Vanessa Kirby ("Pieces of a Woman") and Paul Raci ("Sounds of a Woman")

Vanessa Kirby discusses how she prepared to play a grieving mother in “Pieces of a Woman,” as well as her journey as an actor, having a pajama party with co-star Ellen Burstyn and her upcoming projects, including in “The World to Come” and more “Mission Impossible” films. Also: Paul Raci on his role in Oscar contender "Sound of Metal.” And the Awards Circuit roundtable breaks down the good and the not-so-good latest additions to an ever-growing field of film awards contenders.  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.