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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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep. 3: Ryan Reynolds talks new John Candy doc, Deadpool & Wolverine, Just Friends, Safe House, Mental Health, Favorite Movies, Music, Hugh Jackman and more.
Ryan Reynolds, the dynamic actor and producer best known for his roles in Deadpool and Just Friends, dives into a wide range of fascinating topics. He shares insights about producing the documentary 'John Candy: I Like Me', discussing the late comedian's struggles with mental health. Ryan reminisces about formative movie moments, his approach to interviewing legends like Bill Murray, and the importance of listening in both acting and filmmaking. He also reveals the lessons learned from dangerous stunts and his evolution in handling career choices and authorship.
Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 22min
Ben Schwartz talks Sonic, Parks & Rec, Writing for Oscars, Letterman, SNL, Improv & more
Episode 2 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.
In this episode, Ben Schwartz joins Kevin McCarthy to talk about his incredible career including writing jokes for Letterman and SNL, Parks and Recreations, Sonic, Star Wars, working with J.J. Abrams, audition stories, and so much more.
Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 39min
Josh Brolin talks Weapons, Goonies, No Country, Thanos & more
Episode 1 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Josh Brolin joins Kevin McCarty to talk about his new movie Weapons, No Country for Old Men, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Milk, W., The Goonies, American Gangster, Jonah Hex, Weapons theories, masculinity, vulnerability, turning down a role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, turning down a role in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, his father James Brolin celebrating his Weapons success, his memory of the Thanos snap, and so much more! This is a 90-minute filmmaking and life conversation. #joshbrolin #weapons #thanos #avengers #nocountryforoldmen #oppenheimer #christophernolan #thegoonies #nocountryforoldmen #onfilmwithkevinmccarthy #onfilmpod
