Robert Townsend, Carell Augustus and The Treat: an essential but underappreciated Bowie album
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with director and actor Robert Townsend, whose groundbreaking film “Hollywood Shuffle” turned 35 this year. Next, photographer Carell Augustus talks about his book “Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Hollywood Moments.” And on The Treat, filmmaker Brett Morgen talks about a 1990s David Bowie album that marked a new chapter for the late artist.
22 Okt 202258min
Hasan Minhaj, Clea DuVall, and why ‘The Bear’ makes filmmaker John Hamburg jealous
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Peabody Award winning comedian Hasan Minhaj, whose newest special is Netflix’s “The King’s Jester.” Then, actor and director Clea DuVall tells us about “High School,” the new Freevee series she’s helming, based on the memoir by indie pop duo Tegan and Sara. And finally on The Treat, writer-director John Hamburg tells us why FX’s “The Bear” makes him want to challenge himself.
15 Okt 202258min
Jon Hamm, Brett Morgen, and director Gina Prince-Bythewood on the song that’s always on her writing playlist
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actor Jon Hamm, who is currently starring in the mystery comedy “Confess, Fletch.” Next, director Brett Morgen discusses his latest documentary “Moonage Daydream” about the late David Bowie. And on The Treat, “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood reveals the Lauryn Hill song that’s on repeat when she’s working.
8 Okt 202258min
Director Tyler Perry, director Walter Hill and The Treat: a childhood favorite with George Miller
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry, whose latest film “A Jazzman’s Blues’ may be his most personal. Next, director Walter Hill talks about his fresh take on the western with his new film “Dead for a Dollar.” And on The Treat: Australian director George Miller talks about a seemingly simple children’s story that contains multitudes.
1 Okt 202258min
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, director Owen Kline and Jesse Green on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Gina Prince-Bythewood to dive into her new historically based epic, “The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis. Next, first time director Owen Kline goes deep into the comic world with his debut film “Funny Pages.” And finally, on The Treat, New York Times theater critic Jesse Green tells us about the iconic Broadway composer who ignited his lifelong passion for language.
24 Sep 202258min
Actor David Alan Grier, David Simon, and Seth Meyers on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with longtime friend of the show and multi-faceted artist David Alan Grier, who is currently appearing on FX’s “The Patient.” And we revisit two of our favorite segments: a conversation with “The Wire” co-creator David Simon, and The Treat with “Late Night with Seth Meyers” host, Seth Meyers.
17 Sep 202258min
2022 Emmys preview, ‘Shy’ and for the Treat: a Stevie Wonder masterpiece
This week on The Treatment, Elvis talks all things Emmys with Lorraine Ali of The LA Times and Clayton Davis from Variety. Next, New York Times theater critic Jesse Green discusses his new unconventional biography of and co-written with the late Broadway composer Mary Rodgers “Shy.” And for The Treat, musician and writer Nabil Ayers talks about the surprise Stevie Wonder album that was his masterpiece.
10 Sep 202258min
Emily Bode, Rico Gagliano and a ‘Wild’ Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes menswear designer Emily Bode, whose work showcases vintage materials and techniques. Next, MUBI Podcast host Rico Gagliano talks about the second season of his podcast and its focus on old movie theaters. And finally, for The Treat, writer-director Ron Shelton talks about a Sam Peckinpah film he first watched as a young baseball player, whose themes have resonated in his work as a filmmaker.
3 Sep 202258min
