The World of Voice Acting
We look at the art of the heard -- but not seen -- voice actor. Three veterans on what it takes to succeed and why some great on-camera movie stars can't cut it.
Mar 19, 2012•30 min
The Business
Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
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Episodes
'Suburgatory:' From Pitch to Pilot to Hit Show
Navigating Pilot Season: How the ABC comedy Suburgatory went from idea, to pilot, to TV series.
Mar 12, 2012•30 min
Telling the Sarah Palin Story on HBO
Director Jay Roach and Writer Danny Strong turn the Sarah Palin Pygmalian story into an HBO movie.
Mar 05, 2012•30 min
Filmmaking in Brazil and Russia
We look at the film industries in Brazil and Russia through the very different success stories of two filmmakers.
Feb 27, 2012•30 min
KCRW's Awards Season Special
Elvis Mitchell and Kim Masters discuss the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards, and share clips from interviews with some of this year's nominees. (Feb 23, 7-8pm)
Feb 23, 2012•59 min
Filmmaker Joshua Marston; Putting on the Spirit Awards
Joshua Marston's film about blood feuds sparks its own feud after being disqualified for an Oscar. Marston tells his side of the story. Plus, the Independent Spirit Awards.
Feb 20, 2012•30 min
Bill Lawrence: A Modern Day Show-runner
Bill Lawrence, co-creator of Cougar Town , is taking his show to the people. He's self-funding viewing parties across the US where fans meet cast and have a drink on him.
Feb 13, 2012•30 min
Oscars' 'Lousy Foreign Film Policy;' YouTube Film Festival
Debating the Oscars' "lousy foreign film policy." Plus, YouTube launches an online film festival.
Feb 06, 2012•30 min
Howard Gordon Talks 'Homeland' and '24'
Howard Gordon, co-creator of Homeland and former show-runner of 24 , talks about how both of these shows tapped into the very different zeitgeist of the day.
Jan 30, 2012•30 min
Creators and Stars of 'Portlandia;' IMDB and Ageism
The creators and stars of 'Portlandia' talk about turning their comedy videos into IFC's biggest hit. Plus, does IMDB perpetuate ageism in Hollywood?
Jan 23, 2012•30 min
Sundance Film Festival Preview; Mortified on TV
We get an advance look at the Sundance Film Festival plus how Mortified went from stage to TV screen.
Jan 16, 2012•30 min
The Making of 'Moneyball'
'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller and two of the film's producers tell the dramatic tale of the project's troubled journey from book to screen.
Jan 09, 2012•30 min
Animator Letters Project; Werner Herzog Redux
We re-air our in-depth conversation with filmmaker Werner Herzog. And we get some creative inspiration from Pixar animator Austin Madison and from Willie Downs-- the blogger behind the Animators Letters Project.
Jan 02, 2012•30 min
The 2011 Hollywood Year in Review
Kim Masters, John Horn and Michael Schneider banter about the top entertainment news stories of 2011.
Dec 26, 2011•30 min
Matt Damon
Matt Damon on how director Cameron Crowe wooed him to star in We Bought a Zoo, the challenges of being a really big star and why he's ready to direct.
Dec 19, 2011•30 min
VFX Pro Rob Legato; Forgotten Filmmaker: Georges Melies
Visual effects supervisor Legat on working with Martin Scorsese and James Cameron, and how movies like 'The Godfather' could work in 3-D. Plus, a forgotten film pioneer.
Dec 12, 2011•30 min
Selling 'Shame;' The State and Fate of Movie Theaters
Selling the NC-17 rated movie, Shame . Plus, the fate and state of movie theaters.
Dec 05, 2011•30 min
'Bridesmaids' Co-Writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo
The writers behind Bridesmaids go from improv to screenwriting with a little help from their friends.
Nov 28, 2011•30 min
The Silent Film, 'The Artist;' The Onion News Network
The filmmakers behind The Artist discuss on making a B&W silent film, in the era of 3D blockbusters. Plus two of the comedy minds behind the Onion News Network.
Nov 21, 2011•30 min
Kevin Clash: The Man inside Elmo; Disney Animator Dale Baer
The voice of Elmo ( Sesame Street ) shares his love of puppeteering and the head of Walt Disney Animation reaches out to those striving to work in entertainment.
Nov 14, 2011•30 min
The Fearless Filmmaker, Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog on his fascination with death row, his stop-at-nothing-approach to filmmaking, his "vile and debased" persona and the challenge of eating his own shoe.
Nov 07, 2011•30 min
The Polish Bros iTunes Venture; 'Martha Marcy' Filmmakers
Twins Michael and Mark Polish on releasing their latest movie, For Lovers Only on iTunes. Plus, the three friends who made the indie hit Martha Marcy May Marlene .
Oct 31, 2011•30 min
Director Roland Emmerich
Known for big-budget action films, Roland Emmerich 's new movie goes in a different direction. Anonymous is a historical drama that deals with the controversial topic...
Oct 24, 2011•30 min
Felicia Day on Creating the Hit Web Comedy 'The Guild'
Felicia Day may not be a household name – yet -- but to many actors and gamers she is an inspiration...
Oct 17, 2011•30 min
What's in a TV Pilot?; 'Courageous,' a Faith-Based Film
As the Fall TV season continues, we look at the challenges to making a successful comedy pilot. Plus Alex Kendrick, the man behind the hit Christian film, Courageous ...
Oct 10, 2011•30 min
Kurt Sutter of 'Sons of Anarchy;' Some Pixar Inspiration
Kurt Sutter, the controversy-stirring creator and show-runner of the FX series, Sons of Anarchy . Plus, a little inspiration from a Pixar animator....
Oct 03, 2011•30 min
A Hollywood Producer Reborn; Harry Shearer Screens His Doc
Seventeen years after surviving a tragic car accident, a Hollywood producer wants his career back. Plus, satirist Shearer gets serious about The Big Uneasy.
Sep 26, 2011•30 min
Rod Lurie Remakes 'Straw Dogs;' 'Contagion' Scientist
Director Rod Lurie on remaking Straw Dogs . Plus, Columbia University's Dr. W. Ian Lipkin talks about consulting on the Soderbergh pandemic thriller, Contagion .
Sep 19, 2011•30 min
Action Director Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin, who hit box office highs in the 90's, talks about making 5 Days of War and the big flop that's haunted him for years...
Sep 12, 2011•30 min
'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' and Gavin Polone's Many Lives
Agent-turned-manager-turned Producer Gavin Polone on his new movie, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop , and what it reveals about his star client...
Sep 05, 2011•30 min
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