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David Canfield talks to the star of the summery escapist comedy, who says making something light and frothy isn't necessarily easier than a dark Mike Leigh drama.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Succession and Ted Lasso reign supreme, Abbott Elementary and Yellowjackets have freshman surges, and the voters really, really love The White Lotus. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Erin Vanderhoof joins Katey and David for a conversation about Bethan Roberts's novel about an unconventional relationship in 1950s Britain between a woman, her policeman husband, and his museum curator lover. The book has been adapted as a film starring Emma Corrin, David Downs, and Harry Styles as the policeman in the middle of the love triangle. It's set for release in theaters October 21 and on Prime Video November 4.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A conversation with the actor and creator of the sneaker-wearing shell who was a 2010 viral sensation, but might be even more resonant today.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A look back at 2017's historic best picture winner, and how it still manages to surprise. Plus a discussion of the new class of Academy members and the ongoing drama behind the scenes at the Golden Globes.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A conversation with the star of the Apple TV+ series, who describes herself as “an actress of a thousand questions.”Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A look back at the breakthrough 2011 film by Dee Rees, who had a huge Oscar hit a few years later with Mudbound but somehow escaped their attention the first time around. Plus a discussion of this year’s honorary Oscar winners, final Emmy voting discussion, and a look at the new Father of the Bride remake.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Three conversations with giants in their respective fields. Carmichael discusses the seismic impact of his comedy special Rothaniel and how he’s spending Pride month; Waititi explains why Our Flag Means Death rekindled his love of acting, and what he hopes comes next in season 2; and Howard discusses his pivot into documentary filmmaking— and how his approach to making movies lines up with what’s in his dreams. Rothaniel and Our Flag Means Death are both available to stream on HBO Max; We Feed People is on Disney+.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A look back at the movie that earned Joan Cusack one of history's rare comedic Oscar nominations. Plus analysis of the Tony Awards and a discussion about Good Luck to You Leo Grande, which could have gotten Emma Thompson an Oscar nomination if it had actually played in theaters. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This episode was made in collaboration with Paramount+. Hosts Joe Reid and LaToya Ferguson discuss the ten-episode limited series The Offer, about the making of The Godfather, and Joe speaks with star Matthew Goode about his performance as legendary Paramount executive Robert Evans.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices