Episode 14: Superagent Sue Mengers & the Groundbreaking Showrunners of TV and their heirs.

In part 1 of our Venice Film Festival special we are joined by writer, critic & host of the podcast 'Writers of Film' John Bleasdale. We talk about the incredible line-up this year at Venice & what we are most looking forward to! In part 2 Christina & John will meet up at Venice Film Festival for further discussions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Heinä 202247min

From Hell's Kitchen to American Ninja Warrior to Floor is Lava! With more than 200 shows for over 50 networks Arthur Smith is a pioneer in non-fiction television. He and his company have created and developed some of the biggest, longest running and most influential reality and unscripted shows in TV history. Don't miss our conversation about the evolution of reality TV, how he shaped the genre and some great behind the scenes secrets from the surprise Netflix hit Floor is Lava! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Heinä 202230min

Co-directors Tia Lessin & Emma Pildes join us to talk about their excellent, urgent and vital documentary THE JANES, HBOMax The film is the story of the Jane Collective, a group of women who formed a clandestine network that used code names and safe houses in an underground service for women seeking safe and affordable abortions pre Roe v. Wade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Heinä 202224min

A fabulously fun conversation with the great Hugh Bonneville! On 'Downton Abbey: A New Era', the Crawley family's new adventures, bringing back the original ensemble, how Lord Grantham has evolved this past decade and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Kesä 202222min

Always a blast when Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch.com) joins us! We talk about this summer at the movie. From Tom Cruise spectacular box office run, to "Elvis" and Lightyear'. And count down some of the movies we are looking forward to in 2022, the Monroe biopic 'Blonde', Spielberg's 'The Fablemans", Greta Gerwigs 'Barbie" and many more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Kesä 202235min

An interview with legendary costume/production designer Catherine Martin! She has four Oscars to her name (two for Moulin Rouge! in 2002 , two for The Great Gatsby in 2014) We talk about creating 'Elvis' with her husband and collaborator of 30 years, director Baz Luhrmann, the source of Elvis style, the jumpsuits, the Napoleon collars and Elvis immense cultural impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Kesä 202226min

We are honored to be joined by actor and author Dee Wallace! We talk about her iconic roles, from Cujo to E.T., the Spielberg classic celebrating 40 years this year! Her role as Mary, the kids' mom in E.T., is one of the most heartfelt portrayals of a single mom on screen. The role, and the film, has meant so much to many generations of film lovers! We also talk about her latest book Born, & how to ask for what you want and need from life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Kesä 202232min

Co-directors Tia Lessin & Emma Pildes join us to talk about their excellent, urgent and vital documentary THE JANES, premiering on HBOMax June 8th. The film is the story of the Jane Collective, a group of women who formed a clandestine network that used code names and safe houses in an underground service for women seeking safe and affordable abortions pre Roe v. Wade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Kesä 202224min