Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Interview: Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things) and Cord Jefferson (American Fiction)

First, Kara Warner talks to the Oscar-nominated star of Poor Things, who says his comic blowhard performance could be the first of many funny roles if anyone wants to cast him in one. Then American Fiction writer-director Cord Jefferson tells Katey Rich about how he had to get talked into witnessing his film’s blockbuster Toronto Film Festival premiere, and what gives him hope for the future of Hollywood.Join our first ever Oscar Pool! Email us at <a href="mailto:littlegoldmen@vf.com">littlegoldmen@vf.com</a>, and please put "Oscar Pool" in the subject line to register.(Subject to availability)Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/vfawardsinsider">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vfawardsinsider/">Instagram</a> @vfawardsinsiderFollow our hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/kateyrich">@kateyrich,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rilaws">@rilaws</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/beccamford">@beccamford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidcanfield97">@davidcanfield97</a>Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs

Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can.For more on Little Gold Men, visit <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men">vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men</a>