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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51:51
TV Mailbag: The Greatness of 'Dying for Sex,' the Espionage Renaissance, and More
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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‘The Studio’ Takes Brutal Aim at a Wounded Hollywood
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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47:29
Why the Severance Season 2 Finale Was So Satisfying
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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The Best New Shows to Binge This Spring
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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Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can.For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men
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