The Run-Through with Vogue

Episode: Everything Vogue Editors Can’t Wait To Watch And Read This Fall
Date: October 21, 2025
Hosts: Chioma Nnadi (“Cho Menardi”), Head of British Vogue; Taylor Antrim, Deputy Editor, Vogue; Chloe Sharma, Senior Editor, Vogue

Brief Overview

This week, The Run-Through offers an energetic, culture-packed preview of the films, TV, theater, books, music, and art that Vogue editors are most excited about for Fall 2025. Hosts Chioma, Taylor, and Chloe dive deep into what’s capturing their imaginations—moving from gala-worthy movies to guilty-pleasure TV, buzzy debut novels to unmissable art installations—sharing candid opinions, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and plenty of banter along the way.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Fall Film Preview

• One Battle After Another

  • Rave reviews from all: timely, prescient, hopeful.
  • Leo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, and especially Chase Infinity called out for standout performances.
  • Chioma: “I thought Chase Infinity was a complete star. Teyana Taylor was amazing.” (02:37)
  • Taylor: “When you really get one in a Paul Thomas Anderson movie like this, it just carries you straight through.” (03:16)

• Ruthman (Channing Tatum Movie)

  • Described as “super fun, pure movie star energy” with notable performance by Kirsten Dunst.
  • Taylor: "She's amazing. There's something really special about her acting right now." (04:14)

• Hamnet

  • Early screening impressions: deeply moving, based on the fictionalized account of Shakespeare's life.
  • Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal star; Buckley's performance described as “Titanic.”
  • Chloe: "I've never had [an experience] where the security guard handed me tissues on the way out." (06:08)
  • Taylor: “This one could be just like a career topper.” (06:16)

• The Testament of Ann Lee

  • Amanda Seyfried's transformational role; direction by Mona Fasfold.
  • Explores 18th-century Shaker history, dance, religious ecstasy—the use of music and choreography is praised.
  • Taylor: "I've never seen Amanda Seyfried like this before." (07:25)
  • Coming out from Searchlight on Christmas Day.

• Jennifer Lawrence in “Die My Love”

  • Intense, punk-rock portrayal of motherhood and mental illness; directed by Lynne Ramsey.
  • Taylor: “Jennifer Lawrence gives everything to this role.” (09:17)

• Sentimental Value

  • Director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World), starring Renate Reinsva and Stellan Skarsgård (+ Elle Fanning).
  • Explores themes of family legacy, resentment, and love.
  • Taylor: “I can't recommend it enough. This movie's really incredible.” (10:33)
  • Out Nov 7.

• Paolo Sorrentino's Legrazia

  • Political drama with Tony Servillo as Italian president confronting euthanasia issues; inspired by a real Vogue Italia story.
  • Taylor: “You got to go see this one.” (11:42)

• Marty Supreme

  • Christmas release, Timothée Chalamet stars, directed by Josh Safdie (now directing separately from Benny).
  • Based loosely on ping pong champion Marty Reisman.
  • Taylor: “That's really exciting.” (14:44)

• Song Sung Blue

  • Neil Diamond jukebox movie, directed by Craig Brewer, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
  • Editors note that even without prior Neil Diamond knowledge, the film is a must-see, emotional and romantic.
  • Taylor: “Would not stop talking… You gotta see it.” (15:43)

• Is This Thing On? (Bradley Cooper's new film)

  • Will Arnett stars as a man stumbling into stand-up comedy during midlife crisis; Laura Dern costars.
  • Anna Wintour has already seen and recommends it.
  • Taylor: "This is the midlife crisis that takes a form of stand-up comedy..." (16:19)

TV to Watch

• Blue Lights (BBC/BritBox)

  • Season 3: Young police force in Belfast; city acts as a compelling character.
  • Taylor: “You really love it for the characters… you will really get caught up in it.” (18:14)

• The Diplomat (Netflix, Season 3)

  • Keri Russell lauded for nuanced portrayal; considered somewhat silly but enjoyable.
  • Commentary on realism by Chloe Sharma’s diplomat husband adds charm.
  • Chloe: “She has this steely core, but she's kind of... soft around the edges.” (19:30)

• Nobody Wants Us (Season 2)

  • Starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell; explores Judaism and sisterly relationships.
  • Chloe: "Total guilty pleasure...The sister dynamic is more an element this season." (20:12)

• The Beast In Me (Netflix, Nov 13)

  • Claire Danes & Matthew Rhys as rival neighbors; described as pulpy, glam, but engaging.
  • Chloe: “They become not friends, not quite enemies, but maybe a bit of both. And it's good.” (20:56)

• All’s Fair (Ryan Murphy’s new show)

  • Set in an all-female law firm. Cast includes Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson.
  • Big talking point in the Vogue office.
  • Taylor: "I will not be watching this show, but I am happy it exists." (21:30)

• Emily in Paris (Season 5)

  • Still a guilty pleasure, despite being “ridiculous”—fashion disasters are half the fun.
  • Cho: “I've even dropped off of Bridgerton, but I've stayed on this.” (22:26)

• House of Guinness

  • UK hit about the famous family; buzz is high, especially in the UK.

Theater Highlights

• Weather Girl

  • One-woman show about a TV weather anchor coping with climate change disasters; originated at Edinburgh Festival.
  • Netflix adapting; produced by Fleabag and Baby Reindeer’s team.
  • Chloe: “Maintaining a kind of cheerful chipperness in the face of devastation and climate change.” (24:21)

• Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (School Production)

  • Taylor’s daughter stars; musical about a boy wanting to be a drag queen.
  • Taylor: “Is it 2025 in Brooklyn or not?” (26:09)

• Chess

  • 80s “rock musical” about Cold War rivalry, music by ABBA’s Benny and Bjorn.
  • Taylor: “This music is not cool, but I was just mainlining it.” (27:14)

• Porn Play (London)

  • Buzzy new drama starring Ambika Maude of “One Day” fame and Loewe ambassador.
  • Cho: “We've all kind of been holding our breath to see what she'll do next.” (28:16)

• Oedipus (Broadway, opening Nov 13)

  • Robert Icke directs Mark Strong and Leslie Manville in a contemporary retelling; Oedipus recast as a modern politician.
  • Chloe: “He sets [the play] in modern-day London… They just seem like they're going to be incredible in it.” (29:46)

Top Reading Picks

• Heart the Lover by Lily King

  • Editors’ favorite book of the year; evocative novel about young love and its lifelong reverberations.
  • Chloe: “Everyone I've recommended this book to has just, like, completely fallen in love with it.” (30:55)

• What We Can Know by Ian McEwan

  • Dual-timeline novel: present day and 100 years in the future; climate dystopia, AI, politics, generational mystery.
  • Chloe: "I definitely have a hierarchy of which ones I like the best. And this one is up there." (31:22)
  • Half the fun is discussing which timeline resonates most with readers.

• Next of Kin by Gabrielle Hamilton

  • Memoir from the chef of Prune; less about food, more on family estrangement and reconciliation.
  • Chloe: “It's much more about her family and her relationship with her two very different and dramatic parents.” (33:11)
  • Her pandemic-era writing for NYT is also strongly praised.

Music & What’s On Repeat

• Doja Cat’s new album

  • Produced by Jack Antonoff; described as “poppy but fun” and more lighthearted than previous work.
  • Cho: “There's more levity to the music, which I really love.” (34:04)

• Lily Allen’s upcoming album

  • Anticipated as a raw, emotional breakup record following her highly publicized split; also acting in theater.
  • Cho: “She pulls no punches. So it's going to be… a new chapter.” (35:23)

• Tame Impala’s Deadbeat

  • Described as more pop-oriented, energetic, and full of earworms.
  • Chloe: “There’s a song called Dracula which is like a total earworm in a great way.” (36:07)

• Remembering D’Angelo

  • Tribute to the late R&B icon.
  • Cho: “Only made three albums, but… genre defining music.” (36:24)

• Glaive’s latest album

  • Hyperpop favorite in Taylor’s household, plus a plug for up-and-coming punk-flavored band Spiritual Cramp.

Art Exhibits Not to Miss

• Alexander Calder “Calder’s Circus” at the Whitney (NY)

  • Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the whimsical kinetic sculptures; links to new Calder Garden in Philadelphia.
  • Chloe: “It's really rare to see these very fragile creations… even just to see it is kind of special.” (38:30)

• Kerry James Marshall (London)

  • Recent retrospective described as spellbinding, with universal staff praise.
  • Cho: “The scale of his paintings, the color, everything about them is so… special.” (39:02)

• Nigerian Modernism at the Tate (London)

  • Major exhibit on 20th-century Nigerian art; personal resonance for Chioma and her mother.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

On Movie Magic

• “Movie stars, man. When you really get one in a Paul Thomas Anderson movie like this, it just carries you straight through.” —Taylor Antrim, 03:16

On TV Comfort

• “The outfits are why I watch it. Cause they're so disastrous that they're good.” —Cho Menardi on Emily in Paris, 22:16

On Literary Debate

• “I found the first half really a struggle and absolutely loved the second half. I gave it to a friend who then felt the inverse. So it’s not universal.” —Chloe Sharma on Ian McEwan’s What We Can Know, 32:00

On Generational Cultural Shifts

• “She's playing a boy who wants to become a drag queen. Oh, my God. I mean, is it 2025 in Brooklyn or not?” —Taylor Antrim, 26:09

On Artistic Awe

• “Everybody who has been to this show… has been completely, like, spellbound by it.” —Cho Menardi on Kerry James Marshall exhibition, 38:44

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:23] — One Battle After Another, movie breakdown
• [04:04] — Ruthman film & Kirsten Dunst
• [05:01] — Hamnet preview
• [07:13] — Testament of Ann Lee & Amanda Seyfried
• [09:54] — Sentimental Value & Renate Reinsva
• [10:46] — Paolo Sorrentino's Legrazia
• [14:41] — Marty Supreme & the Safdie brothers
• [15:43] — Song Sung Blue / Neil Diamond film
• [16:19] — Is This Thing On? (Bradley Cooper)
• [18:14] — Blue Lights (TV)
• [19:25] — The Diplomat (TV)
• [20:56] — The Beast in Me (TV)
• [21:30] — All’s Fair (Ryan Murphy TV)
• [22:13] — Emily in Paris
• [22:34] — House of Guinness
• [24:21] — Weather Girl (theater)
• [27:14] — Chess (musical)
• [28:14] — Porn Play with Ambika Maude
• [29:11] — Oedipus with Mark Strong & Leslie Manville
• [30:55] — Heart the Lover by Lily King
• [33:11] — Next of Kin by Gabrielle Hamilton
• [34:04] — Doja Cat’s album
• [36:07] — Tame Impala’s Deadbeat
• [38:30] — Calder’s Circus at the Whitney
• [38:44] — Kerry James Marshall at the Tate

Final Note

This episode is the quintessential Vogue culture run-through: witty, eclectic, reliably opinionated, and packed with staff obsessions—offering an indispensable cheat sheet for any culture-lover’s fall calendar.