<p>From our live show at the Toronto Film Festival, James McAvoy discusses the true story behind his directorial debut, California Schemin’. Then, Hamlet star Riz Ahmed joins us to explain why the Shakespeare drama still resonates. Recorded from the <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzxr-the-st-regis-toronto/overview/">St. Regis Hotel</a> in Toronto.</p>

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The Highs and Lows of the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals

Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can.

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