Rashida Jones ("On the Rocks") and Justin Simien ("Bad Hair")

Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Michael Schneider and Jazz Tangcay discuss the fall film festivals and which awards contenders have emerged, in addition to what is still highly anticipated. Later in the show, Rashida Jones sits with Clayton opens up about her new film "On the Rocks" and the Academy's new diversity and inclusion standards. Plus, writer and director Justin Simien chats with Jazz about his new film "Bad Hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts. New episodes post every Thursday.