The Envelope

Our guests are Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, who play Jen and Judy in the Netflix show “Dead to Me.” Applegate and Cardellini talk about the true friendship that developed between them on set, how Wi-Fi challenges nearly thwarted the Emmys last year, and the TV shows they're watching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times.

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Our guest is Rachel Brosnahan, who stars in the dramatic crime thriller “I’m Your Woman.” Brosnahan talks about the self-discovery of her character in the film, stepping into the role of producer for the first time, and actors she admires for disappearing seamlessly into their roles. Photo credit: Sam Jones.

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Today’s podcast is brought to you by Hulu, presenting "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," and by NEON and Hulu, presenting "Palm Springs." Both films for your consideration in Best Picture and all other categories.

Our guest is Radha Blank, writer, director and star of the film “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Blank talks about her experiences with discrimination and gatekeepers in the arts, the empowerment of Black voices, and her rap persona, “RadhaMUSprime.” Photo credit: Jeong Park/Netflix.

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Our guest is Hugh Grant, who recently starred in the HBO miniseries “The Undoing.” The actor talks about why he prefers playing darker roles, transitioning from film back into TV, and why he’s terrified of the word “action” on set. Photo credit: Jason Bell.

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Our guest is Kemp Powers, writer of the play-turned-film “One Night in Miami.” Powers talks about fictionalizing real-life figures, his career transition from journalism to entertainment, and working with Pixar on the film “Soul.” Photo credit: Deborah Coleman Pixar.

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HBO, presenting “Lovecraft Country” and “Perry Mason,” two critically acclaimed HBO original dramas. Now streaming on HBO Max.

Our guest is Shira Haas, the star of the Netflix miniseries “Unorthodox.” Haas talks about how she tapped into her Israeli roots to play an Orthodox Jewish character, handles her newfound American fame, and promotes her work during a pandemic. Photo credit: Eyal Nevo.

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Our guest is Rashida Jones, who recently starred in the film “On the Rocks.” Jones talks about her evolving relationship with her father, music producer Quincy Jones; the difference between producing and acting; and pushing Hollywood to acknowledge her biracial identity. Photo credit: Sam Jones.

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Our guests are actress and producer Aubrey Plaza and writer and director Lawrence Michael Levine, who teamed up on the film “Black Bear.” Plaza and Levine talk about the head-spinning plot, working on commercial versus independent films, and collaborating on set. Photo credit: Brian Bowen Smith.

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Apple TV Plus, presenting “Boys State,” the Critics Choice Award and Sundance Grand Jury winner for Best Documentary. Go to fyc.appletvplus.com for more.

Our guest is Anya Taylor-Joy, star of Netflix’s drama “The Queen’s Gambit.” Taylor-Joy talks about the similarities between herself and her character, Beth, what it's like to shoot to stardom, and how she learned to play chess for the role. Photo credit: Pip/Netflix.

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Apple TV Plus, presenting "Wolfwalkers," the animated film. Go to fyc.appletvplus.com for more.

Our guest is Jurnee Smollett, who plays Letitia “Leti” Lewis in HBO’s horror drama “Lovecraft Country.” Smollett talks about drawing on her own family history in preparation for this role, finding power through art, and playing charades with Samuel L. Jackson. Photo credit: Courtesy of Jurnee Smollett.

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Apple TV Plus, presenting "Wolfwalkers," the animated film. Go to fyc.appletvplus.com for more.