Maya Rudolph, the making of ‘Bull Durham,’ and Ethan Hawke on The Treat

Breaking and Entering, the title of director Anthony Minghella's new film, could be used to describe the furtive movement between classes dramatized in his work. It's found in his Talented Mr Ripley, Cold Mountain and here.

7 Feb 200729min

There's not as big a gap between the Mad Max cycle of films, the Babe movie and Happy Feet as you might think. They all come from filmmaker George Miller, whose instincts as a entertainer also connect to using film as fable.  He discusses the difference between making film for kids and for adults.

31 Jan 200729min

Christine Vachon, one of most prolific forces in independent films, has opened the door for some of the most singular talent in movies.

24 Jan 200729min

Communication is not only a theme in the films of Alejandro González Iñárritu.  In Amores Perros, 21 Grams and his newest, Babel, it's also a plot point.

17 Jan 200729min

Writer-director Bill Condon adapted Chicago, and he finally brings Dreamgirls to the big screen.

10 Jan 200729min

Director Steven Soderbergh (Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Erin Brockovich, Traffic) likes to use each film he makes as a way to clear his head and palate. He goes from low budget, stark digital film to lush the studio film, The New German. He'll discuss navigating both worlds and what they have in common.

27 Dec 200629min

As creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal did more than just add humor. He helped the cast--from novice to veteran--understand its reality.  It's all in his book, Youre Lucky You’re Funny.

20 Dec 200629min

Writer-director Brad Silberling (Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Moonlight Mile) came up with the film 10 Items or Less about an iconic star affair to dip his doe into indie-film waters. Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby, The Shawshank Redemption) decided to take the role as star and producer.  Hear all about the ripple effect.

13 Dec 200629min