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Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair
Academy Awards
Hollywood
Oscars
Cannes Film Festival
Emmy Awards
Oscar Nominations
Golden Globes
Oppenheimer
The Bear
Barbie
Best Picture
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Poor Things
Wicked
Sundance Film Festival
Film Industry
Broadway
Emmys
Anora
Best Actress

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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Recent Guests

Max Adler
Vanity Fair senior staff writer
Vanity Fair
Episode: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Euphoria
Aline Brosh McKenna
Screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada and its sequel
Screenwriter, The Devil Wears Prada
Episode: A Sequel? To The Devil Wears Prada? Groundbreaking.
José Criales-Unzueta
VF Style correspondent
Vanity Fair
Episode: Zendaya Is the Moment. Here's Why.
Anna Peele
Vanity Fair contributing editor and reality TV expert
Vanity Fair
Episode: Reality TV's New Era of Scandal
Hillary Beusis
Guest discussion contributor
Episode: The Best and Worst Awards Campaigns, According to Little Gold Men
Hillary Busez
Guest, best friend join-in for predictions
Episode: Little Gold Men's 100% Correct Oscar Predictions
Katy Mullan
Executive producer for the Oscars (since 2024)
Oscars
Episode: Little Gold Men's 100% Correct Oscar Predictions
Savannah Walsh
Vanity Fair staff writer
Vanity Fair
Episode: We Have A Race! How the PGA and Actor Awards Turned Everything Upside Down
Chris Murphy
VF staff writer and New York correspondent for Little Gold Men
Vanity Fair
Episode: Mailbag! Plus, What that BAFTAs Moment Means For Sinners

Hosts

Rebecca Ford
Host of Little Gold Men, Vanity Fair film writer with extensive Oscar season coverage
John Ross
Co-host of Little Gold Men, Vanity Fair journalist covering film and awards

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Love this show

    I love this podcast. The hosts are wonderful and knowledgeable. It’s the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizafrd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Try Critical Darlings

    This show has become unlistenable. Don’t know who thought Lawson’s wit, knowledge, & insight would be improved upon with John Ross’ interruptions and blather, but, boy were they wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TypeWriterCM
    United Statesa month ago
  • Chalamet is cooked

    Nahh- Timmy showed his hand and has lost the audience- he’s gonna need to work hard to recover

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jdonavan71
    United States2 months ago
  • Save Rebecca

    I have stuck with this all awards season, because I’ve loved the show and Rebecca, but John is really destroying this show. He really comes across as a know-it-all, cutting off and correcting Rebecca and guests, and the smugness is so off putting. I’ll stick with Critical Darlings until you replace John with Hilary or Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BTJ1989
    United States2 months ago
  • A shell of the old show

    Rebecca is doing her best, but this podcast is a shadow of what it used to be. Without Richard, David and Katey there is no depth to the conversations, no real knowledge of film history or critical opinions. John does not seem more informed then I am, as an avid fan, which is a problem! I also find he speaks very slowly and I find his style offputting. (I feel badly for him being in a job that is not the right fit. I’ve been there!) the show has shifted from in-depth inside and criticism to ligh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lisa1844
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners discuss host chemistry and nostalgia for earlier eras; mixed reception to recent host changes; some praise for insider access and guest insights, while others miss former hosts and sharper criticism; overall curiosity about award-season trends persists.

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#125
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#91
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#113
United Kingdom/TV & Film
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#90
Australia/TV & Film
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#232
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#40
China/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Zendaya Is the Moment. Here's Why.
Q: What makes Zendaya such a remarkable star right now?
Her combination of talent across singing, acting, and dancing, plus a strategic fashion presence and disciplined project choices, makes her stand out as a rare, four-quadrant star who can lead both prestige drama and big franchise projects.
Catching Up On This Season of TV
Q: Joy, is there anything you've noticed when it comes to sort of the narrative of TV this year so far based on the shows that have been popping or not working?
Joy points to a shift toward genre-heavy shows like mysteries and thrillers, a nostalgia for comfort-food TV like The Pit, and a movement where networks are balancing ambitious storytelling with broad appeal to attract and retain viewers, signaling a quieter but more selective TV landscape than peak TV.
Mailbag! Plus, What that BAFTAs Moment Means For Sinners
Q: How did the broadcast choices affect the perception of the incident?
There is consensus that the broadcast kept the slur in, which sparked controversy about editorial standards and the perceived fairness of coverage across platforms, suggesting viewers saw a double standard.
Mailbag! Plus, What that BAFTAs Moment Means For Sinners
Q: What's your take on the BAFTAs moment and whether it changes the Oscars landscape for Sinners?
The hosts agree the incident is a significant, multifaceted failure by BAFTA and that it could influence voters by shifting attention to the film's themes and performances, while also highlighting how the industry should handle such moments with sensitivity.
We Have A Race! How the PGA and Actor Awards Turned Everything Upside Down
Q: Did you take away anything from the PGA watching from afar?
Despite not watching live, the hosts agree PGA's voting dynamics are pivotal for predicting Oscar Best Picture, with discussions on film comparisons and the nuances of how different productions are evaluated.

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