The Treatment

Tony Gilroy, a renowned writer and director celebrated for the Bourne films and Michael Clayton, dives into his distinctive narrative style. He discusses the disorienting experiences he crafts for both characters and viewers. The conversation highlights the intense dynamics in 'Duplicity,' especially Clive Owen's and Julia Roberts' performances. Gilroy also shares insights into corporate espionage themes, revealing real-life inspirations, and explores the complexities of masculinity in storytelling, emphasizing how these elements shape character development.

Cinematographer turned filmmaker, Ellen Kuras (Summer of Sam, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, No Direction Home: Bob Dylan)  dedicated years of her life to making the documentary, The Betrayal, a look at a family devastated by abandonment...

Elvis hosts writer-director Jody Hill (The Foot Fist Way) whose latest work is the HBO TV series Eastbound & Down.

From the blogosphere to an Oscar (Juno) to Showtime. It’s quite a career for screenwriter Diablo Cody. Her series, The United States of Tara, looks at multiple personalities. She just might know something about that.

Elvis hosts writer-director James Gray (The Yards, We Own the Night, Little Odessa ) whose latest film is Two Lovers, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Isabella Rossellini.

As America's only black-and-white comedy team, Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen wrote the book on comedy. Now they've written a book...

Medicine for Melancholy, the debut film from writer-director Barry Jenkins, takes a dreamy contemplative look at a young African American couple in San Francisco. It's a black art film when art films are in trouble.

Director Danny Boyle (Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Millions) has moved from suspense film to post-punk despair, to zombies, to the center of the sun. He combines all that for Slumdog Millionaire and adds a musical number to the mix. It's a Bollywood happy ending.  

In just six films, director David Fincher (Seven, Panic Room, Fight Club) has established themes and textures. So much so that his latest, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, both conforms and contradicts that work. Note: This show first aired January 7 and is being repeated in recognition of it's having received thirteen Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Actress Sally Hawkins has had quite a year, stemming from her third collaboration with writer-director Mike Leigh. Happy-Go-Lucky is bright-eyed comedy-drama that's won her audiences and accolades.