Behind The Lens
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 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 #183: Featuring Leon Lee and Namrata Singh Gujal
September 17, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 33.4 MBAn exciting and eye-opening BEHIND THE LENS as we span the globe exploring cultures and historical events thanks to our special guests, LEON LEE and NAMRATA SINGH GUJRAL, plus our exclusive interview with writer/director AMMA ASANTE. We kick off this episode of #BTLRadioShow with our exclusive interview with writer/director AMMA ASANTE who talks about her latest film, the emotionally powerful WHERE HANDS TOUCH. Set in 1944 Germany, Asante explores an oft-overlooked part of World War II hist...
BEHIND THE LENS #182: Featuring Dekker Dreyer and Andrew Rowe
September 10, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBIt's a fascinating episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we dig deep into the 4th Annual SLAMDANCE DIG with our guest, co-founder and curator of the media showcase, DEKKER DREYER. Then we go in-depth with writer/director/editor ANDREW ROWE talking about his new film CROWN AND ANCHOR. But before we get to today's special guests, take a listen to our exclusive interview with PEPPERMINT director, PIERRE MOREL. From action to locations to cinematography to the importance of color and sound, we dig into o...
BEHIND THE LENS #181: Featuring Aneesh Chaganty, Timur Bekmambetov, Todd Berger, John Berman and Robert Davi
August 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 41 MBA BEHIND THE LENS so big we had to expand to ninety minutes!! Miss us live? Listen now as ANEESH CHAGANTY and TIMUR BEKMAMBETOV talk about SEARCHING and ScreenLife language. Screenwriter TODD BERGER talks THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS. W/D JOHN BERMAN is live and CALLING ALL EARTHLINGS. Plus, we talk Robert Davi's new documentary, DAVI'S WAY! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #180: Featuring Daniel Adams
August 20, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBHave you got a minute (or 60 minutes) to check out this episode of BEHIND THE LENS? How about AN L.A. MINUTE? Writer/Director DANIEL ADAMS is with us live talking about his new film AN L.A. MINUTE! A deliciously satiric look at human nature that is brimming with life lessons and key messaging about life turning on a dime (or an ankh), redemption, the haves versus the have-nots, listen as Daniel explores the 20-year journey of getting this film made. With in-depth discussions on casting the ta...
BEHIND THE LENS #179: Featuring Marc Forster and Nick Scown
August 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBAs we head into the dog days of summer, BEHIND THE LENS heads back to the Hundred Acre Wood with Marc Forster, takes another look at PRETTY BAD ACTRESS with Nick Scown, and welcomes an industry stalwart and loving dad turned author Norm Aladjem. Kicking off this episode of #BTLRadioShow, we go back to the Hundred Acre Wood and hear what CHRISTOPHER ROBIN director MARC FORSTER had to say to film critic debbie elias about bringing Pooh and pals to life in CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. From a request by hi...
BEHIND THE LENS #178: Featuring Heather McComb and Lee Aronsohn
August 06, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIt's a fun-filled episode with special guests HEATHER MCCOMB and LEE ARONSOHN, plus, hear what the Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, and Jim Cummings have to say about CHRISTOPHER ROBIN! Bookending today's show (and adorning the set) it's all about CHRISTOPHER ROBIN and that silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. Take a listen to our prerecorded excerpts of interviews with EWAN McGREGOR and HAYLEY ATWELL as they talk about the magic of Pooh and friends while voice master JIM CUMMINGS regales us with hi...
BEHIND THE LENS #177: Featuring Colin Cunningham
July 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIt's another jam-packed and eclectic episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we go dark with UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB, do a summer sizzle with the cast of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS, and revisit LITTLE PINK HOUSE with our special guest, COLIN CUNNINGHAM. First up we hear from the cast of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS. A real summer sizzler from writer/director Elijah Bynum, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS is a coming-of-age tale set against an East Coast beach community and an impending hurricane. (And I don't know which is more volatile – ...
BEHIND THE LENS #176: Featuring Melanie Mayron, Piper Laurie and Brooke Adams
July 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMiss BTLRadioShow live this week? Catch up now and take a listen as director MELANIE MAYRON, Oscar nominee and legendary actor PIPER LAURIE, and actor BROOKE ADAMS talk about their new film SNAPSHOTS. Plus, hear excerpts of our pre-recorded interview with director MARC TURTLETAUB as he talks about the exquisite PUZZLE! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #175: Featuring Julian Fort
July 16, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBSome sci-fi and a twisty little heist drama is on the menu for this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to w/d JULIAN FORT, producer/writer/actor MORGAN LARIAH, and producer/actor EDOARDO BALLERINI. First up is an excerpt of our exclusive interview with EDOARDO BALLERINI as he talks about getting into character, er, make that seven characters, for 7 SPLINTERS IN TIME. One of the most versatile actors of our time, Edoardo is typically a supporting player, but with 7 SPLINTERS IN TIME, he is fron...
BEHIND THE LENS #174: Featuring Fran Kranz, Casey Wilder Mott and Ben Ruach
July 09, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBA very special episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week as we welcome back old friends, hear from one new, and say goodbye to a cherished one from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Actor and Producer FRAN KRANZ is back again along with writer/director/producer CASEY WILDER MOTT talking about one of my fave "Must See Festival Films" which had its world premiere at LAFF 2017 and is now making its way into theatres – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT's DREAM! As I have said since first screening the film before LAFF las...
BEHIND THE LENS #173: Featuring Peyton Reed, Ben Lewin and Haffstein Gunnar Sigurdsson
July 02, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBYou might want to call this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, "Six Degrees of Separation of Paul Rudd" as all of our filmmakers today are connected to Paul Rudd. . .and let's not forget that Paul Rudd has two films currently out in theatres and/or on VOD and digital – THE CATCHER WAS A SPY and "Ideal Home" – with one of the most anticipated films of the year opening up this week – ANT-MAN AND THE WASP! First up, we dive into the quantum realm of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP and hear a bit from writer/dir...
BEHIND THE LENS #172: Featuring Buzz Aldrin and Michael Grodner
June 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBIt's a BEHIND THE LENS that's out of this world thanks to former astronaut and "Global Space Statesman" BUZZ ALDRIN, writer/director MICHAEL GRODNER, and writers/directors/actors DAVID ZELLNER and NATHAN ZELLNER as we look to the stars, the world of punk rock, and a wild western! First up we take a peek into the stars and space exploration with our pre-recorded interview with BUZZ ALDRIN. A sit-down exclusive that preceded film critic debbie elias moderating an intimate Q&A with Buzz on June ...
BEHIND THE LENS #171: Featuring Elaine Ballace and Shane Mauss
June 18, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBAn eclectic BEHIND THE LENS this week filled with intensity and energy thanks to our very special guests, actress ELAINE BALLACE and comedian SHANE MAUSS, plus our exclusive interview with BLAKE JENNER! But before we get to our live guests, take a listen to our exclusive pre-recorded interview with actor turned screenwriter BLAKE JENNER. Known best for his role as "Ryder" in the smash television series "Glee", Blake steps up his game and expands his horizons as not only lead actor in BILLY BO...
BEHIND THE LENS #170: Featuring Will McFadden, Michael Dunaway and Brad Bird
June 11, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBIt's a pretty "incredible" episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to WILL McFADDEN talking his world premiere film DOUBTING THOMAS, MICHAEL DUNAWAY talking the charming 6 L.A. LOVE STORIES, and, of course, director Brad Bird and the cast of THE INCREDIBLES 2! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #169: Featuring David Palamaro, Adam Sobel and Catherine Hand
June 04, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIt's time to tesser; tesser through movies, that is! Miss BTLRadioShow live this week? Catch up now with special guests director DAVID PALAMARO talking in-depth about his first narrative feature MURDER MADE EASY, director Adam Sobel talks his first feature documentary THE WORKERS CUP, and producer CATHERINE HAND talks A WRINKLE IN TIME! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #168: Featuring Bill Holderman, Erin Simms and Mike Roma
May 21, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBMiss BTLRadioShow live? Then take a listen now as this episode of BEHIND THE LENS is a real page-turner as we talk BOOK CLUB with writer/director BILL HOLDERMAN and co-writer/producer ERIN SIMMS, while writer/director MIKE ROMA talks DATING MY MOTHER. Plus hear from everyone's favorite Wookie and RON HOWARD with some tidbits on SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #167: Featuring Dominic Gill, Nadia Gill, Courtney Balaker, Ted Balaker and Mark Raso
May 14, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBAn eclectic mix of fact and fiction-based-on-fact with this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at three wonderful films – COMING TO MY SENSES, LITTLE PINK HOUSE, and KODACHROME - in discussions with the respective filmmakers: DOMINIC GILL and NADIA GILL, COURTNEY BALAKER and TED BALAKER, and MARK RASO. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #166: Featuring Jon Kean and Benjamin Nolot
May 07, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBMiss BTLRadioShow live? Catch up and listen now to this emotionally charged episode of BEHIND THE LENS covering two hot-button topics as we welcome writer/director JON KEAN talking about his latest documentary, the powerful and powerfully moving and insightful AFTER AUSCHWITZ, and BENJAMIN NOLOT talking the eye-opening, socially disturbing, and powerful LIBERATED. The importance of both of these films and discussions with these two filmmakers cannot be overstated. PLUS. . . our exclusive inte...
BEHIND THE LENS #165: Featuring Deon Taylor
April 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWe're putting the pedal to the metal on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with writer/director/producer DEON TAYLOR talking everything TRAFFIK. Already an established, and admittedly self-taught, director, TRAFFIK is completely representative of Deon as a storyteller and as a filmmaker. Listen as we talk about working with legendary cinematographer Dante Spinotti, not to mention the film's sound design, employing sound and visual to create some riveting and striking sequences within the film. A...
BEHIND THE LENS #164: Featuring Kellee Pratt, Aurora Desmond and Kristen Lopez
April 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBMiss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Catch up and take a listen now because we're celebrating the 9th annual TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL with our fave movie mavens (and festival veterans), KELLEE PRATT, AURORA DESMOND, and KRISTEN LOPEZ with festival survival tips, plus screening recommendations and what makes them a "must see" at TCMFF! Plus, hear some of the hilarity courtesy of The Grandmaster of Sakaar, JEFF GOLDBLUM, as he presided over the AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR press conference this past...
BEHIND THE LENS #163: Featuring Steve Lee
April 16, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWOW! What a BEHIND THE LENS this week with special in-studio guests, special effects sound editor and founder of THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM – STEVE LEE – PLUS, a surprise call-in guest AND a little golden boy named "Oscar" is on hand to brighten up the place! So much excitement, so much history, and so much fun we had to expand the show to 90 minutes! STEVE LEE is back, talking not only about what's happening with THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM, but taking us through some more sonic cinematic his...
BEHIND THE LENS #162: Featuring Ashley Bell, Tony Vidal and Jake Thomas
April 09, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBA whole lotta love, a whole lotta fun, and an insightful look into our collective political past through personal tragedy on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests: actress turned director ASHLEY BELL talking LOVE & BANANAS, writer/director TONY VIDAL and actor JAKE THOMAS talking their new film BAJA, and our exclusive pre-recorded interview with director JOHN CURRAN talking CHAPPAQUIDDICK. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #161: Featuring Pat Mills
April 02, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBMiss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Take a listen now to some of the most refreshing and joyful interviews around as we welcome PAT MILLS talking about DON'T TALK TO IRENE, plus our exclusive pre-recorded interviews with IMELDA STAUNTON talking FINDING YOUR FEET while MADELINE CARROLL talks I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, not to mention having some great anecdotes about working with Cloris Leachman! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #160: Featuring John T. Woods
March 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBIt's a sweet smelling potpourri of cinematic delights on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guest, actor JOHN T. WOODS, and exclusive interviews with MAX WINKLER & ZOEY DEUTCH talking FLOWER, while GREG SESTERO fills us in on his new film with Tommy Wiseau, BEST F(R)IENDS. (Unfortunately, we ran out of time for our interview with IMELDA STAUNTON, but you'll hear that interview in the coming weeks.) First up hear GREG SESTERO go in-depth as he talks about his new film, BEST...
BEHIND THE LENS #159: Featuring Blair Foster, Ned Ehrbar and Joel Amos
March 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBJust say "YES" to this episode of BTLRadioShow as we welcome three special guests, directors BLAIR FOSTER (ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE) and NED EHRBAR (THE CALIFORNIA NO), plus fellow film critic, JOEL AMOS. But kicking off the show, take a listen to our exclusive interview with DENNIS QUAID as he talks about his latest role in I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #158: Featuring Luke Shirock
March 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBIt's a journey into the making of a musical fantasy/rock opera on BEHIND THE LENS with special guest LUKE SHIROCK talking about his new film, TOMMY BATTLES THE SILVER SEA DRAGON, while JOHANNES ROBERTS talks horror in our exclusive interview on THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT. First up, take a listen to film critic debbie elias' pre-recorded exclusive interview with director JOHANNES ROBERTS as they go in-depth about Johannes' latest film, THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT. Cinematography, sound desi...
BEHIND THE LENS #157: Featuring Dick Cavett, Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran Strine
March 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBWho ya gonna call on for a day of legends on BEHIND THE LENS? How about DICK CAVETT, RAY PARKER JR, and FRAN STRINE for starters! Truly a legendary BEHIND THE LENS, RAY PARKER JR and director FRAN STRINE are first up as they talk about their latest venture – WHO YA GONNA CALL – a documentary on the life of Ray Parker Jr. Starting up a friendship during the making of Fran's acclaimed documentary "Hired Gun", it was all of Ray's anecdotes and history that made Fran realize then that Ray Parker ...
BEHIND THE LENS #156: Featuring Michele Remsen, Matt Porter and Max Azulay
February 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBDysfunction, hypochondria, and comedy are the watchwords for this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we talk live with MICHELE REMSEN, MATT PORTER, and MAX AZULAY. First up is writer/director/actor MICHELE REMSEN talking about her debut feature directorial TOSS IT, a comedy that in many respects harkens to the early days of screwball comedies with witty and biting banter punctuated with comedic hijinks, most notably "The Philadelphia Story". Listen as Michele talks about the creative genesis of TO...
BEHIND THE LENS #155: Featuring Jeffrey Johnson and Mark Pellington
February 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMiss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Catch up now and listen to writer/director/actor Jeffrey Johnson talk about his journey to making CAPTAIN BLACK, while director Mark Pellington digs deep exploring memories, mortality and what we value with the poignantly beautiful NOSTALGIA . . . http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #154: Featuring Kevin Goode, Jenna St. John, Ron King and Darroch Greer
February 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThis week it's time for DINNER WITH THE ALCHEMIST and then a trip into the wild blue yonder with THE MILLIONAIRES' UNIT: THE FIRST U.S. NAVAL AVIATORS IN WORLD WAR I. Our regular listeners first met writer/director KEVIN GOOD and co-writer/actor JENNA ST. JOHN two years ago when DINNER WITH THE ALCHEMIST first hit the festival circuit. With a distribution deal in place and the film now available to all, Kevin and Jenna are back, and this time live in-studio - and with another new production i...
BEHIND THE LENS #153: Featuring Jay Silverman and Ethan Warren
February 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIt's a mighty tasty BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to our special guests, director JAY SILVERMAN and writer/director ETHAN WARREN. But before you hear from our directors, how about taking a trip to Wakanda as we go behind-the-scenes of the BLACK PANTHER. In this pre-recorded exclusive interview, take a listen to BLACK PANTHER production designer HANNAH BEACHLER as she talks about creating Wakanda, the importance and use of color, and designing large set pieces while maintaining an intimacy ...
BEHIND THE LENS #152: Featuring Mario Van Peeples and Lisa France
January 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBBEHIND THE LENS just keeps on rolling along as we welcome MARIO VAN PEEPLES and LISA FRANCE to this week's show. A powerhouse in the industry, writer/director/actor/producer MARIO VAN PEEPLES is live talking about his latest series on SyFy Channel- SUPERSTITION. A riveting chilling thriller, you'll enjoy hearing Mario talk about creating the series' big screen feel with exemplary production values, complex characters, and fascinating storylines steeped in historical fact and legend. With the ...
BEHIND THE LENS #151: Featuring Dan Mirvish and Lou Diamond Phillips
January 22, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBA fun-filled and enlightening BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to special guests DAN MIRVISH and LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS! With Slamdance Film Festival in full swing, what better way to celebrate indie film than with DAN MIRVISH. Not just one of the co-founders of Slamdance, but a filmmaker in his own right, Dan is on hand talking about his latest directorial feature, BERNARD AND HUEY, starring Jim Rash and David Koechner. A recently discovered, long lost script by the Pulitzer-Prize and Oscar-wi...
BEHIND THE LENS #150: Featuring Santino Panico, Dana Nachman and Don Hardy
January 15, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBWe've got the cream of the crop and the pick of the litter this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our guests SANTINO PANICO, DANA NACHMAN, and DON HARDY. First up is SANTINO PANICO. Sports fans may know Santino best from his days as an All-American on the gridiron or most recently as a marathon runner, but what few may know is that Santino proves himself to be an accomplished storyteller and filmmaker with the documentary, FROM THE GROUND UP. Focusing on his journey from meat eating football ...
BEHIND THE LENS #149: Featuring Steven Allerick and Vivienne DeCourcy
January 08, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBBEHIND THE LENS goes global with this week's guests, STEVEN ALLERICK and VIVIENNE DeCOURCY! In-studio to help kick off the new year and our fourth year of BEHIND THE LENS, actor STEVEN ALLERICK is back! From Broadway to musical theatre to television to commercials to stage to film, Steve does it all and as an actor/writer/producer, has a keen perspective which he brings to any discussion on the filmmaking process. And talking about a keen perspective, as the former "Simba" on Broadway, in To...
BEHIND THE LENS #148: Featuring Phil Allocco and Fran Kanz
December 18, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBIt's a fabulous fun-filled BEHIND THE LENS to not only wrap up 2017, but the third year of BTL! What better way to end the year than with two of my favorite guys to interview as we talk about the award-winning comedy THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES! Returning to BTL is award-winning writer/director PHIL ALLOCCO and joining him is one of the film's stars, the uber-talented FRAN KRANZ. I had a chance to sit down with Fran earlier this year at LAFF to talk about the glorious "A Midsummer Night's Dream" whi...
BEHIND THE LENS #147: Featuring Jared Moshe
December 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBAnother exciting week on BEHIND THE LENS as we explore two favorite genres – the western and a hybrid fantasy/sci-fi love story – thanks to special guest, writer/director JARED MOSHE, plus an exclusive interview with creature creator/sculptor MIKE HILL. First up is our exclusive interview with creature creator MIKE HILL talking the now Golden Globe-nominated masterpiece from Guillermo del Toro, THE SHAPE OF WATER! Get Mike's insight into working with Guillermo and executing his vision as he d...
BEHIND THE LENS #146: Featuring Paul Morrell, Anton Troy and Vernon George Wells
December 04, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBFrom a galaxy far, far away to cowboys and comics, BEHIND THE LENS has something for everyone as we rustle up the creative folks of RUSTY REVOLVER and hear from the cast of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. First up today it's all about comics and cowboys with the team from RUSTY REVOLVER. Three of the most entertaining gentlemen we have ever had on BTL, writer/director PAUL MORRELL, actor/producer ANTON TROY, and actor VERNON GEORGE WELLS are on hand to talk about this multi-media project as RR hits...
BEHIND THE LENS #145: Featuring Jacob Kornbluth
November 27, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBTimely, topical, and fascinating on multiple levels is the only way to describe this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with a nice mix for all thanks to special guest JACOB KORNBLUTH and some exclusive interviews with award-worthy filmmakers of COCO and composer CARTER BURWELL! No stranger to BTL, director JACOB KORNBLUTH is back talking about his latest documentary, SAVING CAPITALISM, based on the best-seller by former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Kornbluth and Reich first teamed up some year...
BEHIND THE LENS #144: Featuring Kelley Smoot Garrett, Scott Wheeler and Rafael Diaz-Wagner
November 20, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBOn this episode of BEHIND THE LENS we're setting you up for a perfect holiday weekend with a little light reading and something tasty to snack on thanks to our guests director SCOTT WHEELER, producer RAFAEL DIAZ-WAGNER, and KELLEY SMOOT GARRETT. Classic film fans who missed KELLEY SMOOT GARRETT last time she was with us, can catch up now as she's back talking about PRINCESS APRIL MORNING-GLORY, a beautiful fairy tale by Letitia Fairbanks all hand done in illuminated calligraphy with exquisi...
BEHIND THE LENS #143: Featuring Steve Lee, Richard Anderson and Lisa Varney
November 13, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBTake a listen now to this very special edition of BTLRadioShow - our first extended show (90 minutes!) - with special guest, Sound Effects Editor/Designer and founder of THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM, STEVE LEE! Chock full of sound effects clips ("Star Wars", "Raiders", "Robocop" and more), Steve provides the backstory of the creation of these notable sounds, not to mention regales us with more than a few anecdotes about film history and the folks who helped sonically shape it. And how about som...
BEHIND THE LENS #142: Featuring Penelope Lagos
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWe're going "APE" on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we swing into awards season action with a pre-recorded exclusive interview with DAN LEMMON, Visual Effects Supervisor on WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. Then live, at the midpoint of the show, actress-turned-author PENELOPE LAGOS returns to BTL to talk about her new children's book, I MISS MY BEST FRIEND. (And considering we all know what happens to the beloved Caesar in APES, we may all need this book!) Hard at work in New Zealand at W...
BEHIND THE LENS #141: Featuring Randall Batinkoff and Srikant Chellappa
October 30, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBBEHIND THE LENS is so "bad" it's good as we celebrate BAD GRANDMAS with special guests, actor RANDALL BATINKOFF and director SRIKANT CHELLAPPA. BAD GRANDMAS stars Batinkoff, Judge Reinhold, Pam Grier and Florence Henderson in her final film role, and let me tell you, Florence Henderson is about as far from Carol Brady as you can get in BAD GRANDMAS! Not only listen to Srikant talk about the making of BAD GRANDMAS from idea to casting and cinematography, but Randall delights with warm – and ...
BEHIND THE LENS #140: Featuring David Burkman
October 23, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIt's another exciting BEHIND THE LENS this week as we welcome writer/director DAVID BURKMAN, plus, hear film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with cinematographer ED LACHMAN. In his first feature outing, DAVID BURKMAN tackles the Greek system of the college world with HAZE. A "fictional" work structured much like the story of Dionysus in "The Bacchae" by Euripedes, Burkman's approach is hard-charging and at times no-holds-barred shocking but at the same time eye-opening on issues tha...
BEHIND THE LENS #139: Featuring Charles West McNulty and Siddharth Kara
October 16, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIt's another big week on BEHIND THE LENS with in-studio guest, author CHARLES WEST McNULTY, plus author/screenwriter SIDDHARTH KARA calls in live. Author/screenwriter/filmmaker and newspaper publisher, CHARLES WEST McNULTY is on hand for the hour to talk about his new book, a collection of limericks, not to mention his other various projects in development and already out in the world. You may even find yourself thinking back on your days of elementary creative writing as Charlie gives us a...
BEHIND THE LENS #138: Featuring Steven Allerick, Remy Auberjonois, Kate Nowlin and Richard Schenkman
October 09, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBIt's a really big show on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with powerhouse guests talking about some outstanding, affecting, and meaningful films. STEVEN ALLERICK is back with us and in the studio for the full hour adding his perspective as a working actor of stage, screen and tv to today's discussions with our other special guests starting with director/writer REMY AUBERJONOIS and actor/co-writer KATE NOWLIN, who join us live at the 15-minute mark talking about their powerful new "Must See" ...
BEHIND THE LENS #137: Featuring Logan Sparks and Drago Sumonja
October 02, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIt's time to get "lucky" on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with the screenwriters of LUCKY - LOGAN SPARKS and DRAGO SUMONJA. And hear excerpts of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with LUCKY director JOHN CARROLL LYNCH! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
BEHIND THE LENS #136: Featuring Luke Sabis and Charles Gorgano
September 25, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS, writer/director/actor Luke Sabis and actor Charles Gorgano are back live in-studio talking about MISSING CHILD, now available on Blu-ray/DVD! And classic film fans won't want to miss listening to Kelley Smoot Garrett talk about LETITIA FAIRBANKS (as in the Douglas Fairbanks family) and PRINCESS APRIL MORNING-GLORY! (And here's some trivia for you, Kelley is Letitia's step-daughter and has some wonderful insight into the golden age of Hollywood!) http://behindt...
BEHIND THE LENS #135: Featuring Vincent Sabella and Dwight Little
September 18, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBA BEHIND THE LENS not to be missed this week as we welcome acclaimed director DWIGHT LITTLE to talk about his new film LAST RAMPAGE starring Robert Patrick, while writer/director VINCENT SABELLA shares personal insight into his debut feature ELIZABETH BLUE. First up is artist/painter turned filmmaker, VINCENT SABELLA, talking about ELIZABETH BLUE. A functioning schizophrenic, Vincent is open, honest and enthusiastic as he speaks in depth about the biographical nature of the narrative film ...
BEHIND THE LENS #134: Featuring Brian Cavallaro
September 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis week on BEHIND THE LENS writer/director BRIAN CAVALLARO is on hand talking about the making of AGAINST THE NIGHT. Night shoots and lensing inside the decaying and decrepit (and haunted - shhh!) Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia using flashlights as the filming light source are just some of the challenges Brian talks about embracing and overcoming in order to bring this story to life. And for a bonus, Brian gives some tips and recommendations on working with the local film commission. P...