Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable discusses

the week in Los Angeles as fires hit Pacific Palisades and Altadena, among

other areas, We look at how this has impacted the city and the workers who make

up the entertainment industry. And we look at what this means for awards

season.

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Golden Globes winner Sebastian Stan (“A Different Man,” “The

Apprentice”) talks about his two awards-contending films. Also in this episode,

the Awards Circuit Roundtable recounts the wins and surprises at this year’s

Golden Globes awards.

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“Wicked” star Ariana Grande talks about that

film, the deeply personal journey of becoming Glinda, the emotional toll of

“Wicked,” her plans for a deluxe version of her album, and her thoughts on what

the future of movie musicals should look like.

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“Nickel Boys” director RaMell Ross about cutting through in Hollywood with a unique, daring story; and Jesse Eisenberg talks about directing and starring in “A Real Pain.”

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“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo on the strong reaction to the musical film, and what to expect in Part 2. Also, Monica Barbaro on playing Joan Baez in “A Complete Unknown.”

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“Blitz” director Steve McQueen on casting Saoirse Ronan in his film and why he believes cinema is the best medium in the world. Also, Robbie Williams on being portrayed as a monkey in “Better Man.” And the Roundtable looks at this year’s Oscars shortlists.

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“Gladiator II” star Denzel Washington on reuniting with director Ridley Scott, his next Spike Lee film and more. Also, Jharrel Jerome on working with Jennifer Lopez in “Unstoppable,” and the Roundtable looks at the Golden Globe Awards nominations. 

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“The Brutalist” star Guy Pearce on his recent renaissance, and why there hasn’t been a sequel to “LA Confidential.” Also: “The Piano Lesson” star Ray Fisher on the industry and his place in it. Plus, the Roundtable looks at the Independent Spirit Awards nominations and National Board of Review’s 2024 honorees.

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“Unstoppable” star Jennifer Lopez talks about her new film and reflects on her decades-long career — including the challenges of being a Latina actress in Hollywood, and her belief in the power of art to inspire and unite. Also on this episode, the Roundtable makes some Thanksgiving TV and movie suggestions.

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“Sing Sing” co-writer and star Clarence Maclin discusses the film and working with Colman Domingo, and Pharrell Williams on how his biopic turned into an animated Lego movie. Also, the Roundtable dissects the news that Conan O’Brien will host the next Oscars.

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“The Last Showgirl” star Pamela Anderson on her role in the film, and how she’s still a pop culture icon; and “Dune: Part Two” composer Hans Zimmer on why his score should still be eligible for an Oscar.

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