Hollywood Sessions Spotlights Awards-Season Frontrunners

With the calendar year winding down and awards season gearing up, Hollywood Sessions, a joint venture between the L.A. Times and the EPIX network, is spotlighting the movie talents likely to make this year’s statue shortlist. A series of hour-long conversations between contenders and Times writers, Sessions offers a candid look at the filmmaking process and its key players.

Tonight’s episode features five virtual locks for Supporting Actor accolades: Josh Brolin (Inherent Vice), Edward Norton (Birdman), Mark Ruffalo (Foxcatcher), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Christoph Waltz (Big Eyes).