Golden Globes Around the World

Anders Thomas Jensen Jul 05, 2023

Danish writer/director Anders Thomas Jensen sat down with journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss his career, including winning an Oscar for his short film Election Night in 1998, life in Denmark vs life in Hollywood, what inspires him, and more.

Damian & Jamie Harris Jun 28, 2023

Director/screenwriter Damian Harris & actor Jamie Harris sat down with journalist Patricia Danaher to discuss their documentary The Ghosts of Richard Harris, which examines the life of their father, the late great actor Richard Harris. They talk about growing up with him as a father, his love for songs and poetry, his lifelong dream to play rugby for Ireland, and more.

Nick Barose Jun 21, 2023

Makeup artist Nick Barose sat down with Tina Jøhnk Chirstensen to discuss his career in the business. They discuss his knowledge of color palettes and skin tones, working with Lupita Nyong'o, catering to talents' various tastes, growing up in the Philippines, how experimenting with drag taught him about fashion, and more.

Asmae El Moudir Jun 14, 2023

Moroccan director, screenwriter, and producer Asmae El Moudir sat down with journalist Brent Simon to discuss her film The Mother of All Lies, which won both the L'Oeil d'or for Best Documentary and the Best Director award in the Un Certain Regard category. They discuss the film's themes, how the entire film unraveled from one lone photograph from her childhood, using miniatures to recreate memory, her cinematic inspirations, and more.

Flóra Buda Jun 07, 2023

Hungarian filmmaker Flóra Buda sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss her animated short film "27", which just won the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. They also discuss her inspirations, the difference between animation and live action, her desires to push into longer form stories, and more.

2023 Cannes Film Festival Recap May 31, 2023

HFPA journalists Brent Simon, KJ Matthews, and Yong Chavez sat down to discuss this year's Cannes Film Festival, which wrapped this past weekend. They talk about the films they enjoyed, the vibe of Cannes being "back", the unique culture surrounding the festival, and more.

Sean Hepburn Ferrer May 24, 2023

Film producer and author Sean Hepburn Ferrer sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivera Pinto to celebrate and discuss the legacy of his mother Audrey Hepburn, whose film Roman Holiday celebrates 70 years since its initial release. They also talk about his family life, his relationship with Gregory Peck, growing up as the son of a famous Hollywood star, and more.

Szilvia Gogh May 17, 2023

Stunt woman and scuba diver Szilvia Gogh sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss her life and career, and how it brought her to work on the sequel to James Cameron's Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water. They also discuss how she came to love the ocean, the freedom of being weightless underwater, her hope that Avatar's celebration of the sea can undo some of the aquaphobia inspired by Jaws, and more.

Andrea Pallaoro May 10, 2023

Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss his latest film Monica, which is about a trans woman who returns home to Ohio after years away to care for her dying mother. They also discuss his history with the Cannes Film Festival, his directing styles and techniques, his career to date, and more.

2023 CinemaCon Recap May 03, 2023

HFPA journalists Scott Orlin, Janet Nepales, and Mirian Spritzer sat down after this year's CinemaCon to talk about all the exciting things they saw coming soon from Hollywood's various studios. They talk about the full screenings of The Flash, The Boogeyman, & Joy Ride, previews for the new Mission Impossible, Oppenheimer, Barbie, & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, surprise guests, and more!

Nitza Shaul Apr 25, 2023

Israeli actress Nitza Shaul sat down with HFPA journalist David Caspi to discuss her acting debut in the legendary Israeli film The Policeman. They also talk about Israel's independence day (that's today!), the culture shock of moving to work in London in the 1980s, other recommendations of Israeli film and television, and more.

Jackson Fager Apr 19, 2023

Documentarian & journalist Jackson Fager sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to discuss his newest project, the Hulu miniseries "Algiers, America", which follows the coaches and players of a high school football team from the eponymous neighborhood in New Orleans, but on the western bank of the Mississippi River. They discuss the area's struggles with gun violence, the impact said violence has had on the community, the lives lost (some during the filming of the documentary), Fager's own harrowing experiences covering civil wars in Africa, and more.

Didi Conn Apr 12, 2023

Actress Didi Conn sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to discuss her iconic performance as Frenchy in the classic movie musical Grease, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year with the new Paramount+ prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. They discuss the auditioning process that won her the role, memories from on set, the legacy of her character and the Pink Ladies, her relationship with Olivia Newton John, her hopes for the new series, and more.

Ita O'Brien Apr 05, 2023

Intimacy & Movement Coordinator Ita O'Brien sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss her work in developing best practices for the film and television industry in their producing and filming of intimate scenes. They discuss her development of these guidelines, training other intimacy coordinators to help make the service widely available, examples of her work on screen in television series like Normal People and I Will Destroy You, how her position is analagous to a stunt coordinator, working on the production long before the cameras start rolling, the process of working with the various departments, and more.

Ruth E. Carter Mar 29, 2023

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to discuss her work on the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Black Panther series: Wakanda Forever, for which she won her second Academy Award for Costume Design, making her the first black woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category. They also talk about her long career, having her finger on the pulse of a city like in Spike Lee's seminal classic Do the Right Thing, interpreting the past with limited visual information for films like Steven Spielberg's Amistad (which also earned her an Academy Award nomination), how she made the leap from acting to costume design, the significance of her middle initial, and more.

Lise Akoka & Romane Gueret Mar 22, 2023

Directors Lise Akoka & Romane Gueret sat down with HFPA journalist Herve Tropea to discuss their most recent film The Worst Ones, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and opens theatrically in the United States starting March 24. They discuss their casting process, their focus on directing real people rather than professional actors, and more.

Moran & Shani Atias Mar 08, 2023

Sisters and actresses Moran Atias & Shani Atias sat down with HFPA journalist David Caspi to commemorate this year's International Women's Day to talk about their ongoing joint project Me First, which is a post-#MeToo initiative that focuses on centering female-centric stories and fostering their financial and creative independence. They also talk about their work as actors, growing up in Israel, how the industry has changed since the beginnings of the #MeToo Movement, motherhood, and more.

Florencia Martin Mar 03, 2023

Production Designer Florencia Martin sat down to talk about her latest film Babylon, for which she also received her first Oscar nomination at the 95th Academy Awards. They talk about her career so far, her inspirations, getting her start on the TV series Mad Men, the way her work in production design fits into the larger picture of how a film is made, and more.

Flashback: Spike Lee Feb 22, 2023

in 2018, writer/director/producer/actor Spike Lee sat down with HFPA journalist Alessandra Venezia to discuss his recent release BlacKkKlansman. They also discuss his career in film, how the filmmaking community has evolved since he started making movies, basing his stories on real life events, and more.

Brandon Kramer & Chris Jenkins Feb 15, 2023

To celebrate Black History Month, documentary filmmaker Brandon Kramer and story producer Chris Jenkins sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Kimberly Reyes about their new documentary The First Step, which follows progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones in his efforts to pass legislation that would reform the criminal justice system. They discuss the five years it took to produce the film, the sausage-makng of the Congressional process, the relationships they built within the Trump White House and having access to individuals like Jared Kushner and Kim Kardashian, how documentary filmmaking is more than just when the cameras are rolling, and more.

Flashback: Ryan Murphy Feb 08, 2023

2023 Carol Burnett Award Recipient sat down with HFPA journalists Jenny Cooney in 2018 and Scott Orlin in 2020 to discuss his career to date as well as his record-breaking production deal with Netflix. These two conversations cover his early days as well as how his work over the past two decades reshaped television, how it works, the sorts of stories that were made, and more.

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Feb 01, 2023

HFPA journalists Jenny Cooney, Yong Chavez, and Miriam Spritzer sat down to discuss this year's Sundance Film Festival, the first in-person event since 2020. They talk about their experience attending, premieres like The Pod Generation and Cat Person, buzzy films like Theater Camp and Magazine Dreams, big winners like Shayda and Scrapper, and much, much more.

Flashback: Eddie Murphy Jan 25, 2023

To celebrate Eddie Murphy's new Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 80th Golden Globes, we're replaying our 2019 conversation where HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivei,ra Pinto sat down with him to discuss his latest film Dolemite Is My Name. They also discuss his early days in comedy, breaking out on SNL, coming back to movies after a few years away, and more.

Flashback: Zendaya Jan 18, 2023

Last week, actress Zendaya won a Golden Globe for Best Actress Televisin Drama for her performance as Rue in the hit HBO series Euphoria. To celebrate, we're replaying our conversation with her from 2021, when HFPA journalist Aniko Navai sat down to discuss her bright career so far, her dreams for the future, Spider-man, and more.

80th Golden Globes Recap Jan 12, 2023

HFPA Members Jenny Cooney, Scott Orlin, and Elisabeth Sereda sat down the day after the 80th Golden Globes to discuss the 2023 installment of Hollywood's Party of the Year™. They talk about their favorite moments, the memorable speeches, how the night's big winners might provide momentum for the rest of Awards season, and more.

40 Years of Golden Globes with Silvia Bizio Jan 04, 2023

With less than a week until the 80th Golden Globes, new HFPA member KJ Matthews got together with veteran HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss Silvia's 40 years with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. They talk about her humble beginnings after coming to Los Angeles, the early days of festivals like Sundance, Golden Globes memories, what it's like to attend Hollywood's Party of the Year™, and more.

Flashback: Jodie Foster Dec 28, 2022

With just a few weeks until the 80th Golden Globe Awards, we're replaying our January 2021 conversation between actress, producer, director and 2013 Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Jodie Foster and HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso. They discuss her then-recent work in The Mauritanian, her award-winning performance as Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs, her Golden Globes memories, and more.

Flashback: Jamie Foxx Dec 21, 2022

Today's 80th Golden Globes countdown takes us back to 2005 and a conversation between that year's winner for Best Actor Motion Picture - Drama Jamie Foxx and HFPA journalist Kristien Gjibels, which was recorded back in 2020. They discuss his win for Ray, his work with Michael B. Jordan, his impression of Kermit the Frog, and more.

Flashback: Sharon Stone Dec 14, 2022

This week's countdown to the 80th Golden Globes continues with Golden Globe winning actress Sharon Stone and a replay of when she sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss her life and career. They talk about her recent performance in the Stephen Soderbergh miniseries Mosaic, her performance in the Paul Verhoven film Basic Instinct, working with Martin Scorsese in the film Casino, and more.

Flashback: Anthony Hopkins Dec 07, 2022

To celebrate the halfway point of our 80 days countdown to the 80th Golden Globes, we're replaying our 2018 conversation with actor, director, and producer Anthony Hopkins, when he sat down with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to discuss his then-latest project playing King Lear. They also talk about his long career in the acting field, what it was like coming to Lear as an older man, proper behavior on set, and more.

Flashback: Kathleen Turner Nov 30, 2022

Our 80th Golden Globe Awards countdown continues with a replay of our recent conversation with Golden Globe winning actress and singer Kathleen Turner, who sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis earlier this year to discuss her long career. They discuss her first nomination 40 years ago for Best New Star with her performance in Body Heat, her back to back Golden Globe wins as Best Actress, Comedy or Musical in 1985 for Romancing the Stone and 1986 for Prizzi's Honor, her other Golden Globe memories, and more.

Gianni Russo Nov 23, 2022

Actor Gianni Russo sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the seminal classic film The Godfather, which won five Golden Globe Awards off of seven nominations back in 1973. They also discuss Russo's incredible life, from his first meeting with Marlon Brando to spending a weekend with Marilyn Monroe to encountering Pablo Escobar, and more.

Flashback: Carol Burnett Nov 16, 2022

To celebrate the 80 days leading up to the 80th Golden Globes, we are replaying our conversation with television and comedy icon Carol Burnett when she sat down in 2019 with HFPA journalist Meher Tatna. The two discuss her long career from humble beginnings to breakout success with The Carol Burnett Show, her five Golden Globes wins, the newly named Carol Burnett Awrad for Lifetime Achievement in Television, which she had just received at its inaugural presentation earlier that year, and more.

Rewind: Michelle Yeoh Nov 09, 2022

Continuing our countdown to the 80th Golden Globe Awards, today we're re-releasing our episode from 2018 where actress Michelle Yeoh sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to talk about her then-new movie Crazy Rich Asians, which was not only a box office smash hit, but also significant for being the first major Hollywood studio film in 25 years to feature a majority cast of Chinese descent while also being set in the modern era. They also discuss her upbringing, learning martial arts for film, working with Jackie Chan, being a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies, a Captain on a Star Trek TV series, and much much more.

Flashback: Sia Nov 02, 2022

As we countdown the days until the 80th Golden Globe Awards, we're bringing out our 2021 conversation between singer/songwriter/director Sia and HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivera to discuss Sia's hit film "Music", which was nominated that year for the Golden Globe for Best Film Comedy/Musical. They also talk about the challenges of telling stories about neuro-atypical characters, the trauma in Sia's life, adopting two sons, what inspired her to turn away from fame, enabling the dreams of others, and more.

Dice Tsutsumi Oct 26, 2022

Animator and director Dice Tsutsumi sat down with HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso to discuss his new series on Netflix, a four-episode limited series called Oni: Thunder God's Tale, which explores the various gods and monsters of Japanese mythology. They also discuss his time at Pixar, starting his own animation studio, his unqiue relationship with legendary director Hayao Miyazaki, and more.

Jacqueline Bisset Oct 12, 2022

Actress Jacqueline Bisset sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to discuss her latest project Loren & Rose and what drew her to such a unique character. They also discuss her decades in the acting business, memories of times on set in classic Hollywood, her attendance and wins at the Golden Globes over the years, and more.

Polly Morgan Oct 05, 2022

Cinematographer Polly Morgan sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to discuss her latest project The Woman King, which stars Viola Davis as the leader of a group of all-female warriors. They discuss what inspired her to study photography, the high profile projects she's done over the last few years like A Quiet Place Part II and Where The Crawdads Sing, advice for budding cinematographers, and more.

Essie Davis Sep 28, 2022

Australian actress Essie Davis sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to discuss her new film The Justice of Bunny King and mastering a New Zealand accent for the role of the title character. They also discuss her relationship with her husband/filmmaker Justin Kurzel, reuniting with The Babbadook director Jennifer Kent for Guillermo del Toro's new anthology series Cabinet of Curiosities, finding the lighter side of characters, and more.

2022 Toronto International Film Festival Recap Sep 21, 2022

HFPA journalists Jenny Cooney, Gabriel Lerman, and Barbara Gasser got together after attending the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to discuss what they saw, what they loved, and the big hits that are starting to get their first Awards Season buzz. They discuss The Fabelmans and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, both of which won the festival's big awards, upcoming exciting movies like Women Talking and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, insightful Q&As around My Policeman and The Woman King, and more.

2022 Venice Film Festival Recap Sep 14, 2022

HFPA journalists Elisabeth Sereda and Janet Nepales sat down to reflect on their experiences at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, which came to an end this past weekend. They touch on everything from the surprise win for the documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed", some of the red carpet fashion trends from the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Cate Blanchett, the controversy surrounding Olivia Wilde's new film "Don't Worry Darling", and more.

John Patton Ford Sep 07, 2022

Writer-director John Patton Ford sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss his directorial debut Emily the Criminal, about a woman who, when faced with mountng student debt and limited prospects, finds herself joining in a massive credit card fraud operation. They also discuss his history with the Sundance Film Festival, where he screened a short film at the beginnings of his career, what it was like to return, how he connects his time as a musician and love of music to the art of filmmaking, picking up writing to help his directing career, and more.

Rewind: Chris Evans Aug 24, 2022

Back in December 2020 Chris Evans sat down with HFPA journalist Henry Arnaud to discuss his limited series "Defending Jacob." In 2022 he's already provided the voice for Buzz Lightyear in the Pixar film Lightyear, starred opposite Ryan Goslin in the Netflix action thriller The Gray Man, and will go on to star in Ghosted opposite Ana De Armas and Pain Hustlers with Emily Blunt. Our conversation with him goes back to the early days of his career, his move to L.A. and the struggles of making it as an actor, how his big break as Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four made him hesitant to take up the shield as Steve Rogers in Captain America, and more.

Ida Joglar Aug 17, 2022

Documentary filmmaker Ida Joglar sat down with HFPA Journalist Anke Hofmann to discuss her latest film Kili Big, which follows 20 plus-sized women from all over the world who try to climb to the top of the tallest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. They also discuss the challenges of filming such an involved physical journey, the road that led her to her first feature, what drew her to documentaries, and more.

Stephanie Tavares-Rance and Floyd Rance Aug 08, 2022

Founders of the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival Stephanie Tavares-Rance and Floyd Rance sat down with HFPA journalist KJ Matthews on the eve of this year's 10-day event to talk about celebrating 20 years of this festival. They talk about its humble beginnings, from a handful of people in a theater that could hold hundreds, how it grew into the prestigious and star-studded event it is today, what it's like to be big enough to have guests ranging from Spike Lee, Tyler Perry, and Yara Shahidi to the Reverand Al Sharpton and Barack & Michelle Obama, and more.

Casper Van Dien Aug 03, 2022

Actor Casper Van Dien sat down with HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso to discuss his career, which is now entering its fourth decade. They talk about his early iconic roles in Starship Troopers and then Tarzan and the Lost City, how both roles compare with his latest turn as Samuel Hyst in the series Salvage Marines, the pride he has for his daughter, who recently appeared in the lastest season of Stranger Things, and more.

2022 San Diego Comic-Con Recap Jul 27, 2022

HFPA journalists Anke Hofman and Rocio Ayuso sat down to discuss this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the things they saw while there that most excited them, and their experiences as a whole. They also discuss their history with the convention, what it was like being back after a two-year absence, the biggest surprises, and more.

Don McLean Jul 22, 2022

Musician Don McLean sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss his latest project: "The Day the Music Dies: The Story of Don McLean's American Pie", a documentary about his most famous song "American Pie", the influences surrounding it, and the effect it's had on popular culture since it's release over fifty years ago. They also discuss his early life as an artist, how the business degree he got in college has helped him out over his career, what makes "American Pie" so special, and more.

Flashback: Kevin Feige Jul 13, 2022

Marvel Studios President and producer Kevin Feige sat down with HFPA journalist Anke Hoffman back in February of 2019 to discuss the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A lot has happened since then (eight films, seven television series, and still gong strong!), but with the recent release of Thor: Love and Thunder it's a great time to revisit our conversation with him and reminisce about the road getting here and all the many, many developments since.

Felix Van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch Jul 06, 2022

Belgian filmmakers Felix Van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to discuss their first directorial collaboration, The Eight Mountains, which premiered in competition at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and tied for the year's Grand Jury prize. The two discuss their marriage and how it affects their personal and professional lives, their decision to leave Cannes early and have to immediately fly back, the process of working in tandem on set as writer/directors, and more.

Lukas Dhont Jun 29, 2022

Belgian writer-director Lukas Dhont sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemekers to discuss his latest film Close, which premiered in competition at the 2022 Cannes film festival and tied for the Grand Prix. They also discuss his first feature film Girl, how to portray different types of intimate male relationships in our modern society, how his mother seeing the movie Titanic taught him about the power of film and made him want to be a filmmaker, and more.

Damien Navarro Jun 22, 2022

Outfest Executive Director Damien Navarro sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemekers to discuss his organization's efforts to lift up voices within the LGBTQIA+ community and how Outfest is working to be more inclusive. They also discuss his history with the organization, how COVID opened up new avenues and routes to diversify participation in Outfest itself, his hopes for the future, and more.

George Takei Jun 15, 2022

George Takei sat down with HFPA journalist Brent Simon during Pride Month to discuss his 2019 New York Times best-selling graphic memoir "They Called Us The Enemy", which tells the story of his life as a child in a concentration camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II and recently got re-released in a deluxe edition with 16 pages of bonus material. They also discuss his vocal advocacy for the rights of immigrants, his political activism, and the power of social media in today's cultural landscape.

Chie Hayakawa Jun 08, 2022

Director Chie Hayakawa sat down with HFPA journalist Yong Chavez to discuss her feature film debut, Plan 75, which soon after their conversation would go on to receive the Camera D’or Special Mention prize. They go into her writing, directing, and cinematography, what inspired her to do the film, how its premise of free euthanization for Japan's elderly population functions as an allegory for what she sees as a growing authoritarian atmosphere in Japanese society, and much more.

2022 Cannes Film Festival Recap May 30, 2022

HFPA Journalists Scott Orlin, Margaret Gardiner, and KJ Matthews sat down to discuss their various experiences at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the first time back in three years after disruptions in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They go into some of the films they saw, how the Red Carpet was different this time around, some of the controversies, the challenges of attending a modern film festival without stable internet, and more.

Noel Bol May 18, 2022

Aspiring journalist/filmmaker Noel Bol sat down with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to talk about the non-profit organization FilmAid and how their work has helped him to develop skills and abilities to create for himself a career in the arts. They talk about his life living as a South Sudanese refugee and life at the Kakama refugee camp in Kenya, a place he's been since he was only two years old, how FilmAid's Media Hub training program has helped him in his efforts to open his own studio, and more.

Kathleen Turner May 11, 2022

Legendary actress Kathleen Turner sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss her decades long career in the arts. They discuss her forty-year working relationship with Michael Douglas from their beginnings in "Romancing the Stone" through her joining the Netflix dramedy "The Kominsky Method", her activism advocating for women's rights, how moving around the world as a child affected her dreams of being an actress, and more.

2022 CinemaCon Recap May 04, 2022

HFPA Journalists Brent Simon, Earl Gibson III, and David Caspi sat down to discuss their experiences at CinemaCon, which took place in Las Vegas last week and provided an opportunity for exhibitors and the press to see what the major studios are preparing for the rest of year year and beyond. They go into the various sessions in depth, discussing The Rock's appearance, Tom Cruise's plane stunt, the next Avatar movie, what piqued their interest, and more.

Slava Vakarchuk Apr 20, 2022

Ukrainian musician Slava Vakarchuk sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss the current situation in Ukraine and his transition from musical artist to soldier during Russia's ongoing invasion of his home country. They also discuss his upbringing, his passion for physics, his relatively short career in Ukrainian politics, and more.

Gulnoza Said Apr 13, 2022

The Committee to Protect Journalists' Program Coordinator for Europe and Central Asia, Gulnoza Said sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivera Pinto to discuss the current state of the CPJ's mission, which has recently been complicated by the War in Ukraine. They discuss CPJ's efforts around the world, the different steps and levels to advocacy, the human side of the losses the world experiences every day, and more.

Kyle Bowser Apr 06, 2022

Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau of the NAACP Kyle Bowser sat down with HFPA President Helen Hoene to discuss the current state of diversity in Hollywood. They cover everything from the origins of film and the birth of the NAACP to the current initiatives they're working on today, his vision on their partnership with the HFPA to develop the Reimagine Coalition, and more.

Aku Louhimies Mar 30, 2022

Finnish writer/director Aku Louhimies sat down with HFPA journalist Kirpi Uimonen to discuss how his work over the past decade has helped to establish him as one of the preeminent directors of today's Scandinavian cinema. They discuss his passion for the art, using the medium for socially and environmentally constructive purposes, how his upcoming film, Odotus (The Wait), will become the first "carbon negative" feature film in history, and more.

SXSW Recap Mar 23, 2022

HFPA journalists Anke Hofmann, Miriam Spritzer and Danielle Kool got together to discuss and reflect on this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival which just wrapped this year's installment in Austin, Texas. They share their their impressions as first-timers, the party vibe, the BBQ, how Nic Cage flyers all over town might be a marketing ploy for his film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and more.

Joe Eszterhas Mar 16, 2022

Writer Joe Eszterhas sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss his long career as a hit Hollywood screenwriter and the thirtieth anniversary of Basic Instinct, which he wrote. They discuss the film's famous leg-crossing scene with Sharon Stone, his experience breaking records for screenplay sales, the painful memories surrounding his father's trial for war crimes, and more.

Flashback: Robert Pattinson Mar 09, 2022

Robert Pattinson sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels back in November 2019 to discuss his work and career. In honor of his latest film The Batman being #1 at the box office this year, we're bringing back this conversation to see how it began, how the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman fits into the larger vision of his career, and more.

Iryna Tsilyk Mar 04, 2022

As the world holds its breath watching Russia continue its assault on the Ukraine, Ukrainian filmmaker Iryna Tsilyk sat down with HFPA journalist Lena Basse to share her gut-wrenching experience of discovering life imitating art. The two discuss her film The Earth is Blue as Orange, which followed a single mother and her four children trying to live a normal life in the war zone of southern and eastern Ukraine in the wake of Russia's annex of Crimea in 2014, which won for Best Director in the 2020 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Documentary Category as well as how that now compares to life in Kyiv, where she’s trapped with husband, author Artem Chekh, and eleven-year-old son Andrii, and how her hopes and dreams for the future are keeping her going through this indescribable time.

Rain Valdez Mar 02, 2022

Filipino-American Trans Actress/writer/producer Rain Valdez sat down with HFPA journalist Yong Chavez to discuss her ascendant career and breakout 2020 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Shortform Comedy or Drama Series, for her 7-part web series Razor Tongue. They also discuss being the first Filipino-American transgender Emmy nominee, passing as female early in her life before coming out, her big break in 2017 as Coco in the comedy series Lopez, being named one of Outfest LA’s Next Generation of Filmmakers, and more.

Richard Chamberlain Feb 23, 2022

Veteran actor Richard Chamberlain sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss his breathtaking career, spanning six decades in Hollywood. They cover everything from his Golden-Globe-winning performance in 1963 for the title role of the TV medical drama, Dr. Kildare, being the first actor to play Jason Bourne in the 1988 TV movie, The Bourne Identity, working with acting icon Lawrence Olivier in the 1973 film, Lady Caroline Lamb, and hanging out with co-stars Paul Newman and Steve McQueen while playing his favorite villain role in the 1974 disaster movie, The Towering Inferno

Sundance 2022 Recap Jan 31, 2022

HFPA journalists Vera Anderson and Elisabeth Sereda sat down to discuss this year's Sundance Film Festival. They go into the challenges of experiencing a virtual film festival, recap some of the films they saw, and more.

Flashback: Steven Spielberg Jan 14, 2022

Four years ago, HFPA Austrian member, Elisabeth Sereda, sat down with Golden Globe and Cecil B. DeMille award winner Steven Spielberg for our first podcast in celebration of our 75th anniversary. Last month, Spielberg celebrated his own 75 th birthday and that felt like a great time to rewind and revisit this fascinating 2018 conversation from the man behind work including: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); The Color Purple (1985); Jurassic Park (1993); Lincoln (2012) and The Post (2017). Listen in as Spielberg takes us through his life and career from his youth, when he first realized he wanted to be a director, to reveal how a tour at Universal Studios changed his path, why Jaws (1975) almost ruined his career, which movies challenged him most and why history is so important to him.

Recapping The 2022 Golden Globe Awards Jan 11, 2022

In a special episode of our new “Golden Globes Around the World” podcast, we invited new HFPA members Kelley Carter and Kimberly Reyes, along with veteran HFPA member Scott Orlin, to talk about not just the emotional Golden Globes announcement event on January 9 and the surprises on the night, but also a freewheeling conversation about the future of the 79-year-old organization.

Peter Bogdanovich Jan 07, 2022

Three weeks ago, HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio sat down to talk with Peter Bogdanovich about the 50th anniversary of his Golden Globes nomination for directing The Last Picture Show.

They also discussed his studying acting at the Stella Adler conservatory, the relationship he had with legendary writer-director Orson Welles, following up The Last Picture show by writing and directing the classic screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" for Barbra Streisand, and his plans for the future.

Sadly, Peter Bogdanovich passed away on January 6, 2022. To honor his memory, we're sharing this wide-ranging and enlightening discussion.

Carlo Siliotto Oct 13, 2021

Composer Carlo Siliotto sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss his long career in music, from scoring films like Nomad, The Punisher, and Miracles from Heaven. They also talk about his connection to Oliver Stone, using international instruments to create a unique sound, how Ennio Morricone helps contextualize "what music means to him" , and more.

Jimmy Jean-Louis Oct 06, 2021

Actor and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to discuss his life, from growing up in Haiti and then France through to his current successes in the film industry. They also dig into the complicated relationship between Haiti and the United States, experiences with racial profiling, how he ended up doing musical theatre, his views on the future of African cinema, being inspired by Sydney Poitier, and more.

Rodrigo Teixeira Sep 29, 2021

Film producer Rodrigo Teixeira sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss his long and storied career, producing films like Ad Astra, Call Me By Your Name, and The Lighthouse, just to name a few. They also discuss his film inspirations, what makes him choose projects to produce, the joys of going to a cinema to see movies on the big screen, and more.

Dome Karukoski Sep 22, 2021

Finnish writer/director Dome Karukoski sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss his long and varied career, from his inspiration as a child while watching Macbeth on the BBC to his breakout hit Tolkien, a biopic about the life of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien. They also discuss directing for TV, the varieties of international film, and more.

Sonia Nassery Cole Sep 15, 2021

Afghan-born American filmmaker and human rights activist Sonia Nassery Cole sat down with HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher to discuss her latest project I Am You, which follows the story of three Afghan refugees who flee the Taliban to seek refuge in Europe. They also discuss her short documentary, The Bread Winner, her 2010 film The Black Tulip (which was Afghan’s Oscar Submission that year), childhood memories of Afghanistan, meeting President Ronald Reagan in the White House, the past, present, and future of Afghanistan, and much more.

Ramona Diaz Sep 08, 2021

Documentary filmmaker Ramona Diaz sat down with HFPA journalist Ruben Nepales to discuss her latest film project "A Thousand Cuts", which chronicles the life of journalist Maria Ressa and her conflicts with the Filipino government and its president Rodrigo Duterte. They also discuss her experience with Journey and her documentary about them, the importance of press freedom, receiving regular recognition at Sundance, and more.

Sandra Kogut Sep 01, 2021

Writer-director Sandra Kogut sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Ana-Maria Bahiana about her career, from humble beginnings to her latest project Three Summers. They also discuss switching between narrative films and documentaries, the current state of Brazil, and more.

Christian Petzold Aug 25, 2021

Writer/director Christian Petzold sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to discuss his career and finding success in the international film market. They also discuss writing scripts after saying he'd already written them, the joy of working with people who love cinema, collaborating to make "bus films", attending festivals, and more.

Hend Sabry Aug 18, 2021

Egyptian-Tunisian actress Hend Sabry sat down with HFPA journalist Husam Asi to discuss her life's work in cinema, starting from starring in the 1994 hit The Silences of the Palace at the age of fourteen to now as an executive producer and star on a Netflix series Finding Ola. They also discuss Middle Eastern cinema, her production company, Salaam, her road to becoming a member of the jury in the Venice Film Festival, the differences between acting in Egypt versus Tunisia, censorship, and more.

Thomas Levin Aug 11, 2021

Danish actor Thomas Levin sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss his latest role on the Irish crime show Smother, in which he plays a teacher who is wrongfully accused of child abuse. They also discuss his role as the villain on Alex Rider, his parents’ reaction when Levin told he will be an actor, preparations to play a soldiers in the theatre play Hjem kære hjem; journalism lessons he learned while working on the TV show Borgen, and more.

Sasson Gabai Aug 04, 2021

Israeli actor Sasson Gabai sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to discuss The Band’s Visit and how he returned to the role he originated in the 2007 film to replace Tony Shaloub in the Tony-award-winning musical adaptation on Broadway. They also discuss his recent role as Shimon Peres in the movie Oslo, developing an ear for accents, why Israel has such a rich culture surrounding film and television, and more.

Nancy Isime Jul 28, 2021

Nollywood actress and TV host Nancy Isime sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss her career, including over 30 films and TV shows as well as her own talk show, The Nancy Isime Show, and her hosting The Voice Nigeria. They also talk about her latest Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards, which can be seen on Netflix, learning how to act while on the job, the world of film and film schools in Nigeria, what inspires her, and more.

Nick Loeb Jul 21, 2021

Writer, director, producer, and actor Nick Loeb sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss his directorial debut Roe v. Wade, which shines light on one of the most famous Supreme Court cases in United States. They also discuss winding up in the entertainment business after coming from a family of business owners and diplomats, how Muammar Gaddafi interfered with his childhood, his love of Scandinavia, what he learned about fame while he was with Sofía Vergara, and more.

Diane Paragas Jul 14, 2021

Writer/director Diane Paragas sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to discuss her film Yellow Rose, which made history as the first Filipino-American film theatrically distributed by a major Hollywood studio. They also discuss the fifteen years it took her to get to this point, the importance of music, what it was like growing up an offspring of two doctors, her experiences with racism, her next project: a pop music opera called Lizards, and more.

Otávio Lima Jul 07, 2021

Brazilian Fantastic and Horror Film Festival co-founder Otávio Lima sat down with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss his film festival, what inspired it, and the work it took to make it happen. They also discuss how dystopias motivate him, watching Nightmare on Elm Street as a child, how Brazillian cinema has changed over the past half century, how the politics of a nation inspires the cinema of its culture, and more.

Isabel Sandoval Jun 30, 2021

Writer, director, producer, and actress Isabel Sandoval sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to discuss finding her voice as an artist during the making and editing of her film Lingua Franca, which is about an undocumented Filipina trans woman who works as a caregiver for an elderly Russian woman in Brooklyn. They also discuss the experience of coming out to her mother twice, how she got the title The Queen of Sensual Cinema, the new possibilities for minority films tha thave opened up in the past few years, and more.

Jenni Kivistö Jun 23, 2021

Director Jenni Kivistö sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemekers to discuss her latest documentary Colombia In My Arms, which she co-directed with Jussi Rastas. They also discuss what drew her to Colombia, the lottery system of funding films in Finland, the blurred line between documentary and fiction, and more.

Joshua Coates Jun 16, 2021

Writer, director, and producer Joshua Coates sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss his newest film Ageless Love and the pressures he placed on himself to complete it in a timely manner. They also discuss his upbringing, what inspires him, watching Eddie Murphy work, the work ethic and thoughts of the futue that keep him going, and more.

Allan Deberton Jun 09, 2021

Brazillian producer/director/screenwriter Allan Deberton sat down with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss his latest film Pacarrete and the challenges and joys of bringing the story to the screen. They also discuss his love of musicals and Steven Spielberg, his aversion to war films, the current state of Brazil, and more.

Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Jun 02, 2021

Writer-director-actor Tinna Hrafnsdóttir sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen about the the upcoming release of her first feature film Quake, which she adapted from the best-selling novel, Grand Mal by Audur Jónsdóttir. They also discuss her love of stories based around the "one pivotal moment" in the lives of her characters, the film industry in Iceland, and why more and more productions have been shooting there over the last decade, and more.

Diego Freitas May 26, 2021

Writer-Director Diego Freitas sat down with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss his career and focus on his first feature My Dead Ones. They also discuss the state of Brazillian cinema, why he directs horror/thrillers and why that's popular in Brazil, his efforts in political activism, and more.

Uisenma Borchu May 19, 2021

Writer/director Uisenma Borchu sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to discuss her latest film Black Milk and the process of filming nomads in Mongolia using a small film crew and the challenges that arose in the process. They also talk about her Mongolian heritage, growing up in Germany and grappling with racism, and more.

Rubaiyat Hossain May 12, 2021

Writer/director/producer Rubaiyat Hossain sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemaekers to discuss her latest film Made In Bangladesh, and how the film intersects with her need and drive to tell female stories. They also discuss the genesis of her projects, what about gender inspires her storytelling, and more.

Yangzom Brauen May 05, 2021

Director, writer, and actress Yangzom Brauen sat down with HFPA journalist Marlene Von Arx to talk about her work directing episodes of the upcoming series Rebel, which stars Katey Sagal. They also discuss her early forays into acting, the transition to directing, working in episodic television like NCIS: L.A., her activism surrounding her Tibetan heritage and how that has informed her life and career, and more.

Dea Kulumbegashvili Apr 28, 2021

Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili sat down with HFPA jouranlist Michele Manelis to discuss the genesis, production, and release of her first feature film, Beginning and the inspiration she got when returning from studying film at Columbia University to a small village where her father used to live. They also discuss the role religion has played throughout her life, the challenges she faced as a director in her home country, her work process, and more.

Kornél Mundruczó Apr 21, 2021

Director Kornél Mundruczó sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai to discuss his latest film Pieces of a Woman, starring Vanessa Kirby, its inception, and the process of getting it made. They also discuss his pivot from acting to directing, having films selected to screen at the Venice and Cannes film festival, and more.

Eylem Kaftan Apr 14, 2021

Turkish filmmaker Eylem Kaftan sat down with HFPA journalist Lena Basse to discuss her latest film Hive, getting to know beekeepers when she was filming a documentary series about urban farmers, and how that inspired her to write and direct her first feature. They also discuss the opening scene, what brought her to study philosophy, her thesis on 80s Turkish cinema, and more.

Ivo Felt Apr 07, 2021

Estonian producer Ivo Felt sat down with HFPA journalist Jean-Paul Chaillet to discuss his career producing films in Estonia, dating back to his founding of the company Allfilm twenty-five years ago, and the road to making Tangerines and The Fencer, two films he produced that received Golden Globes nominations for Best Motion Picture-Foreign Language. They also discuss building his country's film industry, producing/shooting Christopher Nolan's Tenet in Estonia, producing during COVID-19, and more.

Gianfranco Rosi Mar 31, 2021

Italian American director Gianfranco Rosi’ sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio about his most recent film Notturno, a documentary about the different people in areas around warzones and borders of Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon and which was the Italian selection for the International Film Category at the Academy Awards and shortlisted for best documentary. They also discuss cinema and documentaries in the age of platforms like Netflix and Hulu, his process in making a documentary, and more.

Andrea Crosta Mar 24, 2021

Italian entrepreneur & director of Earth League International Andrea Crosta sat down with HFPA journalist SIlvia Bizio to discuss the documentaries: The Ivory Game and Sea of Shadows, both executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Richard Ladkani. They also discuss recruiting former undercover operatives and FBI, CIA, & crime analysts to investigate environmental crime, how the spread of viruses like Covid are connected to environmental issues, the importance of oceans, and more.

Katherine Waterston Mar 17, 2021

Actress Katherine Waterston sat down with HFPA journalist Ting Ting Xu to discuss her latest movie The World to Come, which tells of a love story between two women in Schoharie County in 1856, and the script's potency that convinced her to do the project. They also discuss her research of the 19th Century LGBTQ community, her early years in Los Angeles, memories from filming Inherent Vice, what's inspiring about playing Tina Goldstein in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, and more.

Ciara Bravo Mar 10, 2021

Ciara Bravo sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels to talk about her latest role in the film Cherry, which she stars in alongside Tom Holland. They also talk about going into acting at a very young age, how she stays grounded, growing up in Ohio, her first big job on the TV show Big Time Rush, knowing one of her audition tapes was watched and approved by Steven Spielberg, and more.

Cristin Milioti Mar 03, 2021

Actress/singer/writer Cristin Milioti sat down with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to talk about her role in the upcoming HBO series Made For Love, in which she stars opposite Ray Romano. They also discuss spending a year in lockdown, her role in the stage adaptation of the Golden Globe-nominated musical film Once, being in Africa when she was offered the role of Sarah in Palm Springs, old movies and idols she treasured while growing up, and much more.

Norman Lear Feb 24, 2021

TV legend and 2021 Carol Burnett Award Recipient Norman Lear sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to discuss writing, producing, creating, and developing groundbreaking television series like All In The Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times, One Day At A Time, over his more-than-70-year career in Hollywood. Then, Norman's business/production partner Brent Miller joins the conversation to discuss how they met, their relationship, what's coming down the pipeline for Act III Productions, and more.

Tahar Rahim Feb 17, 2021

Golden Globe-nominated actor Tahar Rahim sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to discuss his role as Mohamedou Ould Salahi in the legal drama The Mauritanian and the physical demands and transformation he took on for the role. They also discuss his performance as a serial killer on the TV series The Serpent, his portrayal as FBI Agent Ali Soufan in The Looming Tower, his early interest in acting, and more.

This podcast was recorded before the Golden Globe nominations.

Ethan Hawke Feb 10, 2021

Golden Globe-nominated actor Ethan Hawke sat down with HFPA journalist Lena Basse about his role in the limited series The Good Lord Bird, which tells the story of a fictional boy in John Brown’s family of abolitionist soldiers and finds himself in the 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry. They also discuss his career, including memories of Robin Williams and River Phoenix, his many projects with Richard Linklater, and more.

This episode was recorded before the 2021 Golden Globe nominations.

Gillian Anderson Feb 02, 2021

Actress Gillian Anderson sat down with HFPA journalist Meher Tatna to discuss her career, including her recent turn as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the fourth season of the Netflix/BBC drama The Crown. They also talk about her early acting roles, reaching pay equity with David Duchovny in The X-Files, raising children outside of the industry, receiving an OBE "from the queen", and more.

Zendaya Jan 29, 2021

Actress Zendaya sat down with HFPA journalist Aniko Navai about her latest film, Malcolm & Marie, an emotional roller coaster she shot with actor John David Washington. They also talk about life during the pandemic, the steps that led her to become an actress, her fashion line, why it's important to her to control her own social media, purchasing a house at age 19, and more.

Robin Wright Jan 26, 2021

Golden Globe-winning actress, producer, and director Robin Wright sat down with HFPA journalist Anke Hofmann to discuss her first feature directorial debut, Land, which she also stars in alongside actor Demián Bechir. They also discuss learning survival skills, life imitating art on House of Cards, what inspired her to direct, the work of her organization DigDeep, what inspires her about the movie Wonder Woman, and more.

Jodie Foster Jan 22, 2021

Actress, director, producer, Golden Globe winner, and Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Jodie Foster sat down with HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso to discuss her latest role as real-life lawyer Nancy Hollander, who defended an inmate detained in Guantanomo Bay and what drew her to portraying a real-life person. They also discuss her long career in the business, her growing more selective with roles as she's gotten older, the transition from acting to directing, and more.

Sofia Coppola Jan 19, 2021

Writer-director/producer Sofia Coppola sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to talk about her newest film On The Rocks, which sees her working with Rashida Jones and re-teaming with Lost in Translation star Bill Murray. They also dig into her history as a filmmaker, gender politics, not having clear "villains" in her films, what draws her to make independent cinema rather than blockbuster movies, how her various tastes/artistic skills inform her collaborative process, and more.

Jamie Dornan Jan 15, 2021

Actor Jamie Dornan sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to talk about filming his most recent film, Wild Mountain Thyme, in Ireland. They also discuss life in quarantine, his early turns singing in a band, how the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy changed his life, his memories from his trip to the Golden Globes, and more.

Sia Jan 12, 2021

Singer-songwriter turned director Sia sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Oliveira Pinto to discuss her directorial debut, Music, which she co-wrote with author Dallas Clayton and stars Maddie Ziegler, a frequent collaborator, as the lead. They discuss the challenges of telling stories about neuro-atypical characters, the trauma in her life, adopting two sons, what inspired her to turn away from fame, enabling the dreams of others, and more.

Ryan Murphy Returns Jan 08, 2021

Returning guest and writer-producer-director-creator Ryan Murphy sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin look back on his work in 2020, which included two documentaries, the TV series The Politician, two miniseries (Hollywood and Ratched), and the two movies The Boys in the Band and The Prom. They also dig into his first creative endeavor, singing in a choir club, the creative freedom his relationship with Netflix gives him, what draws him to the limited series format, and more.

James Corden Jan 05, 2021

Actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer and television host James Corden sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to discuss his role in the Ryan Murphy-directed Netflix musical comedy The Prom. They also discuss what inspired him to be an entertainer, getting to know Dominic Cooper and the rest of the cast of The History Boys, the development of Carpool Karaoke, naming his son after Paul McCartney, acting in a new take on Cinderella, and more.

Anya Taylor-Joy Jan 01, 2021

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoene to discuss her latest breakout performance as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit. They also discuss her early ambitions, moving to New York on her own at the age of 14, her first lead role in The Witch, reuninting with director Robert Eggers for the upcoming film The Northmen, her excitement for the release of Last Night in Soho, why her role as the eponymous Emma made her deal with bullying issues, and more.

Chris Evans Dec 29, 2020

Chris Evans sat down with HFPA journalist Henry Arnaud to discuss his latest project Defending Jacob and what drew him to the miniseries. They also discuss life after playing Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the hard decision to take the role back in 2010, his directorial debut and the potential for more directing projects moving forward, potential returns to the stage, working with Russo Brothers again, and more.

Reese Witherspoon Dec 25, 2020

Golden Globe-winning actress Reese Witherspoon sat down to talk to HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner about her decades in Hollywood, from her start in films like Cruel Intentions, Election, and Legally Blonde, to turning points in her career like Wild and Walk the Line, to her recent forays in television with The Morning Show and Big Little Lies, to her outside work like her use of fashion and her ongoing monthly book club that highlights and celebrates great and noteworthy works, and more.

George Clooney Dec 22, 2020

Golden Globe winner George Clooney sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to discuss his latest turn producing, directing, and starring in The Midnight Sky and the process of shaping the final product in post-production during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss, the milestones of his career starring in various ER's to working with Stephen Soderbergh and the Coen Brothers to his forays a director, balancing his activism with newfound fatherhood, and more.

Carey Mulligan Dec 18, 2020

Golden Globe-nominated actress Carey Mulligan sat down with HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher to talk about playing complex characters like the role of Cassie in her new film Promising Young Woman. They also talk about characters who behave contrary to society's expectations, working with Emerald Fennell, life during this year's pandemic, the #metoo movement, and her first time attending the Golden Globes.

Sacha Baron Cohen Dec 15, 2020

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to discuss how his two latest projects The Trial of the Chicago 7 and a sequel to the 2006 comed Borat help him express his dissent with regards to the current direction of the world, politics, and culture. They also discuss his process for building memorable characters, the horrors of seeing the darker forces of humanity, going to Cambridge for comedy, learning about Abbie Hoffman through his writings, and more.

Kaley Cuoco Dec 11, 2020

Kaley Cuoco sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels to discuss her latest project producing and starring in the HBO Max series Flight Attendant. They also discuss the similarities between being an actor and being an equestrian, starting her own production company, playing table tennis against Michiel Huisman, memories of playing Penny in the last season of The Big Bang Theory, the importance of rescuing animals, and more.

George C. Wolfe Dec 08, 2020

Director George C. Wolfe talked with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss his new adaptation of the August Wilson play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, how its setting in 1927 Chicago distinguishes it from Wilson's other work, and the transformation of star Viola Davis as she took on the eponymous Ma Rainey. They also discuss the difference between directing for film and stage, working with the late Chadwick Boseman, how the arts will bounce back after COVID-19, Brazillian culture, and more.

Andy Samberg Dec 02, 2020

Golden Globe winner and 2019 host Andy Samberg sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara De Olivera Pinto to discuss his career, from was early efforts to be a comedian at eight years old to forming the comedy trio The Lonely Island, to breaking out into the mainstream on Saturday Night Live. They also discuss his lead role on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the shift into and starring in the romantic comedy Palm Springs, which Hulu purchased in the biggest deal in Sundance history.

Aubrey Plaza Nov 25, 2020

Actress Aubrey Plaza sat down with HFPA journalist Nellee Holmes to talk about her new film Black Bear, what scared her about making it, and how her time shooting the film had moments that made her feel like she was living in a horror film. They also discuss her character April Ludgate on Parks & Recreation, surviving a seizure in her 20s, how improv has impacted her life, doing tarot readings for Amy Poehler, and more.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Nov 18, 2020

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to discuss his blossoming acting career and his latest turn as Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale in Aaron Sorkin's Netflix film The Trial of the Chicago 7. They also discuss his early dreams of being an architect, his big break in Baz Luhrmann’s TV series The Get Down, his Emmy-winning performance on the HBO series Watchmen., the joys of playing the villain in Aquaman, what excites him about being in the upcoming Matrix 4, and more.

Kate Walsh Nov 11, 2020

Kate Walsh sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to discuss life in Western Australia and her current efforts to get a studio up and running in the land down under. They also discuss her role on The Umbrella Academy, performing onstage during the pandemic in the play The Other Place, her small part in Emily in Paris, her latest film Honest Thief, menopause, and the importance of de-stigmatizing conversations around mental health after surviving a brain tumor, and more.

Susanne Bier Nov 04, 2020

Director Susanne Bier sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss her latest project: HBO's The Undoing, which stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant and comes from the pen of David E. Kelley. They also dive into her early career, the Danish film industry, surprising her crew when they learn of how knowledgeable filmmaker she is, taking off her shoes just before winning at the Golden Globes, and more.

Aaron Sorkin Oct 28, 2020

Golden Globe winner Aaron Sorkin’s sat down with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to discuss his second directorial job, The Trial of the Chicago 7, the fourteen years it took to get it made, and why the events of 1968 are still relevant today. They also discuss a potential follow-up to The Social Network, his directorial debut Molly's Game, how his sister inspired him to write A Few Good Men, the West Wing election special, the night he started writing, why he struggled with The Newsroom, and more.

Natalia Dyer Oct 21, 2020

Natalia Dyer sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels to discuss her new role in the movie Yes, God, Yes. They also touch on her role as Nancy Wheeler in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and what excites her about the upcoming season, how her early steps in performing nurtured her early career, and more.

Billy Ray Oct 14, 2020

Screenwriter Billy Ray sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to discuss the Showtime miniseries The Comey Rule, based on the memoir by former FBI director James Comey, the meticulous detail of bringing real-life events to the screen, and casting Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson as James Comey and President Donald Trump, repsectively. They also discuss his thought process in writing movies like The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips, Terminator: Dark Fate, Richard Jewell, and more.

Laura Linney Oct 07, 2020

Laura Linney sat down with HFPA journalist Alexander Nevsky to discuss her character Wendy Byrde on the Netflix series Ozark and her feelings about playing a character she loves and does not. They also discuss studying at Julliard, the allure of theatre, the intimidations of moving into film and television, studying in Moscow, working with Clint Eastwood, and more.

Kaitlyn Dever Sep 30, 2020

Kaitlyn Dever sat down with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to discuss playing a nurse in the new HBO film Coastal Elites, which was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about her first Golden Globe nomination for her role on Netflix’s limited series Unbelievable, the joys of working on Booksmart with Olivia Wilde and Beanie Feldstein, working with her idols like Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher and Brie Larson in Short Term 12, her breakout television role on Justified, and more.

Jim Parsons Sep 23, 2020

For our 150th episode Jim Parsons sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Anke Hoffman to talk about his role in The Boys in The Band both on stage and film, his role as Rock Hudson's agent Henry Wilson on the Netflix series Hollywood, and twelve seasons on The Big Bang Theory. They also discuss the production company he runs with his husband Todd, his early career doing theater at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, his relationship with Ryan Murphy, and much much more.

Jay Roach Sep 16, 2020

Golden Globe winning producer, director and writer Jay Roach sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to discuss his new project Coastal Elites, a series of monologues written by playwright Paul Rudnick about life in COVID-19 and starring Bette Midler, Issa Rae, Sarah Paulson, Kaitlyn Dever and Dan Levy. They also discuss his wife Susanna Hoffs, how he got a job directing Austin Powers, collaborating Charlize Theron in Bombshell, and more.

Ridley Scott Sep 09, 2020

Director Ridley Scott sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to discuss his new HBO Max TV series Raised by Wolves, which explores his recurring themes of androids, religion vs science, the fallibility of human nature, and aliens. They also dig into his start in television, talking about alien life at NASA during research for The Martian, why he's done so many films about history, Bladerunner's effect on his career, and more.

Hilary Swank Sep 02, 2020

Hilary Swank sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss her portrayal of an astronaut in the new Netflix series "Away". They also discuss her early life playing sports, moving to Hollywood at age 15 and living out of a car, the success that came form her role in Boys Don’t Cry, her thoughts on playing a transgender man, her inspiration to create her fashion label called Mission Statement, and more.

Tracee Ellis Ross Aug 26, 2020

Actress, producer, writer, director, entrepreneur, & activist Tracee Ellis Ross sat down with HFPA journalist Anke Hoffman to discuss her latest movie, The High Note, in which she plays R&B singer Grace Davis. They also discuss her relationship with her mother, Diana Ross, the importance of the TV show girlfriends, her memories of the night she won a Golden Globe, being busy in the time of COVID, why the show Black-ish is important for television, what inspired her to co-create Mixed-ish, and more.

Paul Mescal Aug 19, 2020

Paul Mescal sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoehne to discuss his character Connell on Hulu's adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People and how he related to the role. They also dig into his relationship with his mother, doing press in the time of COVID, what initially drew him into the theater, speculation on what would happen with Marianne and Connell in a hypothetical season two, and more.

Alden Ehrenreich Aug 12, 2020

Alden Ehrenreich sat down with Scott Orlin to discuss the new Peacock TV adaptation of Aldous Huxley's novel Brave New World, and how Huxley's vision of how comfortable lives can result in surrendering freedom when offered, drugs, free love, and more. They also talk about learning from Francis Ford Coppola, mastering rope tricks for his role the Coen Bros.' "Hail, Caesar!", the pressures of playing Han Solo, why he loves book stores, and more.

Asa Butterfield Aug 05, 2020

Asa Butterfield sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to discuss his role as Otis Milburn in the Netflix series Sex Education. They also dive into the many talented people he's worked with in his surprisingly long career including Martin Scorsese on Hugo, Harrison Ford on Ender’s Game, Tim Burton on Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and more.

Tobias Menzies Jul 29, 2020

Tobias Menzies sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to discuss his role as Prince Philip on the third and fourth season of Netflix's The Crown and what draws him to morally complex characters. They also discuss his roles in films like Atonement and Underworld: Blood Wars, his TV stints on Rome, Catastrophe, Game Of Thrones, Outlander, go into how he lived with Helena Bonham Carter for a month, and more.

Daisy Edgar-Jones Jul 22, 2020

Daisy Edgar-Jones sat down for a podcast with Tina Jøhnk Christensen to discuss her breakout role as Marianne on Hulu’s Normal People and how author Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel fleshed out her characters from her teenage years to young adulthood. They also discuss her audition with Paul Mescal, auditioning for the show while filming a new TV adaptation of The War of the Worlds, doing press during lockdown, and more.

Jack Thorne Jul 15, 2020

Writer Jack Thorne sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara De Oliveira Pinto to discuss his career as a writer, from adapting HIs Dark Materials to scripting the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and most recently The Eddy. They also talk about the twenty plays he wrote before one made it to stage, his love of reading scripts, opting not to go to the set of the movie Wonder to meet actors like Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, why advocating for disability diversity is important to him, and more.

Maria Schrader Jul 08, 2020

German actress, screenwriter, director, and producer Maria Schrader sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to talk about directing Netflix’s new miniseries Unorthodox. They also discuss new precautions with filming in the world of social distancing and COVID-19, the challenges and joys of wearing so many different hats, her favorite things about living in Berlin, and more.

Tamar-kali Jul 01, 2020

Composer/musician Tamar-kali sat down with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis to discuss her forays into the world of film composing, which started with the film Mudbound in 2017. They also discuss the two-decade career in music that brought her to that project, the reliefs of not being the final arbiter on a piece of art, starring in the documentary Afro-Punk, and more.

Zoe Kravitz Jun 26, 2020

Actress Zoë Kravitz sat down with HFPA journalist Nellee Holmes to talk about her new show for Hulu High Fidelity in which she plays the lead role, genderbending the part John Cusack played in the 2000 film adaptation. They also talk about her career on the small screen in shows like Big Little Lies and Californication, big-screen roles in films like Mad Max: Fury Road and her upcoming performance as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Batman, how her youth shaped her into the artist she is today, and more.

Fiona Shaw Jun 23, 2020

Actress Fiona Shaw sat down with HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher to discuss her decades of work in the creative arts, from stage work doing a one-woman show based on T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land and a gender-bent production of Shakespeare's Richard II, to film work giving her wider recognition such as her role as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter series, to television roles on hit shows like Fleabag and Killing Eve, and much much more.

Daveed Diggs Jun 19, 2020

Daveed Diggs sat down with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to talk about his new character Detective Andre Layton on TNT’s new TV adaptation of Snowpiercer. They also discuss how Covid-19 changed his view on trips to Oakland, his experiences as a mentor, what inspired him & writing partner Rafael Casal to develop a TV series on their film Blindspotting, how Hamilton changed the demographics of his concerts, and more.

Jennifer Connelly Jun 16, 2020

Jennifer Connelly sat down with HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher to discuss her role on the new television series Snowpiercer and all of the political baggage that the series carries with it. They also dig into her career, including what it was like working with David Bowie at such a young age, meeting her husband while on set for A Beautiful Mind, and more.

Jeremy Pope Jun 10, 2020

Jeremy Pope sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemekers on May 29, 2020 to talk about his role on the new series Hollywood and the perspectives and voice he brought to the table. They also discuss the differences between acting in theater and acting on film, the challenges that come with being black in America, the thrill of being the first person to be nominated for two Tonys in the same category in the same year, and more.

Jason Segel May 29, 2020

Jason Segel sat down with HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso to discuss his new show Dispatches from Elsewhere, which came to him when he realized in his early 30s he hadn't made a conscious choice in a long time. They also discuss the awesomeness of a Dracula Puppet Musical, his audition for Freaks and Geeks, how the show How I Met Your Mother changed his life, what challenged him about his role as David Foster Wallace in The End of the Tour, how he strives for authenticity in his art, and more.

Amanda Peet May 26, 2020

Amanda Peet talked with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to discuss the second season of the true-crime anthology series Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story. They discuss her process of working with Christian Slater, how she and her husband David Benioff balanced family and professional life during his nine years running Game of Thrones, why she never had a role on that show, her memories from working on Seinfeld, Togetherness, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and more.

Nicholas Hoult May 20, 2020

Nicholas Hoult took some time to talk with HFPA journalist Michele Manelis about his role on Hulu's The Great, in which he plays Peter III, the son of Peter The Great, what attracted him to the role, and playing opposite Elle Fanning. They also discuss working with Hugh Grant in About a Boy, his excitement for the new Mission: Impossible film, what he learned from Colin Firth, and more.

Matthew Macfadyen May 15, 2020

English actor Matthew Macfadyen sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to discuss his new role in the AMC series Quiz as Major Charles Ingram, who was accused and convicted of cheating on the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? They also discuss his part as Tom Wambsgans on the HBO series Succession, his famous role as Mr. Darcy in the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, what attracts him to historical dramas, and more.

Elle Fanning May 12, 2020

Elle Fanning sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to talk about her new Hulu’s series The Great, which she portrays Catherine The Great and her rises to power as she becomes the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history. They also talk about nude scenes, the role fashion plays in her professional and personal life, working with her sister Dakota Fanning, learning from Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman, and more.

Derek Cianfrance May 08, 2020

Derek Cianfrance sat down to speak with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana about how Covid-19 has (or hasn't) changed his routine while he edits the miniseries I Know This Much Is True. They also dig into the recurring motifs of his career, including his views on family, his life growing up, how his Italian heritage has informed his writing, what he has found bonds him to Mark Ruffalo, the idea nuggets he can use to fuel the stories he wants to tell, and more.

Melissa Barrera May 05, 2020

Melissa Barrera sat down with HFPA journalist Gilda Baum-Lappe to discuss the third and final season of the series Vida and the importance of LGBTQ and Latin representation on television. They also discuss the importance of family, spending time with her husband during the COVID-19 quarantine, picking up the guitar, her upcoming role in In The Heights, meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda, finding love on a reality show, and more.

Patti LuPone May 01, 2020

Actress/Singer/Broadway Legend Patti LuPone sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to discuss her role as Avis Amberg in the new Ryan Murphy show Hollywood and what drew her to the role. They also discuss her performance in the streaming celebration for Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday, the challenges of being in both Evita and Sunset Boulevard, the deep special friendship she has with Mandy Patinkin, and more.

Claes Bang Apr 28, 2020

Danish actor Claes Bang took time during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen about his latest projects, from the recent release of Dracula to the new film The Last Vermeer, which had its premiere in early March. They also talk about his life during quarantine, the highs and lows of awards season, what he loves about England and London, and more.

Lauren Graham Apr 24, 2020

Lauren Graham sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to talk about her career, her life, and her time on the new show Zoye's Extraordinary Playlist. They also talk about her Golden Globe nominated performance as Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls as well as her role as Sarah Braverman on Parenthood, the hustle to get her career to this point, getting teased by Daniel Craig, writing books, and more.

Mishel Prada Apr 21, 2020

Mishel Prada joins HFPA journalist Gabriel Lerman to discuss the third and final season of the Starz drama Vida, what is in store for the Hernandez sisters, and leaving nothing on the table as the series wraps up. They also talk about her first move to L.A., getting cast in webseries Fear The Walking Dead: Passage, returning to set on Riverdale right before production shut down due to COVID-19, and more.

Jane Levy Apr 15, 2020

Jane Levy sat down for a call with HFPA journalist Henry Arnaud to discuss her starring role on the TV show Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and the joys and pressures of singing and dancing on film. They also discuss her life under the stay at home order, not being recognized in public, her changing hair color, how she fits into the horror genre, looking up to Lucille Ball and Jane Fonda, and more.

Brian Cox Apr 08, 2020

Golden Globe winner Brian sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoene to discuss playing Machiavellian patriarch Logan Roy on the HBO show Succession. They also dig into his humble upbringing in Dundee, Scotland, how his father's death has affected his own parenting, his move from theater to Hollywood, his thoughts on the Roy children in Succession, his views on directing, the joy of teaching, and more.

Jaime Camil Apr 01, 2020

Jaime Camil sat down with HFPA journalist Gilda Baum-Lappe to discuss the journey that took him from his breakout role on Jane the Virin to his starring role on the CBS comedy Broke, the first CBS show with a Latinx Male lead since Desi Arnaz. They also discuss the challenges of being the son of a mother who had a career in the arts and a father who didn't, his philosophy for raising children, studying mental illness for a roles, and more.

Logan Lerman Mar 25, 2020

Logan Lerman sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to talk about his new Amazon series Hunters, his excitement at playing a Jewish character, and the lessons he learned acting opposite Al Pacino. They also dig into his career to date, memories of Heath Ledger, Mel Gibson, and Jim Carrey, his reaction to the script for The Perks of Being A Wallflower, out-of-the-box film recommendations, and more.

Evan Rachel Wood Mar 18, 2020

Evan Rachel Wood sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to talk about the third season of Westworld, her character Dolores, and the driving forces behind it. They also talk about David Bowie, her work directing short films, her efforts to reform the statute of limitations on crimes involving domestic violence, and more.

Tim Gray Mar 11, 2020

Awards editor and senior VP at Variety Tim Gray sat down with Meher Tatna to talk about his decades working at the entertainment magazine. They discuss his perspective on awards shows, how the industry has changed in that time, his work on the 80-page special issue on violence in American culture, and more.

Johnny Flynn Mar 04, 2020

Johnny Flynn sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to discuss the rock and roll edge he brought to George Knightley in the new adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Emma. They also discuss his conversations with director Autumn de Wilde about the female gaze, taking on the role of David Bowie in the upcoming film Stardust, writing musicals, and more.

Cameron Britton Feb 26, 2020

Actor Cameron Britton sat down with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to discuss his breakout role playing a serial killer on Mindhunter and his latest role, playing security guard Richard Jewell on the television series Manhunt: Deadly Games. They also discuss what he learned about privacy from Matt Damon, the exactness of David Fincher, the connection he made with Judith Light, his involvement in his family's wine business, his theater company, and more.

Sam Heughan Feb 19, 2020

Actor Sam Heughan sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to talk about his role on Outlander, and the familiarity he found with the character he plays, Scottish Highland soldier Jamie Fraser. They also talk about his difficulty riding horses, the community he's found through his inception of My Peak Challenge, rumors that he would play James Bond, the utility of kilts, and more.

Matt Bomer Feb 12, 2020

Actor Matt Bomer sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to discuss his upcoming project The Sinner and what drew him to the project. They also talk about Jungian archetypes, starring on White Collar, guessing on Chuck, winning a Golden Globe for The Normal Heart, his performance in the Tony-Winning Broadway Revival of The Boys in the Band, and more.

Rosario Dawson Feb 05, 2020

Rosario Dawson sat down with HFPA journalist Gabriel Lerman to talk through the anthology crime series Briarpatch. They also discuss the fortune she's had after a childhood acting career, the difficulties of escaping a circumstance one might be born into, her perspective on the importance of family and adoption, the inspiration she finds from her relationship with Senator Cory Booker, and more.

Valerie Pachner Jan 29, 2020

Austrian actress Valerie Pachner sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to discuss her surprise and excitement at playing the role of Franziska Jägerstätter in Terrence Malick's latest film A Hidden Life. They also discuss what brought her to acting, her successes so far in films like The Ground Beneath My Feet and Egon Schiele: Death and the Maiden, cultural differences between Europe and the United States, her superstitions, and more.

Sam Taylor-Johnson Jan 22, 2020

British filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to talk about her latest film A Million Little Pieces, co-writing with & directing her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and the strains of low-budget filmmaking. They also talk about Aaron's home life during the filming of Noctural Animals, the pressures of the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy as her directorial debut, her vision for, experience of, and challenges with directing the first Fifty Shades of Grey film, and more.

Liv Hewson Jan 15, 2020

Australian actor Liv Hewson sat down with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to discuss the road that led them to their role in last year's film Bombshell. The two also discuss moving to Los Angeles after a role on Santa Clarita Diet, their audition and role on Top of the Lake, the emotional and psychological costs of being closeted and nonbinary in high school, coming out and using their platform to support LGBTQ youth, their next project in Under My Skin, and more.

Mark Duplass Jan 08, 2020

Multitalented actor, writer, and director Mark Duplass talks with HFPA journalist Barbara De Oliveira Pinto about his relationship with his brother, becoming a filmmaker, and how it led him to his role on the new Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. They also discuss the genesis of his first successful movie, The Puffy Chair, advice he has for up-and-coming artists, his role as a producer in the #MeToo movement, and more.

Jamie Foxx Jan 01, 2020

Actor Jamie Foxx sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels to talk about his newest film Just Mercy, in which he plays a death row inmate attempting to appeal his murder conviction with the help of his attorney, played by Michael B. Jordan. They also talk about the origins of his name, discovering the hidden corners of Ray Charles, watching The Conjuring with his daughter, his early career as standup, his Kermit the Frog impression, and more.

Barry Adelman Dec 26, 2019

Writer/producer Barry Adelman sat down with Meher Tatna to talk about his decades-long career in show business, from his first writing jobs to his annual work producing the Golden Globe Awards. They also talk about his writing the eulogy for Elvis Presley, bonding with President Bill Clinton about "The King", resembling Paul McCartney, becoming Lauren Bacall's point of contact at her first Golden Globes, and much, much more.

Paul Rudd Dec 23, 2019

Actor Paul Rudd sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to discuss his work as a man and his clone in the Netflix series Living With Yourself and the challenges of making two identical characters distinct from each other. They also talk about potentially living in a computer simulation, the joys of being Ant-man, the impact of travel on understanding the world, and more.

Kevin Bacon Dec 18, 2019

Golden Globe winning actor Kevin Bacon sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser to talk about his latest role on the TV show City on a Hill, what he's loved about the part, and what challenges lay ahead for him. They also discuss television versus film in the age of streaming. They also talk about his winning a Golden Globe, his fear of speech-giving, traveling across the United States, his 30 (and still going) marriage with actress Kyra Sedgwick, and more.

Christian Slater Dec 16, 2019

Recent Golden Globe winner Christian Slater sat down with HFPA journalist Elisabeth Sereda to talk about his experience on cult television phenomenon Mr. Robot and his role in Dirty John Season 2. They also discuss living in Miami, his experiences with karate, what he felt about having a "bad boy" image after being a child actor, having a legacy of over 120 roles in film and television over his entire career, and more.

Awkwafina Dec 11, 2019

Back in October HFPA journalist Ting Ting Xu sat down to talk with actress-musician Awkwafina about her role in Lulu Wang’s comedy-drama The Farewell, a performance that just this week earned her her first Golden Globe nomination. They discuss her challenges with such an emotional, personal part as well as her breakout YouTube hit "My Vag", what it's like living with an alter ego, looking forward to being part of the first Asian superhero film by Marvel, and more.

Eddie Murphy Dec 06, 2019

In our 100th episode HFPA journalist Barbara de Oliveira Pinto sat down with a Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy to talk about his new Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name and his return to work after a five year hiatus. They also talk about Murphy's long and prolific career, from believing in himself as a teenager to his first and only audition at SNL, how he opened the door for African Americans in Hollywood, the role of luck throughout his career, and more.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Dec 04, 2019

Golden Globe-winning actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin about his latest film A Million Little Pieces, which he not only stars in, but also co-wrote with his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson, who also directs the film. They also dig into his career, what it's like to bring home characters like the one from his role in Nocturnal Animals, raising children while in the industry, the experience of being a one-off Avenger, and more.

Greta Gerwig Dec 02, 2019

Golden Globe-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig sat down with HFPA journalist Gabrielle Donnelly to discuss the joys and challenges of bringing her adaptation of Louia May Alcott's novel Little Women to the big screen They also discuss Gerwig's desires to be a playwriter, how her debut feature film Lady Bird played to her mother, her favorite books as a child, her relationship with writer/director Noah Baumbach, and more.

Marielle Heller Nov 27, 2019

Writer, director, and actress Marielle Heller sat down with HFPA journalists Ting Ting Xu to talk about her newest film Won't You Be My Neighbor, which stars Tom Hanks as the legendary children's television host Mr. Fred Rogers. They also talk about the joys and difficulties of making period pieces like her first film Diary of a Teenage Girl, the benefits of not going to film school, what she learned from her time as an actor going through the audition process, and more.

Mark Ruffalo Nov 25, 2019

Three-time Golden Globe nominee Mark Ruffalo sits down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to talk about how his interests as a humanitarian, environmentalist and activist all helped shape his latest film Dark Waters. They also discuss marching after the 2017 events in Charlottesville, what inspires his activism, the dark places of dealing with a brain tumor, face paralyzation, the death of his brother, and starring in films like The Kids are Alright, The Avengers, and more.

Robert Pattinson Nov 20, 2019

Robert Pattinson sat down with Kristien Gijbels to talk big opportunities happening in his career, from his starring role in The Lighthouse opposite Willem Dafoe to his role with Timothée Chalamet in The King, to his upcoming turn as Bruce Wayne in The Batman. They also dig into his history with major fandoms, attending the premiere for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, why he thinks Edward Cullen/Twilight tattoos are "punk rock", and what kernel of an idea inspires all the roles he performs.

Sienna Miller Nov 18, 2019

Golden Globe-nominated actress Sienna Miller sat down with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio to talk about how this year she has seen her busier than ever given her major roles in the projects American Woman, 21 Bridges, and the TV show The Loudest Voice. They talk about what excited her about those three roles, researching by watching Fox News, working with Clint Eastwood, public speaking at the U.N., being an ambassador for The International Medical Corp, and more.

Saoirse Ronan Nov 13, 2019

Saoirse Ronan sat down to talk to HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher about her moving from her Golden-Globe-winning role in Ladybird to her starring role in Greta Gerwig's new adaptation of Little Women, and the joys of working with her across multiple projects. They also discuss the concept of home, other inspirational artists that also help guide her career, climate activism around the world, Brexit, and more.

Willem Dafoe Nov 06, 2019

Willem Dafoe sits down with HFPA journalist Nellee Holmes to talk about The Lighthouse, Motherless Brooklyn, and the beard that links both films. They also talk about his long career, from his time in the theater to moving his career to film to being offered the lead role in Martin Scorsese's Last Temptation of Christ to his starring role in Lars von Trier's Antichrist, and more.

Hildur Guðnadóttir Oct 30, 2019

Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir sits down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivera Pinto to talk about her high profile year. The two explore her attempts to aurally capture Chernobyl's invisible menace radiation and her work on Joker and how her compositions informed the storytelling in the film, as well as other projects, her desire to focus on another solo album, growing up in different countries, and much much more.

Bradley Whitford Oct 23, 2019

Golden Globe nominated Bradley Whitford sat down with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to talk about his new comedy Perfect Harmony, his past roles in The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, and Get Out, and what inspired him to act. They also dig into politics in the era of Trump, from being a celebrity and using a platform to speak out on current issues, how politics is about how you create a moral vision, fighting against voter suppression and against climate change, and more.

Edward Norton Oct 16, 2019

Writer/director/producer/actor Edward Norton sits down with HFPA journalist Ting Ting Xu to talk about his new film, Motherless Brooklyn, is an attempt to make a movie with a clear message despite a complex plot (a la Chinatown), and the challenges of wearing many hats throughout production. They also dive into his career, from detouring to projects that capture his imagination, playing The Incredible Hulk, the hype surrounding his first film Primal Fear, his inaugural Golden Globes, and more.

Allen Leech Oct 09, 2019

In the wake of the first Downton Abbey film, Allen Leech (Tom Branson) sat down with HFPA journalist Gabrielle Donnelly to discuss the six seasons that led to the new movie, getting back into the groove of the show, and how life has changed for him since. They also talk about his formal education, his childhood, how Frances McDormand recognized him at his first Golden Globes, the impact of theater on his career, how a party at his house was a good luck charm for winning Globes, and more.

Todd Phillips Oct 02, 2019

Todd Phillips, writer-director of the new DC Comics film Joker, sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Gabriel Lerman about sneaking an old-school 70s-style character piece through the studio system, convincing Joaquin Phoenix to tackle the titular role, and how their partnership informed and evolved the character over the course of the production. They also talk about the state of comedy today, Phillips's fascination with mayhem, his early documentary work, and the year he spent talking to John Wayne Gacy.

Timothy Hutton Sep 25, 2019

HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana sits down to talk to Timothy Hutton about his new TV show, Almost Famil, in which he plays a fertility doctor who has used his own genetic material to conceive at least 100 children. They also discuss his role in his high school production of Guys and Dolls, his award-winning supporting role in Robert Redford’s Ordinary People, his memories from his first Golden Globes, and more.

Craig Mazin Sep 18, 2019

Craig Mazin sat down with HFPA journalist Lena to talk about his breakout HBO miniseries Chernobyl, the impact it's had on the world, and what the show means to him. The two also share memories of what it was like to live through the Chernobyl disaster (Mazin from America, Basse from Ukraine), how he got his start in screenwriting, his transition from comedy sequels to prestige drama, the eight years of doing his podcast Scriptnotes with John August, and more.

Afrah Nasser Sep 16, 2019

HFPA journalist Sam Asi sat down to talk to Yemeni journalist Afrah Nasser about her life in self-imposed exile from her native Yemen in 2011. They also discuss her life in Sweden, her family life with regards to politics and culture before the Civil War in Yemen, and she came to the realization she wanted to become a reporter, and more.

Jason Rezaian Sep 16, 2019

HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio sat down to talk to Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to discuss his experience as a foreign correspondent in Tehran from 2012 until he and his wife were charged with espionage by the Iranian government in 2014 and subsequently incarcerated for 544 days. They also discuss the couple's release in 2016, the challenges of reporting about a culture without living in it, how exploring food can inform on culture, and more.

Maria Ressa Sep 16, 2019

HFPA journalist Ruben Nepales talked with investigative journalist Maria Ressa to discuss her reporting on terrorism in Southeast Asia. They also discuss her founding Manila-based news site Rappler, her previously work with CNN and ABS-CBN, the various court cases involving her, the impact of social media on society and journalism today, and more.

Patricia Campos Mello Sep 16, 2019

HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana sat down with Brazilian reporter Patricia Campos Mello to discuss her experience reporting out about the campaign of then-presidential candidate, now-President Jair Bolsonaro. They also talk about the online censorship and harassment she and her family have received as a result of that work and how she handles social media in an age of trolls and fake news.

Jan-Albert Hootsen Sep 16, 2019

Dutch journalist Jan-Albert Hootsen sat down to talk to HFPA journalist Janet Nepales about his career as an international reporter living in Mexico City. They discuss what inspired his interest in journalism, his reports on national affairs, writing on cultural and socio-economic issues, and his position as the Mexico Representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Jill Soloway Sep 11, 2019

Jill Soloway sat down with HFPA journalist Henry Arnnaud to talk about their life as a filmmaker, artist, activist and a co-founder of 50/50 by 2020, a movement seeking equity and gender balance in Hollywood as part of the #TimesUp movement. Soloway also talks about their hit Golden Globe-winning Amazon series Transparent, the decision to end with a musical. the learning curve they had with allegations of misconduct against Jeffrey Tambor, and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ movement.

Joey King Sep 04, 2019

Joey King sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoehne to discuss her first Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose on true crime series The Act from the physical transformation she had to do for the part to her on-set relationship with Patricia Arquette. They also discuss her perspectives on limited series vs film, what drew her to acting, her interactions with fans on social media, her family life, how The Kissing Booth affected her career, growing up in Hollywood, and more.

Germaine Franco Aug 28, 2019

Composer Germaine Franco sat down with HFPA journalist Yenny Nun to discuss her latest film Dora and the Lost City of Gold and the various techniques and unique sounds she developed to help score the film. The two also talk about her relationship with her mentor John Powell, collaborating with John Debney, participating in a composer workshop for the Sundance Institute, and writing songs for the hit Pixar film Coco.

Gurinder Chadha Aug 21, 2019

Writer-Director-Producer Gurinder Chadha sat down with HFPA journalist Meher Tatna to talk about her latest film Blinded By The Light. They also discuss her efforts to make the world to be a better place through her films like Bhaji on the Beach, What’s Cooking?, Bend it Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice, and Viceroy’s House, how being a British filmmaker of Indian descent who was born in Nairobi, Kenya informs her worldview, her desire to do a big blockbuster movie, and more.

Ramy Youssef Aug 14, 2019

Ramy Youssef sat down with HFPA journalist Sam Asi to talk about the success of his show, Ramy. They also talk about the period of his life when he had Bell’s palsy, deciding to move from studying law to studying acting, his views on being a Muslim in a modern society, how he uses his platform to talk about the societal, religious, and cultural issues that are important and interesting to him, and more.

Eva Longoria Aug 07, 2019

Actress/Director/Producer Eva Longoria sat down with HFPA journalist Yenny Nun to talk about her role as the mother of a live-action Dora The Explorer in the new film Dora and the Lost City of Gold. They also dive into the Longoria's road to get to this point, her dreams of being on a soap opera, her breakout role as Gaby on Desperate Housewives, her producing Devious Maids, optioning and making the Spanish drama series Grand Hotel, and more.Actress/Director/Producer Eva Longoria sat down with HFPA journalist Yenny Nun to talk about her role as the mother of a live-action Dora The Explorer in the new film Dora and the Lost City of Gold. They also dive into the Longoria's career to get to this point, her fulfilling her dreams of being on a soap opera, her breakout role as Gaby on Desperate Housewives, her producing and directing on Devious Maids, her optioning and making the Spanish drama series Grand Hotel, her upcoming projects, and more.

Wyatt Russell Jul 31, 2019

Wyatt Russell sat down with Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss the second season of AMC's Lodge 49. They talk about what he loves about television vs films, growing up on film sets as the son of Kurt Russell, his love for hockey, the injury that stopped him from playing the sport as a goalie, and how that development in that short-lived career changed the course of his life forever.

Patty Jenkins Jul 24, 2019

Acclaimed director Patty Jenkins sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to talk about her work on the new miniseries I Am The Night, being the first female director for a superhero film with the DC Comics box office smash Wonder Woman, how she brought out Charlize Theron's Oscar-winning performance as Aileen Wuornos in Monster... and almost nothing about Wonder Woman 1984.

George Takei Jul 17, 2019

George Takei sat down with HFPA journalist Anke Hoffman to talk about his work on the landmark second season of AMC's The Terror, diving into his youth as a prisoner in American internment camps for Japanese-Americans during the Second World War and how those experiences helped inform the ethos of the show. They also dig into his meeting Martin Luther King Jr., the gay liberation movement, and, of course, his role as Helmsan/Ensign/Captain Hikaru Sulu on numerous incarnations of Star Trek.

Christine Baranski Jul 10, 2019

Actress Christine Baranski sat down with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to discuss the latest season of her topical CBS All Access series The Good Fight. They also discuss the evolution of her character Diane Lockhart from inception on the hit Golden-Globe-nominated series The Good Wife almost ten years ago until today, what she loves about theater versus television, how she co-starred in musicals like Mamma Mia and Chicago, how Hollywood's landscape has changed amidst the #MeToo movement, and more.

Patricia Arquette Jul 03, 2019

Patricia Arquette sat down with HFPA journalist Phillip Berk to talk about her latest project: the abusive mother Dee Dee on the TV series the Act. They dig into the psychology of playing a character with Munchausen syndrome by proxy and the damage she did to the daughter she raised. The two also discuss her sister Rosanna, her memories of the awards circuit for Boyhood, homelessness in America, the progress in the #MeToo movement, equal pay for women,x and more.

Michael Kelly Jun 26, 2019

Actor Michael Kelly sat down with HFPA journalist Henry Arnaud to talk about his career, from his major role as Doug Stamper on the first Netflix original series House of Cards to his work as Mike November on the Amazon adaptation of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. They also discuss Kevin Spacey's removal from House of Cards and the steps to finish out the series, how losing his hair affected his career, and how he came to star in an episode of Black Mirror.

Sophie Turner Jun 19, 2019

Sophie Turner sat down with HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher to discuss her experience with two major roles: Jean Grey and Sansa Stark. They talk about her playing two powerful female roles and the road that got her there, from humble beginnings at England's Playbox theater to growing up in the public eye to finding a local bar in Belfast to her love of criminology. They also dive into her thoughts on Brexit, her fight to help survivors of sexual assault, her recent marriage to Joe Jonas, and more.

Zachary Quinto Jun 12, 2019

Zachary Quinto sat down with HFPA journalist Anke Hofmann to talk about his new show NOS4A2 and what drew him back to playing another supernatural villain. They also talk about his driving the 1938 Rolls Royce Wraith on the show, why he wanted to do a reboot of In Search Of, what brought him to do the Broadway revival of The Boys in the Band, his fondest memory of Leonard Nimoy, what it was liking coming out as gay in 2011, and how perception of the LGBTQ+ community has changed over the last 50 years.

Carol Burnett Jun 05, 2019

HFPA President Meher Tatna sat down with television legend Carol Burnett in April 2019 to talk about her incredible life and career, from her humble beginnings and the road to success to memories of the Carol Burnett Show to her daughter Carrie Hamilton and hopes for a project about their relationship, and more.

Taron Egerton May 29, 2019

Taron Egerton sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to talk about playing music legend and icon Elton John in the new film Rocketman, from initial discussions of the film to what he brought to the role to which song demo first got the Elton John seal of approval. They also talk about his family life, growing up in Wales, when he made his closest friends, how he knew he was right for the role in Kingsman: The Secret Service, playing another historical figure like Eddie the Eagle, and more.

Julianna Margulies May 22, 2019

Trigger Warning: Contains a discussion from 37:00-40:00 about efforts to pass legislation to help prevent sexual assault against minors.

Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies sat down with HFPA journalist Helen Hoehne to discuss her new series The Hot Zone, a story of U.S. Army scientists who work to fight against the Ebola virus. They also discuss her years on television, from her role as Dr. Carol Hathaway on six seasons of ER, to her lead role as Alicia Florick on The Good Wife, and more.

Olivia Wilde May 15, 2019

HFPA journalist Patricia Danaher sat down with Olivia Wilde to talk about her directorial debut Booksmart. They also talk about her years on a film set to prepare for being a director for the first time, reverence for journalists, how she got inspired to fight for human rights, civil rights, animal rights, and environmental rights, acting on House and The OC, working with her husband Jason Sudeikis in the improv comedy film Drinking Buddies, and more.

Sharon Horgan May 08, 2019

Writer, comedian, and actress Sharon Horgan sat down with HFPA journalist to talk about the final season of the hit series Catastrophe, from the show's inception with comedian Rob Delaney to being the show's third season being the last acting project of Carrie Fisher to the challenges and relief of bringing their four season story to a close. They also talk about her upbringing on a farm in Ireland, her predilection for transgressive female characters, and upcoming projects like Military Wives.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau May 01, 2019

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the actor behind Game of Thrones's Jamie Lannister, sat down with HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen to talk about the final season of the hit HBO fantasy series. They also dive into his 20 year career, the advice he gives to his actress-aspiring daughters, the prank he attempted between seasons of Game of Thrones, his interest in making a film about the 2015 terror attack in Copenhagen, what inspires him to take on particular roles, and more.

Ian McShane Apr 24, 2019

Golden Globe winner Ian McShane sat down with HFPA journalist Jean-Paul Chaillet to talk about all his projects either out now or out soon: Hellboy is in theaters, the second season of American Gods is running on Starz, and Deadwood The Movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, and Bolden will all premiere in May. They also walk him through his career, from meeting Marlon Brando, to working with Richard Burton, to acting opposite Ava Gardner, to his affection for John Hurt, and more.

Taraji P. Henson Apr 17, 2019

Taraji P. Henson sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to talk about The Best of Enemies, a story she had to tell about civil rights activist Ann Atwater. She also discusses her twenty year career, winning the Golden Globe for her role as Cookie Lyon on the drama Empire, her founding of the Boris Henson Foundation and its vision to eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African-American community, the challenges of being a working single mother, and more.

Thierry Frémaux Apr 10, 2019

Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Cannes Film Festival, the Lumière Film Festival, and the Institut Lumière, sat down with HFPA Member Lorenzo Soria to discuss the past, present, and future of film. Just days after joining the HFPA Film Restoration Summit in Los Angeles where he gave a special presentation on the Lumière brothers restoration project he shared his philosophy on cinema, art, and culture, the needs & goals of film preservation, and what he has learned from his decades of work at Cannes.

Amy Seimetz Apr 03, 2019

Actress, writer, director, and producer Amy Seimetz sat down to talk with HFPA journalist Brent Simon to talk about her new role in Pet Sematary and bridging the gap between her indie film work and mainstream roles. They also dive into how she got started making films, her series The Girlfriend Experience, her feelings on the word mumblecore, what it was like to be in Alien Covenant, how she starred in Shane Carruth's Upstream Color, and more.

Henry Winkler Mar 27, 2019

HFPA journalist Vera Anderson sat down with Henry Winkler to talk about his life, career, and more: from his role in Happy Days as Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli to Barry Zuckerkorn on Arrested Development to his latest role as Gene Cousinau on Barry, to writing children's novels, his love for fishing, and his views on discussing politics through social media.

Matthias Schoenaerts Mar 20, 2019

Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Ramaekers to talk about his new film The Mustang, the challenges of playing an inmate, and the process he took to dig into this new character. They also discuss his career to this point, his breakout role in Bullhead, what inspired him to become an actor, the difficulties of managing weight for a role without a trainer, and more.

Andy Garcia Mar 13, 2019

HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio sat down with actor, writer, producer, director, & more Andy Garcia to talk about his long career in Hollywood. They dive into everything in Garcia's life, including his humble beginnings watching The Magnificent Seven and The Godfather in theaters, his first roles in The Untouchables and 8 Million Ways To Die, learning piano at age 30, finally getting to work with Clint Eastwood on The Mule, his decade-long ambition for an as-yet-unmade Ernest Hemingway film, and more.

Sebastián Lelio Mar 06, 2019

Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio sat down with HFPA journalist Jean-Paul Chaillet last week to talk about his latest film Gloria Bell. Starring Julianne Moore, this project is itself an American re-make of his own movie Gloria from 2013, and the two discuss the challenges in re-adapting Lelio's own work. They also talk about his Golden Globe nominated and Oscar winning film A Fantastic Woman and how it changed Chilean cinema and culture, the importance of Roma, visiting Hollywood, and more.

Kevin Feige Feb 27, 2019

HFPA journalist Anke Hoffman sat down with Kevin Feige last week to talk Captain Marvel, Black Panther at the Oscars, and the road to these two major milestones in Marvel Studios history. They dive back into his first associate producer work on the first X-Men film, 20th Century Fox's merger with Disney, hints about Avengers: Endgame & Phase 4, the late great Stan Lee's love of his film cameos, the uniqueness of having a consistent team producing Marvel's films, and more.

Matt LeBlanc Feb 20, 2019

Actor Matt LeBlanc sat down with HFPA journalist Kristien Gijbels to talk about the third season of his CBS sitcom Man With A Plan. They also dive into his life and career, from humble beginnings on TV 101 to his breakout role on the hit show Friends, to doing three shows at once with the last season of Episodes, the American rendition of Top Gear, and the development of Man With A Plan. They also discuss his home life, turning down projects, the biggest impediment to a Friends revival, and more.

Anna Paquin Feb 13, 2019

Anna Paquin sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara Gasser at the HFPA offices to talk about her new show Flack, in which she plays a PR exec trying to get her clients out of messy situations. They also dig into her time on the HBO series True Blood, what it was like to win an Oscar at a young age, what she finds so rewarding about Crossfit, how the #MeToo movement has affected shows on HBO & Showtime, and her experiences raising children while juggling her fast-paced career.

Justin Hurwitz Feb 06, 2019

Three time Golden Globe winning composer Justin Hurwitz met journalist Ana Maria Bahiana at HFPA’s office in West Hollywood to talk about his process working with director Damien Chazelle. They touch on how Hurwitz met Chazelle at Harvard, their bond over music, what they taught each other, the band they started, Hurwitz potentially working with other directors, his influences, and more.

Geena Davis Jan 30, 2019

Golden Globe winning actress Geena Davis sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to talk about her career, from The Accidental Tourist to Thelma and Louise to her recent documentary This Changes Everything. They also dive into her activism with her Institute on Gender in Media and her research and advocating for equal representation of women. They also talk about her role on Commander in Chief, how her daughter made her an activist, the Bentonville Film Festival, Olympic aspirations, and more.

Jonah Hill Jan 23, 2019

Writer/Director/Actor Jonah Hill sat down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Olivera Pinto to talk about his directorial debut Mid-90s and the long winding road of his career that led him to releasing his first film. They also dive into his friendship with Emma Stone and getting to reunite with her for the television series Maniac, his most exciting Golden Globes experience, and more.

Annie Lennox Jan 16, 2019

Singer, songwriter, and activist Annie Lennox sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to discuss her activism, career, and latest work "Requiem for a Private War", which was nominated for Best Original Song at this year's Golden Globe Awards. Recorded before Lennox's nomination, their conversation dives into her relationship with war correspondent Marie Colvin as well as the genesis and creative process of her band The Eurythmics, what inspired her activism, her views on #MeToo & Time's Up, and more.

Sam Elliott Jan 09, 2019

Golden Globe nominee Sam Elliott, an actor with one of the most famous voices in Hollywood, sat down with HFPA journalist Lena Basse to talk about his latest film A Star Is Born, from his beginnings with the project, to his affinity for actress Lady Gaga and writer/director/star Bradley Cooper. They also dig into his humble beginnings, his roles in westerns like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance KId and Tombstone, his iconic line from The Big Lebowski, the luck he's had in his personal life, and more.

Ryan Murphy Jan 02, 2019

HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney sat down with writer/director/producer/showrunner and Golden Globe winner and nominee Ryan Murphy to talk about his groundbreaking career in Hollywood, from humble beginnings as a crime scene journalist to his breakthrough with Nip/Tuck and Glee to evolving the medium with anthology series like American Horror Story and American Crime Story, to his process of working with talent like Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Lady Gaga, plans for his new deal with Netflix, and more.

JK Simmons Dec 26, 2018

HFPA journalist Vera Anderson sat down with J.K. Simmons to talk about the first two seasons of his Starz show Counterpart and the challenges of playing two versions of the same character. They also talk about his beginnings on stage, transitioning into film and television, his Oscar and Golden Globe winning performance as the music teacher in Whiplash, voice acting as the Yellow M&M and in Portal 2, portraying fictional versions of real life people in The Frontrunner and Patriot's Day, and more.

Spike Lee Dec 19, 2018

HFPA journalist Alessandra Venezia sat down legendary filmmaker Spike Lee to talk about his latest film BlacKkKlansman. Recorded in October before the film's four Golden Globe nominations including one for Lee for Best Director, they also touch on his fascination with Michael Jackson and Prince, his responsibilities as a filmmaker, his work as a teacher, how the public's relationship with black culture has evolved over his career, how Get Out and Black Panther have changed cinema, and more.

Alfonso Cuarón Dec 12, 2018

Alfonso Cuarón slips into his childhood memories with HFPA journalist Vera Anderson to talk about his newest film Roma, which is nominated for this year's Golden Globes for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Foreign Language Film. They also dig into his early childhood and aspirations with Super 8 film, his Golden Globe for Best Directing for his film Gravity, working with his son Jonas Cuarón, his preference for wide shots, the rising stars of Mexican film, streaming services like Netflix, and more.

Charlize Theron Dec 05, 2018

Charlize Theron sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to discuss her life and career, from training to be a dancer, to the injury that led her to acting, to her roles in The Cider House Rules, Devil’s Advocate, and her Oscar and Golden Globe winning performance in Monster. They also dive into her collaborations with Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody for Tully and Young Adult, what it's like working with Dior, activism to prevent HIV and AIDS in South Africa, her love for Tom Pettty, and more.

Rachel Brosnahan Nov 28, 2018

Golden Globe winner Rachel Brosnahan sat down with the HFPA’s Katherine Tulich to talk about the new season of Amazon's hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They also delve into her standup comedy inspirations, her favorite scene from season one, what it was like to join the wrestling team in high school, what it's like juggling her busy schedule, what will happen to Midge in season two, and more.

Michael Douglas Nov 21, 2018

Michael Douglas sat down with the HFPA’s Silvia Bizio to talk about his new Netflix comedy The Kominsky Method. They also delve into his fifty-year-long career, from his start as a second generation actor to the double-header of Fatal Attraction and Wall Street. They also discuss his work as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, why he chose now to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his future work with Ryan Murphy, what it was like surviving stage four cancer, and more.

Matthew McConaughey Nov 14, 2018

Matthew McConaughey sits down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to talk about his latest film White Boy Rick, including working with first time actor Richie Merritt. They also dig into McConaughey's career, from film school to Dazed and Confused to Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Magic Mike to Dallas Buyers Club, discuss the origins of Wooderson's "Alright, alright, alright," how "launchpad lines" help him learn about the characters he portrays, and more.

Caitriona Balfe Nov 07, 2018

Caitriona Balfe sat down with HFPA journalist Margaret Gardiner to talk about Starz's adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's historical time travel series Outlander, discussing everything from her first screen test with Sam Heughan to Claire and Jamie new life together in the United States in the fourth season. They also dig into working with actors like Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, and Jodie Foster, what the #MeToo campaign means to her, her work with the World Child Cancer organization, and more.

Rami Malek Oct 31, 2018

HFPA journalist Rocio Ayuso sat down to talk to Golden Globe nominated actor Rami Malek about his career, from antisocial cyber hacker, Elliot Alderson on Mr. Robot to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. They also delve into his upbringing as the son of Egyptian immigrants, bonding with cast mates on the TV show Pacific, his relationship with Mr. Robot showrunner Sam Esmail, how being a member of the Academy will help bring diversity and new voices to Oscar nominations and awards, and more.

Ann Dowd Oct 24, 2018

Golden Globe nominated actress Ann Dowd sat down with HFPA journalist Gabriel Lerman just before this year's Primetime Emmy Awards to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, how it feels to be nominated, and how her upbringing informs the character of Aunt Lydia. They also discuss how she deals with anxiety, how she decided she didn't want to be a nurse, how she found time to practice her craft while raising children, the joy of teaching the next generation, and working on The Leftovers, Compliance, and more.

Paul Greengrass Oct 17, 2018

Writer/director Paul Greengrass sat down with HFPA journalist Lorenzo Soria to discuss his new Netflix film 22 July, which relates the story of the 2011 Norway terrorist attacks and their aftermath. Greengrass relates the struggles in making a film about such a sensitive topic and how the attacks relate to current global events. They also discuss making the Bourne movies topical and the role of young people in democratic societies, and more.

Rupert Everett Oct 10, 2018

Rupert Everett sits down with HFPA journalist Barbara de Oliveira Pinto to discuss his relationship with Oscar Wilde, from starring in films and plays like The Picture of Dorian Grey, The Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest to his latest effort, starring as Wilde in his directorial debut "The Happy Prince". He also discusses his relationship with his family, the challenges of making his first film, the role his sexuality has played in his life, Scarelett Johansson and more.

Hugh Grant Oct 03, 2018

Golden Globe winner Hugh Grant sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to talk about his latest role as British MP Jeremy Thorpe on Amazon’s A Very English Scandal. They also discuss his career, from cleaning toilets to his first acting jobs to starring roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sense and Sensibility, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, About a Boy, Cloud Atlas & Paddington 2. They also touch on lessons learned from working with Meryl Streep, how being father has made him nicer, and more.

Sir Anthony Hopkins Sep 26, 2018

Sir Anthony Hopkins sits down with HFPA journalist Jenny Cooney to discuss how and why he took a second swing at playing William Shakespeare’s King Lear. They also discuss how he met Richard Burton, lessons from Laurence Olivier, screen tests for Peter O’Toole for The Lion in Winter, advice Katharine Hepburn gave him, working with Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, and Richard Eyre, why the Silence of the Lambs script made him want to play Hannibal Lecter, his experience on Westworld, and more.

Bob Odenkirk Sep 19, 2018

Bob Odenkirk sat down with HFPA journalist Brent Simon to talk about his life, from discovering comedy in college and sketch writing for SNL and Mr. Show to dramatic acting in Breaking Bad and its spinoff prequel Better Call Saul. He also talks about working on Get A Life, The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Larry Sanders Show. They also touch upon his forthcoming memoir, how he would reshoot his film The Brothers Solomon, and more.

Billy Porter Sep 12, 2018

Billy Porter sat down with the HFPA's Barbara Gasser to talk about his leading role on the show "Pose" and how executive producer Ryan Murphy taught him to dream the impossible . He also looks on his career, from his first roles in school productions to his struggles being his authentic self in a world resistant to showcase him and his stories to his Tony Award winning performance in Kinky Boots on Broadway to his latest album and how it connects the Sound of Music to the current political climate.

Rob Lowe Sep 05, 2018

The HFPA's Michele Manelis sat down with Rob Lowe to talk about his feature directorial debut "The Bad Seed". They also take a walk down his career, touching on everything from his early days as a teen heartthrob in A New Kind of Family, St. Elmo's Fire, and The Outsiders to the eighteen year stretch of starring a starring role on every season in network television (from The West Wing to Brothers and Sisters to The Outsiders to Parks & Recreation) to working with his children on reality show The Lowe Files.

Alyssa Milano Aug 29, 2018

Actress and #MeToo activist Alyssa Milano – known for shows like Who’s the Boss, Melrose Place, Charmed and Mistresses – tells HFPA’s Helen Hoehne how she became the person she is today. She talks about how her first #metoo tweet unexpectedly turned into a monumental moment that has helped shift the narrative in Hollywood. She also discusses auditioning for Annie at age seven, being a voice for activism through a young age, changing the world for a future generation, and more.

Michelle Yeoh Aug 22, 2018

Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh sat down with HFPA journalist Scott Orlin to discuss her career and legacy as an iconic Asian actress. They delve into her life, making a commercial with Jackie Chan, learning martial arts to play action heroes, her admiration of Ang Lee, and starring in James Bond, Star Trek, and Marvel Movies. She also discusses playing Eleanor Young in Crazy Rich Asians, the first contemporary-set Hollywood film with an all-Asian cast since Joy Luck Club 25 years ago.

Glenn Close Aug 15, 2018

HFPA journalist Diederik van Hoogstraten met with veteran stage, film, and TV actress Glenn Close to discuss the #metoo movement, mental health and the current White House administration. Her latest project, The Wife, stars her as a woman who questions her life's after sacrifices to support her husband’s career. She also reflects on Robin Williams, acting with her daughter, playing the Vice President in Air Force One, her role in Albert Nobbs, James Gunn's firing, her love of theatre, and more.

Karen Sharpe & Katharine Kramer Aug 08, 2018

Director-producer Stanley Kramer’s legacy lives on through his widow Karen Sharpe and daughter Kat Kramer, who took a walk down memory lane to share stories with HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio. They look back on Karen's early life, reveal how she met her husband, and reminisce on her late husband's social justice values. They also talk about his thinking behind films like "Death of a Salesman," "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner" and talk about his continuing legacy.

Debra Messing Aug 01, 2018

Will & Grace actress Debra Messing got together with HFPA’s journalist Barbara Gasser at London hotel in West Hollywood to talk about her new film, a psychological thriller called Searching. She also reveals her plans for her 50th birthday, her life experiences as a young woman, how she found a meaningful purpose to her life in university, her work as a Global Health Ambassador for Populations Services International, and why is Will & Grace even more relevant now than when it first aired twenty years ago.

Judith Light Jul 25, 2018

Known for socially conscious TV shows like Ugly Betty and Transparent, Judith Light sits down to talk to HFPA journalist Gabriel Lerman about how she didn’t search specifically for those projects. She also reflects on her five-decade career on stage, television, and film, why she wanted to study theatre in college, her small role on American Crime Story The Assassination of Gianni Versace, what she learned from the soap opera One Life to Live, and more.

Yvonne Strahovski Jul 18, 2018

Yvonne Strahovski sat down with HFPA journalist Ana Maria Bahiana to talk about her character of Serena Joy Waterford on The Handmaid's Tale, why her character is so desperate, miserable, harsh and brutal, and covering up her vulnerability and loneliness with a brave face. They also talk about her filming the second season while pregnant. She also talks about her journey from Australia to Los Angeles, settling into a new city while filming "Chuck", her role on "Dexter", and the current women's movement.

Mira Sorvino Jul 11, 2018

Golden Globe winner actress Mira Sorvino and HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich sat down at the HFPA offices to reflect on Mira Sorvino's career and activism, from her time in school to her current projects. They highlight Mighty Aphrodite, her new show Condor as well as her activism, discussing the changes in Hollywood as a result of the ongoing #metoo movement, Harvey Weinstein, and Woody Allen, as well as current immigration policy in the United States.

Jared Harris Jul 04, 2018

Jared Harris and HFPA journalist Nellee Holmes met at AMC’s office to talk about his current show The Terror before jumping back into his life to discuss his youth at boarding school, his decision to go into acting, and why the TSA would stop him at customs. Harris also remembers what it was like meeting his wife, how he found out about Lane Pryce's fate on Mad Men, and working with Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln. He also discusses his upcoming projects include Carnival Road and Chernobyl.

Peter Sarsgaard Jun 27, 2018

Golden Globe nominated actor Peter Sarsgaard opened up to HFPA’s journalist Gabriel Lerman about his two-decade career and what makes acting so powerful to him. They discuss researching with the CIA for his roles in The Looming Towers and Wormwood, being on West Broadway and Canal Street during 9/11, and his complete lack of interest in acting while in high school. He currently stars in “Loving Pablo” with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem.

Bryce Dallas Howard Jun 20, 2018

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom star Bryce Dallas Howard sat down with the HFPA’s journalist Scott Orlin at the Montage hotel in Beverly Hills to talk about why her new adventure movie is relevant in this day and age. In this conversation she also discusses her middle name, being on set with her father Ron Howard, her first film role in M. Night Shyamalan's The Village, working with practical dinosaur effects, and directing her first short “Orchids” during her first pregnancy, and working on The Help.

Billy Bob Thornton Jun 13, 2018

Two-time Golden Globe winner Billy Bob Thornton sat down with HFPA’s journalist Kirpi Uimonen at the London hotel in West Hollywood to discuss the new season of Goliath and his role as Billy McBride. He also looks back to his move to Los Angeles, his dreams of being a musician, the two weeks he didn't eat food, and the nice words he got for his Academy Award for the adapted screenplay for Sling Blade. He also talks about his dyslexia, his relationship with Angelina Jolie, and his band The Boxmasters.

Sofia Boutella Jun 06, 2018

Sofia Boutella met with the HFPA’s journalist Anke Hofmann at the Four Seasons hotel to talk about her career, from her childhood in Algeria to her roles in major motion pictures. She talks about being a curious child, Madonna's role in her moving to Los Angeles, two years before her first major film role, and the 50-50 by 2020 movement. She also touches on her roles in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Star Trek: Beyond, Atomic Blonde, The Mummy, and Climax, which won an Art Cinema award at Cannes Film Festival.

Darren Criss May 30, 2018

HFPA journalist Ruben Nepales met Darren Criss on a busy day at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to talk about his role as Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. They also discuss Darren's growing up in a musical family, his college musical group StarKid, A Very Potter Musical, and what it was like replacing Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway. They also talk about his role as Blaine Anderson on Glee, touring with Lea Michele, and opening a new piano bar with his fiancée.

James Brolin May 23, 2018

Golden Globe-winning actor James Brolin stopped by the HFPA offices to talk with journalist Helen Hoehne about his career as an actor, director, and producer. They discuss his interest in film-making at age eight, his mother's influence, Clint Eastwood's impact on him, how he met his wife Barbara Streisand, his roles in the films Skyjacked, Westworld, The Amityville Horror, and popular TV series Hotel, and directing TV Movies I’ll be Home For Christmas & Royal Hearts. He currently stars on Life in Pieces.

Daniel Bruhl May 16, 2018

Spanish-born German actor Daniel Brühl sat for a conversation with the HFPA’s journalist Jenny Cooney to talk about his career, from films Good Bye, Lenin to The Bourne Ultimatum to Rush to Captain America: Civil War to his new film Seven Days in Entebbe to his role on the crime drama TV series The Alienist. They also talk about his first performances as a child and the special thing he did during his audition for Quentin Tarantino to get the role in Inglourious Basterds.

Antonio Banderas May 09, 2018

Michele Manelis sat with Antonio Banderas at the HFPA's office in West Hollywood for a conversation about his career, from life as a theatre actor, to collaborating with Pedro Almodóvar, to La Movida Madrileña after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, to why his mother asked him to do "normal" movies. He also discusses moving to the United States, adapting to a new culture, and feeling like an outsider in Hollywood. He currently lives in London and stars as Pablo Picasso in the second season of Genius.

Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino May 02, 2018

The HFPA’s Jenny Cooney met with the wife-husband writing-producing team Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino at Amazon Prime's Event at The Hollywood Athletic Club. Known for Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and the Golden-Globe winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the two talk about their early careers, their separate jobs on Roseanne, how they met, and their process on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They also discuss Amy Sherman-Palladino's history with dance, Daniel Palladino's first job as a writer, and more.

Kenneth Lonergan Apr 25, 2018

HFPA Journalist Ana Maria Bahiana sat down with writer/director Kenneth Lonergan to talk about his new miniseries Howard's End, based on the book by E.M. Forster. They also take the opportunity to dive into Lonergan's career, the numerous plays he's written, working with Martin Scorsese on Gangs of New York during his honeymoon, and how working with Casey Affleck affected his character in Manchester by the Sea. He also has advice for aspiring writers looking for success.

Jeff Daniels Apr 18, 2018

HFPA member Tina Jøhnk Christensen met actor/playwright/musician Jeff Daniels to talk about his new TV show The Looming Tower, the politics behind it, and working during 9/11. He also discusses the phases of his career, his dreams as a young actor, lessons from Jack Nicholson on Terms of Endearment, his role in The Purple Rose of Cairo, working with Jim Carrey with Dumb and Dumber, the Northwestern speech on The Newsroom, Aaron Sorkin's writing process, and owning his own theater The Purple Rose.

Oliver Stone Apr 11, 2018

HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio met director-writer-producer Oliver Stone last month at his office in Los Angeles. In the middle of his busy day the Golden Globe winner and visionary looked back to the late 60s when he returned home from the Vietnam War, his studies at NYU Film School, and the trilogy of Vietnam War films that put him on the map (Platoon, Born on the 4th of July, and Heaven and Earth). He also talks about the history of America, working on JFK, his family, and the subjects of his recent projects.

Barry Levinson Apr 04, 2018

HFPA journalist Tina Jøhnk Christensen sat down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor Barry Levinson in Beverly Hills for a conversation about his newest film Paterno (which premieres April 7 on HBO). Levinson talks at length about what drew him to making this particular project, working again with Al Pacino, and other experiences in his life. He also discusses the scariest thing in making his first film Diner, the joy of working with Robin Williams on Good Morning Vietnam, directing Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, and more.

Dakota Fanning Mar 28, 2018

Last week HFPA Member Katherine Tulich sat down with Dakota Fanning for an in-depth conversation about Fanning's career that already dates back almost two decades. The two discuss everything from her starring in commercials at age six to her motion picture debut in I Am Sam to her new television series The Alienist, where she stars opposite Daniel Bruhl and Luke Evans. They also talk about her family, notes from her mother, why she took so many suitcases to Budapest, her role in the film series Twilight, directing her first short film "Hello Apartment", and briefly tease her upcoming projects Ocean's 8 and The Bell Jar.

Josh Duhamel Mar 21, 2018

HFPA Member Helen Hoehne sat down with actor Josh Duhamel for a conversation about everything ranging from dreaming of acting in the basement of his childhood home in North Dakota to studying dentistry to his success in film and television. Along the way they talk about his new film Love, Simon, his breakout role on the series Las Vegas, his recurring appearances in the Transformers films, and his forthcoming directorial debut The Buddy Games. He also shares his thoughts on age, Steven Spielberg, fatherhood, and his cabin in the woods.

Ali Fazal Mar 15, 2018

At the end of last year Michele Manelis sat down for a conversation with Ali Fazal. Known for his work in Victoria & Abdul and Furious 7, Fazal talked about his career, the road to acting, how many times he's shot audition tapes on his phone, and the advice Dame Judi Dench gave to him when they worked together in Victoria & Abdul. He also shares his knowledge on Indian culture, why that movie didn't open well in his home country, and how Bollywood is evolving and changing.

Sharon Stone Mar 08, 2018

HFPA’s Silvia Bizio sat down with Sharon Stone just before the star turns 60 on March 10th. The Golden Globe winner told she is excited she got to see the next decade of her life. Over our conversation with Sharon Stone she talks about her career, her process in films like Total Recall and Casino, her health issues in 2001, her journey to recovery, her fight for AIDS victims, and upcoming projects like the TV series Mosaic and her role in the upcoming comedy The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife with Bette Midler.

Nick Nolte Mar 01, 2018

Golden Globe winner Nick Nolte sits down with Janet Nepales to look back at his career. From his high school years, to his arrival in Hollywood, to his departure to be a stage actor, to his return to Hollywood twenty years later, Nolte discusses the scariest moment of his life, his regrets, the lessons he's learned best, and more.

Sam Esmail Feb 15, 2018

For our third podcast, German journalist Anke Hofmann met director Sam Esmail in October 2017 at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills. Esmail, best known for being the creator of the TV show Mr. Robot, revealed that he has always been fascinated with technology and the subculture of hackers, but thinks that conversations and debates are better tools to change the world. As a kid he held Stanley Kubrick festivals at home. He liked the fact he didn’t quite understand Kubrick’s movies upon first viewing. He also described himself as an arrogant kid who walked out the movie theatre in the middle of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He also told why being heartbroken makes him feel human and what kind of conversation he has with his wife, Emmy Rossum, about the current state of Hollywood. He is currently filming a new series with Julia Roberts called Homecoming based on a podcast that addresses PTSD in the Military.

Susan Sarandon Feb 01, 2018

In our second podcast, Italian journalist Alessandra Venezia sat down with Susan Sarandon in August 2017 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. In this in depth conversation Sarandon, known for her roles in Rocky Horror Picture Show, Thelma and Louise, Bull Durham, Ray Donovan, and more reveals how a big family influenced her imagination, how she became an actress, the secret to her long career, what she feels when she portrays strong women, why she is seeking different kinds of roles, and why social issues are important to her.

Steven Spielberg Jan 05, 2018

In our first podcast, HFPA’s Austrian journalist Elisabeth Sereda sits down with Steven Spielberg at 20th Century Fox Studios where he is editing his new movie Ready Player One. In this candid interview Spielberg reflects on when he realized he wanted to be a director, how a tour at Universal Studios changed his life, how Jaws almost ruined his career, why history is so important to him, which movies challenged him most, and what he still dreams about.

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