This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington. Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about Dovecote, his short film about a women’s prison in Italy, starring Zoe Saldaña. And on The Treat, filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer talks about a book on grammar that helped him become a director.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law who is currently starring in the FBI thriller The Order. Then, actor Aasif Mandvi stops by to talk about starring in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot at the Geffen Playhouse. And on The Treat, actor and comedian Ilana Glazer talks about a “biblical” double album that she loves.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish whose newest gig is hosting the Vice TV series Black Comedy in America. Then, director Jake Kasdan stops by to talk about his newest film, the Christmas action-comedy Red One which stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and musician Dan Aykroyd dives into his personal comedic origins.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie A Real Pain. The film also stars Kieran Culkin. Then, KCRW’s own Chris Douridas stops by to celebrate the late Quincy Jones’ many contributions to film and television. And on The Treat, Blink Twice director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time feature filmmaker Malcolm Washington. His directorial debut is The Piano Lesson, adapted from the August Wilson play. Then, film critic Glenn Kenny stops by to talk about his new book The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface. And for The Treat, Curb Your Enthusiasm  star Susie Essman talks about the person who has inspired her most. 

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor Tim Matheson to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to talk about his new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams. And for The Treat, actor and director Pamela Adlon talks about a performer whose work she finds stunning.    

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Steve McQueen whose latest film is the World War II drama Blitz — starring Saorsie Ronan. Then, director Dawn Porter stops by to talk about her new documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The film dives deep into the life and music of late R&B singer Luther Vandross. And for The Treat, political strategist James Carville talks about the film scene he watches almost every night for inspiration.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-winner, best selling author, and all around screen legend Shirley MacLaine to talk about her new book of photos from behind the scenes of her career. It’s (very) appropriately titled The Wall of Life. Then, filmmaker Mati Diop stops by to discuss her new documentary Dahomey. And for The Treat, The Big Cigar star André Holland talks about a theater company that inspires the way he works.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and political strategist James Carville to discuss their new CNN Films documentary Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid (currently in theaters). Then, comedian, actor and writer Ilana Glazer stops by to talk about their upcoming Hulu stand up special Human Magic. And for The Treat, renowned chef René Redzepi talks about the activity that provides him with catharsis.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor and producer Gael García Bernal, who produced and stars in the new Hulu series La Máquina. Then, comedian/actor/art collector Cheech Marin stops by to talk about his start in show business and the new exhibit at the Cheech Marin Center at the Riverside Art Museum. And for The Treat, Unstable star Rob Lowe talks about a film he saw at age 11 that kicked off his dream to become an actor.