Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Interviews: Olivia Colman and Sam Mendes (Empire of Light) and Todd Field (Tár)

First, Katey Rich talks to the star and director of Empire of Light, inspired by the loneliness of early pandemic lockdowns and Mendes’s own mother. Then Rebecca Ford talks to the writer and director of Tár, who is happy about any fan theories about his movie— but won’t reveal how Lydia Tár got her EGOT. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:littlegoldmen@vf.com">littlegoldmen@vf.com</a> Find Little Gold Men on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/hwd">@HWD </a>Follow our hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/kateyrich">@kateyrich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rilaws">@rilaws</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/beccamford">@beccamford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidcanfield97">@davidcanfield97 </a>Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.

Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men