Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Interview: Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things) and Cord Jefferson (American Fiction)

First, Kara Warner talks to the Oscar-nominated star of Poor Things, who says his comic blowhard performance could be the first of many funny roles if anyone wants to cast him in one. Then American Fiction writer-director Cord Jefferson tells Katey Rich about how he had to get talked into witnessing his film’s blockbuster Toronto Film Festival premiere, and what gives him hope for the future of Hollywood.Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at <a href="mailto:littlegoldmen@vf.com">littlegoldmen@vf.com</a>, and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register.(Subject to availability)Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/vfawardsinsider">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vfawardsinsider/">Instagram</a> @vfawardsinsiderFollow 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