With the New York Film Critics Circle dinner on the east coast and the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards looming in Los Angeles, awards contenders are preparing for one last sprint before Oscar nominations voting opens on January 12.

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Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men

TV & Film

Despite strong reviews and a lack of competition in theaters, The Fall Guy fell flat at the box office last weekend, an ominous kickoff to the summer season. VF's Hollywood editor Hillary Busis joins Richard and David to discuss other early May disappointments, including Chris Pine's Poolman and Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted—and search for some potential bright spots in the months ahead. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

Is Hollywood in For a Bummer Summer?

Emmy winner Jean Smart kicks off this week’s interview episode in a lively conversation with VF senior Hollywood correspondent Julie Miller about the third season of Hacks, from its increased physical demands on the actress to the deepening of her relationship with co-star Hannah Einbinder. Then, staff writer Savannah Walsh catches up with Nicole Beharie, the scene-stealing powerhouse who brought The Morning Show to new heights.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

Jean Smart on Her Triumphant Hacks Return, Plus The Morning Show’s New Secret Weapon

It's a weekend of appealingly starry movie releases, with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lending steamy chemistry to The Fall Guy and Anne Hathaway anchoring the new rom-com The Idea of You. VF’s senior Hollywood correspondent Julie Miller joins David and Richard to discuss the two films as well as the impressive third season of Hacks, premiering Thursday on Max after a two-year-long break, and how it defines a (comedy) Emmy race that’s increasingly prioritizing satisfying drama over belly laughs.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Rescue 'The Fall Guy'

There are interviews, and there are Timothy Olyphant interviews. We learn this on today's episode as the Justified: City Primeval star joins David for a delightfully freewheeling, at times slightly unhinged conversation about everything from filming the new Alien series to the person he hopes beats him at the Emmys this year. Then, Richard catches up with Brigette Lundy-Paine, who gives a searing performance in the Sundance sensation I Saw the TV Glow, in theaters Friday.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

Take a Wild Ride With Timothy Olyphant, and Meet the Breakout Star of I Saw the TV Glow

The hottest new series of the year so far, Shōgun concluded its epic run on Hulu this past week with a stellar finale. Vanity Fair TV correspondent Joy Press joins the show to discuss how the FX series’ many merits—from its intricate detailing of 17th century Japanese customs to its striking cinematography—have positioned it as an Emmys front-runner, and how the rest of the limited-series field is taking an unusually exciting shape. Plus, Richard and David unpack the sexy new tennis film, Challengers, in theaters Friday.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

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