Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
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2014
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PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.
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Episode 14 : Hong Chau & Diane Kruger
December. 11,2017
Hong Chau ("Downsizing") sat down with Diane Kruger ("In the Fade") to talk about inhabiting characters who have experienced loss, feeling like they are meant for a particular role, and more.
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Episode 13 : Sam Rockwell & Allison Janney
December. 08,2017
Allison Janney ("I, Tonya") and Sam Rockwell ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri") talked about early jobs, John Wayne, technical methods, and more.
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Episode 12 : Gary Oldman & Kate Winslet
December. 07,2017
Gary Oldman ("Darkest Hour) sat down with Kate Winslet ("Wonder Wheel") to chat about Winslet working with Woody Allen on "Wonder Wheel," Oldman portraying Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour," and more.
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Episode 11 : Saoirse Ronan & Kristen Wiig
December. 06,2017
Saoirse Ronan ("Lady Bird") and Kristen Wiig ("Downsizing") talked about "Saturday Night Live," finding time to unwind between roles, and more.
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Episode 10 : Robert Pattinson & Jamie Bell
December. 06,2017
Jamie Bell ("Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool") with Robert Pattinson ("Good Time") chatted about the difference between indies and blockbusters, finding humility in fame, and more.
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Episode 9 : James Franco & Dustin Hoffman
December. 04,2017
James Franco ("The Room") and Dustin Hoffman ("The Meyerowitz Stories") discussed the inspiration for "Why Him" and their early jobs before their big breaks.
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Episode 8 : Timothée Chalamet & Daniel Kaluuya
December. 01,2017
Timothée Chalamet ("Call Me By Your Name") and Daniel Kaluuya ("Get Out") sat down for a chat in which they talked about their movies' pivotal scenes, on-screen chemistry, and more.
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Episode 7 : Jessica Chastain & Holly Hunter
November. 30,2017
Jessica Chastain ("Molly's Game") and Holly Hunter ("The Big Sick") discussed working with female directors and exploring women's strengths.
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Episode 6 : Laurie Metcalf & Richard Jenkins
November. 29,2017
Laurie Metcalf ("Lady Bird") and Richard Jenkins ("The Shape of Water") talk about why they actually like auditioning, Jenkins' shot at Bruce Dern's role in "Nebraska," and more.
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Episode 5 : Jennifer Lawrence & Adam Sandler
November. 29,2017
Jennifer Lawrence (“Mother!”) and Adam Sandler (“The Meyerowitz Stories [New and Selected]”) sat down and discussed negative reviews of their movies, how they handle fan encounters in public, and more.
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Episode 4 : Jake Gyllenhaal & Margot Robbie
November. 29,2017
Jake Gyllenhaal ("Stronger") and Margot Robbie ("I, Tonya") sat down to talk about playing real-life people, separating fame from their personal lives, and more.
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Episode 3 : Hugh Jackman & Willem Dafoe
October. 29,2017
Hugh Jackman ("Logan") and Willem Dafoe ("The Florida Project") sat down to discuss the evolution of superhero films and how they chose their latest roles.
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Episode 2 : Gal Gadot & Kumail Nanjiani
November. 29,2017
Gal Gadot ("Wonder Woman") and Kumail Nanjiani ("The Big Sick") sat down to talk about auditions, name mispronunciations, young fanbases, and more.
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Episode 1 : Mary J. Blige & Salma Hayek
November. 28,2017
Salma Hayek (“Beatriz at Dinner”) and Mary J. Blige (“Mudbound”) sat down for a chat.
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Seasons
Season 18
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work. Get an insider’s look into the creative process and what it takes to finely hone the craft of acting.
Season 17
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work. Get an insider’s look into the creative process and what it takes to finely hone the craft of acting.
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