Gold Derby's Awards Magnet

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It's Judgement Day for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash"

Plunge into our deep dive discussion of James Cameron's 3rd trip to Pandora Gold Derby editors break down key plot points from Avatar 3 and debate the movie's awards prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-19
50:44

Eva Victor reveals how Barry Jenkins changed the ending of 'Sorry, Baby'

The surprise Golden Globe nominee explains their visual and narrative approach to the Sundance award winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-12
23:17

2026 Golden Globes: 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Stranger Things' snubbed, 'One Battle After Another' and 'The White Lotus' dominate, and more of the big news from nominations morning

Gold Derby editors recap the big news — and big snubs and surprises — from the Golden Globes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-08
25:25

'Sinners' or 'Hamnet'? 'One Battle After Another' or 'Wicked: For Good'? Our final Golden Globes film predictions

Gold Derby editors make their final picks in the Golden Globes film races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-05
40:58

'Severance' or 'Pluribus'? 'The Studio' or 'I Love L.A.'? Our final Golden Globes TV predictions

Gold Derby editors make their final picks in the Golden Globes TV races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-05
43:09

'Sinners' or 'Wicked: For Good'? We predict the big winners of the Critics Choice Awards nominations

Plus, Gold Derby editors pick the contenders that they — and you — need to catch up on over the Thanksgiving weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-26
47:46

Natalie Portman and Ugo Bienvenu discuss their 'extraordinary' animated Oscar contender 'Arco'

20 years after her last 'Star Wars' movie, Portman gets to voice a droid for the first time in her career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-14
28:58

Awards Magnet: Slacker, no more — Richard Linklater is back with two 2026 Oscar contenders 'Blue Moon' and 'Nouvelle Vague'

The Austin auteur talks reuniting with Ethan Hawke for the first time in 10 years and bringing a slice French movie history to life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07
26:29

Holy Gothams, Batman! Our picks and predictions for the season's first awards ceremony

One Battle After Another leads the Gotham nods — but don't expect an Oscar-like sweep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31
34:38

Pundits Face-Off: Oscar expert Cole Jaeger shares his early picks with Gold Derby

Which narrative will resonate most with voters — Paul Thomas Anderson is overdue or 'Wicked 2' is the new 'Lord of the Rings'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-30
40:53

Scott Cooper talks his buzzy Boss biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

The writer/director reveals how he cast Oscar hopeful Jeremy Allen White as the New Jersey rocker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24
35:17

Who's up and who's down after the New York Film Festival

'Marty Supreme' took the Big Apple by storm, but 'Anemone' and 'A House of Dynamite' had chillier receptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
39:24

Derek Cianfrance raises the roof on 'Roofman'

The 'Blue Valentine' director takes a crowdpleasing turn into 'Jerry Maguire' territory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
44:38

'The Smashing Machine' vs. 'Christy': Which fight movie will be an Oscar K.O.?

Dwayne Johnson and Sydney Sweeney are throwing hands for acting honors this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-03
39:58

Full 'Battle' Rattle: Take a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's Best Picture frontrunner

Gold Derby editors break down 'One Battle After Another' and its Oscar chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
49:54

Who's up and who's down in the Oscar race after the big three fall film festivals

Gold Derby editors take stock of the first wave of Oscar contenders with Venice, Telluride and Toronto in the rearview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-19
32:11

Awards Magnet: Oh, what an (Emmy) night

From Jeff Hiller to 'The Pitt,' Gold Derby editors look back on a surprise-filled awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-15
31:42

Awards Magnet: Our final Emmy predictions

Your friendly Gold Derby editors make their final picks for what's going to win on Emmy night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-12
53:20

Awards Magnet: Venice, Telluride and Toronto — oh my!

Hit the road with the Gold Derby editors as they sample the cinematic wares at the first three major fall film festivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-05
32:00

Awards Magnet: The fall film festivals strike back

A look ahead at the fall schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-29
35:33

Jorah the Andal

This is a REALLY old episode! What's it doing here?

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