Variety Awards Circuit

The 95th Oscars are over, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was the big winner, including best picture. On this Mega Roundtable edition of the Awards Circuit podcast, we recount the show and dissect the winners, from host Jimmy Kimmel’s excellent monologue to how every single category panned out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all comes down to this weekend. Variety’s Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley and Michael Schneider dissect the Oscar categories one last time and share final predictions. Will “Everything Everywhere All at Once” sweep the night? Or are some surprises in store? Listen along as you fill out your office Oscars pool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated Brendan Fraser talks about “The Whale,” as well as his career renaissance and what’s coming next. Also on this episode, another Oscar-nominated icon, “Tár” star Cate Blanchett. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we recap the SAG and DGA awards winners and set the stage as final Oscar voting gets underway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, aka the Daniels, are on top of the world with “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” We talk to Oscar-nominated writer-directors the Daniels about that film, as well as their approach to life and filmmaking. Also on this episode, a chat with Oscar-nominated "Triangle of Sadness" writer and director Ruben Östlund. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we give our predictions for this weekend’s SAG awards and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated “Elvis” star Austin Butler talks about preparing for that film, as well as early career stints such as “The Carrie Diaries,” wether he’d join in on a “Zoey 101” reunion and his role in “Dune 2.” Also on this episode, a chat with Oscar-nominated “All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we give our predictions for this weekend’s DGA awards and we talk about the latest Emmy rule change, as double dipping returns for docs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her first-ever Oscar nomination, and the outspoken superstar doesn’t hold back. Also on this episode, a chat with Oscar-nominated “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” director Joel Crawford on taking the animated cat beyond the original. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we dissect the Grammys, including the debate over album of the year, and we also dig into the Oscar screenplay categories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated “The Banshees of Inisherin” actor Colin Farrell talks about that film, as well as what’s next on the docket: playing the Penguin for a TV spinoff of “The Batman.” Also on this episode, a chat with Oscar-nominated composer Justin Hurwitz (“Babylon”). But first, on the Awards Circuit roundtable, we go deep into the Andrea Riseborough Oscar nomination controversy, and the Academy’s decision not to rescind her nod.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriter Diane Warren talks about her 14th Oscar nomination – the most of any in the song category without a win – this time for “Applause,” her tune frm the film “Tell It Like a Woman,” performed by Sofia Carson. Also on this episode, a chat with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Mandy Walker, from the film “Elvis.” But first, the Awards Circuit Roundtable digs into this year’s Oscar nominations and all the snubs and surprises.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Mega Roundtable Edition, as we await the nominations announcement for the 95th Oscars on Tuesday, January 24. We dissect final predictions for key categories, including best picture. Also on this episode, a chat with the creative team behind “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” including director Ryan Coogler.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"RRR" stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan on the extensive shoot of S.S. Rajamouli's Indian-Tollywood epic that has taken global cinemas by storm.  Also on this episode, we sit down with “Living” star Bill Nighy. But first, the Roundtable dissects the Golden Globes winners and the SAG Awards nominations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices