Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Winning an Oscar takes a whole lot more than putting on a great performance – it also takes a great campaign. This week, VF Features Editor Hillary Busis joins Rebecca and John to trace the evolution of the modern Oscar campaign, from the cutthroat tactics of the ‘90s to the multimillion-dollar operations of today. The group also revisits their favorite moments from Oscar campaign history before offering some unsolicited advice to this year’s contenders.
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With Christopher Nolan looking like a lock for a Best Director Oscar nomination, who will claim the other four spots? This week, Vanity Fair Features Editor Hillary Busis joins Rebecca and John to size up the contenders, from Denis Villeneuve and Martin McDonagh to Los Javis and Olivia Wilde. The group also shares their picks for the November movies you won't want to miss.

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As Hollywood’s legacy studios struggle to adapt to a changing industry, independent film distributors are gaining ground. This week, Vanity Fair staff writer Savannah Walsh joins Rebecca and John to look at how A24, NEON, and Mubi became major players in the movie business. They also discuss the next wave of indie companies, including Black Bear and Sumerian Pictures, and debate what their growth means for the future of moviegoing.
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The Little Gold Men inbox is overflowing! This week, Vanity Fair Staff Writer Chris Murphy joins Rebecca and John to answer your questions about The Odyssey's Oscar prospects, the ins and outs of awards campaigning, and Tom Holland's future beyond Spider-Man. Plus, the group shares their predictions for next year’s Sundance lineup.
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The films generating the most buzz right now aren’t big-budget blockbusters – they’re documentaries. To understand why, Rebecca, John, and VF Features Editor Hillary Busis discuss three provocative new docs: NAZA, an investigation into Israel's war in Gaza; Alex Gibney's four-hour Elon Musk exposé; and Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's mind-bending Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything. They also reflect on how the nonfiction film business has changed and whether the Academy will embrace this year's most talked-about docs.
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