Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men
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A weekly podcast from Vanity Fair's Josh Duboff and Julie Miller exploring the ins and outs of pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity. Pour yourself a glass of champagne (or two), and join us as we go in-depth on the celebrity narratives and storylines— from Kate Middleton to the Kardashians— we are obsessed with each week.
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If you've enjoyed watching the 1998 BBC television miniseries, you'd probably want to renew your acquaintance with William Makepeace Thackeray's 1847 novel, Vanity Fair. However, if you're unfamiliar with what has been dubbed one of the Best 100 Books in English Literature, you certainly have a treat ahead. Miss Pinkerton's Academy in Chiswick Mall in London is where young ladies with ambitions of making a good marriage are sent by their socially aspiring middleclass parents. Two young ladie ...
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Will Glicked Conjure Up Oscar Magic?
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With both Gladiator and Wicked opening in theaters this weekend, Rebecca, David, Richard, and special guest Chris Murphy discuss how both films will do at the box office, and if they’ll be on the road to Oscars next. Plus, Rebecca catches everyone up on the star-studded Governors Awards, and the hosts react (happily) to the news that Conan O’Brien …
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Paul Mescal on Quieting the “Demons in My Head” to Take on Gladiator II
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This week, Rebecca talks with the Aftersun Oscar nominee, Paul Mescal, who stars in Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. The indie darling reveals why he finally said yes to a blockbuster, the sage advice he got from his director, and why he's been working at such an intense pace since Normal People. Plus, he answers the Proust Questionnaire, reveal…
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Nosferatu Might Just Be an Oscar Contender After All
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This week, the hosts share their report out of the inaugural public screening of Nosferatu in Hollywood, which saw journalists and Academy members sitting side by side (and occasionally covering their eyes in horror). The film is officially a player in the race, but to what degree? The hosts get into all that, unpack how the best-director race is s…
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Demi Moore on Feeling the Substance Love—And Keeping That Yellow Coat
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The iconic actress joins David this week to discuss her career-best work in The Substance, from the intensity of the shoot to the incredible response the film has been getting these last few months: “I truly couldn’t have imagined this.”Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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Mailbag! Demi Moore, Double Nominations, and Movie Escapism
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As a salve for this week's election news, we've got a mailbag episode. The hosts dig into the many questions sent in by listeners over the last past month, including their thoughts on awards chances for Saoirse Ronan, Demi Moore, and Jesse Plemons. Plus, they attempt to answer one listener's creative question about a Best Picture Quarter Quell, and…
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Kieran Culkin, Live From Savannah: “What Am I Even Saying?”
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For the first live Little Gold Men of the season, A Real Pain star Kieran Culkin joins us at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival for a lively, freewheeling conversation about everything from working with Jesse Eisenberg to the struggle to leave Succession behind to his fond memories of filming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. To open the show, David and Ri…
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Wicked's Oscar Chances—And Other Spooky Awards Surprises
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Appropriate for this Halloween special, David and Rebecca can finally break their silence on Wicked, Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon, and reveal why they think the musical just might have the Oscar goods. Later, the hosts discuss the potential for certain horror movies like The Substance and Nosferatu to overcome vote…
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Saoirse Ronan Just Wants to Play a Bond Villain
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The four-time Oscar nominee talked to Rebecca about learning to deliver lambs and singing in front of a crowd for The Outrun and Blitz. Plus, she reminiscences about going to her first Oscars ceremony at 13, and reveals that she's ready to play a baddie. Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Per…
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"Category Fraud" in the Oscar Race
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Rebecca, Richard, and David take a look at the submissions for the Globes' musical/comedy category which include some surprises like Anora and Heretic. The LGM team also dives deeper into the strategy behind lead and supporting submissions, including their admiration for Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton's gamble on both going lead. Plus, they break…
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Stanley Tucci Takes Nothing For Granted: “I Couldn’t Get a Job After Devil Wears Prada”
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In a career-spanning conversation, the Oscar-nominated actor who’s experienced decades of ups and downs in Hollywood discusses his new film Conclave, the potential Devil Wears Prada sequel, and his budding career as a beloved food commentator. Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Fil…
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Best Actress Names We’re Putting on our T-Shirts
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Can acclaimed performances from Mikey Madison (Anora) and Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Perez) outshine the star power of Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie? David, Rebecca and Richard map out the best actress race so far and make the case for some passion picks. Plus, a preview of films coming out this weekend. Join us for conversation with Marianne Je…
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Anora Has Already Made Sean Baker’s Biggest Dream Come True
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Winning the Palme d’Or was Baker’s singular goal for the past 30 years. Now, he’s fighting for the protection of theatrical releases.Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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Are Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong Headed for an Awards Rematch?
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Rebecca, Richard, and David talk break down the supporting-actor Oscar race this week, with a specific focus on The Apprentice (in theaters this weekend) and whether Jeremy Strong can challenge his old Succession costar Kieran Culkin and other heavyweights like Guy Pearce and Stanley Tucci. Later, the hosts discuss the highlights from the New York …
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André Holland’s Good Fight: On The Knick Season 3 and His Little-Indie-That-Could
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André Holland has spent the past decade stealing scenes in projects by the likes of Barry Jenkins, Steven Soderbergh, and Ava DuVernay. But on this week's Little Gold Men, the versatile actor talks about his thrilling shift into lead roles—including in the acclaimed Sundance debut Exhibiting Forgiveness (in theaters October 18) and, hopefully, a ne…
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Will Joker: Folie à Deux Bring Lady Gaga Back to the Oscars?
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On this week’s roundtable, David, Rebecca, and Richard dive deep into Todd Phillips’s anticipated Joker sequel. They’re in agreement on two points: It’s not very good, but Lady Gaga still gives a great performance. From there, the hosts predict and debate the competitive supporting-actress Oscar race, and whether Gaga—not to mention other pop stars…
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Lupita Nyong’o Finds Her Voice
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We don’t often feature voice performances on this podcast, but there’s a reason why we made an exception for Lupita Nyong’o, who does exceptional work at the center of the critically acclaimed animated feature The Wild Robot. For this week’s interview, Nyong’o reflects on how far she’s come from her Oscar win a decade ago and how she stays discerni…
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Our (Very Early) Best Picture Ten Predictions
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Rebecca, Richard and David reveal their top ten picks for Best Picture to each other and defend their choices. Plus, a recap of TIFF awards and acquisitions. Remember to draft your team for Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League by October 3 here, and don’t forget to add “Vanity Flair” on your entry form to join our league.…
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Richard Linklater Is Worth the Wait
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Perhaps the most patient man in Hollywood, Richard Linklater talks to Rebecca about the 23-year journey of making Hitman. “I'm not afraid to sit with something and just wait until the time is right,” says Linklater, who has also filmed two more movies that both took more than a decade to make.Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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Sebastian Stan’s Year of Transformation, Trump, and “One Giant Nightmare”
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This week, Sebastian Stan joins the show to discuss his anticipated fall films A Different Man and The Apprentice, which together mark the most exciting moment for his career thus far. The Emmy nominee discusses the elaborate make-up jobs required for both films, his struggles in getting to star in projects of this caliber, and why he believes his …
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Why Hacks (Almost) Saved the 2024 Emmy Awards
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It's the day after the Emmys, and Richard, David, and Rebecca are here to break down all of the highs and lows from TV's biggest night. The hosts discuss the thrilling surprise win for Hacks as best comedy (as well as why The Bear lost), the impressive showings from newcomers Shōgun and Baby Reindeer, and why Dan and Eugene Levy's amiable hosting p…
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The Highlights From the Toronto Film Festival
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David, Richard, and special guest Hillary Busis call in from Toronto in the midst of a very busy festival, where the Oscar race is rapidly taking shape. Along with Rebecca, they discuss some of the best films to premiere in Canada this past weekend, including Hard Truths and The Wild Robot, and ponder what’s best positioned to win the festival’s au…
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Denis Villeneuve Wants to Make One More Dune Movie—but Don’t Call It a Trilogy
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The director of the hit franchise talks to Rebecca about the first two films, which he calls “the biggest technical challenge of my life," and his plans for the future.Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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Venice and Telluride: The Good, The Bad and The Meh
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Back from the Venice and Telluride film festivals, Rebecca, Richard and David discuss all the movies they've seen so far and some of their favorite encounters.Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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Keeping Up With Natasha Lyonne
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The His Three Daughters star has been thinking about a lot lately — her volatile past, her industry’s perilous state, loneliness, and hitting the red carpet with “one of those metal faces and a little beady red eye.” All that on top Oscar buzz, her new Hollywood chapter, and wanting a “third boob.” Allow her to connect the dots. Plus, a new segment…
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Bonus: How Pachinko Creator Soo Hugh Broke Barriers
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As the acclaimed Apple TV series returns for a second season, we revisit Rebecca’s interview with show creator Soo Hugh. The pair discuss the emotional pitch process, international shoots, and Asian representation in Hollywood.Von Conde Nast & Vanity Fair
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