Amy Adams officially ended her princess era in 2010's sports drama The Fighter, where she earned her third Academy Award nomination for playing Charlene, Micky Ward's fiercely loyal and foul-mouthed girlfriend. We're joined by Tribune News Service film critic Katie Walsh to talk about Amy working hard to break type, and why this movie is less conventional than it's given credit for. Plus: when bad people are good actors, Christian Bale's unconventional diet tips, and considering Melissa Leo's impact on the Marty Supreme Oscar campaign.

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In today's special bonus episode, we're sharing our 2026 New Year's resolutions for Amy Adams—and for the podcast. Then Louis ambushes Dane with a surprisingly tricky game. Plus: breaking the Bond villain glass ceiling, the difference between actors and stars, and chasing Gal Gadot.

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We're closing out TV Month with Amy Adams' arc on The Office as Jim's love interest Katy, a role she played over the course of three episodes from 2005 to 2006. We're joined by Financial Feminist host and author Tori Dunlap to talk about Amy as the perfect foil to Pam, and the hidden meaning of the show's talking heads. Plus: the death of monoculture, comparing credit scores, and defending the honor of Legally Blonde.

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