Episodios

  • 506: The State of the Oscar Race. BAFTAs, PGAs & the Actor Awards with Ryan McQuade
    Mar 3 2026
    The race is alive! We’re just about ten days away from the Oscars, and things are heating up on the precursor front. The BAFTAs were last weekend, and this weekend brought the PGAs and the Actor Awards (the awards formerly known as the SAG Awards). Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch joins Christina to break down what it all means for Oscar night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 22 m
  • 505: Oscar Nominated Costume Designer Malgosia Turzanska on Designing Hamnet
    Feb 20 2026
    Christina is joined by 2026 Oscar nominated costume designer Malgosia Turzanska, celebrated for her extraordinary work on Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. Known for her unforgettable costumes in Train Dreams, Stranger Things, The Green Knight, X, Pearl, and more, Malgosia takes us deep into her art and the creative journey behind one of the year’s most talked-about films. They discuss the rich research behind Elizabethan clothing, the intimate storytelling within the Shakespeare family, and her concept of “emotional dressing,” where every detail carries meaning. From Agnes’ striking reds in Jessie Buckley’s Oscar nominated performance, to the protective padding worn by Shakespeare’s mother, portrayed by Emily Watson, to Will Shakespeare’s (Paul Mescal) ink-stained fingers, and much more. Plus, what Malgosia herself will be wearing to the Oscars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • 504. Inside Train Dreams: A Conversation with Writer-Director Clint Bentley
    Feb 17 2026
    Writer and director Clint Bentley joins Christina to discuss his acclaimed film Train Dreams, one of the most beautiful and celebrated films of the season! Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture, the film recently earned Bentley Best Director and Best Feature at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The conversation explores how Train Dreams came together, the character of Robert Grainier (brought to life through a deeply anchored performance by Joel Edgerton ) as well as Nick Cave’s influence, themes of grief and memory, what it means to be a tender man in a changing world, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 m
  • 503: Arian Moayed Returns! On Working with Malala, 'Wonder Man', the 'Succession' Family & the Urgency of Art
    Feb 13 2026
    The endlessly inspiring Arian Moayed is back on the show and it is, as always, an absolute blast. The actor, director, and producer joins Christina to talk about his exciting new Marvel series Wonder Man and co-producing the documentary Champions of the Golden Valley with Malala Yousafzai. They also talk NYC Mayor Mamdani and keeping up with his “Succession family.” Who really wins the Succession group text chain? Arian opens up about making art accessible to everyone, the mission behind his work with Waterwell, and how storytelling can create real change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • 502: Revisit! Alexander Skarsgård on Pillion, Career Highlights & Creative Risks (Live from Stockholm Film Festival)
    Feb 4 2026
    Encore episode! Alexander Skarsgård talks Pillion, career, and more. With Pillion now premiering widely (the wonderful, warm, and emotional BDSM rom-com co starring Harry Melling) we revisit Christina’s wide ranging conversation with Alexander Skarsgård, recorded at the Stockholm International Film Festival in November 2026. They talk Pillion, the research behind the role, highlights from his career, campaigning at the same time as his father Stellan Skarsgård, fashion, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • 501: Breaking Down the 2026 BAFTA & WGA Nominations (Guest Eoin Daly)
    Jan 28 2026
    Awards season 2026 continues to steamroll ahead. Just days after the Oscar nominations, the BAFTA and WGA nominations have arrived. To help break it all down, Christina is joined by Eoin Daly, co-host of the Shhh, My Stories Are On! podcast, as they discuss the biggest talking points, surprises, and what these nominations could mean for the rest of the awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • Episode 500: Breaking Down the 2026 Oscar Nominations! (Guest: Ryan McQuade)
    Jan 23 2026
    Christina & Ryan McQuade (of AwardsWatch.com) break down the 2026 Oscar nominations, diving into the biggest surprises, snubs, historic milestones, and what it all means for the race ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 30 m
  • 499: Our Most Anticipated Movies 2026 (Guests Jay Ledbetter & Ryan McQuade)
    Jan 19 2026
    2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for cinema, from visionary auteurs to indie gems and everything in between.Christina is joined by Jay Ledbetter and Ryan McQuade from the Director Watch Podcast for a massive breakdown of the movies they can’t wait to see in 2026. Plus a special appearance by Sophia Ciminello of AwardsWatch.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 25 m