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The Treatment

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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James Gray: The Immigrant

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

May 21, 201430 min

John Slattery: God's Pocket

"Arrogance is funny. There's nothing funnier than a confident fool." Actor John Slattery talks about the humor of retribution in his directorial debut.

May 14, 201430 min

Gia Coppola: Palo Alto

"It feels like being in love with someone who doesn't love back." Gia Coppola talks about the experience of making her first film, "Palo Alto."

May 07, 201430 min

Mindy Kaling: The Mindy Project

Comedian Mindy Kaling talks about how her first big break, in an off-off-Broadway show called "Matt & Ben," was actually quite literal.

Apr 09, 201430 min

Dave Itzkoff: Mad as Hell

New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff discusses Paddy Chayefsky's 'wandering in the desert,' and the making of his 1976 classic, "Network."

Apr 02, 201430 min

Robert Rodriguez: El Rey Network

Writer/director/producer Robert Rodriguez harkens back to the early days of television with his new network, El Rey.

Mar 26, 201430 min

Wes Anderson: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wes Anderson ponders the line, I think the world he wanted to live in ended long before he entered it, while discussing his eighth film as director, "The Grand Budapest Hotel."

Mar 19, 201430 min

Dan Harmon: Community, Rick and Morty

"I don't trust authority. If your job is to tell me what to do, I think that's weird." Dan Harmon, the brain behind "Community," "Rick and Morty" and Harmontown.

Mar 12, 201442 min

Andy Daly: Review

Comedian Andy Daly on playing all-American archetypes with a David Lynchian dark side.

Mar 05, 201430 min

Dave Karger: Fandango.com

Dave Karger is unique among the ever-growing pack of 'Oscar experts.' He knows movies, yes. But what sets him apart is his historical sense of the Oscars.

Feb 26, 201430 min

Bruce Dern: Nebraska

Oscar nominee Bruce Dern shares his thoughts on Cannes, the Kardashians, and the 'opera of life.' Contains explicit language.

Feb 21, 201449 min

Morgan Neville: 20 Feet from Stardom

"They were professional chameleons, yet they had to stay true to who they were as artists." Director Morgan Neville talks about his Oscar-nominated documentary.

Feb 12, 201430 min

Alfonso Cuaron: Gravity

He's got the Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and DGA Awards for Best Director. Is an Oscar in the cards for Alfonso Cuarón?

Jan 29, 201430 min

Charles Lane: Sidewalk Stories

Contains explicit language. Charles Lane, creator of "Sidewalk Stories" on how he went from hating silent movies, to making one, in black and white.

Jan 22, 201440 min

Nick Kroll: Kroll Show

Comedian Nick Kroll talks about 'sketchuational comedy' and explains what a Martuna/Tunatini is. WARNING: Contains adult content.

Jan 16, 201441 min

Anjelica Huston: A Story Lately Told

Oscar-winning actress Anjelica Huston reflects on her relationship with her father, director John Huston, and why she hasn't had much luck directing movies.

Jan 08, 201430 min

David O. Russell: American Hustle

David O. Russell talks about music, cliches, and Jennifer Lawrence in a neck brace. Recorded live at Film Independent at LACMA.

Jan 01, 201430 min

Lee Daniels: The Butler

Have we seen enough movies about slavery and racism? "Hell no!" says director Lee Daniels.

Dec 25, 201330 min

Scott Cooper: Out of the Furnace

Writer/director Scott Cooper talks about the tragic personal loss that inspired his second feature, "Out of the Furnace."

Dec 18, 201331 min

Teller: Tim's Vermeer

The usually silent half of Penn & Teller on how a fateful dinner in Las Vegas led to the discovery of a 350-year-old mystery.

Dec 11, 201331 min
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