filmmaking inspirations and how the heaviest of emotions finds its way into his work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week actor Geoffrey Rush stops by to discuss his work on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, as well as his performance as Albert Einstein in TV's "Genius." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Michael Rooker stops by to discuss the second installment of Marvel’s highly popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week WWE superstar John Cena stops by to discuss his accelerating film career including the new summer release “The Wall,” in which he stars opposite Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week director Guy Ritchie discusses his career and latest film, "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, discussion of a bizarre close to the 89th Oscars, plus James Mangold stops by to discuss his bloody new comic book film, "Logan.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, final Oscar predictions with Hollywood's big night right around the corner. Meanwhile, Jordan Peele stops by to discuss his new horror film "Get Out." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, discussion of last weekend's BAFTA Awards in the U.K. Meanwhile, Kenneth Lonergan breaks down his philosophies on writing and talks about his new film "Manchester by the Sea." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, recounting the Oscar Nominees Luncheon and talk about new releases. Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve discusses his film "Arrival.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, discussion of the industry group and guild awards so far where "La La Land" has begun to run the table, as well as the right-on-schedule backlash to the Oscar frontrunner. Meanwhile, director Barry Jenkins discusses his own dominant awards film, "Moonlight.”​ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, reactions to the Oscar nominations, which brought a handful of surprises but not many. One was "Loving" star Ruth Negga, who stops by to discuss her work in the film. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, a final look at the Oscar landscape with nominations around the corner. Meanwhile, director Damien Chazelle discusses the biggest hit of the awards season, "La La Land." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, talk of the Golden Globe Awards, plus "Deadpool's" resilience in the race. Meanwhile, Casey Affleck discusses "Manchester by the Sea." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, thoughts on the recent Writers Guild nominations and a few last-minute suggestions to Oscar voters with ballots in hand. Meanwhile, Ava DuVernay discusses her documentary “13th” and the current political climate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, more reader questions as the year winds down to a close. Also, Kevin Costner stops by to discuss his wide-ranging career and his latest effort, "Hidden Figures.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, boiling down the year's best cinema to top fives, including "La La Land," "Captain Fantastic" and "Moonlight." Viola Davis, meanwhile, discusses her work in "Fences," "Suicide Squad" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, discussion of the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nomination announcements as the Oscar race continues to heat up. Meanwhile, Jon Favreau discusses his blockbuster "The Jungle Book" and 20 years of "Swingers.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, reader questions covering topics ranging from Isabelle Huppert’s position in the best actress race to how critics influence the Oscar discussion. Meanwhile, Dev Patel talks about his work in the films “Lion” and “The Man Who Knew Infinity." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Variety Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge stops by to discuss Martin Scorsese's "Silence" and the upcoming critics awards circuit. Ben Foster, meanwhile, discusses his work on "Hell or High Water" and a busy year of four films. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, some talk about new films like “Patriots Day,” “Live By Night,” “Moana” and “Allied.” Meanwhile “Jackie” star Natalie Portman and producer Darren Aronofsky discuss Pablo Larrain’s art house biopic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a preview of Variety's Actors on Actors series, and Viggo Mortensen stops by to talk about longevity in the movie business and his new film "Captain Fantastic.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Variety Senior VP Tim Gray stops by to preview the upcoming Academy Governors Awards and talk about Denzel Washington’s “Fences.” Meanwhile, Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his new film “Nocturnal Animals” and the on-going reevaluation of his career and artistic choices. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, there's drama on the awards circuit as members of the Broadcast Television Journalists Assn. have resigned in protest to a controversial partnership. Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain discusses her new film "Miss Sloane." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, we turn over a few ideas for Oscars host this year and take stock of “Moonlight’s” big box office weekend in limited release. Mel Gibson, meanwhile, discusses his new film “Hacksaw Ridge” and working through dark chapters in his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, the New York Film Festival seems to have claimed an awards season victim in Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk." Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield discusses his work in Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge" and Martin Scorsese's "Silence." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, a preview of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, set to be honored at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Meanwhile, Aaron Eckhart discusses his new films “Bleed For This” and “Sully." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interesting thread of motherhood is running through some of the year's standout actress performances and the New York Film Festival is on the horizon. Meanwhile, Jeff Bridges discusses his career and latest film, "Hell or High Water." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best actress Oscar race is stacked this year while best actor is uncharacteristically thin. Meanwhile, director Jeff Nichols discusses his new film, "Loving," early 2016 release "Midnight Special," and plans to adapt "Alien Nation" for Fox. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Deputy Features and Awards Editor Jenelle Riley is back to report on the hits of this year's Toronto Film Festival. Ewan McGregor discusses his directorial debut "American Pastoral" and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge spotlights the hits of the 43rd Telluride Film Festival. Amy Adams discusses her tribute at the fest and her career so far, including the fall's "Arrival" and "Nocturnal Animals." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristopher Tapley (Awards Editor, Variety) and Jenelle Riley (Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Variety) spotlight worthy Oscar contenders from the year so far. Seth Rogen discusses his raunchy animated comedy “Sausage Party.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.