“Gladiator II” star Denzel Washington on reuniting with director Ridley Scott, his next Spike Lee film and more. Also, Jharrel Jerome on working with Jennifer Lopez in “Unstoppable,” and the Roundtable looks at the Golden Globe Awards nominations.
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Nov 21
‘Wicked For Good’ Reviews and Oscar Chances; Kate Hudson (“Song Sung Blue”), Brendan Fraser (“Rental Family”)
“Song Sung Blue” star Kate Hudson discusses her journey alongside Hugh Jackman in the film, in addition to her earliest influences, her favorite collaborations and the type of movie she would consider filming with her mother. Then, “Rental Family” star Brendan Fraser about his ro ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 14
What Are the Oscar Race Dark Horses?; Regina Hall (“One Battle After Another”), Chloé Zhao (“Hamnet”)
“One Battle After Another” star Regina Hall discusses her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, her return as Brenda in "Scary Movie 6" and what's next. Also, writer/director Chloé Zhao discusses the spiritual dimensions of "Hamnet," working with child actors and why her upcoming ... Show More
1h 31m
Nov 7
Is “One Battle After Another” the Oscar Frontrunner?; Laura Dern (“Jay Kelly”/ “Is This Thing On?”), Nina Hoss (“Hedda”)
The Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable is back, and catching you up on the Oscar frontrunners, the film festival circuit and more. Also: “Jay Kelly” and “Is This Thing On?” star Laura Dern about some of her iconic roles and what’s next for her. And “Hedda” star Nina Hoss discusses ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 2024
‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Entertained?
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin to discuss one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2024, Ridley Scott’s new film ‘Gladiator II.’ They work through their complicated feelings on the sequel (05:09), highlight some of the key standout performances (22:49), and pr ... Show More
1h 53m
Sep 5
‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Is a N.Y. Movie State of Mind, With Spike Lee!
Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to a handful of recent movie trailers, including Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’—starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi—and Nia DaCosta’s ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ (3:33). Then, they unpack Spike Lee’s newest film ‘Highest ... Show More
1h 41m
Nov 2024
#643 ft. Denzel Washington, Zoe Saldaña, Sean Baker
Blimey, our guest cup continues to overflow, folks. This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Gladiator II star, and all-round legend, Denzel Washington, to talk about reuniting with Ridley Scott, and to clarify Denzel's recent hint that he might be winding down ... Show More
1h 54m
May 2024
Go All In - Denzel Washington
<p>Denzel Washington is a renowned American actor, director, and producer, celebrated for his powerful performances and significant contributions to the film industry. His illustrious career is highlighted by multiple Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for "Glory" an ... Show More
14m 55s
Apr 2025
Becoming Unstoppable Starts With One Choice (Never Quit) - Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is a renowned American actor, director, and producer, celebrated for his powerful performances and significant contributions to the film industry. His illustrious career is highlighted by multiple Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for "Glory" and B ... Show More
14m 27s
Jan 2025
The Loss of David Lynch. Plus, Our Oscar Nomination Predictions.
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to reflect on the monumental loss of David Lynch, and try to take measure of the impact his films have made on them personally and the film culture at large (1:00). Then, they run through a number of guild nominations and assess the relati ... Show More
1h 38m
Nov 2024
‘Conclave’ Crackles, and Christopher Nolan’s Helicopter Movie Takes Off
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the latest rumors about Christopher Nolan’s next film (1:00) and wishcast some lost IP remakes for current hot directors (7:00). Then, they discuss one of the most exciting movies at the box office right now, Edward Berger’s ‘Conclave,’ the ... Show More
2h 7m
Mar 2025
The Top 10 Garbage Scorsese Movies and ‘The Alto Knights’
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to react to some trailer and release calendar news about ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Materialists,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Together,’ and ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ (2:41). Then, they discuss Barry Levinson’s new gangster movie ‘The Alto Nights,’ written by ... Show More
1h 27m