Lupita Nyong’o and other Oscar-worthy transformations – plus, what even is a ‘foreign film’?

EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz talk about the dramatic transformations that actors from Renée Zellweger to Tom Hanks to Charlize Theron have undergone for their performances this year, and how much weight those efforts might have with awards voters. Plus: David talks with Lupita Nyong’o about her dual role in ‘Us,’ and we break down the controversial rules for both the Golden Globes and Oscars qualifications for ‘foreign’ or ‘international’ films – and what impact those restrictions have already have on some of the year’s most compelling movies. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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