Playback with Kris Tapley

On this week's show, a final look at the Oscar landscape with nominations around the corner. Meanwhile, director Damien Chazelle discusses the biggest hit of the awards season, "La La Land."

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On this week's show, talk of the Golden Globe Awards, plus "Deadpool's" resilience in the race. Meanwhile, Casey Affleck discusses "Manchester by the Sea."

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On this week’s episode, thoughts on the recent Writers Guild nominations and a few last-minute suggestions to Oscar voters with ballots in hand. Meanwhile, Ava DuVernay discusses her documentary “13th” and the current political climate.

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On this week's episode, more reader questions as the year winds down to a close. Also, Kevin Costner stops by to discuss his wide-ranging career and his latest effort, "Hidden Figures.”

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On this week's episode, boiling down the year's best cinema to top fives, including "La La Land," "Captain Fantastic" and "Moonlight." Viola Davis, meanwhile, discusses her work in "Fences," "Suicide Squad" and more.

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On this week's show, discussion of the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nomination announcements as the Oscar race continues to heat up. Meanwhile, Jon Favreau discusses his blockbuster "The Jungle Book" and 20 years of "Swingers.”

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This week, reader questions covering topics ranging from Isabelle Huppert’s position in the best actress race to how critics influence the Oscar discussion. Meanwhile, Dev Patel talks about his work in the films “Lion” and “The Man Who Knew Infinity."

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On this week's episode, Variety Chief Film Critic Peter Debruge stops by to discuss Martin Scorsese's "Silence" and the upcoming critics awards circuit. Ben Foster, meanwhile, discusses his work on "Hell or High Water" and a busy year of four films.

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On this week’s episode, some talk about new films like “Patriots Day,” “Live By Night,” “Moana” and “Allied.” Meanwhile “Jackie” star Natalie Portman and producer Darren Aronofsky discuss Pablo Larrain’s art house biopic.

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This week, a preview of Variety's Actors on Actors series, and Viggo Mortensen stops by to talk about longevity in the movie business and his new film "Captain Fantastic.”

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