EW sr. writers Joey Nolfi and Maureen Lee Lenker join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and his chances of winning the Best Director Oscar, who they think should've been in the category but was shut out, and nominated actors Michelle Williams and Judd Hirsch, who both speak with The Awardist about their memorable performan ... Show More
Aug 6
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' record-breaking opening, 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie
*Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoilers 7:20-10:31* 'Shrinking' star Michael Urie joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his second nomination in two years for the Apple TV comedy series, his recent return to 'Oh, Mary,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discu ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 30
'The Diplomat' star Allison Janney, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' preview
Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and mo ... Show More
58m 49s
Jul 23
'The Pitt" star Sepideh Moafi, inside outrage over 5 Emmys categories moving out of Primetime ceremony
She shook up the ER on season 2 of 'The Pitt,' and now, Sepideh Moafi is an Emmy nominee for her work as Dr. Al-Hashimi, who revealed a big medical secret in the season finale. She's diving into all of that with Awardist host Gerrad Hall. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2019
THR Pundits Preview 91st Oscars
Scott Feinberg, THR's awards columnist, is joined by THR's tech editor Carolyn Giardina, executive editor (features) Stephen Galloway, senior editor (film) Rebecca Keegan and film editor Gregg Kilday for a discussion about the show's controversies, contenders and consequences.
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1h 6m
Jan 2025
Michelle Yeoh, Adrien Brody: Oscar Winners And Oscar Nominations
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast brings you not one but two Oscar winners, as first Chris Hewitt sits down with Michelle Yeoh to talk about her new Star Trek movie, Section 31, and how the Best Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once changed her life [20:56 - ... Show More
1h 47m
Mar 2023
Too Many Cooks in the Best Picture Category? Plus, Critiques, Critics, and 'No Hard Feelings'
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss the diversity of films at the 2023 Academy Awards. They also chat about the return of comedy, and the difficulties in receiving criticism.
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53m 36s
Apr 2021
We Have to Blow Up the Oscars and Start Again
After a record-low-rated Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, the state of the Oscars has been the subject of debate all week (0:21). Amanda and Sean discuss where the show should go in 2022, what it could look like, and beyond. Then, Sean is joined by Adam McKay, the director behi ... Show More
1h 50m
Mar 2024
The 2024 Oscars Mailbag and a Way-Too-Early Look at 2025 Best Picture
Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to briefly discuss ‘Dune: Part Two’ and other way-too-early contenders for the 2025 Oscars (1:00). Then, they open the mailbag to answer your questions about ‘Oppenheimer,’ Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, ‘Rango,’ Bradley Cooper, ‘The Hol ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 2023
The 2023 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
The Oscar nominations are here! Sean and Amanda break 'em all down, including the big surprises and the final tally for the Best Picture race (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Belgian writer-director and newly minted Oscar nominee Lukas Dhont to discuss his new film, ‘Close’ (59:00 ... Show More
1h 43m