Behind The Lens
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin noted film critic debbie lynn elias and a line-up of talented co-hosts and informed guests each week as she goes BEHIND THE LENS and below the line with in-depth looks at films and filmmaking with the movers and shakers and up and comers of the industry, along with movie reviews, interviews, box office round-ups, awards, festival coverage, specialty segments like Tech Talk, Legalese and Classic Corner, and more every Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET - only on Adrenaline Radio!
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BEHIND THE LENS #232: Featuring Micah Hauptman and Brett Cullen
October 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we look to the stars and into the past as we take another look at THE RIOT ACT with two very special guests, plus an excerpt from our exclusive interview with the director of LUCY IN THE SKY. First up, take a listen to an excerpt from our exclusive interview with director NOAH HAWLEY as he talks about LUCY IN THE SKY starring Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm. Noah's first foray into the world of narrative features after a very successful career as a television write...
BEHIND THE LENS #231: Featuring Devon Parks
September 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take a step back in time with writer/director DEVON PARKS as he talks about his debut narrative feature directorial, THE RIOT ACT. Premised upon a fascinating and factual piece of history upon which Devon takes true events from the turn of the 20th Century and then hypothesizes "what if", creating a riveting tale of revenge and shifting allegiances. Take a listen as we go in-depth talking about the actual events of 1903 when locally respected and esteemed D...
BEHIND THE LENS #230: Featuring Bill Haney
September 23, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis is a long-awaited episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our incredible guest, entrepreneur and acclaimed documentarian BILL HANEY. Over the decades, Bill has shined a light on numerous important issues, honing in on the personal aspects and ramifications of subjects like slave labor in the sugar cane fields of the Dominican Republic with "The Price of Sugar", or the environmentally hazardous method of mountaintop removal for coal extraction from Coal River Mountain with "The Last Mountai...
BEHIND THE LENS #229: Featuring Valerie McCaffrey
September 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBA very interesting episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at an important moment in history thanks to our special guest, writer/director VALERIE McCAFFREY, who joins us at the mid-point of the show talking about her new short film – DIRTY BOMB. Based on true events of WWII involving the V-2 rockets and sabotage by prisoners at Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp who were forced to manufacture the bombs, this is a little known story but one with personal resonance for Valerie. A renowned c...
BEHIND THE LENS #228: Featuring Quincy Rose and Michele Remsen
September 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 6.26 MBI'm very excited about this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome back two wonderful filmmakers, one with a new film that was just released, and the other with a film we've followed since the festival circuit which now has distribution and is available for all. Our first guest is writer/director/producer/editor QUINCY ROSE talking about his latest film, THE NARCISSISTS. It's a true joy to have Quincy join us again. #BTLRadioShow has had the privilege of showcasing all three of Quincy's ...
BEHIND THE LENS #227 Part Two: Featuring Jason Axinn, Justin Ward, Steve Lee and Janice Engel
August 26, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 24.4 MBGet ready because this is the biggest and one of the best BEHIND THE LENS shows ever! Two hours of guests coming at you! First up is JASON AXINN, director/editor of the killer graphic novel style animated TO YOUR LAST DEATH. Calling live from London fresh off the film's World Premiere, Jason talks about everything from the 2D hand-drawn animation to voice casting (William Shatner!!), to creating the visual look and meld of animated graphic novel styles, developing character and more. Not o...
BEHIND THE LENS #227 Part One: Featuring Jason Axinn, Justin Ward, Steve Lee and Janice Engel
August 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBGet ready because this is the biggest and one of the best BEHIND THE LENS shows ever! Two hours of guests coming at you! First up is JASON AXINN, director/editor of the killer graphic novel style animated TO YOUR LAST DEATH. Calling live from London fresh off the film's World Premiere, Jason talks about everything from the 2D hand-drawn animation to voice casting (William Shatner!!), to creating the visual look and meld of animated graphic novel styles, developing character and more. Not o...
BEHIND THE LENS #226: Featuring Emma Nelson, Anna Pniowsky and Sam Zalutsky
August 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we are joined by writer/director SAM ZALUTSKY talking about his new potboiler, SEASIDE. Plus, we shine a light on two extraordinary young actors – EMMA NELSON and ANNA PNIOWSKY – with our exclusive interviews with each. Take a listen to writer/director SAM ZALUTSKY, who joins us live, talking about his new film SEASIDE. Set and shot on the Oregon Coast, Sam wades in deep talking about the film's metaphor of "dangerous beauty" within both story and visuals, the c...
BEHIND THE LENS #225: Featuring Lise Raven and Frank Bruckner
August 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take an in-depth look at a slow burn neo-noir thriller, plus the long-awaited big screen adaptation of Alvin Schwartz's beloved book series, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Take a listen to writer/director LISE RAVEN and actor FRANK BRUCKNER as they go deep into the making of SNAELAND. Character-driven and starring Bruckner and Emily Behr, SNAELAND was shot completely on location in Iceland and Berlin. From conception to character to casting to cinematogr...
BEHIND THE LENS #224: Featuring Millan Ludena, Jeff Brand and Esme Von Hoffman
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBAn interesting blend of films and guests this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we talk with athlete MILLAN LUDENA, producer JEFF BRAND, writer/director/editor ESME VON HOFFMAN, and hear some more of our exclusive with writer/director GUY NATTIV on SKIN. After the tragic events of the weekend with two more mass shootings in the United States, we shuffled up the show in order to bring you some more of our exclusive interview with SKIN writer/director, GUY NATTIV. With every passing day, we are remi...
BEHIND THE LENS #223: Featuring Rick Alverson, Kirby Bliss Blanton and Drake Doremus
July 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBJam-packed is an understatement when it comes to this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests writer/director RICK ALVERSON, actor KIRBY BLISS BLANTON, and producer DRAKE DOREMUS! Kicking off #BTLRadioShow we're talking about ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD, truly Quentin Tarantino's love letter to Hollywood and specifically, the memorable year 1969. Hands down my fave Tarantino film, he has truly outdone himself on every level to deliver a masterpiece. And what about casting? B...
BEHIND THE LENS #222: Featuring Adam Marino
July 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we dig deep into what lies beneath Guy Nattiv's new film SKIN with an exclusive interview with JAMIE BELL. A brutally visceral and emotionally powerful film, SKIN is based on the true story of a young man trying to leave a Neo-Nazi supremacist group and start a better life for himself. Beyond timely and topical in today's volatile sociopolitically charged climate, Jamie pulls no punches as he talks about the film and finding the truth within his character, Bryan W...
BEHIND THE LENS #221: Featuring Aaron Lieberand William Neil
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBIt's a day of lions and orcas and surfers, oh my, on BEHIND THE LENS as this week we go from Pride Rock to the Seven Seas as we take a look at three incredible films - THE LION KING, LONG GONE WILD, and BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE. First up, take a listen to what director Jon Favreau had to say at the recent press conference about the VR and gaming system technologies that brought THE LION KING to life. And composer Hans Zimmer answers my question on the majesty of the film's score and it...
BEHIND THE LENS #220: Featuring Lynn Shelton and Frederick Cipoletti
July 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIt's all about the trials and tribulations of family and the human condition this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two distinctly different films – DESOLATE and SWORD OF TRUST – and two distinctly different approaches to filmmaking. First up, take a listen to our exclusive prerecorded interview with writer/director LYNN SHELTON as she talks about her new film, SWORD OF TRUST. Always a laugh-filled joy to speak with Lynn, we kick off our conversation talking about her directorial...
BEHIND THE LENS #219: Featuring Greg Kinnear and Orson Oblowitz
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBToday on BEHIND THE LENS we're looking at two distinctly different films, both with a theme of "home invasion" of sorts. First up, we'll hear from GREG KINNEAR as he talks about making his directorial debut with PHIL. Although Greg wanted to appear live on #BTLRadioShow, due to his production schedule, we had to do a prerecord exclusive interview for today's show. Not only directing in PHIL but starring in it, this is a real eye-opener as Greg is quite candid about his insecurity going into ...
BEHIND THE LENS #218: Featuring Andrew Gibson and Josh Huber
June 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBAn exciting day on BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome and congratulate, fresh off his Sunday night win, ANDREW GIBSON, writer/director/editor of the Dances With Films Grand Jury Prize winner GUTTERBUG!! Plus, writer/director JOSH HUBER joins the fun talking his latest film MAKING BABIES, the genesis of the film, working with the hilarious Steve Howey, establishing the tone, and more. AND, hear from PAVAROTTI sound mixer extraordinaire CHRIS JENKINS in our exclusive prerecorded interview as he ta...
BEHIND THE LENS #217: Featuring Brett Bentman and Marcus Mizelle
June 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take an up close and personal look at two narrative features making their World Premiere at DANCES WITH FILMS, plus it's all about Forky with Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 4! Joining us LIVE in the first half of the show is Writer/Director BRETT BENTMAN who's on hand to talk about his new film 90 FEET FROM HOME which makes its world premiere at DWF on June 20th. An emotionally powerful film that draws you in from beginning to end, take a listen as Brett talks a...
BEHIND THE LENS #216: Featuring Michael Worth
June 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBIt's all about DANCES WITH FILMS FILM FESTIVAL this week on BEHIND THE LENS, and most particularly, the opening night gala presentation, APPLE SEED. Now in its 22nd year, DANCES WITH FILMS is truly one of the last celebrations of independent film and the creativity and struggle that goes into making a film and seeing it through to a big screen appearance. Known for showcasing films which are traditionally lo budget/no budget/micro budget, DWF shines a light on filmmakers who know how to tel...
BEHIND THE LENS #215: Featuring Michael Melski and Andrew Steel
June 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBSummer kicks off with a bang this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at three winning films and speak with their gifted filmmakers who are not only good storytellers, but really good guys. And here's a bonus for you – all three films open in theatres this week on June 7! First up, take a listen to our exclusive interview with RON HOWARD talking about his new documentary, PAVAROTTI! The film is, in a word, Bellisimo! Exquisitely told and emotionally beauteous, the detail and depth wit...
BEHIND THE LENS #214: Featuring Ruth Carter, Ruth De Jong, Ben Richardson, Brian Tyler and Gemma Jackson
May 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBCatch up with #BTLRadioShow as we dig deep into the world of YELLOWSTONE with excerpts of our exclusive interviews with Ruth Carter, Ruth De Jong, Ben Richardson, and Brian Tyler. Plus, hear what production designer Gemma Jackson (with a Will Smith sidebar) has to say about creating the world of ALADDIN. And we talk about the powerful TRIAL BY FIRE. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #213: Featuring Jay Lowi and Ari Taub
May 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIt's a deliciously wicked episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to 79 PARTS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, MURDER MADE EASY, and THE INTRUDER! First up is writer/director DAVID PALAMARO giving a quick pre-recorded tease about MURDER MADE EASY. Regular listeners and readers will recall David being on the show several times when MURDER MADE EASY was on the festival circuit. A devilishly delectable dish with six guests, six meals, and six murders, MURDER MADE EASY now hits Blu-ray/DVD on M...
BEHIND THE LENS #212: Featuring Deon Taylor
May 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBIt's a real "show of shows" this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome back the fabulous DEON TAYLOR for the entire hour! Take a listen as we go in-depth talking about Deon's latest film – THE INTRUDER plus Deon's journey as a filmmaker to arrive at today with a wide release feature film that debuted as the #1 new release at the box office and only second to "Avengers: Endgame". A man who has always kept his eye on the ball, his story is an inspiration to every filmmaker or wannabe filmmaker....
BEHIND THE LENS #211: Featuring Vilan Trub
April 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBHow about taking a trip into the past and the early days of jazz with BOLDEN? One of my picks of the year, take a listen to our exclusive prerecorded interview with writer/director DAN PRITZKER as we go in-depth into the history of jazz and Buddy Bolden. At the midpoint of the show, writer/director/producer/cinematographer VILAN TRUB joins us live talking about his neo-noir crime thriller, THE DIRTY KIND, the story of a politician, a hooker, a couple of gangsters and a private eye and how e...
BEHIND THE LENS #210: Featuring Roxanne Benjamin and Roxann Dawson
April 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBFemale filmmakers are front and center this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director ROXANNE BENJAMIN and director ROXANN DAWSON. First up is our exclusive pre-recorded interview with director ROXANN DAWSON who makes her feature directorial debut with BREAKTHROUGH. Based on the true story of 14-year old John Smith who, on January 19, 2015, fell through the ice of Lake St. Louis, and was clinically dead for almost an hour. With no CPR for 27 minutes and no pulse for 45 minutes, the ...
BEHIND THE LENS #209: Featuring Tim Disney and Ken Petrie
April 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBFresh off the 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival and a look back at the gems of the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond, this week on BEHIND THE LENS, we continue to take a look at history through the eyes of cinema thanks to our two special guests, writer/director TIM DISNEY and producer KEN PETRIE. Take a listen as writer/director TIM DISNEY talks about his new narrative feature WILLIAM, premised on a longstanding scientific debate about Neanderthals v. Homo Sapiens. "What if" the Neander...
BEHIND THE LENS #208: Featuring Kellee Pratt, Aorora Desmond, Kristen Lopez, and Paula Guthat
April 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIt's that time again! Time for the 10th ANNUAL TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL!!! And for the 5th consecutive year, BEHIND THE LENS celebrates TCM and the festival with a preview look thanks to our very special classic film Movie Mavens, KELLEE PRATT, AURORA DESMOND, KRISTEN LOPEZ, and PAULA GUTHAT! This year, all four of the ladies are TCM AMBASSADORS, so festival attendees, be on the lookout for them! These gals will be everywhere seeing as many movies as they can, answering questions for you...
BEHIND THE LENS #207: Featuring Shawn Austin, Pat McGee and Adam Linkenhelt
April 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 234 MBIt's a jam-packed show this week as we take flight with DUMBO and hear what TIM BURTON, RICK HEINRICHS, and COLLEEN ATWOOD have to say about the "making of" this delightful tale, followed by filmmaker SHAWN AUSTIN talking about his latest feature PRINCESS OF THE ROW, and then rounding things out with co-directors PAT McGEE and ADAM LINKENHELT as they talk about their powerful documentary AMERICAN RELAPSE. But first up it's all about that precious pachyderm DUMBO! Take a listen and hear what ...
BEHIND THE LENS #206: Featuring Ty Roberts, Lane Garrison, Ned Van Zandt, Kent Jones, and Matthias Schoenarts
March 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBIt's a week of all pre-recorded exclusive interviews on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to being felled by the flu and laryngitis, but each interview is as insightful and enlightening as the next thanks to TY ROBERTS, LANE GARRISON, NED VAN ZANDT, KENT JONES, and MATTHIAS SCHOENARTS. Kicking off the show take a listen to a wonderful filmmaking triumvirate – writer/director TY ROBERTS, actor LANE GARRISON, and actor NED VAN ZANDT – talking about THE IRON ORCHARD. Adapted by Roberts and ...
BEHIND THE LENS #205: Featuring Andre Phillips, Charles Vuolo and Cambria Matlow
March 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBIt's all about journeys to self-discovery and explorations of self-identify on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS. First up, we take a look at CAPTAIN MARVEL and hear from directors ANNA BODEN and RYAN FLECK as they talk about working with VFX for the first time as they make the leap from the quiet little character-driven indie world to the explosive and electrifying MCU, while MCU leader KEVIN FEIGE chimes in with his thoughts. Then we hear from co-writers/directors ANDRE PHILLIPS and CHARLES...
BEHIND THE LENS #204: Featuring Stephan Portland
March 04, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBWe've got some tasty treats for you in this episode of BEHIND THE LENS! Take a listen to our pre-recorded exclusive interview with director MAYA GALLUS as she talks about her latest documentary THE HEAT: A KITCHEN (R)EVOLUTION. A fascinating conversation as Maya talks with us about the making of THE HEAT, selecting the female chefs profiled, developing a through-line, shooting food, and more! And then at the midpoint of the show is writer/director STEPHEN PORTLAND talking about his debut feat...
BEHIND THE LENS #203: Featuring Patrick Fabian and Henry Barrial
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIt&s all about DRIVER X on BEHIND THE LENS with special guests actor PATRICK FABIAN and writer/director HENRY BARRIAL. And how about those Oscars and Spirit Awards? http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #202: Featuring Sam Friedlander
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBAn action-packed BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guest, writer/director SAM FRIEDLANDER talking BABYSPLITTERS, plus, our prerecorded exclusive interviews with WWE SUPERSTAR PAIGE and actor/writer/comedian NICK FROST talking FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY and more! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #201: Featuring Ron Carlson and Doron Paz
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBMiss #BTLRadioShow live? Catch up now and take a listen as thrills, chills and laugh out ridiculum are the watchwords of the day thanks to special guests filmmakers RON CARLSON (DEAD ANT) and DORON PAZ (THE GOLEM), plus an excerpt of our prerecorded exclusive interview with writer/director LEE CRONIN talking THE HOLE IN THE GROUND. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #200: Featuring Ross Clark, Brent Kinetz and Terence Mickey
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBAnother enlightening and entertaining episode of #BTLRadioShow thanks to our special guests, director ROSS CLARK talking THE BIRD CATCHER, and co-directors BRENT KINETZ and TERENCE MICKEY talking 1 BILLION ORGASMS. Plus, excerpts of our exclusive interview with writer/director JOE PENNA talking ARCTIC. Miss us live on Adrenaline Radio? Take a listen now! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #199: Featuring Alec Tibaldi and Mark Jackson
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBThis episode of BEHIND THE LENS looks at some more of the wonderful films that played at SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL this year thanks to our live guests, w/d ALEC TIBALDI (SPIRAL FARM) and w/d MARK JACKSON (THIS TEACHER). Plus, hear excerpts of our exclusive interview with Emmy award-winning producer/writer/director STEVE McCARTHY talking about his new HBO documentary BRESLIN AND HAMILL: DEADLINE ARTISTS. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #198: Featuring Melissa Stephens
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOn this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, we're welcoming another year of Slamdance Film Festival as we take a look at FINDING THE A**HOLE, an entertaining series of short films from writer/director/actor MELISSA STEPHENS which premieres at Slamdance on January 25, with the first three series chapters then released into the universe the same night. Our special live guest, take a listen as we dig deep with Melissa talking about the conception and development of FINDING THE A**HOLE, financing, her gr...
BEHIND THE LENS #197: Featuring Jeff Fry
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBWriter/Director JEFF FRY is back with us live talking about his WWII short film KRIEG and some upcoming film festivals where you can catch this amazing film. Listen as Jeff talks about his search for the perfect international cast, locating authentic uniforms, planes, vehicles and other equipment, overcoming the challenges of thefts of rare original items which forced him to build a WWII radio similar to that used by the Resistance, the ten-year process of script to screen, as well as researc...
BEHIND THE LENS #196: Featuring Jen McGowan
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBBEHIND THE LENS kicks off its fifth year with a jam-packed show and special guest, director JEN McGOWAN. First up we're talking about THE UPSIDE. An update and fresh English-language version from director Neil Burger of the acclaimed, internationally popular, "The Intouchables." Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman, THE UPSIDE is one of the first "must see" films of the year. And one of the things that makes this a "must see" is KEVIN HART's performance. Not what we're accust...
BEHIND THE LENS #195: Featuring Benjamin Wiessner
December 17, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBBEHIND THE LENS wraps up its fourth year on Adrenaline Radio and 2018 with an awards bang! Take a listen as we talk about the Golden Globe-nominated MARY POPPINS RETURNS with our exclusive interview with lead animated character designer JAMES WOODS. You'll be fascinated as James talks about creating 137 animated characters, working with legendary 2d Disney animators, and the magic of Mary Poppins. And did you know it takes 24 drawings to create one second of animated footage? Plus, product...
BEHIND THE LENS #194: Featuring Jeff Fry and Frances Causey
December 10, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBHistory unfolds on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome writer/director/cinematographer JEFF FRY and writer/director FRANCES CAUSEY to talk about their latest films, plus we've got our prerecorded exclusive interview with director JOSIE ROURKE! First up, take a listen to director JOSIE ROURKE as she talks about making her feature directorial debut with MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. From being the first female artistic director at a London theatre to directing a film for the big screen is qu...
BEHIND THE LENS #193: Featuring Chris Mul and Shraysi Tandon
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOne of our most interesting and fascinating episodes of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests writer/director CHRIS MUL and writer/director SHRAYSI TANDON. When I say "fascinating", I'm talking about writer/director CHRIS MUL and his latest film ASTRAL. A fascinating and intense meld of the ideas behind astral projection and the centuries-old history of "Shadow People" and sleep paralysis, ASTRAL started as the germ of an idea thanks to co-writer MICHAEL MUL's own interest in astral proje...
BEHIND THE LENS #192: Featuring Michael Kennedy
November 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBIt's a fun-filled episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at the indie gem #ROXY, the blockbusting RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, and one of the greatest love stories ever told, STAN & OLLIE. First up, we go back to Litwak's Arcade and then into the internet with RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET. Take a listen to what co-directors RICH MOORE And PHIL JOHNSTON (also a co-writer) had to say about making a sequel to WRECK-IT-RALPH while producer CLARK SPENCER talks about some of the technological adv...
BEHIND THE LENS #191: Featuring Alex Winter
November 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBIt's an "excellent" adventure on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director ALEX WINTER who's live talking about his latest doc TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN. Plus, hear from legendary sound designer and composer ALAN HOWARTH talk about his early years in music which have led him to be inducted into the ROCKGODZ HALL OF FAME this weekend. And a final check-in with actor BREN FOSTER as he reflects on his days aboard THE LAST SHIP and his beloved character of Wolf Taylor. Throu...
BEHIND THE LENS #190: Featuring Joseph Culp
November 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we go back to The Hundred Acre Woods with some prerecorded exclusive interviews with JIM CUMMINGS, writer ALLISON SCHROEDER and costume designer JENNY BEAVAN. Not only is it Awards Season, but CHRISTOPHER ROBIN is available November 6, 2018, on Digital and Blu-ray. And we catch up with writer/director/actor JOSEPH CULP talking about his new film (and feature directorial debut) WELCOME TO THE MEN'S GROUP. Every film starts with a story and we start off the show wit...
BEHIND THE LENS #189: Featuring Steve Lee
October 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt's always a "really big show" when sound guru STEVE LEE is in the house and this week is no different! Back for his third appearance on #BTLRadioShow, Steve makes some big announcements about THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM and recent acquisitions donated or on loan from some of the sound industry's greatest legends and their families. As an added bonus, Steve brings along a couple of "golden" friends, one of whom is a big surprise! With Steve on hand, we again dive into Hollywood sound history ...
BEHIND THE LENS #188: Featuring Faraday Okoro
October 22, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBSome interesting discussion on BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to writer/director FARADAY OKORO, director REMI KESSLER and homeless advocate RUDY SALINAS. Bookending this episode of #BTLRadioShow is our prerecorded exclusive interview with director REMI KESSLER and Los Angeles homeless advocate RUDY SALINAS who sat down with me during LA Film Festival to talk about the documentary THE ADVOCATES, which is already in distribution and playing in theatres. With a unique approach to the focus and...
BEHIND THE LENS #187: Featuring Michael Donegar
October 15, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBA perfect episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we're talking about love, baseball, and love of baseball with BRAMPTON'S OWN, and our love of Dermot Mulroney as he talks about I STILL SEE YOU. Kicking off the show is our prerecorded exclusive interview with actor DERMOT MULRONEY. Long a favorite among moviegoers, and always one of my personal favorites and fun to speak with about film, Dermot is one of the few actors who has seamlessly successfully navigated among genres and character types to creat...
BEHIND THE LENS #186: Featuring Carole Cook, Jordan Horowitz and Joey Klein
October 08, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIt's a painless and fun-filled episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to the legendary CAROLE COOK and our special guests, writer/director JORDAN HOROWITZ, and actor JOEY KLEIN. Originally scheduled to call in live for one of her annual visits to BTL, CAROLE COOK was forced to forego a live call-in in favor of some urgently needed back surgery. But, so determined not to miss out on the show and entertaining our listeners and her legion of fans, she insisted on doing a prerecorded intervi...
BEHIND THE LENS #185: Featuring Jamielynn Lippman and Michael Greene
October 01, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBMore interesting and thought-provoking discussions on BEHIND THE LENS this episode with three very talented directors as each brings issues of human nature to the forefront through film. JAMIELYNN LIPPMAN and MICHAEL GREENE are live, while we've got a prerecorded interview with SARA COLANGELO. First up this week is part of our prerecorded interview with writer/director SARA COLANGELO talking about her latest film, THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and newcomer Parker Seva...
BEHIND THE LENS #184: Featuring Asante Jones and Stephanie Welch
September 24, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBSome strong subject matter being discussed on BEHIND THE LENS this episode thanks to ASANTE JONES talking about his latest film LIVE, director STEPHANIE WELCH talks her new documentary A DANGEROUS IDEA: EUGENICS, GENETICS AND THE AMERICAN DREAM, plus our exclusive interview with director SUSAN LACEY talking JANE FONDA IN 5 ACTS. First up, take a take a listen to our exclusive pre-recorded interview with director SUSAN LACEY as we go in-depth into the making of JANE FONDA IN 5 ACTS. A beyond...