What the BAFTA Winners Say About Awards Season So Far

Summary

Podcast Title: The Run-Through with Vogue
Episode: What the BAFTA Winners Say About Awards Season So Far
Release Date: February 18, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of The Run-Through with Vogue, hosts Chioma Nnadi and Chloe Malle delve into the highlights of the recent British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs). Joining them are esteemed guests Adam Badawi, Deputy Global Editorial Lead at GQ, and Radhika Seth, Film and Culture Editor. The conversation offers an insightful recap of the evening, blending discussions on fashion, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

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Fashion on the Red Carpet

The episode opens with a vibrant discussion on the standout fashion moments from the BAFTAs. Cho Menardi expresses her admiration for several attendees:

• Rafi Cassidy in Miu Miu: "a really subtle way to do that 1940s old Hollywood. It felt really modern and fresh" (03:02).

• Colman Domingo in Versace: "unmistakably Versace" (03:10).

• Demi Moore and Marianne Jean Baptiste in Castor McQueen: "I'm just such a huge fan of hers" (03:20).

• Selena Gomez in Schiaparelli: "she looked radiant and happy" (03:30).

Radhika Seth highlights the evolving landscape of men's fashion on the red carpet, noting a shift from traditional tuxedos to more eclectic styles. She remarks, "It's a nice evolution" (05:58).

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The Significance of the BAFTAs

Adam Badawi underscores the BAFTAs' pivotal role in the British film industry: "It's the biggest night for the industry here... it's very uniquely British" (07:02). Radhika adds, "It's incredibly crucial. It's big for the studios, it's big for the talent" (08:08), emphasizing the ceremony's influence on Oscar voting and its distinctive British flair.

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Awards Highlights

Front-Runners and Surprises:
The competition was tight, particularly between Ralph Fiennes and Adrien Brody. Adam notes, "Adrien's very strong in that" (11:00). While Adrien Brody emerged as a favorite, the surprise of the night was Mikey Madison's unexpected win for Best Actress. Cho reflects, "she was genuinely the only really really big surprise of the night" (11:50), highlighting Madison's heartfelt acceptance speech where she supported the sex worker community.

Rising Star Award:
David Johnson's triumph as the Rising Star was a highlight. Adam shares his involvement in the selection process: "I got to be on the jury to pick the shortlist" (13:03). Radhika praises Johnson, stating, "He's the only person in British GQ history... he's a complete sweetheart" (14:10).

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Memorable Performances and Moments

Take That’s Performance:
Adam recounts Take That's electrifying performance, particularly their rendition of "500 Miles": "And like, you know David Tennant singing 500 Miles by the Proclaimers... unlike at any other award show" (09:17). The chemistry between Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner added an extra layer of charm to the evening.

Mark Hamill's Wardrobe Malfunction:
A humorous anecdote surfaces when Adam describes a moment involving Mark Hamill during his presentation: "He had some sort of wardrobe malfunction... too far away to tell what was going on" (18:16). This incident, however, was swiftly edited out of the broadcast.

Ariana DeBose’s Rap:
The hosts recall Ariana DeBose's spirited rap performance: "Viola Davis, my Woman King... I can probably do all of it" (22:38), showcasing her dynamic presence on stage.

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Behind-the-Scenes: The After Party

Post-ceremony, the hosts share their experiences at the exclusive after-party hosted by Vogue and GQ at the iconic Tramp venue:

• Radhika: "It was slinky and sexy and really intimate... People actually danced, which I really loved" (24:07).

• Cho: Highlights Cynthia Erivo's captivating presence and Chacuti's impressive dancing: "Cynthia Erivo gliding in with those amazing nails" (25:55).

• Atmosphere: The party was described as "neutral territory... Switzerland for all the film stars," fostering a lively and inclusive environment where attendees could unwind and celebrate.

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Favorite Films and Performances

When prompted about their favorite films of the awards season:

• Adam: "Sing Sing" stood out for him, appreciating Colman Domingo's performance and the film's impact.

• Radhika: "Brutalist and Anora" were her top picks, praising their ambition and the stellar performances by Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison.

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Concluding Thoughts and Looking Ahead to the Oscars

As the episode wraps up, anticipation builds for the upcoming Oscars. The hosts express excitement and confidence in Adrien Brody's prospects: "My guy's a lock" (18:01). The conversation underscores the BAFTAs' role in shaping the narrative for the Oscars and the broader awards season.

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Notable Quotes

• Cho Menardi on Selena Gomez’s Look: "She looked radiant and happy. That was a sweet. And, you know, like, no other word for it." (03:35)

• Radhika Seth on BAFTAs’ Prestige: "It is clutch. It's incredibly crucial." (08:08)

• Adam Badawi on Rising Stars: "It's the best scripted line ever. I love you so much." (15:50)

• Radhika Seth on Speeches: "Give me the rock. Give me the energy." (16:54)

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Conclusion

This episode of The Run-Through with Vogue offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of the BAFTAs, blending fashion insights with in-depth discussions on award outcomes and memorable moments. Whether you're a film enthusiast or a fashion aficionado, the conversation provides valuable perspectives on the intertwining worlds of cinema and style.

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Transcript

[Cho Menardi]

This episode of the Run through is brought to you by eBay. EBay. It's the place to fall in love with new, pre loved, vintage and rare fashion over and over again, your favorite designers expertly authenticated. Yeah, ebay. Things people love. Hi, I'm Cho Menardi and welcome to the Run Through. Today, us Brits have taken over Nicole's Tuesday episode with a special recap of the British Film and Television Awards, otherwise known as the baftas. I'm joined by deputy global editorial lead at gq, Adam Badawi, a very dear friend and colleague and film and culture editor, Radhika Seth. Welcome to the show, you two. Radhika, this is not your first rodeo.

[Adam Badawi]

No, it isn't. I love coming on this podcast.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah. We love having your insights because I just feel like you are my film oracle. Every time I watch a film, I'm like, I wonder what Radhika thought of this. And one time we were sat next to each other. Yeah. Very randomly at the premiere for Blitz. For Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan and directed by Steve McQueen. And Saoirse was our lovely cover star last year. And, yeah, I was just like, oh, my God. Now I get to. In real time, I get to compare notes with Radhika. So, so happy to have you on.

[Adam Badawi]

So great to be on. Yeah.

[Cho Menardi]

And Adam, honestly, it's been such a wonderful. It's been so great. So everybody should know that one of our biggest events on the Vogue calendar happened last year, the fashion and film party. And for the first time, we collaborated with gq. So Adam and I were co hosting alongside Cynthia Erivo. So major. Love her. Love her to pieces. Adrien Brody, who won Best Actor, which is insane. And Mikey Madison, who kind of stormed, was kind of a surprise winner as Best Actress. And then Harris Dickinson, who I feel like was robbed because that film should have been nominated. I loved Baby Girl. And we had a lot of fun with the cocktail menu because.

[Radhika Seth]

Yes, we did. Yes.

[Cho Menardi]

We wanted to make sure that there was a tall glass of milk on the menu and we called it Father Figure. So. Yeah. So all of it was just really fun. It's an event that we've been doing with Tiffany for the past few years, and it was so fun to do it with you, Adam.

[Radhika Seth]

It was an honor.

[Cho Menardi]

So much.

[Radhika Seth]

And it's also an honor to be running through with you both. Big fan of the pod.

[Cho Menardi]

Oh, my God. We've got so much to get through. So I'm going to go ahead and dive right in because I have many thoughts and I also want to get. Want to get you guys take. Because it's been such a fun awards season. So many great films. So obviously I'm always going to start with the fashion. So let's start with the fashion. I actually loved this is. I don't think this look was. Was called out enough, actually. I loved Rafi Cassidy's really bright young British actress, and she was wearing Miu Miu. And it was kind of like a really subtle way to do that. 1940s old Hollywood. And it felt really modern and fresh, and she just looked really great. I mean, I thought the guys always kind of come. I mean, like, you know, like, come correct. I mean, look at Colman Domingo and that. Oh, my God, was that Versace? It was like, yes, it was unmistakably Versace. I also loved that McQueen, that Demi Moore wore Castor McQueen and also Marianne Jean Baptiste wore McQueen. And I'm just such a huge fan of hers. You know who else I really loved and I feel like she's been just winning this season was Selena Gomez in Schiaparelli. I thought she looked radiant and happy. That was a sweet. And, you know, like, obviously she's engaged. She's just. And she's having such a wonderful awards season and looking just wonderful. Sound beautiful. Like, no other word for it.

[Radhika Seth]

100.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah. What were your favorites?

[Radhika Seth]

Well, do you remember that kid in, like, PE Class or, like, phys ed who was like, quicker and stronger and more athletic than the other kids? And the teacher would be like, whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down. Give the other kids a chance. That's Colman Domingo and the red carpet circuit. So it's like, yeah, okay, fine. Gold star, definitely. I really like what Timmy's been doing with his, like, Bob Dylan pastiche. And sometimes it's like, really subtle nods, and sometimes it's very unsubtle nods. And I just think it's a really fun way of promoting a film. I love the Bottega. Last night. It just. It looked really strong. And I like that he's taking the fashion seriously, but also not that seriously. It's a nice sweet spot.

[Cho Menardi]

I feel like the men in the last. I would say, have you seen a change on the red carpet in the last 10, like, maybe five years? Because I thought before it just was always the tuxedo, but now you're just. You almost rarely see it now. I know that's such a safe option.

[Radhika Seth]

Yeah. I had a conversation with Rami Malik for. We did an interview a few months after he won his Oscar, and at A certain point I was just like, did you agonize at all about what to wear? Because he wore a series of really beautiful tuxes, and he said at the time that Leonardo DiCaprio just straightforward advised him. He's like, just wear the damn tux. Like, keep it. Like, you know, just. Just go for the solid option. But I actually love what's happened over the past few years because now you still have that beautiful classicism that's going to age so. Adrian Brody, Adrien Brody. Exhibit A.

[Cho Menardi]

Just so, like, dapper king of proportions. Oh, my God.

[Radhika Seth]

And you have that. And that's not gonna go anywhere. And I thought Cillian Murphy did it so beautifully last year and updated it. But then you can have. Colman Domingo is nominated for best actor, and he was phenomenal in Sing Sing, and he's. He's rocking up in Versace and have it both ways. I feel like that's a. That's a nice evolution.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah, same. I feel like it used to be that we would. We would sometimes own. We wouldn't really consider the men for Best Dressed for the Best dressed list. And then there was this sudden shift where. And I think we're going to see. I mean, I'm really looking forward to. To the Met gala, which is Vogue and GQ's next big collaboration.

[Adam Badawi]

Oh, wow.

[Cho Menardi]

So I think we're gonna really see, like, where kind of menswear, like, how it can sing on the red carpet because there are just so many men who are doing such interesting things. Riddhika. I kind of want to have, like, a reason why. Like, give us a why about the British Academy film awards, the BAFTAs. Why are they so important for the industry here?

[Adam Badawi]

I think it's just the biggest night for the industry here. But we don't get a lot of chances, I think, to celebrate things. And I feel like in awards season, you see, like, there's so many American celebrations of film around this time, and I think we obviously have, like, our critics awards, but it's really that big, glitzy kind of equivalent of the Oscars that we have. But also I think it's very, like, uniquely British in a way. Adam, you're laughing.

[Radhika Seth]

I have. I'll share thoughts later.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah, I feel like that's kind of the thing I love the most about it because it's like a celebration of British talent as well, but it's like a place where Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have to watch Take that perform.

[Cho Menardi]

I know. I mean, where else? Let's Talk about the show when you were there.

[Adam Badawi]

I was there.

[Cho Menardi]

Can you describe for our American listeners, like, take that in like a couple of sentences. Who are they? Why do they matter?

[Adam Badawi]

I feel like maybe I'm the wrong person to answer that question. Get in there. They are a boy band. I was not. I mean, I don't know if I was a big fan when I was growing up. I don't know if hugely. But I guess they were quite a big deal for a while. And obviously this year with Anora, the song Greatest Day opens Enora. It's like a great scene. And obviously they were like, what better opportunity than this to bring Take that back. And literally watching it was amazing because I was sort of like in the back of the theater watching all these like Valentine's Day, like almost like leftover heart balloons like popping up. And we were like, what is this? And they're like, well, the dance is getting, getting ready. And then we were like, oh no, it's happening. And then watching. I watched it back on TV and it's just so surreal to see it. I was like, I can't, I can't believe it. But yeah, then they, I think like Gary Barlow like gave Mikey Madison like a heart balloon as he was going downstairs.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah.

[Radhika Seth]

I'll also say that one thing I love about the baftas is that it has so much prestige and like, correct me if I'm wrong, Radhika, the Oscar voting window is still open and this is the last big award show that can kind of influence those votes. So it is clutch. It's incredibly crucial. It's big for the studios, it's big for the talent. It's like the last big push in a lot of ways. And so it has all that prestige. But then, as you said, it's incredibly British. And I grew up in Australia, as you can probably hear from my voice. And I think British and Australian culture share all this connective tissue. And one of those commonalities is that we can't hack things being too earnest or too self serious. And so the ceremony is just like at times so incredibly middlebrow. And I love it. You got take that. And they opened the show with a rendition of a sing along of 500 miles.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah.

[Radhika Seth]

And like, you know David Tennant singing 500 Miles by the Proclaimers.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah.

[Radhika Seth]

Hands the microphone to Anna Kendrick who sings a line I'm like, that is not going to happen at any other award show. That is incredibly specific. And how wonderful is that?

[Adam Badawi]

The best moment is he's walking down the Stairs. And he, like, says something to Selena while he's singing, and you can see, like, she's so shocked.

[Cho Menardi]

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[Adam Badawi]

No, totally. It completely felt like that. And I think Conclave did so well. So towards the end, I was like, wait, this could actually go Rafe's way. But I think Adrien's very strong in that. And I think also Zoe Saldana for Emilia Perez and then Kieran Culkin for a real Pain. It feels like those three feel quite cemented. Unless the Sags, I feel like, could change that. But at the moment, they've kind of won everything that's been going, wow. And I think that's why when it came to Best Actress, it felt very inevitable that Demi would win. And I loved the substance. I love Demi in the Substance. I hope she wins an Oscar. But then when it was Mikey, it was genuinely the only really, really big surprise of the night. And that you kind of need that in a ceremony. Otherwise you're. You know, it's always wonderful to be there, but it always. It kind of becomes a bit inevitable, and then it's easier to tune out. But then it was really quite shocking and kind of lovely. Like, she was on stage. I thought her, like, speech was really wonderful. And she gave, like, a shout out to the sex worker, like, community, and said, you know, I'll always be an ally for you. It was just a really lovely moment. And she's not had enough moments on stage, I think, so far in award season. So I'm like, yeah, bring it on.

[Cho Menardi]

Mikey, what did you think of Honora?

[Adam Badawi]

I like Honora a lot. I think it's. I don't know. I feel like I saw it at Cannes. And I felt like it was really fun, but maybe also a little bit overhyped. But I feel like that's maybe been the case for lots of stuff this year. I feel like it's all been quite divisive. I know lots of people who, like, absolutely love Honora, but I like it a lot. But it's not my favorite film of the year, I think. But I think she is just undeniably fantastic.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah, I can't wait to see her in something else. And I love. I feel like, and I've said this before, I feel like she's kind of the kind of breakout red carpet star and is, like, destined for a contract if she's not already signed and sealed one.

[Adam Badawi]

I also loved David Johnson, who won the Rising Star Award. I haven't actually met.

[Cho Menardi]

Tell me about David Johnson.

[Adam Badawi]

So do you guys watch industry? He's fantastic in industry. He was also so good in Rylane as well.

[Cho Menardi]

Oh, I love Rylane.

[Adam Badawi]

And it was really cool, actually, because this year I got to be on the jury to pick the shortlist for the Rising Star.

[Cho Menardi]

So tell us, how does it work?

[Adam Badawi]

It was amazing. It was sort of like you go into a room and it's like a two or three hour, I think, deliberation, basically. So you talk through all the contenders and it's.

[Cho Menardi]

And how many. What's. How long's the list in the sort of original shortlist?

[Adam Badawi]

Yes, there's like a long list that's like, I think about 20 or 25 that the Bafta sort of. There's like panels who put that together and then we're given sort of 20, 25 to bring that down to five.

[Radhika Seth]

Wow.

[Adam Badawi]

And it's like a discussion. It's like a closed room. So it's completely confidential, very candid.

[Cho Menardi]

Is it a mixture of other journalists and what does the committee look like?

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah, combination. So journalists, producers, casting directors as well. And it's really cool to talk to different people from different parts of the industry about kind of how they view casting and also young actors, because it's so different, I think, from journalism. And, yeah, I'm really happy that. That he was on our list. And then to see him when. I haven't met him, but I've only heard such wonderful things. He's like the nicest guy ever, isn't he?

[Radhika Seth]

He's like a complete sweetheart. Incredible in industry. He's actually, I think, the only person in British GQ history. We honoured him at Men of the Year two years in a row because he just kept on making Great stuff. That's awesome.

[Adam Badawi]

That's so good.

[Radhika Seth]

And he was so good in Romulus. He was phenomenal. And he's a sweetheart. You gotta love that.

[Cho Menardi]

I love that when someone, like really deserving gets the award. I mean, have the rising star categories, is it unique to the BAFTAs? I don't think I've. Or are there other awards ceremonies that have a similar format?

[Adam Badawi]

There's sometimes like breakthrough actor categories or like young actor categories. I feel like maybe critics choice as like a young actor one. But this is kind of different because it's not just. You have to just be young. You have to be in the early stages of your career. So the age thing is a little bit more flexible, but I think it is pretty unique to what it does. And also it was a 20th year anniversary this year.

[Radhika Seth]

Oh.

[Cho Menardi]

I think the prize. Who have been like notable winners of it in the past, have they gone on to do great things?

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah, yeah. So the two former winners came to present the award this time. So Letitia wright and James McAvoy, who won the first prize 20 years ago. And they kept saying 20 years ago. And he came out and he was like, I feel really old. 20 years. But last year, me and McKenna Bruce won. I love me and McKenna Bruce, which was amazing. Yeah, yeah. It's a really great.

[Cho Menardi]

Remind me of the film that she. That she won.

[Adam Badawi]

How to have Sex.

[Cho Menardi]

That's it.

[Adam Badawi]

How to have Sex. I loved that. It was so good.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah, it was brilliant.

[Adam Badawi]

Such a great winner last year and such a great winner this year. I felt like it was kind of. To me, I was like, maybe Mikey's gonna get it right. Me too.

[Cho Menardi]

Right.

[Adam Badawi]

And maybe like, Marissa Bella was a possibility. I feel like she's super popular in industry. But then I was really surprised. And his speech was so lovely as well. He was sort of. I think he ended it with something like, oh, a star. I'm not sure, but rising, I guess, looking at his prize. And I was like, this is the best scripted line ever. I love you so much.

[Radhika Seth]

It's the best.

[Adam Badawi]

It was like, really genuinely heartwarming.

[Cho Menardi]

Oh, were there any other speeches that you felt stood out? Cause I feel like the award ceremony speech can go really great, can hit all the right notes, or can just be like, terrible.

[Adam Badawi]

I think it's quite a hard thing to get right. And I feel like my highlights were definitely David and Mikey. And I think generally there was like a nice atmosphere of people, like, thanking family and thanking their mothers. And again, as you were saying, Adam, like, very British, like A proper Britishness in how people sort of express themselves, I guess. Not very showy. Quite understated generally. So I think those two were my standouts.

[Radhika Seth]

When I need to get pumped up, I sometimes go back and watch Keeva Gooding Jr. S speech from when he won from Jerry Maguire. He's just, like, so sincere and enthusiastic. I'm like, hell, yeah, let's go. And I feel like every award season needs someone that's just a little bit, like, 5% unhinged about it and just happy to be there, you know? I don't like it when it's too scripted. Give me the rock. Give me the energy.

[Cho Menardi]

I like it when they just speak from the heart, or they're like, I didn't prepare anything for this, or they just kind of, like, tear up the piece of paper or crumple it up. You can tell when people are sort of like, you know, I mean, it must be so. Even for people who are used to being in the spotlight, it must be quite a vulnerable moment.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah. And getting the right balance of, like, saying everything you need to but not looking too scripted. Right. But I also, like. I guess, like, you have to nail so many things come into nailing a speech. I feel it's like you talk about the film, but about yourself, the narrative that you're creating around yourself and the performance. And I feel like a great example. This season has been, like, Demi Moore at the Globes.

[Cho Menardi]

Mm.

[Adam Badawi]

Textbook, right? Completely textbook. But also I was like, oh, this is perfect. Like, she did that. And I was like, give her the Oscar today. Because that's how you do it. Like, you have a minute, right, to, like, nail it. And I think it's hard. And I feel like she did it then. And I feel like. I mean, Mikey's was obviously very off the cuff, but there was a feeling, I think, in the room where I was like, I could see this happening at the Oscars. It's not impossible. Right?

[Cho Menardi]

Wow. I'm excited for the Oscars. I think. I like that there's a little bit of uncertainty. I do think Adrien Brody's gonna win the.

[Radhika Seth]

My guy's a lock.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Well, obviously. Team. Team Adrien. Were there any funny or. Apart from Take that, were there any funny, awkward moments in the room that you kind of had to be there to know?

[Adam Badawi]

So many. I'm trying to think of what I can actually talk about, because I just wrote a piece that was. It's just gone up. That was about, like, what it was, right. Being in the room and There was a moment, maybe this. I don't know what was happening. So maybe it's not kosher to talk about it, but it basically. Mark Hamill was presenting Best Film, and then something happened, and I don't know what it was. It was like he had some sort of, like, wardrobe malfunction, but it was.

[Radhika Seth]

Like Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill.

[Adam Badawi]

Like, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill. And I just. I was too far away to tell what was going on. And, like, no one really knew. And the camera cut away and I watched it back on tv and they just cut it all out. I just don't. But the baftas is full of this. Because so much of it is edited well.

[Radhika Seth]

Cause they start it early and they have to trim it to fit into that slot.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah. And they also. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Cause it's shorter, but then they also just edit out lots of stuff. So Zoe Saldana winning Best Supporting Actress, like, swore in her speech, but that's edited out, obviously. And then, yeah, there's some sort of. Emilia Perez is. Jacques Odillard, the director won Best International Film. And then he. His speech was sort of concentrated into just a line that was sort of broadcast as awards presented earlier in the show. But his speech was incredibly long.

[Cho Menardi]

Well, they saved him. They did him a favor, I think they did.

[Adam Badawi]

Because, yeah, he was like. And to my dear Carla, Sofia, I thank you so much. And that was not in the broadcast.

[Radhika Seth]

Surely you want to leave that. Like, you want people to talk about your show anyway.

[Adam Badawi]

But I think it's like, peak BBC, which is, like. It must be cozy and fine and, like, uncontroversial.

[Radhika Seth]

It kind of feeds back into what we were saying. It's gotta be a particular way around here. I gotta respect that.

[Adam Badawi]

I also. We haven't talked about it, but Jeff Goldblum on the piano was really great as well. I actually really liked that. Yeah.

[Cho Menardi]

I love him.

[Adam Badawi]

I feel like it's really hard to do the In Memoriam section well. I feel like the best.

[Radhika Seth]

Is that what he did? He played piano for the In Memoriam section.

[Adam Badawi]

He did, Yeah. I feel like, wow. It was really. And it's like. I don't know, they had, like, pictures of sort of Maggie Smith and, like, all the great people we've lost this year. And then he was playing and it was actually quite. And I feel like it's hard to do that segment in a way that, I don't know, feels fresh, but also still kind of honoring all the people.

[Radhika Seth]

That's beautiful.

[Adam Badawi]

So that was really nice.

[Radhika Seth]

It's really interesting about the way it needs to be presented and chopped. And it's a very fun and very unique show. But I wonder if, like, the famous Oscar slap, like, what would they.

[Cho Menardi]

Oh, my God. I'm just glad I was alive to witness that in real time.

[Adam Badawi]

Me too.

[Cho Menardi]

Of course. I mean, that was. Yeah, you kind of live. I mean, I wonder if that kind of approach to broadcasting stifles viral moments. You know, like, I mean, it felt like there were still a couple of viral moments. I think Timmy and Kylie's post Valentine's, like, canoodling session is obviously cute that they're. Now, I remember when they were so sort of gingerly kind of stepping into the spotlight together. Now it's like they're fully holding hands. She touches his cheek. It's like a whole new level of pda. But, yeah, what were the. What. What would you guys say were the viral moments?

[Adam Badawi]

I think something about seeing them also sitting in these very normal seats, the Royal Festival hall, like our colleague, Brilliant. The brilliant Emily Chan was saying, like, they're sitting on these, like, quite creaky old seats. And there's something about that being really, like, humanizing and great and just their expressions at everything that was happening, I just couldn't. Every time they came on the screen, I just couldn't look away. Yeah. I think it's interesting because I think in a way it does stifle viral moments because anything very controversial is, like, edited out. But I think it only works. The baftas when it's a viral moment they don't know is a viral moment. So, like, Ariana debose rap, accidental viral. Which, like, they obviously thought was fine because it was broadcast.

[Radhika Seth]

Sure was.

[Cho Menardi]

Wow.

[Adam Badawi]

This was, I think, three, no, two years ago, maybe year before last year, so I didn't go to that one very Sadly. But Ariana DeBost was brought on the BAFTA stage to do a rap about the contenders of the year and she, like, shouted them all out in rap form. And that's where we got the line. Angela Bassett did the thing.

[Cho Menardi]

Yes.

[Adam Badawi]

Viola Davis, my woman king. I mean, I can do it. I can probably do all of it, but I will.

[Radhika Seth]

I'm too shy now.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah.

[Cho Menardi]

I mean, I'm so impressed that, you know this rap. You do this in the shower.

[Adam Badawi]

I actually do it so good. This brings me so much joy. I think there's a bit where she says, ana, girl, you are great in blonde. And it pans to Ana de Armas looking so angry. She just looks, like, stone faced.

[Radhika Seth]

Amazing.

[Adam Badawi]

But it's like, the bastards will never.

[Cho Menardi]

Be that good ever again. I'm really sad. Yeah. That was amazing. And I feel like Ariana has never been able to live that down. Yeah.

[Adam Badawi]

Cause I feel like she acknowledged it.

[Cho Menardi]

Didn'T she, In a witch summer awards ceremony.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah. She was, like, hosting something and she made a joke about it.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah.

[Adam Badawi]

So maybe it's good.

[Radhika Seth]

I respect that so much. Lean in, let's go.

[Cho Menardi]

Exactly. I think that's so. I think that's so, like.

[Adam Badawi]

I don't know.

[Cho Menardi]

It's so important to be able to laugh at yourself in those moments. I mean, unless you're Will Smith. I don't know. After the break, more behind the scenes from the biggest award show in the uk. Okay, well, Adam.

[Radhika Seth]

Yes.

[Cho Menardi]

We obviously hosted this after party.

[Radhika Seth]

Yes.

[Cho Menardi]

What were your highlights of the night? What was it like? Tell us everything. Set the scene.

[Radhika Seth]

Okay, so GQ was very honored to come together with Vogue for this year's fashion and film.

[Cho Menardi]

I'm honored to have you.

[Radhika Seth]

I'm very grateful. It was very fun. We did it at Tramp, which is iconic for many a reason.

[Cho Menardi]

Google it, guys.

[Radhika Seth]

Google it.

[Adam Badawi]

Don't Google it.

[Cho Menardi]

No. Maybe not.

[Radhika Seth]

As you please. I would say it was just slinky and sexy and really intimate, which I loved. People actually danced, which I really loved. Shout out to James McAvoy, my eternal king. The best party guest every single time. And, you know, on a night like BAFTA night, there's usually many competing parties. A lot of studios have big do's. But one thing I always loved about your party and our party last night is that it's neutral territory. It's kind of Switzerland for all the film stars, and we bring in this whole galaxy of fashion stars. And with respect to the actors and directors and so on, I think the fashion people kind of know how to party a little bit more.

[Cho Menardi]

Agree.

[Radhika Seth]

It was great to see Adrian walking in with his trophy. I was so happy for him. I would also say I'm not sure what the rating of this podcast is, but there was, like, a lot of making out going on. Really?

[Cho Menardi]

I did not see that.

[Adam Badawi]

I saw none of that.

[Radhika Seth]

There was really? Yeah. My girlfriend Alex, like, grabbed me. He's like, oh, my God. Is that. I'm like, oh, my God. And I'm like, okay, maybe making out is back. That's awesome.

[Cho Menardi]

I did not see that.

[Radhika Seth]

I would also say, per usual, the smoking area was just the best place to be in the party. Kind of indoor, outdoor room.

[Cho Menardi]

It's quite an epic room. It's basically feels like you're in this very intimate salon. It's basically open air.

[Radhika Seth]

That's right, yeah.

[Cho Menardi]

And I don't smoke, so I didn't spend much time up there. But I did appreciate it. But I know Adam was very keen to check it out to make sure it was.

[Radhika Seth]

I just like checking every single detail of our events. Trema, what were your highlights?

[Cho Menardi]

I mean, it was so, it was, there were so many. It was great to obviously, I think Cynthia Erivo gliding in with those amazing nails and just being so, so gracious and lovely and dancing on the dance floor was my favorite with Chacuti and her dancing was just, yeah, incredible. I loved seeing that. I'm sad I missed Hugh Grant because he's a personal hero and he, he interviewed Renee Zellweger for us and so I wanted to personally thank him. So that was my one regret. But yeah, I mean, it was great getting to meet Mikey. And she came in actually when the party had sort of become a complete dance party and everybody was dancing and it was quite, it was quite lit and she was like, wow, the vibe in here is just way better than where I just came from. And I just thought, yeah, yeah, we're actually having, we're having a real party. So it's nice when people sort of let go, forget where they are and just have a good time. It was very cool. It was very cool.

[Radhika Seth]

I thought it was a great mood, you know, and I kind of, I like any kind of party that feels a little bit like a house party. And when in tramp, when you're kind of moving from room to room. Let's check out what's going on over there. And you know, let's pop upstairs for the third cigarette. You know, nothing wrong with that.

[Cho Menardi]

So what film do we. What was your favorite? I mean, I don't know. Can you, can we do this? Is this gonna be too hard for you guys? This is like picking too many favorites to say are your favorite film of the awards season.

[Radhika Seth]

It's a very political channel.

[Cho Menardi]

Yeah. Sorry to put the hard hitting questions. This is one of, you know, had to do it for the final questions.

[Adam Badawi]

Yeah. So I think mine was and still is Sing Sing and I feel like I just really wish it had gotten a Best Picture nomination. But it was still so nice to see Colman at the awards last night. And I feel like every time he was on screen people were really like cheering for him. So I think there's. I hope people love that film and still value it. So I feel like it will still Get a moment for the rest of awards season and that's gonna be nice to see. And my second favorite film is a substance, and that's also getting a lot of love. So I'm happy with that, I think. What about you, Adam?

[Radhika Seth]

We had a little GQ gathering of some actors on Friday night, and Jack King, great member of our team, was asking all the actors what their favorite film was and Sing Sing got a lot of love.

[Cho Menardi]

Oh, really? So the actor is the actor's favorite.

[Radhika Seth]

Just about everyone touched on it, which is really cool.

[Adam Badawi]

Wow.

[Radhika Seth]

I struggle with my best picture. I'm going back and forth between the Brutalist and Anora over and over again. I really love them both. I think they're both very ambitious. And when I think about Adrian and Mikey, they had such big loads on their shoulders, and you could imagine both of those films going so horribly off tracks with just the wrong performance. And so I'd be very happy to see those two films do well at the Oscars.

[Adam Badawi]

Thanks, guys.

[Cho Menardi]

This is really fun. I hope we can do this again soon.

[Adam Badawi]

Yes, please. This is great.

[Cho Menardi]

And I'm so. I cannot wait for the Oscars now. I think we're all like, I'm fully in it. I'm fully invested.

[Radhika Seth]

Let's go.

[Adam Badawi]

So excited.

[Cho Menardi]

That's it for the Run Through. See you Thursday. The run through is produced by Chelsea Daniel, Alex De Palma and Joanna Solotarov. It's engineered by Jake Loomis, Luke Moseley and James Yost. It is mixed by Mike Kutchman. Stephanie Karaoke is our executive producer and Chris Bannon is Conde Nast's head of Global audio. When you have high standards and fancy, all the fancy things like an iconic Dior saddlebag or a stunning diamond tennis bracelet, you go to ebay. There you'll find new loves that never disappoint. Expertly authenticated, whether it's that vintage pearl necklace, brand new ruby earrings, a Prada crossbody bag to be besties with your other handbag, or an eternally classic watch like a Rolex Oyster or a Cartier tank. You know the one. EBay's experts ensure you're getting the real deal. That way you can be confident that the designer finds you came for the luxury wardrobe you've always wanted. It's all real. In fact, it's all verified authentic. So bring your high standards and never limit what you can truly find. Yeah, eBay. The place for new, pre loved, vintage and rare fashion. EBay, things people love.

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