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.
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2012 • 34min
William Lustig: Maniac and Vigilante
BONUS EPISODE (adult content): Horror legend William Lustig on his 1980's slasher cult favorites, recorded live as part of the Film Independent at LACMA program.
Oct 31, 2012 • 29min
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady: Detropia
Documentary filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Boys of Baraka) talk about their new film, "Detropia."
Oct 24, 2012 • 29min
Ava DuVernay: Middle of Nowhere
Elvis talks to filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her new film, "Middle of Nowhere," and starting her own distribution company.
Oct 17, 2012 • 29min
Andrea Arnold: Wuthering Heights
Elvis Mitchell talks to filmmaker Andrea Arnold about her latest work, a new cross-cultural adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
Oct 10, 2012 • 29min
Jack Black: Bernie
Elvis Mitchell talks to actor Jack Black about his most recent role as the title character in Richard Linklater's "Bernie."
Oct 3, 2012 • 29min
Nicholas Jarecki: Arbitrage and Breaking In
Elvis Mitchell talks writer/director Nicholas Jarecki about his new film, 'Arbitrage.'
Sep 26, 2012 • 29min
Neil Berkeley and Wayne White: Beauty Is Embarrassing
Elvis Mitchell talks to artist Wayne White, subject of the new documentary "Beauty Is Embarrassing," plus the director of the film, Neil Berkeley.
Sep 19, 2012 • 29min
Bill Hader: Saturday Night Live
Elvis Mitchell talks to actor Bill Hader about beginning his eighth season on 'Saturday Night Live' and his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Sep 12, 2012 • 29min
Frank Langella: Dropped Names and Robot and Frank
Elvis Mitchell talks to actor Frank Langella about the famous men and women in his life, and his unwavering commitment to the craft and the honor of acting.
Sep 5, 2012 • 29min
W. Kamau Bell: Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell
Elvis talks to socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell about comedy, Chris Rock, and his new show, 'Totally Biased.'
