Épisodes

  • Why Andor Is the Best Television of the Year So Far (With Adria Arjona)
    May 1 2025

    This week, VF's Senior Hollywood Correspondent Anthony Breznican joins the show for a deep dive into Andor's widely acclaimed second and final season, and later, star Adria Arjona talks about her character's major turning point at the season's midpoint. Plus, Rebecca breaks down her reporting on the slew of new Oscar rules announced last week, and the hosts dig into the starry new additions to the Cannes Film Festival lineup.

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    48 min
  • 'Sinners' Is a Hollywood Triumph. Why Is It Controversial?
    Apr 24 2025

    This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard break down the opening-weekend success of Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' from the debate around its box-office performance to its impact on the film's Oscars chances. The hosts then discuss the pivotal latest episode of The Last of Us's second season, and Rebecca chats with Hacks star Hannah Einbinder about the critically acclaimed fourth season.

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    54 min
  • Cannes't Hardly Wait
    Apr 17 2025

    David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss the jam-packed Cannes lineup, and even predict which film they think might win the Palme d'Or. They also weigh in on the announcement that the Oscars will include a stunt design category. Finally, they're joined by Vanity Fair's executive digital director Mike Hogan to talk about his fascinating 'Twin Peaks' article, and his deep dive into the show's legacy.

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    Cannes 2025: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh O’Connor, Scarlett Johansson, and More Lead Impressive Lineup

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    46 min
  • The Darkest 'White Lotus' Finale Yet
    Apr 8 2025

    David, Richard, and Rebecca talk about the season three finale, what they thought about the bloody ending, and if the right characters died. They also point out some annoying plot holes before analyzing which of the supporting actors could get Emmy nominations this year. Plus, Rebecca interviews Aimee Lou Wood about Chelsea's journey on the show, and why she, in a way, got what she wanted.

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    52 min
  • TV Mailbag: The Greatness of 'Dying for Sex,' the Espionage Renaissance, and More
    Apr 3 2025

    David, Richard, and Rebecca get into one of their favorite new shows of the year, the Michelle Williams-Jenny Slate vehicle Dying for Sex (streaming on Hulu starting Friday), before answering more listener questions about new comedies worth watching, the spy dramas in the hunt for Emmy love, and the state of the reality-competition landscape, fresh off of standout Survivor and Drag Race episodes.

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    42 min
  • ‘The Studio’ Takes Brutal Aim at a Wounded Hollywood
    Mar 27 2025

    This week, David, Rebecca, Richard reflect on a range of cursed theatrical releases from this month—including ‘Snow White’ and ‘The Alto Knights’—to examine the larger problems plaguing the box office. Then, the hosts discuss the highs and lows of Apple TV+’s The Studio, which satirizes the current state of Hollywood, as well as a few other shows picking up steam with audiences.

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    47 min
  • Why the Severance Season 2 Finale Was So Satisfying
    Mar 21 2025

    David and Rebecca are joined by Vanity Fair television correspondent Joy Press to dish about the bloody and heart-wrenching Severance finale, which aired on Thursday. They chat about the episode's most surprising turns and the stand-out performances of the cast before looking at the show's Emmy chances. Then, David speaks with Severance star Britt Lower about her dual roles as Helena and Helly R and how she felt when she first read the script for the finale.

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    49 min
  • The Best New Shows to Binge This Spring
    Mar 13 2025

    Happy beginning of Emmy season! Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy joins David and Rebecca to highlight the best new shows to have aired this Emmy cycle so far—from Max’s The Pitt to Hulu’s Say Nothing—before asking the biggest outstanding questions across the drama, comedy, and limited series fields: Is this Severance’s year? Can anything beat Hacks? And is the year‘s great limited series officially here?

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    41 min