The Treatment
KCRW
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
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Sep 27, 2006 • 30min
Ralph Gilles
Director David Cronenberg said that the Chrysler 300c had movie-star charisma. Snoop Dog said he liked it so much he cthe company to demand one for himself. For "Style Month," Ralph Gilles, the Chrysler designer for the car, cruises by to share what's under the hood.
Sep 20, 2006 • 30min
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Portraits, frame and sobriety with a hint of wit. That defines the work of portrait photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, whose subjects range from authors to presidents to porn stars. Look, his newest book, adds models and designers.
Sep 13, 2006 • 30min
Scott Sternberg
Elvis Mitchell hosts former CAA agent Scott Sternberg, founder and designer for Los Angeles' Band of Outsiders clothing label.
Sep 6, 2006 • 30min
Ozwald Boateng
You've probably seen the fashions of Ozwald Boateng on Jamie Foxx in Miami Vice, as well as on Paul Bettany and Laurence Fishburne. He's also starring in the Sundance Channel documentary series, The House of Boateng, and brings us a little couture.
Aug 30, 2006 • 30min
Matt Dillon
The allure of street-poet Charles Bukowski is such that actors Ben Gazzara and Mickey Rourke, and directors such as Barbet Schroeder have taken their shot at him. Now, Matt Dillon (Rumble Fish, Drugstore Cowboy, There's Something about Mary, Crash) can be added to that mix. He stars in Factotum.
Aug 23, 2006 • 30min
Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden
It's often the dream of indie filmmakers to expand a short film into a feature and see it hold up under that growth. Director Ryan Fleck and his writing partner, Anna Boden, did just that with Half Nelson. We'll talk about that nurturing process.>
Aug 16, 2006 • 16min
Craig Ferguson
He's Mr. Wick from The Drew Carey Show. He's also host of the Late Late Show. And now, Craig Ferguson has written his first novel, Between the Bridge and the River. He talks about writing – and talking...
Aug 9, 2006 • 30min
William H. Macy
Elvis Mitchell hosts actor William H. Macy (Fargo, Boogie Nights, The Cooler)whose new film is Edmond.
Aug 2, 2006 • 30min
Burt Bacharach
The career of composer Burt Bacharach (The Look Of Love , Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, Alfie , Magic Moments, I Say A Little Prayer) encompasses every decade of the last 50 years. He hits the 21st century with his newest DC, At This Time, and talks with us about these socially-conscious songs.
Jul 26, 2006 • 30min
Marshall Fine
Elvis Mitchell hosts author-critic Marshall Fine ( Bloody Sam:The Life And Films of Sam Peckinpah and Harvey Keitel:The Art of Darkness) whose new book is Accidental Genius: How John Cassavetes Invented the American Independent Film.
