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Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair, page 3
by Vanity Fair · English
Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men
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Ariana Grande Has Been Forever Changed by Wicked (and Wicked: For Good)In this archived episode from February 11, 2025, Ariana Grande discusses her transformative experience portraying Glinda in the *Wicked* film series.23 Dec 2025 · 32 min
Little Gold Men's Unsolicited Advice for Hollywood in 2026In this episode of *Little Gold Men*, hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross are joined by Hillary Busis as they reflect on the past year in Hollywood and offer unsolicited advice for the film industry…18 Dec 2025 · 47 min
Amanda Seyfried is Shaking Things Up With The Testament of Ann Lee and The Housemaid*Little Gold Men* by Vanity Fair explores the film and television industry, providing insights from stars, creators, and critics.16 Dec 2025 · 31 min
For Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi Covered Up to Reveal His True SelfIn this episode, Rebecca Ford interviews Jacob Elordi, who portrays the creature in Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of *Frankenstein*.11 Dec 2025 · 24 min
The Not-Too-Messy Golden Globes NominationsVanity Fair’s Little Gold Men explores the worlds of film and television, featuring discussions about awards and insights from stars, creators, and critics.9 Dec 2025 · 37 min
Mailbag: The Most Cutthroat Below-the-Line Oscar Races and What's Going on With the New Casting CategoryRebecca Ford, John Ross, and Senior Editor Hillary Busis4 Dec 2025 · 40 min
Inside The Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, Plus Why Great Films Are FloppingVanity Fair’s Little Gold Men offers a deep dive into the film and television industry, showcasing the glamour and challenges of Hollywood through discussions with stars, creators, and critics.20 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Did The Grammy Awards Nominations Finally Get It Right!?!In this episode of Little Gold Men, hosts Rebecca and John discuss the recent Grammy Awards nominations alongside Vanity Fair associates Daniela Tijerina and Erin Vanderhoof.13 Nov 2025 · 36 min
Is This Year's Crop of Contenders the Most Political Ever?In this episode of *Little Gold Men*, hosts Rebecca and John, alongside Vanity Fair colleague Hillary Busis, delve into the overtly political films of the current awards season.6 Nov 2025 · 42 min
Which of These Awards Shows Actually Matter?Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair staff writer)31 Oct 2025 · 23 min
Introducing Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos StoryThis episode introduces the life and legacy of Wally Amos, the founder of Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies.29 Oct 2025 · 39 min
How to Hit a High Note with a Music BiopicIn this episode of *Little Gold Men*, hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross delve into the world of music biopics, focusing specifically on the film *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*.23 Oct 2025 · 47 min
Marty Supreme Storms NYFF – And the Oscar Race[Vanity Fair's Little Gold Men](https://www.vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men)16 Oct 2025 · 36 min
What Does Netflix Have to Do to Win Best Picture?Vanity Fair’s *Little Gold Men* provides an insider's look into the film and television industry, discussing awards, trends, and notable works in Hollywood.9 Oct 2025 · 45 min
Can You Smell What The Rock is Cooking? Is it An Oscar?In this episode of *Little Gold Men* by Vanity Fair, hosts Rebecca Ford and John Ross discuss the new film *The Smashing Machine*, directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter…2 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Leonardo DiCaprio's Battle for Another OscarVanity Fair’s Little Gold Men breaks down Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar prospects, framed as “one battle after another” during awards season.25 Sep 2025 · 43 min · 15 chapters
The Surprise Emmy Winners Saved the ShowThe morning-after discussion of the 2025 Emmys, focusing on surprise winners (especially The Pitt beating Severance), standout acting upsets, and critiques of first-time host Nate Bargatze’s hosting…15 Sep 2025 · 33 min · 10 chapters
The Highs and Lows of the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film FestivalsLittle Gold Men recaps the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto fall film festivals, then pivots to Emmy predictions for Sunday.11 Sep 2025 · 44 min · 14 chapters
Riz Ahmed and James McAvoy, Live from TIFFLive Toronto Film Festival discussion on two very different new projects—James McAvoy’s directorial debut California Scheming and Riz Ahmed’s lead role in Hamlet set in present-day London—plus…9 Sep 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 23 chapters
How the Oscars Have Changed — and Changed UsListener mailbag and discussion on how the Oscars have changed, plus a “Little Gold Men Awards” segment with hosts’ picks.28 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 19 chapters
Our Extremely Early Oscar Best-Picture PredictionsThe hosts discuss upcoming fall film festivals and then make “extremely early” Best Picture predictions, debating which big studio sequels and festival titles could break into the Oscar race.21 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 21 chapters
The Bear Made Ayo Edebiri a Star – and Now a DirectorAyo Edebiri discusses her Emmy nominations for The Bear (lead actress again; first woman nominated for acting and directing in the same comedy series year), her directorial debut episode “Napkins,”…19 Aug 2025 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Summer Movie Wins and Emmy UnderdogsThe hosts discuss (1) summer box-office trends and what Warner Bros.’ original-horror strategy signals for theatrical audiences, (2) Emmy “underdog” nominees worth rooting for as final voting…14 Aug 2025 · 39 min · 15 chapters
For Michelle Williams, Dying on Dying for Sex Was “Therapeutic”Michelle Williams (Emmy nominee for Dying for Sex) discusses FX’s limited series about Molly Cochin, a woman with terminal breast cancer who chooses to spend her remaining time exploring her…12 Aug 2025 · 22 min · 9 chapters