Episodes

  • 'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on Oscars moving to YouTube

    'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on Oscars moving to YouTube
    Dec 23 2025
    Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't made a movie in seven years, but she's back on the big screen in 'Marty Supreme' — she tells Awardist host Gerrad Hall about how 'petrified' she was, about building her character's backstory, what she loved about working with Timothée Chalamet, and more. Plus, we look back on her Oscar win for 'Shakespeare in Love' and why it took her 25 years to come to terms with it, as well as 'Glee,' and what she thinks Pepper Potts has been up to. And Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their thoughts on the Academy's decision to move the Oscars from broadcast TV to YouTube starting in 2029, as well as Harrison Ford being announced as SAG-AFTRA's next Life Achievement Honoree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • ‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner

    ‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner
    Dec 18 2025
    Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her ‘Wicked: For Good’ journey, whether she was really prepared for everything required of her physically for the role, filming the number ‘For Good’ last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘sex cardigan,’ and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze some of the Oscar shortlists, and we remember filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall, Golden Globes snubs and surprises

    'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall, Golden Globes snubs and surprises
    Dec 11 2025
    Golden Globes voters have spoken — and now, so are we, breaking down the top film nominations, and especially the biggest snubs and surprises, from 'Wicked: For Good' to Jacob Elordi. Plus, 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss her long audition process and having to shave Leonardo DiCaprio to help win the role, that scene with Sean Penn, and more, and then Gerrad chats with her costar Regina Hall about her incredible career and role in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 'Sinners' star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, first reaction to 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

    'Sinners' star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, first reaction to 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
    Dec 4 2025
    It was the first Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — 'Sinners' is still a favorite and a strong contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about their fifth movie together, how Jordan playing twins complicated their process, what Coogler discovered about the movie by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the latest awards action, from the Gothams and National Board of Review winners to the Spirit Award nominations. Plus, they reveal their thoughts on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and Miley Cyrus shares insight into how she wrote her original song for the movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons and director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Wicked: For Good' dominates box office

    'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons and director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Wicked: For Good' dominates box office
    Nov 25 2025
    'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons does a deep dive on his conspiracy-theorist character and going toe-to-toe with Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos explains what made this movie more complicated than his other recent projects. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the huge opening weekend for 'Wicked: For Good' and discuss the career of Eddie Murphy, who will be AFI's latest Life Achievement Award winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt, inside the Governors Awards

    'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt, inside the Governors Awards
    Nov 20 2025
    Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on their new drama, 'The Smashing Machine,' from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his concerns about still being seen as the Rock to his character realizing he needed to go to rehab for his drug addiction and the personal place Johnson went for that scene, and Blunt's character Dawn trying to escape torment and their toxic relationship. The lively conversation also includes a look back at their first movie together, 'Jungle Cruise,' Johnson revealing who he wanted to play in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the new name for the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards, and Gerrad debriefs on the Governors Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 'Die My Love' stars Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson, why Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' flopped

    'Die My Love' stars Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson, why Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' flopped
    Nov 13 2025
    After starring in their own huge franchises — The Hunger Games and Twilight — Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson now join forces to play a couple in the drama 'Die My Love.' The two chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the movie's love story and dark elements, and look back on those early blockbusters. Plus, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the poor box office performance of Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy,' and discuss Tom Cruise's career and potential future Oscar chances ahead of receiving an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the Supporting Actor race

    'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the Supporting Actor race
    Nov 6 2025
    He's unrecognizable in 'Frankenstein,' covered in prosthetics to play the Creature, but Jacob Elordi steals the show with his heartbreaking performance. He joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss what he considers his most personal work yet, teases 'Euphoria' season 3, and looks back on the 'Kissing Booth' movies and 'Saltburn.' Plus, Gerrad shares a portion of his Q&A with 'Frankenstein' star Oscar Isaac at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Elsewhere, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze the Supporting Actor category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr