The Reel: Live from Sundance: ‘Zola,’ ‘Silvie’s Love,’ ‘Bad Hair’ and festival recap
“The Reel” is live in Park City at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Host Mark Olsen had a chance to catch up with some actors and filmmakers to explore different storytelling formats. He moderated a p...
31 Jan 202041min
The Reel: Sundance preview plus this year’s overlooked movies
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival has just begun, and host Mark Olsen and entertainment business reporter Ryan Faughnder sit down to discuss the wheeling and dealing behind the festival. Plus, Olsen is ...
24 Jan 202032min
The Reel: Oscars Explained: Everything you need to know about the 2020 nominations
From this year’s most celebrated films to the biggest surprises, host Mark Olsen looks at the 92nd Academy Awards nominations from every level. First, Olsen sits down with entertainment business repor...
17 Jan 202036min
The Reel: Screenwriting duo on writing ‘a tribute to Eddie Murphy’ in ‘Dolemite is My Name’
Screenwriting duo Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski talk with Mark Olsen about the film “Dolemite is My Name” starring Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore. Plus, Times film and TV writers discuss highl...
10 Jan 202035min
The Reel: Happy New Year
Wishing our listeners a Happy New Year! Thanks for joining us every week for “The Reel," we hope you’ve been enjoying the show. We look forward to sharing more episodes with you in the New Year. Keep ...
3 Jan 20201min
The Reel: Noah Baumbach on telling a love story through divorce in ‘Marriage Story’
Writer-director Noah Baumbach sits down with Mark Olsen to talk about his latest film “Marriage Story.” He describes the inspiration for his movie and how he was able to find love through divorce whil...
27 Dec 201933min
The Reel: The Safdie brothers on their 10-year journey to make 'Uncut Gems'
Writer-director brothers Josh and Benny Safdie talk about their latest film, “Uncut Gems,” and why it took them 10 years to finally get it off the ground. Plus, host Mark Olsen talks with Times report...
20 Dec 201931min
The Reel: Director behind Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ video makes her feature film debut with 'Queen & Slim'
Mark Olsen talks with director Melina Matsoukas about her transition from directing music videos to her directorial debut in feature film for “Queen & Slim.” Matsoukas is also known for directing Beyo...
13 Dec 201934min
