Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
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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Jun 25, 2020 • 56min
The Enduringly Cool Lesbian Classic You Can Watch For Free
Yohana Desta shares what she learned from Cheryl Dunye, director of 1996's The Watermelon Woman, which is now free on Criterion Channel. Plus, a conversation with Succession star Jeremy Strong.
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Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 26min
There's No Easy Answer For What to Do With *Gone With The Wind*
Vulture's Angelica Jade Bastien joins to discuss her essay on the 1939 blockbuster, and why it will never fully go away despite its many problems. Plus a look at the latest changes to awards season, plus interviews with *Curb Your Enthusiasm* star J.B. Smoove and *Run* star Merritt Wever.
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Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 45min
Do The Right Thing Said It All 30 Years Ago
A look back at Spike Lee's generation-defining film, and its notorious Oscar snub. Plus, a look at the best films of the year so far, the black protest films to watch in addition to Do the Right Thing, and new releases The King of Staten Island and Spike Lee's own Da 5 Bloods. The episode also includes interviews with Emmy contenders James Corden and Damon Lindelof.
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Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 10min
Franklin Leonard and Tananarive Due on Why Hollywood Is Still So White, and What Might Change It
The founder of the Blacklist joins to discuss the entertainment industry's response to the George Floyd protests, and who seems to actually be getting it right. And horror author and screenwriter Tananarive Due discusses the piece she wrote for Vanity Fair about her childhood experience with protests, what positive change she's seen in Hollywood, and why horror movies can be the perfect way to process the scary things happening in the real world.
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May 28, 2020 • 1h 28min
If Captain Picard Can’t Improve Your Quarantine, Maybe Jane Austen Can
This week’s show features interviews with "Picard" star Patrick Stewart and "The Good Place’s" Janet, D’arcy Carden, as well as a look back at 1995’s Oscar-winning "Sense and Sensibility."
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May 21, 2020 • 1h 28min
There Are Still Good New Movies Coming Out! Or You Could Also Rewatch Cabaret
A look back at the 1972 Oscar winner, plus a look ahead at new releases Military Wives and The Trip to Greece. Plus, conversations with The Great star Nicholas Hoult and Hollywood star Patti LuPone.
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May 14, 2020 • 1h 23min
The Oscar-Winning Performance That's Legendary For All the Wrong Reasons
We all know better now than to believe Marisa Tomei's Oscar win for My Cousin Vinny was the result of Jack Palance reading the wrong name. But is anyone giving enough credit to how brilliant she actually is? Plus, conversations with comedian and writer Julio Torres and with Watchmen composers Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor.
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May 7, 2020 • 58min
How a Historic Oscar Season Led Andre Holland to The Eddy
The star of the Netflix limited series was looking for the right project to work on with Damien Chazelle— and it took him to a fictional Paris jazz club. Plus, a look back at 1984’s best picture winner Amadeus.
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Apr 30, 2020 • 1h 27min
The Most Prescient Oscar Winner of All Time
A look back at 1976's Network, which only feels more topical as the years go by. Plus a look at the legacy of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and a conversation with Driveways star Hong Chau.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 1h
The Best Picture Winner That Stood the Test of Time Better Than Anyone Predicted
A look back at 1980's Ordinary People, plus a conversation with High Fidelity star Zoe Kravitz.
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