The Awardist

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'Die My Love' stars Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson, why Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' flopped Nov 13, 2025

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After starring in their own huge franchises — The Hunger Games and Twilight — Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson now join forces to play a couple in the drama 'Die My Love.' The two chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the movie's love story and dark elements, and look back on those early blockbusters. Plus, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the poor box office performance of Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy,' and discuss Tom Cruise's career and potential future Oscar chances ahead of receiving an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards.

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'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi, sizing up the Supporting Actor race Nov 06, 2025

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He's unrecognizable in 'Frankenstein,' covered in prosthetics to play the Creature, but Jacob Elordi steals the show with his heartbreaking performance. He joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss what he considers his most personal work yet, teases 'Euphoria' season 3, and looks back on the 'Kissing Booth' movies and 'Saltburn.' Plus, Gerrad shares a portion of his Q&A with 'Frankenstein' star Oscar Isaac at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Elsewhere, Gerrad, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze the Supporting Actor category.

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First 'Wicked: For Good' reaction, 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' star Rose Byrne Oct 30, 2025

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Rose Byrne plays a mother on the verge of a breakdown in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' — she breaks down her performance in the psychological dramedy, which is already picking up a lot of honors this awards season. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW senior editor Joyce Eng break down the Gotham Awards nominations, where 'One Battle After Another' lead all nominees with six; we also analyze that movie's switch to the comedy/musical category at the Golden Globes and what it means for movies including 'Wicked: For Good.' And Gerrad shares his reaction to that movie and whether stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande can go the distance at the Oscars.

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'Weapons' star Amy Madigan on bring Aunt Gladys to life, Miley Cyrus gets in the Oscar race Oct 23, 2025

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Could Amy Madigan go back to the Oscars 40 years after her first nomination, this time for playing the mysterious and kooky Aunt Gladys in the horror mystery 'Weapons'? It's very possible! The actress joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on her experience in Zach Cregger's latest thriller and her career. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat about the Best Song race, including new contender Miley Cyrus, who has co-written and will perform the end credits song for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.'

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'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho & May Hong, and remembering Diane Keaton Oct 16, 2025

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After becoming the biggest pop culture phenomenon of the year, breaking records on Netflix, and taking the Billboard charts by storm with the soundtrack, including the No. 1 hit 'Golden,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho ('Rumi') and May Hong ('Mira') are looking back on their very first auditions for the movie, how they related to their demon-hunting/KPop girl-group characters, the movie's enormous success, what they hope to see from a sequel, and more. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW. Sr. Editor Joyce Eng chat about the shift in categories for 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti, and we're celebrating the legacy of Hollywood legend Diane Keaton.

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'The Lost Bus' star America Ferrera, Timothée Chalamet's big boost for 'Marty Supreme' Oct 09, 2025

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Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' has a surprise world premiere this week at the New York Film Festival — is the reaction what he needed to boost his lead in the Best Actor race? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breakdown early chatter about his performance and what it'll mean for his chances. Plus, thoughts on 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti leaping into the Best Actress category, and we dive into the Golden Globes' short list for Best Podcast, which includes some controversial political voices. And Gerrad chats with 'The Lost Bus' star America Ferrera about the harrowing true story, about the bus driver and teacher who were trapped with 22 students during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

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Sizing up 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet,' and other early 2026 Oscar frontrunners — and can 'KPop Demon Hunters' get a Best Picture nomination? Oct 02, 2025

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A new season of The Awardist kicks off with host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng breaking down all of the early action on the road to the 2026 Oscars. We're talking about early frontrunners — including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' led by Leonardo DiCaprio, to Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' starring the one-to-beat Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal — the movies that gained the most out of the fall festival circuit, the big contenders still to come, and who might be a dark horse, including 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

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2025 Emmys recaps: Highlights, best and worst moments, snub and surprises Sep 16, 2025

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The 77th Emmys are one for the history books. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin are breaking down all the action, from the record-breaking year for 'The Studio' to the battle between 'The Pitt' and 'Severance' in the drama category. Plus, we take a look at the predictions we got right and wrong — and who got snubbed and who surprised us with their wins. Plus, Kristen's best and worst moments of TV's biggest night.

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The Pitt' or 'Severance'? 'Hacks' or 'The Studio'? We debate who will win at 2025 Emmys Sep 11, 2025

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TV's biggest night is upon us. So which shows and actors will winners at the 2025 Emmys? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng debate the top categories in the drama, comedy, and limited series fields, with their picks for who will and should win. Will The Studio and Severance continue their momentum from the Creative Arts Emmys, or will The Pitt and Hacks emerge victorious? Listen to see who you should mark on your at-home ballots!

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'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey, inside the final stretch of campaign stunts Aug 20, 2025

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After a monumental and emotional season of 'The Last of Us,' star and Emmy nominee Bella Ramsey chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the biggest moments, from Joel's death to that devastating finale scene where Ellie doesn't help Mel deliver her baby after accidentally shooting her. Plus, Bella reveals that they didn't know about a particular thing in the final scene until after the episode aired, and teases what conversations they have had about the size of their role in season 3. Elsewhere, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin recap the final stretch of FYC events, activations, and stunts to get voters' attention as they choose winners for next month's ceremony, and we reveal the results of our weekly poll.

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