Awards Chatter

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Benicio Del Toro - 'Sicario' Nov 28, 2015

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The 'Traffic' Oscar winner discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood, the lack of rhyme and reason about big screen success and why he's drawn to stories about the war on drugs.

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Will Smith - 'Concussion' Nov 24, 2015

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In his first podcast interview ever, the biggest movie star on the planet talks about his journey from rapping to acting, the secret to his commercial success — and his previously-unknown plans to enter the political arena "in the near future."

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Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Bill Pohlad - 'Love & Mercy' Nov 20, 2015

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The director and stars of the acclaimed film about The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson discuss the challenges and rewards of making an unconventional drama about an unconventional man.

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Amy Schumer - 'Trainwreck' Nov 18, 2015

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The popular writer-star of the hit film 'Trainwreck' dishes to THR about comedy, writing, sex, turning down 'The Daily Show,' hosting the Oscars, teaming with J-Law, fighting for gun control and more.

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Michael Moore - 'Where to Invade Next' Nov 10, 2015

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The most famous doc filmmaker in history discusses his iconic look, how he feels about his haters — and why he's partnering with a new distributor and contesting an R-rating for his new doc.

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Sarah Silverman - 'I Smile Back' Nov 04, 2015

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The comedienne opens up about her battle with depression, the recent loss of her mother, the art of comedy and why she's also drawn to dramas like her latest film, in which she plays a troubled housewife.

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Brie Larson - 'Room' Oct 27, 2015

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The 26-year-old rising star talks to THR about getting off the Selena Gomez trajectory, missing out on 'Juno,' finding a gem in 'Short Term 12' and her latest acclaimed work in this year's Toronto International Film Festival audience award winner.

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Ian McKellen - 'Mr. Holmes' Oct 20, 2015

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The stage and screen legend talks with THR about his life, career and unprecedented depiction of the world's greatest detective as an old man.

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F. Gary Gray, O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell - 'Straight Outta Compton' Oct 15, 2015

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The director and stars of the unlikely Oscar contender discuss the making of the film, the controversy it has sparked and the impact they hope it will have.

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Ridley Scott - 'The Martian' Oct 06, 2015

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The legend behind 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Gladiator' talks with THR about his life, career and blockbuster return to space.

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