The Business
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Lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors, hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter.
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Oct 31, 2011 • 30min
The Polish Bros iTunes Venture; 'Martha Marcy' Filmmakers
Twins Michael and Mark Polish on releasing their latest movie, For Lovers Only on iTunes. Plus, the three friends who made the indie hit Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Oct 24, 2011 • 30min
Director Roland Emmerich
Known for big-budget action films, Roland Emmerich's new movie goes in a different direction. Anonymous is a historical drama that deals with the controversial topic...
Oct 17, 2011 • 30min
Felicia Day on Creating the Hit Web Comedy 'The Guild'
Felicia Day may not be a household name – yet -- but to many actors and gamers she is an inspiration...
Oct 10, 2011 • 30min
What's in a TV Pilot?; 'Courageous,' a Faith-Based Film
As the Fall TV season continues, we look at the challenges to making a successful comedy pilot. Plus Alex Kendrick, the man behind the hit Christian film, Courageous...
Oct 3, 2011 • 30min
Kurt Sutter of 'Sons of Anarchy;' Some Pixar Inspiration
Kurt Sutter, the controversy-stirring creator and show-runner of the FX series, Sons of Anarchy. Plus, a little inspiration from a Pixar animator....
Sep 26, 2011 • 30min
A Hollywood Producer Reborn; Harry Shearer Screens His Doc
Seventeen years after surviving a tragic car accident, a Hollywood producer wants his career back. Plus, satirist Shearer gets serious about The Big Uneasy.
Sep 19, 2011 • 30min
Rod Lurie Remakes 'Straw Dogs;' 'Contagion' Scientist
Director Rod Lurie on remaking Straw Dogs. Plus, Columbia University's Dr. W. Ian Lipkin talks about consulting on the Soderbergh pandemic thriller, Contagion.
Sep 12, 2011 • 30min
Action Director Renny Harlin
Renny Harlin, who hit box office highs in the 90's, talks about making 5 Days of War and the big flop that's haunted him for years...
Sep 5, 2011 • 30min
'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' and Gavin Polone's Many Lives
Agent-turned-manager-turned Producer Gavin Polone on his new movie, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop, and what it reveals about his star client...
Aug 29, 2011 • 30min
'Bellflower' Filmmaker; The Sarajevo Film Festival
Filmmaker Evan Glodell's breaking-in story. Plus, we go to the Sarajevo Film Festival. (John Horn guest hosts.)
