Podcasts

Gavin O’Connor has no shortage of successful film and TV projects in recent years - whether it’s “Mare of Easttown” (which he serves as Executive Producer), “The Way Back,” or “The Accountant” – all have been ...

Destin Daniel Cretton Talks ‘Shang-Chi,’ Working With Marvel Studios & More [The Playlist Podcast]

September 4, 2021 10:47 am

Director Destin Daniel Cretton isn’t necessarily the first name you’d think about when imagining filmmakers who would make the big leap from indies to superhero features. However, with “Shang-Chi and the Legen...

‘Shang-Chi’: Did Marvel Succeed In Introducing The Next Great Avenger? [The Playlist Podcast]

September 3, 2021 1:26 pm

News, Podcasts

After all the hype from the Marvel Studios marketing machine, it’s finally time for the world to be introduced to “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” It’s been a little while since Marvel introduced a...

Amy Ryan Talks Her Emotional Role In ‘Worth,’ A Possible ‘Office’ Reunion & Her New Ari Aster Film [The Playlist Podcast]

September 3, 2021 8:00 am

Amy Ryan is one of the best actors working today, period. She has proven it over the course of her long career, appearing in projects such as “Gone Baby Gone” (which earned her an Oscar nomination), “The Wire,...

Bassam Tariq Talks ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ Working With Riz Ahmed & Directing The ‘Blade’ Reboot [The Playlist Podcast]

September 1, 2021 8:53 pm

"Mogul Mowgli" is one hell of a film with what might be Riz Ahmed's best performance of his career. The fact that it marks the narrative feature debut for filmmaker Bassam Tariq is incredibly impressive. And o...

‘Transformers: The Movie’ & The Golden Age Of Dark, Traumatic Kids Films [The Playlist Podcast]

August 27, 2021 11:34 am

News, Podcasts

The ‘80s were a wonderful era if you were a film-loving child. Studios were less concerned with coddling children and decided to release a stream of films that truly traumatized young people. We’re not talking...

Martin Campbell Talks ‘The Protégé,’ Reinventing James Bond & The Importance Of Character-Driven Action [The Fourth Wall Podcast]

Griffin Schiller

August 26, 2021 12:35 pm

It should be a point of pride for any filmmaker who can be credited for “saving” a cinematic franchise. However, Martin Campbell sits in the singular position of having achieved this twice. When the James Bond...

Jonathan Levine Talks ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ The Freedom And Challenges Of A TV Series & More [The Playlist Podcast]

August 20, 2021 9:46 am

Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television

Jonathan Levine admits that he’s typically known for directing comedy features. However, when you watch his new limited TV series, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” you are going to see the filmmaker spread his wings ...

Neill Blomkamp Talks 'Demonic,' 'Aliens 5,' New Volumetric Tech & More [Deep Focus Podcast]

Neill Blomkamp Talks ‘Demonic,’ ‘Alien 5,’ New Volumetric Tech & More [Deep Focus Podcast]

Rodrigo Perez

August 19, 2021 10:31 am

The Deep Focus podcast is back, and this week, we have filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, known for “District 9,” “Elysium,” and blending sci-fi with socio-political commentary and envelope-pushing technology. Blomkam...

Lisa Joy Talks ‘Reminiscence,’ The Future Of ‘Westworld,’ ‘Blade Runner’ & More [The Fourth Wall Podcast]

Griffin Schiller

August 18, 2021 1:35 pm

Lisa Joy hardly needs an introduction. Having entered television as a writer on Bryan Fuller’s beloved series “Pushing Daisies,” Joy went on to write a whopping 19 episodes of “Burn Notice” before, in 2016, co...

Janicza Bravo Talks 'Zola' & More [The Playlist Podcast]

Janicza Bravo Talks ‘Zola,’ Charming Villains, The “PR Of Whiteness” & More [The Playlist Podcast]

Rodrigo Perez

August 14, 2021 10:45 am

"Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” On this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we spoke with writer, director (and actor) Janicza Bravo...

Ferdinando Filomarino Talks ‘Beckett,’ “Relatable” Thrillers & The Future Of The Theatrical Experience [The Playlist Podcast]

August 13, 2021 12:28 pm

On this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we’re joined by filmmaker Ferdinando Filomarino, the director of the new Netflix film, “Beckett.” For those unaware, “Beckett” stars John David Washington and Alicia...

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks Apple TV+’s ‘Mr. Corman,’ Fatherhood, & HITRECORD [The Fourth Wall Podcast]

Griffin Schiller

August 12, 2021 2:40 pm

Few performers manage to maintain a high profile in the public eye and are as coveted by filmmakers as Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Having started as a child actor in hit films like “A River Runs Through It” and “Ang...

What If Captain Carter Haley Atwell Marvel Studios

‘What If…?’ Creators Talk Diving Into The Marvel Multiverse, Collaborating With MCU Filmmakers & More [The Playlist Podcast]