Life during wartime is terrifyingly imagined in the new A24 film Civil War, and provocatively revisited in HBO's Emmy-contending The Sympathizer. Which of the two lands more resoundingly in the current moment, and will controversy follow either project? Plus, we ask whether the Traitors phenomenon can shake up a very stale Emmy race.

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This week’s interview episode features two dynamic talents starting to introduce themselves to much larger (read: national TV) audiences. First, Alex Edelman speaks with Hillary Busis about winding down his lauded, years-long solo stage show Just For Us with a rousing HBO special. Then, David Canfield catches up with Shōgun’s breakout star Anna Sawai, as they take a deep dive on her searing performance as Lady Mariko—through to this week’s pivotal episode.

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With this week’s premieres of Netflix’s Ripley, Starz’s Mary & George, and Apple’s Sugar, some big names are officially in the Emmys hunt: Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and Colin Farrell. How will they fare in a strike-affected season?

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We’ve got two Oscar-nominated actresses pulling double duty on this week’s interview episode. First, Amy Ryan takes a break from her current acclaimed Broadway run of Doubt to discuss with David Canfield her scene-stealing work opposite Colin Farrell in Sugar. Then, Chris Murphy catches up with Andrea Riseborough, hot off her final episode of The Regime while also leading the Masterpiece miniseries Alice & Jack.

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While we just wrapped a strike-delayed Emmys season a few months ago, we're already in full swing on the next one. We break down some of the big new contenders set to make a splash, including Shōgun and Lessons in Chemistry, while wondering if anything can take down past champs like The Bear and The Crown. 

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It’s been 15 years since Tom Hiddleston debuted the character of Loki in the MCU, and in conversation with Kara Warner, the actor reflects on that long, complex journey to the second season of his Disney+ series. Then, David Canfield catches up with Maya Erskine, who gives a powerhouse performance opposite Donald Glover in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

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Joe Reid returns and Rebecca Ford makes a very special brief appearance from maternity leave for our annual tradition: making predictions about the awards year ahead, and looking back at how much we got wrong this time last year.

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David Canfield catches up with two stars of some of the spring's biggest shows. First, Alison Brie takes on a black sheep role in the Peacock family drama Apples Never Fall. Then, Anthony Boyle is juggling several types of breakout roles on two Apple historical series, Masters of the Air and the upcoming Manhunt.

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One last look back at this year’s show! Katey and Richard talk to comedy writer Louis Virtel about writing material for the Oscars, the jokes that didn’t make the cut, and how John Cena wound up naked onstage. 

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We see Oppenheimer here! A look back at the best actress shakeup, the Oppenheimer winning streak that got slightly interrupted, the Kenergy, and Al Pacino's moment in the spotlight. Plus, the inside scoop from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, where the man of the moment may just have been Flavor Flav.

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