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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Jun 1, 2011 • 29min
Todd Phillips: The Hangover, Part II
Writer-director Todd Phillips brings a transgressive element to studio comedy. From Road Trip to Due Date, his newest addition to the canon is The Hangover, Part 2.
May 25, 2011 • 29min
Paul Feig: Bridesmaids
Paul Feig (Freaks & Geeks, Knocked Up, Nurse Jackie) directed the 'Farewell to Steve Carrell' episode of The Office, and his new film is the comedy, Bridesmaids...
May 18, 2011 • 29min
Spencer Susser: Hesher
With a few short films, director Spenser Susser deals with violent emotional impacts that summon physical violence as well. His first feature film, Hesher...
May 11, 2011 • 30min
Phil Rosenthal: Exporting Raymond
Elvis hosts writer, producer, director and creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal, to talk about his latest production, Exporting Raymond.
May 4, 2011 • 29min
Timothy Olyphant: Justified
Actor Timothy Olyphant is unique. He's best known for western lawmen in the 21st century, first in HBO's Deadwood, and now in Justified on FX. He discusses bringing them to life in this new world.
Apr 27, 2011 • 29min
Rupert Isaacson
In recognition of National Autism Awareness month, we re-broadcast Elvis Mitchell's interview with Rupert Isaacson, writer and documentary filmmaker of The Horse Boy.
Apr 20, 2011 • 30min
Jerry Weintraub
We rebroadcast our 2010 interview with producer and Hollywood impresario Jerry Weintraub, currently the subject of the HBO documentary, His Way.
Apr 13, 2011 • 29min
Russell Brand: Booky Wook 2--This Time Its Personal
In celebration of Russell Brand hitting theaters in Arthur and as the voice of the Easter rabbit, E.B. in Hop, we re-broadcast this October 2010 interview with him...
Apr 6, 2011 • 30min
Kevin Smith: Red State
Inspired to become a filmmaker by the film Slacker, Kevin Smith celebrated his 20th year in filmmaking by making the horror film Red State and announcing his retirement...
Mar 30, 2011 • 29min
Susanne Bier: In A Better World
Susanne Bier (Brothers, After the Wedding, Things We Lost in the Fire, Open Hearts), Oscar-winning director of In a Better World, talks about the delicate dance of interacting with an audience.
