Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
Controversial best-selling author and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis delivers a weekly glimpse into one of popular culture's most fascinating minds. The entertainment industry's top writers, directors, actors and musicians will join Bret to discuss the issues and complexities that keep the creative world turning as we experience this intriguing period in our planet's history. The same sensibilities that have formed Bret's impressive catalog in literature and film will be on display with each and every new episode.
Latest episodes
Jun 12, 2017 • 1h 53min
B.E.E. - Dana Brunetti - 6/12/17
Film Producer Dana Brunetti and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the demise of the movie theater experience, Alec Baldwin, House of Cards and making The Social Network.
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May 1, 2017 • 1h 50min
B.E.E. - Walter Hill - 5/1/17
Walter Hill and Bret Easton Ellis discuss The Assignment, identity politics, Sam Peckinpah and directing Eddie Murphy in 48 Hours.
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Apr 17, 2017 • 1h 13min
B.E.E. - Andrew McCarthy - 4/17/17
Andrew McCarthy and Bret Easton Ellis discuss making Less Than Zero, Leonardo DiCaprio, the ending of Pretty in Pink and travel writing.
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Mar 27, 2017 • 1h 38min
B.E.E. - Sam Outlaw - 3/27/17
Musician Sam Outlaw and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the moral superiority movement, leaving an advertising career to focus on music, the role of a record producer and The Boys of Summer.
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Mar 13, 2017 • 1h 28min
B.E.E. - Mick Garris - 3/13/17
Mick Garris and Bret Easton Ellis discuss adapting the works of Stephen King, the pessimism of horror, the Psycho shower scene and Wes Craven.
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Dec 19, 2016 • 1h 27min
B.E.E. - Laura Jane Grace - 12/19/16
Laura Jane Grace and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the artistic benefits of being bullied, Caitlyn Jenner, the record vs. the single and Butch Vig.
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Dec 5, 2016 • 1h 34min
B.E.E. - Owen Gleiberman - 12/5/16
Film critic Owen Gleiberman and Bret Easton Ellis discuss fanboy culture, Carrie, Jonathan Demme and criticism functioning as marketing.
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Nov 21, 2016 • 1h 36min
B.E.E. - Anne Heche - 11/21/16
Anne Heche and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the career effects of being in a high-profile gay relationship in Hollywood, equality in the film industry, the decline of the movie set experience and Aftermath.
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Oct 31, 2016 • 1h 30min
B.E.E. - Mark Duplass - 10/31/16
Mark Duplass and Bret Easton Ellis discuss Blue Jay, the struggles of working within the studio system, making movies for Netflix and Togetherness.
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Oct 17, 2016 • 1h 35min
B.E.E. - Paul Schrader - 10/17/16
Paul Schrader and Bret Easton Ellis discuss American Gigolo, Dog Eat Dog, screenwriting as oral tradition and Steven Spielberg.
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