Hollywood Gold

2026 Summer Movie Recap with Producer Riva Marker

Welcome back to a brand-new season of Hollywood Gold! To kick things off, producer Riva Marker joins Daniela for a deep dive into the summer's biggest blockbusters. From

2026 Summer Movie Preview with Hollywood Gold

On this special episode of Hollywood Gold, Daniela, Vanessa, and Andrew gear up for summer as they discuss the most anticipated movie releases of the season. From showsto

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: How Meryl Streep's Unexpected Comedic Turn Made Anna Wintour a Household Name

Producer Wendy Finerman discusses the making of 2006's Oscar-nominated classic The Devil Wears Prada. Wendy was confident in the unexpected casting of Meryl Streep in a r

JUNO: Diablo Cody's Journey from Exotic Dancing to the Oscar Stage

Producer Mason Novick recalls the making of 2007's unlikely cultural sensation Juno. Mason reached out to Wisconsin-based writer Diablo Cody whose edgy blog grabbed his a

THE HUNGER GAMES: How Jennifer Lawrence's Untouchable Audition Won Her a Career-Making Role

Producer Nina Jacobson recounts the making of 2012's wildly successful THE HUNGER GAMES, the adaptation of the hit book series that became a cultural phenomenon and catap

LEGALLY BLONDE: How Reese Witherspoon Learned to Bend & Snap

Writer Kiwi Smith recalls the making of the 2001 classic LEGALLY BLONDE. Fresh off of her first hit 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, Kiwi and her writing partner Karen McCulla

CRAZY RICH ASIANS: The Blockbuster Film That Broke Boundaries, Despite Studios Wanting the Lead to Be White

Producer Brad Simpson recalls the production of the hit romantic comedy that was groundbreaking in both its casting and concept. After one meeting where a studio exec pit

A CONVERSATION WITH DON THEERATHADA: The Matrix, John Wick, and Learning Stunts with Jackie Chan

Stunt Coordinator Don Theerathada joins Hollywood Gold to discuss his journey from action star in Thailand to working on major Hollywood productions. He shares how meetin

2026 Oscar Recap with Producer Riva Marker

On this episode of Hollywood Gold, Daniela and producer Riva Marker return for an Oscar recap, breaking down the biggest moments from the 98th Academy Awards. They discus

LA LA LAND: How Damien Chazelle's Unwavering Vision Ushered in a New Era of Movie Musicals

Producer Fred Berger guides us through the making of 2016's wildly popular musical LA LA LAND starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film was the brainchild and passio

2026 Oscar Nominations with Producer Riva Marker

On this episode of Hollywood Gold, Daniela and producer Riva Marker return for their annual Oscar predictions, breaking down the biggest categories from Best Picture to a

SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Stellan Skarsgård, Friendship, and Playful Filmmaking

Editor Olivier Bugge Coutté joins us to reveal how he and Director Joachim Trier used nonlinear storytelling, formally playful filmmaking, and layered emotional arcs to c

MONEYBALL: Brad Pitt's Billy Beane and the Team That Rewrote Baseball

Producer Rachael Horowitz joins Hollywood Gold to talk about the making of Moneyball, the underdog baseball story that became one of the defining sports films of the era.

SINNERS: Ryan Coogler, Vampires, the Record-Breaking 2026 Oscar Nominee

Line Producer Kenneth Yu joins Hollywood Gold discuss the record breaking, Oscar-nominated film, Sinners. From the challenges of shooting in Louisiana to working with acc

MIRACLE: Team USA, Olympic Hockey, and the Movie Behind the Miracle

Producer Mark Ciardi joins us to discuss Miracle, the rousing 2004 ice hockey drama, in anticipation of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. A former professional athlete himse

THE INCREDIBLES: How Pixar, Clever Animators, and Steve Jobs Made a Superhero Classic

Producer John Walker joins Hollywood Gold to revisit Pixar’s superhero adventure, The Incredibles. After beginning his career in theater, Walker teamed up with director B

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Marty McFly, Robert Zemeckis, and Time Travel Magic

Writer Bob Gale shares the story behind the iconic film Back to the Future following its 40-year anniversary. Gale traces his creative partnership with director Robert Ze

GOOD WILL HUNTING: How Gus Van Sant and Robin Williams Helped Launch Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Hollywood Powerhouses

Director Gus Van Sant joins Hollywood Gold to revisit the making of Good Will Hunting, the breakout film that turned Matt Damon and Ben Affleck from unknowns into overnig

THE FAMILY STONE: The Legendary Diane Keaton and How a Dysfunctional Family Became a Holiday Tradition

In our first new episode of the season, Producer Michael London takes us behind the scenes on beloved holiday film, The Family Stone. London goes through the film’s unlik

THE HOLIDAY: How Nancy Meyers’ Tale of Aspirational House Swapping Became a Christmas Classic

Welcome back to another season of Hollywood Gold! Writer/director/producer Nancy Meyers joins us to discuss her cozy holiday classic, The Holiday. Masterfully shifting be