Awards Chatter Podcast
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Dwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Its Box Office, ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Moana’ Sequels and That bin Laden Tweet
In front of an audience of film students at Chapman University, the superstar wrestler-turned-actor reflects on his life, career and Oscar-buzzed portrayal of Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's A24 film: "I was ready to chase the challenge and not chase the box office."
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: George Clooney on ‘Jay Kelly,’ Stardom, Instagram (“Get the F*** Off”), AI and the Next Gen of Stars
The A-lister, currently receiving raves and Oscar buzz for his portrayal of an aging movie star experiencing an existential crisis in Noah Baumbach's new Netflix dramedy, returns to the podcast six years after his last visit.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Rose Byrne on ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ Memories of ‘Bridesmaids’ and Lessons From Glenn Close
In her latest film, a pitch-black comedy for which she won the Berlin Film Festival's best actress prize and could land her first Oscar nom, the Aussie plays a woman whose life is literally and figuratively crashing down around her.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast: Channing Tatum on ‘Roofman,’ Stripping and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
The 45-year-old is garnering the best reviews of his career for his portrayal of a con-man with a heart of gold in Derek Cianfrance's dramedy, which opens nationwide on Friday.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: William H. Macy on Being “Swept Away” by ‘Train Dreams,’ ‘Shameless’ Lessons and Learning to Love His Big Screen “Losers”
In front of an audience at the Access Canada Summit in Toronto, the consummate character actor reflects on 50 years in the biz and discusses his scene-stealing turn in Clint Bentley's new Netflix film.
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Newport Beach Film Fest: Rian Johnson Tapped for Director Award, Will Guest on Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Episode
'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' the writer-director's latest film, will screen at the fest.
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SCAD Savannah Film Fest: Jennifer Lopez Will Receive Virtuoso Award, Guest on Live Episode of THR’s ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod
The trailblazing multi-hyphenate is currently generating best supporting actress Oscar buzz for her performance in Bill Condon's movie musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.'
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Janelle James on ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Sudden Fame and Deserving an Emmy
In front of an audience at Chapman University, the stand-up comedian/actress tells THR about her journey to Quinta Brunson's comedy series, all four seasons of which have brought her Emmy nominations.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Chloë Sevigny on ‘Monsters,’ Her First Emmy Nom and the Real Menendez Brothers Case
The actress also discusses the backstories of some of the other memorable projects from her 30-year career, including 'Kids,' 'Boys Don't Cry,' 'American Psycho,' 'The Brown Bunny,' 'Zodiac' and 'Big Love.'
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: ‘White Lotus’ Star Parker Posey on What It’s Like to Finally Find Herself at the Center of the Cultural Conversation
The best supporting actress in a drama series Emmy nominee also discusses the pros and cons of being the "queen of the indies," her Christopher Guest collabs and reuniting with Sam Rockwell in Martin McDonagh's next film.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Seth Rogen on ‘The Studio’ and How It Was Shaped by ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ ‘Superbad,’ ‘The Green Hornet’ and the Sony Hack
The 43-year-old, whose Apple TV+ series received a rookie comedy-record 23 Emmy noms — including acting, writing, producing and directing noms for himself — reflects on his 25 years in the business.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Adam Scott on ‘Severance’ Emmy Noms, ‘Parks and Rec’ Lessons and Learning Improv From Will Ferrell
The 52-year-old, who is Emmy-nominated for producing and starring on Apple TV+'s hit drama series (he has never won before), reflects on three decades of highs and lows in Hollywood.
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