Episodes
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” stars Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, JB Smoove and Cheryl Hines discuss the end of the landmark HBO series and whether it will ever return in some form. They talk about their lasting memories from their time with Larry David and how their approach to the show changed over the years. Also, the Roundtable is back and ready to set the stage for Emmy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/02/24
Published 05/02/24
The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable gathers to close this Oscars season by giving one last look at the winners, losers and surprises coming out of the 96thAcademy Awards. “Oppenheimer” didn’t quite sweep, but it came close. “Poor Things” surprised. Scorsese goes home empty handed, again. Join Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider as we give our parting thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/15/24
Is “Oppenheimer” about to sweep the Oscars? Will Lily Gladstone or Emma Stone take home the best actress trophy? The Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable tackles every Oscar category as we prepare for Sunday’s 96th annual Academy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/07/24
“American Fiction” star Jeffrey Wright discusses his Oscar nomination. Also, the Roundtable gives its picks for this weekend’s SAG Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/22/24
Oscar-nominated “Killers of the Flower Moon” star Lily Gladstone discusses the recognition, what the movie means to her and more. Also, “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara talks about his Oscar nomination. And the Awards Circuit Roundtable banters on the Oscar nominees luncheon, the DGA Awards and what’s next on the Road to the Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/15/24
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” directors Kemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos and Justin K. Thompson discuss their hit, and now Oscar-nominated, film. When will the next installment come out? Also on this episode, the Roundtable discusses why this feels like an extra-long Oscar season, and we recap a fantastic Grammy awards telecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/08/24
Oscar-nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique talks about collaborating again with Bradley Cooper on “Maestro,” and their growing friendship. Also, the Roundtable discusses the best actress Oscar race, what TV shows they’ve been watching and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/02/24
“Rustin” star Colman Domingo talks just hours after learning about his Oscar nomination about his reactions to the news. Also, he reveals some of the big projects he has next, and whether he thinks this is the final season of “Euphoria.” But first, the Roundtable goes through those Oscar nominations — and looks at who has the most momentum and who got the worst snub.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/25/24
In a special all-Roundtable edition, we recap the big winners of the 75th Emmys, including “Succession,” “The Bear” and “Beef,” as well as the night’s biggest snubs and surprises. Plus, we rave about the nostalgia-laden telecast itself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/18/24
“Maestro” director/writer/star Bradley Cooper and star Carey Mulligan discuss the film, and the process of getting into the midset to play Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre. The two break down key scenes, and talk about their favorite acting works from one another.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/13/24
“Poor Things” star and producer Emma Stone discusses her Oscar contending film, her love of “Jeopardy” and more. Also, the Roundtable discusses the opening of Oscar voting, SAG Awards noms and final picks for the Primetime Emmy Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/11/24
"Ferrari" director Michael Mann discusses the film and how working with Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz compares to actors from his previous movies. He talks about Hollywood following the end of the strikes and we can expect from the upcoming "Heat" sequel, which he'll start shooting in 2024. Also on this episode, the Roundtable is back, and we catch up on the holidays before previewing this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/04/24
“Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest” star Sandra Hüller talks about her two current films and whether Hollywood came calling after “Toni Erdmann.” Later, “BlackBerry” star Glenn Howerton discusses that film and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/28/23
Sterling K. Brown talks about his latest project, Cord Jefferson's satirical film "American Fiction." He also shares how he only now, post strike, pay his respects to "This is Us" co-star Ron Cephas Jones, who died in August. Later, we speak with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor about her new film "Origin," from writer and director Ava DuVernay.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/21/23
"The Color Purple" star Danielle Brooks talks about the film and landing the role once portrayed by Oprah Winfrey in the 1985 version. Also on this episode, "The Iron Claw" actor Holt McCallany talks about playing the legendary wrestler Fritz von Ehrich in that drama. And on the latest edition of the Roundtable, we remember the late Andre Braugher and dissect the Golden Globes nominations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/14/23
“Barbie” and “Dumb Money” star America Ferrera discusses her big year, including those two outstanding performances. She also talks about her journey through Hollywood following “Ugly Betty” and what to expect from her upcoming directorial feature debut. Also on this episode, Jack Black talks about “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” All that, and the latest edition of the Roundtable.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/08/23
“Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt discusses the film, her marriage to John Krasinski, her upcoming action film “The Fall Guy” and working with Christopher Nolan. Also, “Flora and Son” star Eve Hewson on her songwriting process and teaming with director John Carney. But first, the Roundtable dives into the Robert DeNiro controversy at the Gotham Awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/01/23
“May December” star Natalie Portman discusses the film, the state of the industry and why she warns against child actors in Hollywood. Also on this episode, “Memory” star Peter Sarsgaard. And we share what we’re thankful for on the Roundtable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/23/23
“The Holdovers” star Da’Vine Joy Randolph discusses Alexander Payne’s new critically acclaimed film and her busy career. Also, prosthetics artist Kazu Hiro talks about transforming Bradley Cooper in “Maestro.” And on the Roundtable, we take a victory lap for solving the SAG-AFTRA strike and check in on the latest movies hitting the circuit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/16/23
“American Fiction” writer and director Cord Jefferson discusses how the film — his first — came together so quickly. Also, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, and we discuss what it means for Awards Season moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/10/23
"Barbie" writer/director Greta Gerwig breaks down countless moments from the film, as well as what a “Barbie” sequel could look like and where she is in her upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” for Netflix. But first, we remember the life and career of the late Matthew Perry on a special edition of the Roundtable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/02/23
“Past Lives” writer and director Celine Song shares her experience with making her love story; later, “Past Lives” star Greta Lee also discusses what is arguably one of the best performances on film in 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/30/23
Eva Longoria, the director behind the recent feature “Flamin’ Hot,” discusses the film, the difficulty of being taken seriously as a director, and whether she’d ever want to revisit “Desperate Housewives.” But first, on the Roundtable, we discuss the latest on the SAG-AFTRA strike, the stalemate with the AMPTP, and what that might mean for production in the coming months and, of course, winter awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/19/23
The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast is back for fall! Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley and Jazz Tangcay discuss the state of the Hollywood strikes (including the big gains for the WGA), plus “Barbenheimer” and some of the early Oscar frontrunners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/12/23