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The Business
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A check-in with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin
Kim Masters speaks with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin about stepping into the job during a rough year for Hollywood. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni dig into David Ellison’s plans for HBO Max and Paramount+.
Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent’ and taking a stand
Kim sits down with Brazilian writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho to discuss his Oscar-nominated political thriller The Secret Agent. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni dive into Netflix’s decision to drop out of the Warner Bros. bidding war.
Oscar-nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on ‘Sinners’
Kim Masters speaks with Academy Award–nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw about Sinners. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni unpack a less than ideal week for Paramount, including the CBS-Colbert drama.
Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident’ and returning to Iran under legal threat
Kim Masters talks with Academy Award nominated Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi about his Palme d’Or winning film It Was Just an Accident. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni report on the latest developments in the Warner Bros. sale.
Steamrollers, record breakers, and late surges: Inside the 2026 Oscar nominees
Kim Masters and The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg break down the 2026 Oscar nominees. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni dig into the power shifts at Disney, including Josh D’Amaro’s appointment as CEO.
Alexandria Stapleton on chronicling the rise and reckoning of Sean Combs
Kim Masters speaks with Alexandria Stapleton about her Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni recap the final Sundance hosted in Park City, and try to make sense of the $40M+ Melania Trump documentary.
The Treatment
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The Treat: Matt Wolf
The ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ director celebrates a book about a tragic ‘60s icon.
Director’s Cut: Guillermo del Toro on running toward the fear
The Oscar-winning director explains why he has to do something that scares him in every project.
The Treat: Wunmi Mosaku
The 'Sinners' actress talks about a book on death that makes her appreciate life.
Cynthia Erivo on conquering roles from Elphaba to Dracula
The actress talks about not shying away from playing icons.
The Treat: Joel Edgerton
The 'Train Dreams' actor celebrates a musician who is open with his personal struggles.Wunmi Mosaku on how self-acceptance brought her to 'Sinners'
The Oscar nominated actress talks about how her affirmation practice informs her characters.
The Sam Sanders Show
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Can The Oscars Be Fixed?
How to improve Hollywood’s biggest night.
WTF is a Clavicular?
Explaining the internet’s latest dark turn.
Kate Hudson: Who Gets to Be Taken Seriously?
From rom coms to songwriting, the actor shares her passions.
Would K-Pop Exist without Black Culture?
Culture vulture world domination.
Help! My dad is dating a scammer! (From This Is Uncomfortable)
Sam answers questions on life and how money messes with it.
Ms. Pat: Can Laughter Save Democracy?
In trying times, turn to the power of the sitcom.