The Spirit Awards typically act as Oscars counterprogramming, rewarding outliers and underseen indies in the race. Sean and Amanda break down the 2020 nominations and what they could mean for the big show (1:09). Then, with 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' hitting theaters, we discuss the long and brilliant career of America's Dad, Tom Hanks, by constru ... Show More
Nov 9
The Terror of ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ and Sean’s Favorite Godzilla Movies. Plus: The Joy of ‘Club Kid,’ With Jordan Firstman!
Sean and Amanda open today’s show by reacting to the stunning news that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as heads of DC Studios and hypothesizing about who could take over. Then, they cover ‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ speculate what its significant box office performance ... Show More
2h 12m
Nov 6
‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is a Hilarious American Tragedy. Plus: ‘Possible Love’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’.
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover ‘Wild Horse Nine’, Martin McDonagh’s wonderful new dark comedy. They break down why it’s one of the best movies of the year, celebrate Sam Rockwell’s incredible performance, and wonder if John Malkovich will win Best Actor at the Academy Awa ... Show More
1h 46m
Feb 2023
Breaking down Steven Spielberg's Best Director chances, plus Michelle Williams and Judd Hirsch chat with The Awardist
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 a ... Show More
56m 36s
Nov 2021
Part 2: Tom Hanks on ‘Cast Away’ Theories, ‘Forrest Gump’ Haters, and 40 Years of Memorable Movies
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks to discuss his long career, his three favorite films, his new movie, ‘Finch,’ baseball stories, and much more.
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Tom Hanks
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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1h 23m
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
