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The Emmy nominee claims he saw the role of Richard Sackler as a great opportunity that happened to come his way— but after building a career of scene-stealing acclaimed work, it's hard to believe anything as good as Michael Stuhlbarg's work happens by accident. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices....

Among the many huge titles announced for the Toronto Film Festival last week was Women Talking, Sarah Polley's adaptation of the 2018 novel. To kick off our August book club series we discuss the novel and what the adaptation might look like, in addition to taking an even closer look at the fall festival lineups. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please...

He'll be the first to credit the writers of Succession for Roman Roy and every other irresistibly terrible member of that family— but over three seasons of the HBO drama series, Culkin has also been able to make the character his own. Here he talks to Rebecca Ford about returning to shoot season four, why Succession made him want to stick with acting, and where in the world Alan Ruck's Emmy nomina...

Festival season is almost upon us! Which means lineup announcements. Richard, Rebecca, and David look at the big titles headed to Venice next month and dig into the ever-developing news from Toronto. Later in the episode, the team wonders whether Angela Bassett might be an Oscar contender for Wakanda Forever and debates the merits of the new release Nope. For a transcript of this episode, please f...

David Canfield speaks with Dale Dickey, the consummate character actor best known for stealing scenes in Breaking Bad and Winter’s Bone, about a lifetime of making the most of small parts—leading to her brilliant first leading role, in the romantic indie A Love Song. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad cho...

With Top Gun: Maverick reigning as the undisputed box office champ of the summer, could a best actor Oscar for Tom Cruise actually happen? Plus, a look at the TIFF lineup, other possibilities for festival season, and a burning Emmy question. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

A conversation with the creator and star of ABC's breakout hit comedy, who says the show's success has allowed her and the entire team "to believe in ourselves." For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Canfield talks to the star of the summery escapist comedy, who says making something light and frothy isn't necessarily easier than a dark Mike Leigh drama. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Succession and Ted Lasso reign supreme, Abbott Elementary and Yellowjackets have freshman surges, and the voters really, really love The White Lotus.  Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erin Vanderhoof joins Katey and David for a conversation about Bethan Roberts's novel about an unconventional relationship in 1950s Britain between a woman, her policeman husband, and his museum curator lover. The book has been adapted as a film starring Emma Corrin, David Downs, and Harry Styles as the policeman in the middle of the love triangle. It's set for release in theaters October 21 and o...

A conversation with the actor and creator of the sneaker-wearing shell who was a 2010 viral sensation, but might be even more resonant today. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at 2017's historic best picture winner, and how it still manages to surprise. Plus a discussion of the new class of Academy members and the ongoing drama behind the scenes at the Golden Globes. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with the star of the Apple TV+ series, who describes herself as “an actress of a thousand questions.” Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at the breakthrough 2011 film by Dee Rees, who had a huge Oscar hit a few years later with Mudbound but somehow escaped their attention the first time around. Plus a discussion of this year’s honorary Oscar winners, final Emmy voting discussion, and a look at the new Father of the Bride remake. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow...

Three conversations with giants in their respective fields. Carmichael discusses the seismic impact of his comedy special Rothaniel and how he’s spending Pride month; Waititi explains why Our Flag Means Death rekindled his love of acting, and what he hopes comes next in season 2; and Howard discusses his pivot into documentary filmmaking— and how his approach to making movies lines up with what’s...

A look back at the movie that earned Joan Cusack one of history's rare comedic Oscar nominations. Plus analysis of the Tony Awards and a discussion about Good Luck to You Leo Grande, which could have gotten Emma Thompson an Oscar nomination if it had actually played in theaters.  For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

This episode was made in collaboration with Paramount+. Hosts Joe Reid and LaToya Ferguson discuss the ten-episode limited series The Offer, about the making of The Godfather, and Joe speaks with star Matthew Goode about his performance as legendary Paramount executive Robert Evans. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

The star of Station Eleven revisits the pre and post-pandemic production of the pre and post-pandemic series, while writer/director/actor Raiff plots what's next in his Hollywood career— at 25, he's already got big plans. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2017 French submission for best international feature didn't even make the Oscar shortlist, which says a lot about how much the Academy has changed in the past five years. Plus, Richard Lawson and Chris Murphy are joined by Vulture's Jackson McHenry and Thrillist's Esther Zuckerman for a preview of Sunday's Tony Awards. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this epis...

This episode was made in collaboration with Hulu. Hosts Tara Ariano and LaToya Ferguson discuss the 10-episode limited series and its complex storytelling, and then creator Danny Strong weighs in on how the project came together and its ongoing impact. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Conversations with Euphoria's season 2 breakout star, whose Hollywood ambitions are only just getting started, and the recently Oscar-nominated star of the FX limited series Under the Banner of Heaven.  Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off our Pride month Oscar Flashback series, we discuss the landmark 1955 melodrama Rebel Without a Cause, featuring what star Sal Mineo himself described as the first gay teenager in movies. Plus a look at the Cannes awards, Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic, and the new Searchlight release Fire Island. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode,...

Conversations with the stars of two standout limited series based on true stories. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Lawson and Rebecca Ford connect from the Croisette, where there's not exactly a clear Parasite-level success but much to discuss. And then Katey Rich and David Canfield catch up on the state of the Emmys comedy race, and weigh the odds of Mandy Moore not just snagging a nomination for the final season of This Is Us, but maybe even a win. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. For a t...

Two conversations with TV titans. First, Yohana Desta catches up with the hosts of Showtime's indispensable talk show Desus & Mero, then Julie Miller asks Jason Bateman all of her burning questions about the final season of Ozark. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices