The Awardist

Latest Episodes:

"The impact of Globes, SAG nominations, more on the race, plus Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes, and S.S. Rajamouli " Jan 16, 2023

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Now that we're in the thick of awards, how will the Golden Globe Awards and nominations from SAG and DGA impact the Oscar race? Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf and sr. writer/awards expert Joey Nolfi to break it all down. Plus, Josh chats with RRR writer/director S.S. Rajamouli, and Empire of Light star Olivia Colman and writer/director Sam Mendes talk to EW about their movie.

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A preview of the 2023 Golden Globes, plus guests Claire Foy, Ben Whishaw, and Nina Hoss Jan 09, 2023

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Awardist host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz. and sr. movies editor Joshua Rothkopf to preview the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, including which categories we're keeping an eye on and what the big headline might be come Tuesday night. Plus, 'Women Talking' stars Claire Foy and Ben Whishaw discuss the themes and characters of that provocative film, and EW awards correspondent Dave Karger chats with 'Tár' star Nina Hoss.

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James Cameron’s Best Director chances, plus The Inspection stars Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union Jan 02, 2023

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On this first episode of the new year, we’re breaking down the late-2022 entry that is Avatar: The Way of Water and James Cameron’s chances of a Best Director nomination. Plus, how will Austin Butler’a memorable stint as SNL host improve his Beat Actor win odds? And we’re examining the shortlists for Original Song — where it could be a showdown between Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and Selena Gomez — as well as Documentary and International Feature, and Visual Effects (can anything beat Avatar?). EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger sits down with The Inspection stars Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union.

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Top Gun: Maverick's Best Picture chances, plus Babylon's Margot Robbie and Causeway's Brian Tyree Henry Dec 19, 2022

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With recent nominations and honors from AFI, NBR, and more, EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger and executive editor Clarissa Cruz make a bold prediction about the Best Picture chances for 'Top Gun: Maverick.' They join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to also discuss who will show up for January's Golden Globe Awards, which movies and actors are losing steam in their campaigns, and more. Plus, 'Babylon' star Margot Robbie and 'Causeway' star Brian Tyree Henry join us to discuss their movies and latest roles.

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Golden Globe nominations, plus actors Eddie Redmayne and Dolly De Leon Dec 12, 2022

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We break down the Golden Globe nominations — and the selection of Jerrod Carmichael as host — as well as recent honors from AFI, the National Board of Review, and the New York Film Critics Circle. Plus, Dave Karger chats with 'The Good Nurse' star Eddie Redmayne, and EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz talks to 'Triangle of Sadness' star Dolly De Leon, who both received Globe nods.

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Will Smith & his Emancipation costars, latest on the lead actress race Dec 05, 2022

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Emancipation stars Will Smith, Ben Foster, and Charmaine Bingwa discuss the new movie — from the intense shoot and how that translates to the screen and how Smith and Foster quietly fueled each other to the potential impact Smith's Oscars slap may have on audiences not watching this important story. EW editor in chief Patrick Gomez and executive editor Clarissa Cruz join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to further discuss Smith and the movie's PR and awards campaign, and how its being received by Hollywood. Plus, what 'Till' star Danielle Deadwyler's win over Cate Blanchett at the Gotham Awards means for the lead actress race, and we take a listen to Adam Sandler's hilarious and memorable Gothams speech.

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Aftersun Paul Mescal, and breaking down the Best Actor category Nov 29, 2022

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After his breakout role in the limited series ‘Normal People,’ Paul Mescal turns in another performance that has people talking, this time as a dad in the movie ‘Aftersun’ — he talks to EW’s Dave Karger about the dynamic between this father and daughter, who ultimately felt like she knew very little about him, and crafting a character who struggles to meet the challenges of fatherhood. Plus, Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall welcomes EW executive editor Clarissa Cruz and senior movies editor Joshua Rothkopf, who analyze Mescal’s chances for a nomination, along with several other contenders.

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'She Said' stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, and our latest Heat Index update Nov 21, 2022

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Who's up and who's down in the Oscar race? Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by EW's awards expert Joey Nolfi with analysis on current odds for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' 'The Fabelmans,' 'Babylon,' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin' star Colin Farrell. Plus, EW sr. writer Devan Coggan shares her interview with 'She Said' stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, and takes us through the intricacies of this movie about the New York Times journalists who took down Harvey Weinstein and the women at the heart of that story.

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Viola Davis & Co. on 'The Woman King,' we break down their Oscar chances Nov 15, 2022

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On the new episode of 'The Awardist,' we give our hot take on Jimmy Kimmel returning to host the Oscars, and then we turn our attention to 'The Woman King' cast including Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood, breaking down the movie's critical and box office success and whether that could translate into Oscar nominations. And we hear from the cast and director about their journey with the characters and story, their intense training regimen, the practical stunts and fight scenes, and more.

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2023 Oscar season kicks off with our hot takes on contenders — and Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Nov 07, 2022

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For the first episode of our new season of the ‘The Awardist,’ Entertainment Weekly executive editor and ‘Awardist’ podcast host Gerrad Hall is joined by executive editor Clarissa Cruz, and they welcome back to the EW family Dave Karger, who joins the ‘Awardist’ team as awards correspondent/columnist. The three dive into the fall festival circuit and break down which movies emerged as contenders, plus which movies that debuted earlier in the year are fighting for a spot. Plus, we discuss Harry Styles’ quick entry and exit from the awards race, and question why ‘Emancipation’ starring Will Smith is even being released this year. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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