

On Film…With Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Longer-form cinema interviews diving into filmmaking craft including acting, directing, editing, composing and so much more. I grew up watching DVD features and I always wanted to create a show that can be similar to that idea of giving audiences an understanding of the hard work and dedication that goes into filmmaking.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 10min
Ep. 29 - Happy Sad Confused x On Film Crossover with Josh Horowtiz - Talking Interview Preparation, Dream Guests, Favorite Films, Star Wars, David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg & More
Episode 29 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Happy Sad Confused x On Film Crossover with Josh Horowtiz - Talking Interview Preparation, Dream Guests, Favorite Films, Star Wars, David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg & More#podcasts #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #movies #davidfincher #stevenspielberg #christophernolan #filmmaking #hosts

Jan 23, 2026 • 44min
Ep. 28 - Paul Tazewell - Oscar-winning costume designer talks Wicked, West Side Story, Hamilton, Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day, John Williams, Alice Brooks, Cinematography, Lighting and more!
Episode 28 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Oscar-winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, talks Wicked, West Side Story, Hamilton, Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day, John Williams, Alice Brooks, Cinematography, Lighting and more!#paultazewell #wickedmovie #westsidestory #disclosureday #stevenspielberg #costumedesign #cinematography #lighting #music #johnwilliams

Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 13min
Ep. 27 - Oona Chaplin new interview on Varang, Avatar Fire & Ash, Charlie Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin & more
Episode 27 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In a brand new interview, Oona Chaplin talks about Varang, Avatar Fire & Ash, Charlie Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin, Filmmaking, Music, Legacy & more.#oonachaplin #avatar #avatarfireandash #jamescamerson #performancecapture #varang #charliechaplin #gerladinechapline #busterkeaton

Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ep. 26 - Amanda Seyfried & Mona Fastvold talk The Testament of Ann Lee, 70mm film, Singing, Physicality, Classic films, Cinematography, Mamma Mia 3, & more!
Episode 26 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Amanda Seyfried & Mona Fastvold interview - The Testament of Ann Lee, 70mm film, Singing, Physicality, Classic films, Cinematography, Mamma Mia 3, & more!#amandaseyfried #monafastvold #thetestamentofannlee #filmmaking #cinematography #movies #moulinrouge #mammamia

Jan 12, 2026 • 1h
Ep. 25 - New Cynthia Erivo interview - Talking Wicked, For Good, Dracula, Perfumes, Singing Harmonies & more!
Cynthia Erivo, the talented actress and singer known for her roles in Wicked and Harriet, shines in this engaging dialogue. She discusses transforming Dracula into a one-woman show, tackling 23 characters with finesse. Cynthia reveals the vulnerability of performing and the connection between her artistic outlets. She dives into the intricacies of harmonizing, comparing it to musical dialogue, and shares how scents serve as emotional anchors in her roles. With insights on rhythm in speech and the significance of curiosity, her passion for storytelling truly captivates.

Jan 5, 2026 • 44min
Ep. 24 - Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible, Editing, Amy Madigan, & more.
Episode 24 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible & more.#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

Dec 30, 2025 • 42min
Ep. 23 - Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more!
Episode 23 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more!#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

Dec 27, 2025 • 1h 26min
Ep. 22 - Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!
Episode 22 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!#wicked #alicebrooks #cineatography #filmmaking #contact #mirrors #reflections #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #jonmchu

Dec 22, 2025 • 34min
Ep. 21 - Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, Legacy
NOTE: Episode recorded on December 7th after a screening of "Song Sung Blue" at the Director's Guild of America in Los Angeles. "Song Sung Blue" is based on a true story following Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as "Lightning & Thunder", who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Mike Sardina is played by Hugh Jackman. Claire Sardina is played by Kate Hudson. Craig Brewer wrote, produced and directed the film. The film opens Christmas Day in theaters!Episode 21 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, LegacyPhoto Credit: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images#hughjackman #katehudson #craigbrewer #songsungblue #filmmaking #music #score #legacy #almostfamous #lesmiserables #cameroncrowe #cinematography

Dec 19, 2025 • 60min
Ep. 20 - James Cameron on Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Horner, Titanic, Abyss, 3D, T2, 2001, Aliens
NOTE: Interview starts at 21:44! Prior is the story that lead me to spending 3 days at the Manhattan Beach Studios, where James Cameron filmed Avatar: The Way of Water & Avatar: Fire and Ash. The story is worth listening to, if you have time. It gives context for the interview with James Cameron.Episode 20 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.James Cameron talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, Terminator 2, Titanic, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Physical Media, Catharsis in cinema, legacy, visual effects, and more! Jon Landau's "The Bigger Picture: My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along The Way" - Link to buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789618/the-bigger-picture-by-jon-landau/#jamescameron #avatar #filmmaking #performancecapture #terminator2 #theabyss #titanic #3d #cinematography #movies #directing #director


