The Treatment

Filmmaker Haile Gerima joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss African American displacement in white society in Ashes and Embers.

Creative force Reggie Watts stops by to discuss his interest in virtual reality with his film Creative Control.

Actress Illeana Douglas stops by to discuss her eclectic life in and out of the movies as told in her memoir I Blame Dennis Hopper.

Screenwriting team Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander discuss their approach in combining social satire with tragedy in American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson.

Actor Ray Liotta stops by to discuss his interesting and unexpected character in NBC's Shades of Blue.

George Miller, the visionary director behind the iconic Mad Max franchise, joins to dive deep into the making of Mad Max: Fury Road. He discusses the evolution of visual storytelling, showcasing how nimble equipment transformed filmmaking. The unique role of vehicles as characters and symbols in his films is a standout theme. Miller highlights the sacrifice inherent in his creative journey and reflects on the powerful connection between children and storytelling, exploring how narratives shape our understanding of change and community.

Director Quentin discusses his fascination with honor and the lack thereof in The Hateful Eight.

Musician/actor Carrie Brownstein joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss writing a memoir and kicking off the final season of Portlandia.

Elvis Mitchell in conversation with Brooklyn star Saoirse Ronan, recorded live at the Landmark Theater.

Director Jay Roach joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss the role screenwriter Dalton Trumbo played in the "Hollywood Ten" as told in the film Trumbo.