
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV 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.
Showing Season 15 of 22

Season 15
2022
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01. Lady Gaga, Jake Gyllenhaal and more
2022-02-18
Lady Gaga ("House of Gucci") and Jake Gyllenhaal ("The Guilty") discuss exploring the depths of characters. Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye") and Rita Moreno ("West Side Story") compare musical moments in their films. Javier Bardem ("Being the Ricardos") and Daniel Craig ("No Time to Die") catch up 10 years after starring together in "Skyfall."

02. Penélope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch and more
2022-02-18
Penélope Cruz ("Parallel Mothers") and Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Power of the Dog") compare their experiences working with experienced directors. Ariana DeBose ("West Side Story") and Simu Liu ("Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings") discuss their athletic performances. Oscar Isaac ("The Card Counter") and Jared Leto ("House of Gucci") talk about their transformational roles.

03. Andrew Garfield, Rachel Zegler and more
2022-02-18
Andrew Garfield (tick, tick… BOOM!) and Rachel Zegler ("West Side Story") talk about starring in the biggest musicals of the year. Aunjanaue Ellis ("King Richard") and Regina King ("The Harder They Fall") reunite after sharing the screen twice before. Jamie Dornan ("Belfast") and Kirsten Dunst ("The Power of the Dog") discuss playing emotionally complex characters.

04. Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart and more
2022-02-18
Nicole Kidman ("Being the Ricardos") and Kristen Stewart ("Spencer") discuss the challenges of taking on the roles of famous real-life people. Marlee Matlin ("CODA") and Bradley Whitford ("tick… tick…BOOM!") reminisce about working on the TV show "The West Wing." Mahershala Ali ("Swan Song") and Bradley Cooper ("Nightmare Alley") compare notes on being producers and leading men.