The actor Richard Kind makes his first appearance. He is starring in a rare dramatic lead role in a new science fiction film called "Auggie" which opens Friday, September 20th in theaters and on demand. Also the great publicist Gary Springer talks about an earlier chapter in his life when he was a movie actor ("Dog Day Afternoon", "Jaws 2").
Morgan Spurlock makes his first appearance on the podcast. His new documentary, "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!" which is opening wide and on demand & streaming on Friday, September 13. Also musician Paul Brill returns to the podcast.
Legendary actor Bruce Dern is in his second science fiction film ever, "Freaks", which co-stars Emile Hirsch and which is in theaters Friday, September 13th. Also on this episode, the co-directors behind the new documentary "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of my Voice": Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman. Their film opens Friday, September 6th.
Author & film historian Joseph McBride returns to discuss his latest book, "Frankly: Unmasking Capra" which tells the amazing story behind his getting his earlier biography of Capra published. This is another in a series of conversations with McBride about the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The director of a new documentary (currently in theaters) "Friedkin Uncut", Francesco Zippel is the guest in the first segment; the second segment includes the core team behind the Camden International Film Festival, artistic director Ben Fowlie and senior programmer Samara Grace Chadwick, which runs September 12th through the 15th.
Stanley Nelson ("Black Panther: Vanguard of the Revolution") returns for his three-peat. He's got a terrific new documentary called "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool" which begins a theatrical at Film Forum on 8/23; also the actor Adrian Martinez discusses his new projects including the upcoming ABC series "Stumptown" and Disney's live action "Lady and the Tramp".
Marc Schiller returns to the podcast for a third visit, this time to discuss a documentary he is making with wife Sara & producer Alejandro Veciana about his 2015 stroke and the struggle getting back to his new normal; also the directing team of Michael Schwartz & Tyler Nilson whose new movie, "The Peanut Butter Falcon" is currently in theaters.
New York Times culture writer Dave Itzkoff returns to the podcast to discuss his extensive writing about the actor & comedian Robin Williams.
Indie film editor Michael Taylor returns to the podcast for his second visit. Three projects that he has been working on: Rick Alverson's "The Mountain", Guy Nattiv's "Skin", and Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" are all currently in theaters. Taylor is married to the production designer Judy Becker; the two are bi-coastal these days but call NYC home.
Israeli transplant, the filmmaker Guy Nattiv discusses his latest feature made here in the U.S., "Skin". The film stars Jamie Bell & Danielle Macdonald and will open in theaters tomorrow, Friday, July 26th.
The filmmaker Michael Moore ("Roger & Me", "Fahrenheit 11/9") is the guest. We discuss the upcoming Traverse City Film Festival which he founded 15 years ago and which he programs & serves as President. The dates run from July 30th through August 4th. Tickets for various screenings are available at traversecityfilmfest.org.
Two friends of the podcast return to discuss recent projects. First up is Robert Greene ("Kate Plays Christine") who's new film, "Brisbee '17" about one Arizona town's haunted past and how its citizens cope with oncoming centennial. Also regular friend of the podcast Larry Fessenden comes on to discuss his latest horror film, "Depraved".
In the first segment I am joined by actor & friend Jayce Bartok who talks about his recent experiences being the cast of Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us" which may be seen on Netflix; and a discussion of the classic 70's neo-noir film "Night Moves" with author Matthew Asprey Gear and podcaster Peter Rinaldi.
Film historian and author Joseph McBride discusses his recent book "How Did Lubitsch Do It" (Columbia University Press, 2018) as well as his relationships with such filmmakers as Steven Spielberg, Orson Welles and John Ford. This is an episode not to be missed. More with McBride to come.
Another episode in Filmwax Radio's continuing partnership with the Vermont College of Fine Arts' Masters in Film program; this one with the editor Jason Rosenfield ("Breaking Point", "Lorena"). Visit vcfa.edu/film for more details and remember to mention Filmwax Radio if you reach out to the school.