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Ep 38Sandy Powell - 'Carol' & 'Cinderella'

The 55-year-old Brit, who is famous for her research and attention to detail, already has three Oscars to her name. Only four costume designers have more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 201657 min

Ep 37Jennifer Jason Leigh - 'The Hateful Eight'

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40 years into her career, and six years after almost quitting the business, one of the most respected actresses of her generation is finally an Oscar nominee — "and it feels incredibly sweet," she says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 201650 min

Ep 36Tom McCarthy - 'Spotlight'

The 49-year-old indie darling opens up about his multi-hyphenate career, directing the pilot of 'Game of Thrones' and why he initially turned down the film that has now brought him best director and best original screenplay Oscar noms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 201646 min

Ep 35Lenny Abrahamson - 'Room'

The 50-year-old Irishman, who landed a best director Oscar nom over the likes of Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg, talks about his circuitous journey to directing, his dogged pursuit of Emma Donoghue's novel and directing Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay from a bathtub in an 11x11 foot room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 201650 min

Ep 34Alicia Vikander - 'The Danish Girl'

"I'm still trying to get used to it," the 27-year-old Swede — this awards season's "It" girl — says of the fame that has come with appearing in seven 2015 releases, two of which have brought her mountains of accolades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 201653 min

Ep 33Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and 5 Other Best Original Song Oscar Nominees

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The musical artists behind 'Til It Happens to You,' 'Writing's on the Wall,' 'Earned It,' 'Simple Song #3' and 'Manta Ray' discuss the origins, music, lyrics, functions, oddities and impact of their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20161h 0m

Ep 32Steven Spielberg - 'Bridge of Spies'

During a candid 45-minute conversation, the 69-year-old legend, who became the most Oscar-nominated producer in history with the best picture nom for 'Spies,' talks not only about his work, but also about everything from his dyslexia, shortcomings and regrets to his thoughts on Oscar campaigning, Oscar snubs and #OscarsSoWhite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 201647 min

Ep 31George Miller - 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

The 70-year-old Aussie, a best picture and best director Oscar nominee for the fourth installment in his 37-year-old franchise, discusses its origin and evolution, his problems with Hollywood and making an instant-classic with two bickering stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 201653 min

Ep 30Adam McKay - 'The Big Short'

The 47-year-old best director and best adapted screenplay nominee talks about his journey through the comedy world, how he shifted gears to tackle Michael Lewis' 2010 bestseller, why he's backing Bernie Sanders and reteaming with Will Ferrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 201659 min

Ep 29Cheryl Boone Isaacs & Dawn Hudson (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)

The President and Chief Creative Officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group sits down for an in-depth conversation with the leaders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 201656 min

Ep 28William Shatner

The 84-year-old legend muses about the possibility of reinhabiting Capt. Kirk ('How would they handle it, in science-fiction terms? I'm older, I'm heavier'), Harrison Ford's return to 'Star Wars' ('He needed a new airplane'), his seances with DeForest Kelley ('He's haunting a southern mansion') and his feud with George Takei as 'Star Trek' turns 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 201648 min

Ep 27Michael B. Jordan - 'Creed'

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The 28-year-old, who is the first person other than Sylvester Stallone to play a leading role in an installment of the 40-year-old franchise, could follow in Sly's footsteps and land a best actor Oscar nom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 201657 min

Ep 26J.J. Abrams - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

The 49-year-old director of the highest-grossing movie of all time reacts to the film's tremendous reception ("I'm incredibly grateful") and responds to its critics ("I can understand that someone might say, 'Oh, it's a complete rip-off!' "). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 201655 min

Ep 25Lady Gaga and Diane Warren - 'The Hunting Ground'

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The music icon and the seven-time Oscar nominee discuss fame, the music business and the sexual assaults they both suffered years ago, which inspired them to collaborate on the original song 'Til It Happens to You' for an acclaimed new doc about the epidemic of the crime on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 20161h 1m

Ep 24Lily Tomlin - 'Grandma'

For her performance as a feisty senior citizen in Paul Weitz's low-budget indie comedy, the chameleonic 76-year-old has landed best actress Gotham, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 201649 min

Ep 23Saoirse Ronan - 'Brooklyn'

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The American-born Irish actress, who was Oscar-nominated at age 13, is back in the running at 21 for her moving portrayal of a young woman caught between two countries and two young men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 201547 min

Ep 22Kristen Stewart - 'Clouds of Sils Maria'

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The 25-year-old, who became the first American actress ever to win a Cesar Award and won several critics groups' awards for her portrayal of a movie star's assistant, reflects on celeb obsession—on screen and off—and offers advice to Daisy Ridley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 201547 min

Ep 21Samuel L. Jackson - 'The Hateful Eight'

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The 67-year-old, whose films have grossed more than any other actor's in history, opens up about reuniting with Quentin Tarantino and Spike Lee, Oscars 'bullshit,' his stutter, the n-word, cops and the 'hate' of his golfing buddy Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 20151h 3m

Ep 20Dan Rather - 'Truth'

The legendary TV newsman, now 84, reflects on his life, the state of news and the controversy that ended his career at CBS News and inspired a film: "I didn't think then, I haven't thought since then and I don't think now there was any reasonable doubt about the documents." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 20151h 12m

Ep 19Olivia Wilde - 'Meadowland'

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The 31-year-old discusses her travels between film and TV, why she prefers indies to blockbusters — and Hollywood's "insitutionalized sexism" she discovered when she became a producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 201555 min

Ep 18Ben Mendelsohn - 'Mississippi Grind'

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The Aussie character actor, an Emmy nominee for 'Bloodline,' landed a Spirit nom for his portrayal of a "beautiful loser" in this indie road movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 201554 min

Ep 17Charlotte Rampling - '45 Years'

The 69-year-old, who's been acting in films for 50 years, garnered the best reviews of her career — and could land her first Oscar nom — for her portrayal of a woman nearing her 45th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 201546 min

Ep 16Idris Elba and Cary Fukunaga - 'Beasts of No Nation'

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The star of 'The Wire' and director of 'True Detective' discuss being 'third culture'; their harrowing, unprecedented experience making an indie in Ghana, and distributing it via Netflix; and yes, 007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 201549 min

Ep 15Blythe Danner - 'I'll See You in My Dreams'

The revered actress of stage and screen, a Tony and Emmy winner, talks about marking her 50th year as an actress with her first leading role in a film, for which she's received a Gotham Award nom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 201545 min

Ep 14Benicio Del Toro - 'Sicario'

The 'Traffic' Oscar winner discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood, the lack of rhyme and reason about big screen success and why he's drawn to stories about the war on drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201551 min

Ep 13Will Smith - 'Concussion'

In his first podcast interview ever, the biggest movie star on the planet talks about his journey from rapping to acting, the secret to his commercial success — and his previously-unknown plans to enter the political arena "in the near future." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 201553 min

Ep 12Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Bill Pohlad - 'Love & Mercy'

The director and stars of the acclaimed film about The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson discuss the challenges and rewards of making an unconventional drama about an unconventional man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201549 min

Ep 11Amy Schumer - 'Trainwreck'

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The popular writer-star of the hit film 'Trainwreck' dishes to THR about comedy, writing, sex, turning down 'The Daily Show,' hosting the Oscars, teaming with J-Law, fighting for gun control and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 201547 min

Ep 10Michael Moore - 'Where to Invade Next'

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The most famous doc filmmaker in history discusses his iconic look, how he feels about his haters — and why he's partnering with a new distributor and contesting an R-rating for his new doc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 20151h 1m

Ep 9Sarah Silverman - 'I Smile Back'

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The comedienne opens up about her battle with depression, the recent loss of her mother, the art of comedy and why she's also drawn to dramas like her latest film, in which she plays a troubled housewife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 201558 min

Ep 8Brie Larson - 'Room'

The 26-year-old rising star talks to THR about getting off the Selena Gomez trajectory, missing out on 'Juno,' finding a gem in 'Short Term 12' and her latest acclaimed work in this year's Toronto International Film Festival audience award winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 201559 min

Ep 7Ian McKellen - 'Mr. Holmes'

The stage and screen legend talks with THR about his life, career and unprecedented depiction of the world's greatest detective as an old man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 201554 min

Ep 6F. Gary Gray, O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell - 'Straight Outta Compton'

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The director and stars of the unlikely Oscar contender discuss the making of the film, the controversy it has sparked and the impact they hope it will have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 20151h 21m

Ep 5Ridley Scott - 'The Martian'

The legend behind 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Gladiator' talks with THR about his life, career and blockbuster return to space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 201547 min

Ep 4Michael Shannon and Ramin Bahrani - '99 Homes'

THR's awards analyst sits down with the filmmaker Roger Ebert called "the director of the decade" and the Oscar-nominated character actor to discuss their thriller about America's recent housing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 201541 min

Ep 3Jason Segel - 'The End of the Tour'

The popular star of film and TV comedies sits down with THR's awards analyst to discuss his life, career and the dramatic performance — as David Foster Wallace in James Ponsoldt's indie — for which he is receiving supporting actor Oscar buzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 20151h 2m

Ep 2Eddie Redmayne - 'The Danish Girl'

The 2015 Oscar winner for The Theory of Everything sits down with THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg at the Toronto Film Festival to discuss the past year and the film that has returned him to the Oscar race in which he plays a transgender woman in 1920s Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201539 min

Ep 1Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Danny Boyle - 'Steve Jobs'

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The first episode of THR's weekly awards podcast, which will be moderated by THR's awards analyst, was taped at the Telluride Film Festival over Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 201539 min