Ep17 – Kevin Costner / “Hidden Figures”
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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Ep16 – Viola Davis / “Fences”
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.
Ep15 – Jon Favreau / “The Jungle Book”
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.”
Ep14 – Dev Patel / “Lion”
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.”
Ep13 – Ben Foster / “Hell or High Water”
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.
Ep12 – Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky / “Jackie”
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.
Ep11 – Viggo Mortensen / “Captain Fantastic”
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.”
Ep10 – Jake Gyllenhaal / “Nocturnal Animals”
In this week’s episode, Variety Senior VP Tim Gray stops by to preview the upcoming Academy Governors Awards and talk about Denzel Washington’s “Fences.” Meanwhile, Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his new film “Nocturnal Animals” and the on-going reevaluation of his career and artistic choices.
Ep09 – Jessica Chastain / “Miss Sloane”
In this week’s episode, there’s drama on the awards circuit as members of the Broadcast Television Journalists Assn. have resigned in protest to a controversial partnership. Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain discusses her new film “Miss Sloane.”
Ep08 – Mel Gibson / “Hacksaw Ridge”
In this week’s episode, we turn over a few ideas for Oscars host this year and take stock of “Moonlight’s” big box office weekend in limited release. Mel Gibson, meanwhile, discusses his new film “Hacksaw Ridge” and working through dark chapters in his life.