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 Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off. 

Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. 

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 down the surprisingly thin best actor race, and Rebecca recounts the glitzy LA premiere for Gladiator II.

Come see LGM hosts Richard and David interview John David Washington in New York's Perelman Performing Arts Center on November 1. Tickets are available now at pacnyc.org. Use discount code ICONS30 for 30% off. 

Join us for conversation with Marianne Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. 

Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here. 

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 Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. 

Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here. 

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 Jean-Baptiste following the Hard Truths screening at the Denver Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. 

Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival is sold out, but there will be a standby line. More information can be found here. 

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.

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 Film Festival—including the long-awaited unveiling of Steve McQueen's Blitz.

Join us for Little Gold Men LIVE with special guest Kieran Culkin at Savannah Film Festival. Tickets and more information can be found here. 

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 new season of The Knick: "I’m not going to rest until we get it done."

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-turned-actors like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez—will make the cut. Plus, stick around for some special announcements about Little Gold Men’s upcoming live tour.

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 discerning in Hollywood amid so many industry shifts. Plus, Nyong’o plays Proust Questionnaire Roulette, revealing her fictional hero and what she considers the most overrated virtue.

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.

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