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Playback with Kris Tapley

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From top directors to popular stars, hear the stories behind many of today’s hottest films.
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Episodes

Ep50 - James Franco / "The Disaster Artist"

This week James Franco drops by to discuss his new film "The Disaster Artist" about the making of Tommy Wiseau's infamous disaster piece "The Room." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 201742 min

Ep49 - Greta Gerwig & Saoirse Ronan / "Lady Bird"

This week a special Thanksgiving conversation as writer-director Greta Gerwig and actress Saoirse Ronan drop in to discuss their new film "Lady Bird." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 201742 min

Ep48 - Patty Jenkins / "Wonder Woman"

This week "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins drops by to discuss her work in the ongoing DC Comics movie universe and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 201733 min

Ep47 - Donald Sutherland / Honorary Oscar Recipient

This week actor Donald Sutherland discusses his new film “The Leisure Seeker” and a legendary career that culminates with an honorary Oscar this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 09, 201739 min

Ep46 - Taika Waititi / "Thor: Ragnarok"

Director Taika Waititi discusses his contribution to the Marvel movie universe, "Thor: Ragnarok." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 201731 min

Ep45 - Sam Rockwell / "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

This week Sam Rockwell discusses his new film "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." Also some shop talk with Oscar season on the march. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 201755 min

Ep44 - Andy Serkis / "Breathe" and "War for the Planet of the Apes"

Andy Serkis stops by to discuss his directorial debut "Breathe" and other projects, from "War for the Planet of the Apes" to "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 201731 min

Ep43 - Willem Dafoe / "The Florida Project"

This week Willem Dafoe discusses his work in indie sensation "The Florida Project" and highlights from his 30-year career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 201738 min

Ep42 - Dustin Hoffman / "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)"

Two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman drops in to discuss Trump, the media, and his new film, "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 05, 201739 min

Ep41 - Bryan Cranston / "Last Flag Flying"

Bryan Cranston stops by to discuss his new film "Last Flag Flying," from director Richard Linklater, opening the New York Film Festival Sept. 28. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 201736 min

Ep40 - Bill Skarsgard / “It”

This week actor Bill Skarsgard discusses his creepy performance as Pennywise the clown in the new Stephen King adaptation “It." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 201737 min

Ep39 - Emma Stone / “Battle of the Sexes"

Academy Award-winning actress Emma Stone discusses her roller-coaster Oscar night, 10 years of "Superbad" and her new film "Battle of the Sexes." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 07, 201725 min

Ep38 - Scott Cooper / "Hostiles"

Director Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart," "Black Mass") stops by to discuss his western "Hostiles," starring Christian Bale and set to play the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals this month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 201733 min

Ep37 - Luc Besson / "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets"

Visionary filmmaker Luc Besson stops by to discuss his eye-popping new film "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 201731 min

Ep36 - David Lowery / “A Ghost Story”

This week filmmaker David Lowery (“Pete’s Dragon”) stops by to discuss his micro-budgeted new drama “A Ghost Story,” with Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 06, 201733 min

Ep35 - Matt Reeves / "War for the Planet of the Apes"

This week, director Matt Reeves digs in on his latest film in the on-going "Planet of the Apes" franchise, and talks a little bit about where he plans to go with the next Batman movie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 201732 min

Ep34 - Edgar Wright / "Baby Driver"

This week filmmaker Edgar Wright recalls lessons learned on movies like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and "Ant-Man" and discusses his exciting new film "Baby Driver." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 201738 min

Ep33 - Kumail Nanjiani / "The Big Sick"

This week Kumail Nanjiani, star of HBO's "Silicon Valley," stops by to discuss his very personal new film "The Big Sick." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 201738 min

Ep32 - Sam Elliott / "The Hero"

This week iconic actor Sam Elliott stops by to discuss a career nearly 50 years on and his work in the new film "The Hero." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 08, 201731 min

Ep31 - Trey Edward Shults / "It Comes At Night"

This week director Trey Edward Shults stops by to discuss his sophomore effort, filmmaking inspirations and how the heaviest of emotions finds its way into his work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 01, 201729 min

Ep30 - Geoffrey Rush / "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"

This week actor Geoffrey Rush stops by to discuss his work on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, as well as his performance as Albert Einstein in TV's "Genius." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 201734 min

Ep29 - Michael Rooker / "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2"

This week Michael Rooker stops by to discuss the second installment of Marvel’s highly popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 201733 min

Ep28 - John Cena / "The Wall"

This week WWE superstar John Cena stops by to discuss his accelerating film career including the new summer release “The Wall,” in which he stars opposite Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 201735 min

Ep27 - Guy Ritchie / "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword"

This week director Guy Ritchie discusses his career and latest film, "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 201730 min

Ep26 - James Mangold / "Logan"

This week, discussion of a bizarre close to the 89th Oscars, plus James Mangold stops by to discuss his bloody new comic book film, "Logan.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 20171 hr

Ep25 - Jordan Peele / "Get Out"

This week, final Oscar predictions with Hollywood's big night right around the corner. Meanwhile, Jordan Peele stops by to discuss his new horror film "Get Out." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 201754 min

Ep24 - Kenneth Lonergan / "Manchester By the Sea"

On this week's show, discussion of last weekend's BAFTA Awards in the U.K. Meanwhile, Kenneth Lonergan breaks down his philosophies on writing and talks about his new film "Manchester by the Sea." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 201753 min

Ep23 - Denis Villeneuve / "Arrival"

This week, recounting the Oscar Nominees Luncheon and talk about new releases. Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve discusses his film "Arrival.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 201749 min

Ep22 - Barry Jenkins / "Moonlight"

This week, discussion of the industry group and guild awards so far where "La La Land" has begun to run the table, as well as the right-on-schedule backlash to the Oscar frontrunner. Meanwhile, director Barry Jenkins discusses his own dominant awards film, "Moonlight.”​ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 02, 201745 min

Ep21 - Ruth Negga / "Loving"

On this week's show, reactions to the Oscar nominations, which brought a handful of surprises but not many. One was "Loving" star Ruth Negga, who stops by to discuss her work in the film. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 201744 min
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