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Paige / "Fighting With My Family" 0
Mar 7, 2019

WWE Superstar Paige discusses a new biopic about her life, "Fighting With My Family."

Dean DeBlois / "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" 0
Feb 28, 2019
Director Dean DeBlois discusses the trilogy capper of one of DreamWorks' most successful animated franchises.
Special Edition: 2019 Oscar and Spirit Nominees 0
Feb 21, 2019
This week's clip show brings you brief chats with filmmakers and actors nominated for Oscars or Spirit Awards next weekend.
Paul Schrader / "First Reformed" 0
Feb 14, 2019
Legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader is finally an Oscar nominee. He discusses his career and recent acclaim.
Marina de Tavira / "Roma" 0
Feb 7, 2019
Surprise Oscar nominee Marina de Tavira discusses her work in "Roma" and the life-changing moment she landed an Academy notice.
Amy Adams / "Vice" 0
Jan 31, 2019
Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams discusses her latest film and her experiences with awards season over the years.
Special Edition: 2019 Oscar Nominations Reaction 0
Jan 24, 2019
Variety's Jenelle Riley joins us for a discussion of this year's Oscar nominations.
Brian Tyree Henry / "If Beale Street Could Talk" & "Widows" 0
Jan 17, 2019
This week prolific actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his many projects this year, including a stunning turn in "If Beale Street Could Talk."
Kevin Hart / "The Upside" 0
Jan 4, 2019
Kevin Hart has a new film on the way but that's not the full story anymore. Here the comedian discusses stepping down from hosting the Oscars and thoughts on comedy coming under fire as of late.
Adam McKay / "Vice" 0
Jan 3, 2019
A biopic about the most secretive U.S. politico in recent memory? Sure, piece of cake. Writer-director Adam McKay details his journey to holiday release "Vice."
Kevin Feige / Marvel Studios 0
Dec 27, 2018
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige discusses the company's history and most successful year to date, including "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War."
Special Edition: 2018 Oscar Buzz 0
Dec 20, 2018
Variety editors Kris Tapley and Jenelle Riley discuss this year's Oscar contenders and the best films of the year.
Christian Bale & Sam Rockwell / "Vice" 0
Dec 13, 2018
Oscar-nominated actors Christian Bale and Sam Rockwell discuss their work as Dick Cheney and George W. Bush, respectively, in "Vice."
Rob Marshall / "Mary Poppins Returns" 0
Dec 6, 2018

This week Oscar-nominated director Rob Marshall discuss the sequel to a Disney classic, "Mary Poppins Returns."

Bradley Cooper / "A Star Is Born" 0
Nov 29, 2018

Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper discusses his directorial debut, "A Star Is Born."

Barry Jenkins / "If Beale Street Could Talk" 0
Nov 22, 2018

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins discusses his "Moonlight" follow-up, "If Beale Street Could Talk."

Marielle Heller / "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" 0
Nov 15, 2018

Director Marielle Heller discusses her new movie "Can You Ever Forgive Me?," starring Melissa McCarthy.

Jason Reitman / "Tully" and "The Front Runner" 0
Nov 8, 2018

Director Jason Reitman discusses his one-two 2018 punch of 'Tully" and "The Front Runner."

Rami Malek / "Bohemian Rhapsody" 0
Nov 1, 2018

Actor Rami Malek discusses his work as Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Spike Lee / "BlacKkKlansman" 0
Oct 25, 2018

Legendary director Spike Lee discusses his career and new film "BlacKkKlansman."

Jonah Hill / "Mid90s" 0
Oct 18, 2018

Actor Jonah Hill discusses making the leap behind the camera with his directorial debut, "Mid90s."

Timothée Chalamet / "Beautiful Boy" 0
Oct 11, 2018
Oscar-nominated, 21-year-old rising star Timothée Chalamet discusses his new film "Beautiful Boy."
Damien Chazelle / "First Man" 0
Oct 4, 2018

Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle details his space-race drama "First Man," starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong.

John C. Reilly / "The Sisters Brothers" 0
Sep 20, 2018

Actor John C. Reilly drops by to discuss his busy fall, including films like "The Sisters Brothers" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet."

Nicole Kidman / "Boy Erased" & "Destroyer" 0
Sep 6, 2018

Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Nicole Kidman discusses her new films "Boy Erased" and "Destroyer," live from the Telluride Film Festival.

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