David Bowie, Rosalia, Ethan Hawke, and more share strategies for reclaiming your artistic brain, including creating a conducive environment, daily journaling, overcoming perfectionism, embracing unpredictability, and prioritizing art over content creation.

Critically acclaimed actor, director and father Ethan Hawke joins host Charlotte Alter to discuss his documentary series, "The Last Movie Stars." Their conversation spans creative partnership, generational differences, family, life, and the evolving landscape of filmmaking. Drawing from his decades-long career in front of and behind the camera, Hawke offers insight and candor to the evolving narrative of our time, while celebrating cinematic legends and their impact on screen and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The uber-talented Ethan Hawke joins us this week on the wunderpod. We talk acting, directing, and of course, alternate Elvis realities. Plus Sean considers lawyering-up. It’s an aptitude for insanity... welcome to SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke discusses his new film 'Wildcat' based on Flannery O'Connor's work. He explores O'Connor's faith, connection to family, and the challenges of portraying her on screen. The discussion delves into the themes of grace and darkness in O'Connor's writings and the impact of her unsettling narratives on audiences.

Guests: Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Myha’la, Charlie Evans, Farrah Mackenzie, Kevin Bacon. Review of 'Leave the World Behind' movie, discussing plot, characters, challenges. Initial impressions and praise for immersive visual narrative and impressive VFX. Speculation on possible connections to 'Mr. Robot'. Recommendation for a fun and entertaining film.