John Turturro discusses his new role in the Sony Pictures Classics drama “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” why he's still proud of "Romance & Cigarettes," the 2005 musical he had to buy back and release himself after a studio regime change, and more.

John Turturro discusses his new role in the Sony Pictures Classics drama &ldquo;The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,&rdquo; why he's still proud of "Romance &amp; Cigarettes," the 2005 musical he had to buy back and release himself after a studio regime change, and more.

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John Turturro on Nearly Robbing Someone to Practice for 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' Fighting to Save His 2005 Musical 'Romance & Cigarettes' and the Knicks Championship

The Variety Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at how "You Can See Everything" is gunning for Oscar frontrunner status against "The Odyssey." Also, Pedro Pascal digs into Tony Gilroy’s "Behemoth!," an ode to movie composers and a character who says more with a bow than he ever does with words. He also coughs up a line from the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” teases his role in Todd Haynes’ anticipated “De Noche” and sends a message to his friend and favorite awards-season foe, Kieran Culkin.

The Variety Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at how "You Can See Everything" is gunning for Oscar frontrunner status against "The Odyssey." Also, Pedro Pascal digs into Tony Gilroy&rsquo;s "Behemoth!," an ode to movie composers and a character who says more with a bow than he ever does with words. He also coughs up a line from the upcoming &ldquo;Avengers: Doomsday,&rdquo; teases his role in Todd Haynes&rsquo; anticipated &ldquo;De Noche&rdquo; and sends a message to his friend and favorite awards-season foe, Kieran Culkin.

Pedro Pascal on Learning Cello for ‘Behemoth!,’ Why ‘You’ve Got to Eat S---’ to Make It in Hollywood and the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Line His Character Says

“Michael” became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion and is Lionsgate’s biggest release ever. With a sequel on the horizon, star Jaafar Jackson, who had never acted professionally before, about leading the blockbuster, navigating the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance and what comes next after a career-defining year.

&ldquo;Michael&rdquo; became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion and is Lionsgate&rsquo;s biggest release ever. With a sequel on the horizon, star Jaafar Jackson, who had never acted professionally before, about leading the blockbuster, navigating the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance and what comes next after a career-defining year.

‘Michael’ Star Jaafar Jackson on Playing His Uncle, Growing Up in the Famous Family and the Upcoming Sequel

When Anthony Ippolito learned that Peter Farrelly was making a film about an unknown Sylvester Stallone who willed his screenplay “Rocky” into existence, he also heard that bigger names were circling the part. On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Ippolito discusses landing the leading role in the making of a legend, getting his start in the business, and his thoughts on a changing Hollywood.

When Anthony Ippolito learned that Peter Farrelly was making a film about an unknown Sylvester Stallone who willed his screenplay &ldquo;Rocky&rdquo; into existence, he also heard that bigger names were circling the part. On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Ippolito discusses landing the leading role in the making of a legend, getting his start in the business, and his thoughts on a changing Hollywood.

John Turturro on Nearly Robbing Someone to Practice for 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' Fighting to Save His 2005 Musical 'Romance & Cigarettes' and the Knicks Championship

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