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Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/18/2025 with guests JEREMY RUDD and CHUCK RUSSELLWe’re going a bit dark this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director JEREMY RUDD and his directorial feature debut with DIE’CED: RELOADED, and the fabulous veteran director CHUCK RUSSELL and his latest dive back into the darkness with WITCHBOARD.
Let’s kick things off with JEREMY RUDD and his feature debut, DIE’CED: RELOADED, which follows the story of Benny, an infamous serial killer who escapes a high-security asylum on Halloween night, turning 1980s/90s Seattle into a blood-soaked nightmare. Reborn behind a twisted scarecrow mask, he leaves a trail of carnage across th...
2025-08-1854 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/11/2025 with guests KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS and HOWARD J. FORDI’m very excited about today’s show and for you to hear from these two fabulous directors - KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS talking about the delightful, charming, and funny MY MOTHER’S WEDDING and HOWARD J. FORD talking up RIVER OF BLOOD and a leisurely kayak ride through the jungles of Thailand, complete with indigenous tribes who don’t like outsiders. What could possibly go wrong!
Now, I know what a lot of you are thinking. Kristin Scott Thomas? Director? Yes, you heard me correctly. It is THAT renowned actor Kristin Scott Thomas who has now added director and...
2025-08-111h 10Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/04/2025 with guests NICK ROWLAND and SETH WORLEYThis week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’re looking at two films that, at their hearts, are about fathers and daughters and a father and son - the wonderful family film SKETCH and the fugitive thriller SHE RIDES SHOT GUN. And joining me are two amazing filmmakers, NICK ROWLAND, director and co-writer of SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, and SETH WORLEY, the writer, director, and editor of SKETCH.
First, we take a look at SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, which is the story of “Nate” McClusky and his daughter, Polly, who are on an emotional, thrilling, terrifying road trip across New Mexico a...
2025-08-041h 11Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/28/2025 with special guests SIMON PHILLIPS and JAMIE BAILEY talking THE OMRO HEISTIt's madness, mayhem, and a whole lotta fun on BEHIND THE LENS this week!!
And let me just kick off the show by saying - HEEEEEEE’S BAAAACK!!! SIMON PHILLIPS is back with us today for his fifth appearance on Behind the Lens, which makes him the record holder with the most appearances by a single guest in the 11 years of the show. And it looks like he’ll be back one or two more times before the end of 2025. However, adding to the joys of having Simon on board today, his collaborator/partner in production crime, directo...
2025-07-281h 00Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/21/2025 with STEVE MIMS & BRIAN RODGERS and DAN ALLENThis is a fun episode of BTL RADIO SHOW as we’re going back to nature and into the forest. That’s right. It’s back to nature this week as we take a look at a fantastically informative and entertaining short documentary that you can watch right now FOR FREE, and you all know how much I love FREE stuff. And that documentary is CHARMIN WIPES OUT A FOREST. In my exclusive chat with writer/director/editor STEVE MIMS and producer BRIAN RODGERS, we delve into the making of this doc and Charmin toilet paper specifically. Then, get ready for d...
2025-07-211h 12Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/14/2025 with R.T. THORNE talking 40 ACRES and JOHNNY MARTIN discussing OFF THE GRIDTook a little 4th of July break last Monday, but we’re back this week with two interesting interviews talking about some impactful and entertaining films: the character-driven post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES with director R.T. THORNE, and the action thriller OFF THE GRID with director JOHNNY MARTIN.
First up, let’s take a look at R.T. Thorne’s narrative feature directorial debut, 40 ACRES. A bold, no-holds-barred action-thriller from debut filmmaker R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a famine-decimated near future where a former soldier and her family struggle to safeguard their farm as they make one la...
2025-07-1457 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/30/2025 with NICK VERDI talking SWEET RELIEF and DANIEL J. CLARK & JOE KWACZALA talking AMERICAN COMICThis week, we’re taking a look at a new indie film that just released in select theatres and on Eventive VOD on Friday, SWEET RELIEF, with writer/director/editor NICK VERDI. And we’ll take one more look at Dances With Films 2025 with the oh-so-funny mockumentary AMERICAN COMIC with director/cinematographer/editor DANIEL J. CLARK and writer/actor JOE KWACZALA. AMERICAN COMIC helped close out the festival last night.
First up, let’s turn our lens to SWEET RELIEF. Written and directed - and edited - by NICK VERDI, SWEET RELIEF is a film that starts as a slow...
2025-06-301h 33Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/23/2025 with JESSE COWELL, SERGIO CAMACHO & JONATHAN ADELSON, plus a look at some films at DANCES WITH FILMSThis week it’s all about DANCES WITH FILMS on BEHIND THE LENS, which is taking place right now at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. You all know my love of indie films and filmmakers, and DWF is showcasing some of the very best this year. And while I would love to talk about every film and interview every filmmaker for this show, that’s a bit impossible to do, so I’ll have to make do with a couple of interesting interviews and some festival screening recommendations for you. Get ready as we’re talking about the comedy sho...
2025-06-231h 44Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/16/2025 with JON S. BAIRD & STEVEN ROGERS and GREG PORPER & JOHN SCHIMKE
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’ve got a lotta laughs thanks to director/writer/producer GREG PORPER and co-director/co-writer/ and editor JOHN SCHIMKE, who talk about their new, and often side-splitting comedy that opens this Friday, DON’T TELL LARRY. And who doesn’t love musical theater, especially fresh off last week’s exhilarating Tony Awards? Also on hand talking about their new film and first collaboration, EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT, are two filmmakers whose work I have long admired, director JON S. BAIRD and writer/producer STEVEN ROGERS.
Kicking things off is...
2025-06-161h 12Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/09/2025 with DAVID JOSEPH CRAIG & BRIAN CRANO, EVAN ARI KELMAN, and MATTHEW JENSEN
This is a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as I'm doing something this week that I haven’t done before - and that is give you an interview with a film’s director, followed by my interview with his cinematographer. The film is the thriller BARRON’S COVE. The director/writer is EVAN ARI KELMAN. The cinematographer is MATTHEW JENSEN. But hilarity also ensues today thanks to co-writers/directors DAVID JOSEPH CRAIG and BRIAN CRANO as they talk about their new laugh-filled collaboration, I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU.
Based on their own life experiences, David and Bria...
2025-06-091h 16Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/02/2025 with CARLYLE EUBANK talking BROKE and JAMES BAMFORD talking THE LAST GUNFIGHTA fun BEHIND THE LENS for you this week thanks to writer/director CARLYLE EUBANK, who joins me talking about his feature directorial debut, BROKE, and director JAMES BAMFORD, who breaks it all down for THE LAST GUNFIGHT.
It’s long been said to write what you know. Well, that’s exactly what writer/director CARLYLE EUBANK has done with BROKE, his feature directorial debut. Some of you might recognize Carlyle’s name and if you do, it’s probably thanks to “The Signal” which was written by Carlyle and directed and co-written by his brother William, or “Muzzle” s...
2025-06-021h 14Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 05/19/2025 with NATHAN FURST & GRIFF FURST and FELIPE VARGASThis week it’s all about horror as we take a look at two distinctly different types of horror films. One that is dark and twisted and steeped in ancient lore and curses - ROSARIO . The other with a lighter comedic tone that may have you rethinking getting yourself a cute, cuddly puppy, but horror nevertheless and with a bit of action thrown in - A BREED APART.
First up, NATHAN FURST and GRIFF FURST, aka THE FURST BROTHERS, co-writers, co-directors, and co-editors of A BREED APART.
A BREED APART is the tale of a gro...
2025-05-1941 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 05/12/2025 with guests DUNCAN SKILES and LORCAN FINNEGANAn interesting movie mix for you this week with director DUNCAN SKILES and his new film NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, and director LORCAN FINNEGAN and his latest THE SURFER. As different as night and day, both films showcase storytelling creativity and some incredible - and indelible - performances, most notably from Nic Cage in THE SURFER.
First up, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH.
Simon, a young man grappling with mental illness, becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction of a young woman. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the h...
2025-05-1259 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 05/05/2025 with special guest RACHEL SUISSAIt’s a fun BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to writer/director/actor Rachel Suissa who I spoke with a few weeks ago specifically for today’s show which is a salute to Mothers and Mother’s Day courtesy of Rachel’s new film GREEK MOTHERS NEVER DIE.
Based on Rachel's own life, mapcap adventures, and mother-daughter angst, GREEK MOTHERS NEVER DIE is a love letter not only to Rachel’s own mother, but mothers everywhere. And what a perfect time to see the film as it releases on May 9th just in time for Mother’s Day on Sund...
2025-05-051h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/14/2025 with CLAES BANG, JONAH HAUER-KING & NICK HAMM, and DAFNA YACHIN & CHARLENE DAVISI think you’ll enjoy this week's BEHIND THE LENS and the films we are discussing, but more than that, the filmmakers and actors I’m speaking with. Some jam-packed interviews today as we kick things off with my exclusive interview with actors CLAES BANG and JONAH HAUER-KING, together with writer/director NICK HAMM talking about his beautiful epic WILLIAM TELL. And then you’ll hear from writer and executive producer CHARLENE DAVIS and director/producer DAFNA YACHIN discussing their new film RELATIVE CONTROL.
This first interview is one of those times I wish we could have done the...
2025-04-141h 21Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/07/2025 with guests ALEX PARKINSON and BRIAN SKIBAThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we’re going from the Old West down into the deep blue, or not so blue, sea, discussing two wonderful films with two terrific filmmakers - LAST BREATH and GUNSLINGERS.
First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with director ALEX PARKINSON talking about LAST BREATH. Currently in theatres, LAST BREATH is a heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story of events that occurred in 2012, as well...
2025-04-071h 04Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/31/2025 with special guest AMI CANAAN MANNThis week, we’re talking about a very special film about a very special woman which was made by another special woman.
The film is AUDREY’S CHILDREN and that special woman is pioneering pediatric oncologist Dr. Audrey Evans and her groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP as it is more commonly known. And that special filmmaker is director AMI CANAAN MANN.
AUDREY’S CHILDREN tells the untold true story of visionary British physician Dr. Audrey Evans, who burst onto the scene in 1969 as the first female Chi...
2025-03-3139 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/24/2025 with special guest COLIN HENNING discussing APPALACHIAN DOG
This week on BEHIND THE LENS is my exclusive interview with writer/director/costume designer/producer and actor COLIN HENNING as he talks about his feature directorial debut, the beautifully moody and metaphoric APPALACHIAN DOG. Not only am I enchanted by this sultry, post-WWII, Southern Gothic delight, but by Colin himself who is already one of my favorite filmmakers of the next generation. He is articulate and thoughtful both in discussing the film and with the film itself. Every frame shows Colin's care, thought, and purpose in the production and his performance.
Written & Directed by C...
2025-03-2455 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03-17/2025 with special guests NIC COSTA and ROB TAYLORHilarity ensues this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director/co-writer/actor ROB TAYLOR and co-writer/producer/actor NIC COSTA as they discuss their wild and wacky new comedy film RAGING MIDLIFE in this exclusive interview! And what a wild and wacky ride it is!
RAGING MIDLIFE is the story of Mark and Alex (wonderfully played by Matt Zak and Nic Costa, respectively), two fanboys who are on a quest to recover a cherished 80s wrestling tank top worn by their idol, "Raging Abraham Lincoln," after Tyler, a grieving daughter determined to fulfill her late father’s...
2025-03-1759 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/10/2025 with exclusive interviews with ATOM EGOYAN and PETER BROWNGARDTWe go from one end of the spectrum to the other this week as we take a look at writer/director Atom Egoyan’s dramatic new thriller SEVEN VEILS and everyone’s favorite (and looney) pig and duck, Porky and Daffy, in writer/director Peter Browngardt’s feature animated directorial debut LOONEY TUNES: THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP. I love both films and think you will, too - especially LOONEY TUNES!
First up today is my exclusive interview with one of my longtime favorite directors - ATOM EGOYAN. I will see anything and everything that Atom does and...
2025-03-1058 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/03/2025 with guest TIFFANY KIM STEVENS plus my exclusive interview with DITO MONTIEL
It's a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director TIFFANY KIM STEVENS joins me in discussing her new dark comedy TRIGGER HAPPY, plus my exclusive interview with director DITO MONTIEL talking about his latest dysfunctional family comedy RIFF RAFF.
First up is my exclusive interview with director DITO MONTIEL talking about the brilliantly conceived RIFF RAFF. Boasting an A-list cast led by Jennifer Coolidge and Ed Harris, along with Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey, with Pete Davidson and Bill Murray, RIFF RAFF is laugh-out-loud chaos with a wife, an ex-wife, a di...
2025-03-101h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 02/24/2025 with exclusive interviews with JULIUS ONAH and ELLA THOMAS
A terrific BEHIND THE LENS for you this week to finish off Black History Month as you’re about to hear my exclusive interview with director JULIUS ONAH talking about CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, as well as my interview with actor turned writer/producer/and lo budget no budget micro-budget filmmaker ELLA THOMAS talking KNOW MERCY.
CAPTAIN AMERICA is a first for Julius as while he is already an accomplished director, with BRAVE NEW WORLD he joins the high-octane world of the MCU. And for Ella, KNOW MERCY also marks a first as she ven...
2025-02-241h 14Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 02/17/2025 - A Slamdance Special with filmmakers CAMERON MITCHELL and CORY SANTILLIIt’s a Slamdance Special on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we take a look at two films marking their world premieres at Slamdance Film Festival (www.slamdance.com) this week and chat with their respective filmmakers. First up is my exclusive interview with Cameron S. Mitchell talking about his documentary DISPOSABLE HUMANITY, followed by Cory Santilli discussing the wonderfully quirky narrative feature IN THE MOUTH.
Kicking things off is my interview with CAMERON MITCHELL writer/director/cinematographer and co-editor of DISPOSABLE HUMANITY, an eye-opening documentary about how the Nazis used disabled people to train killing st...
2025-02-171h 02Behind The LensBTL Radio Show with my exclusive interviews with STEVE BARNETT and MATTHEW NINABERA fun BEHIND THE LENS show for you today as we take a look at two very different action films - one in present day and another in the medieval era - thanks to my exclusive interviews with writer/director STEVE BARNETT talking VALIANT ONE and writer/director/editor MATTHEW NINABER talking A KNIGHT’S WAR. Both are terrific and made with patience and a great deal of thought, research, and attention to authenticity.
First up is my exclusive interview with writer/director STEVE BARNETT discussing VALIANT ONE, an often nail-biting edge-of-your-seat action flick based on a tr...
2025-02-101h 04Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 02/03/2025 with my exclusive interview with CHRISTIAN SESMAIt's a big day for BTL Radio Show as we're kicking off Year 11 of the show AND my 43rd year as a film critic. And what better way for "moviesharkd" to start a new year and new decade than with a shark movie. And what a shark movie I have for you today - INTO THE DEEP!
Directed by Christian Sesma and written by Chad Law and Josh Ridgway, INTO THE DEEP stars Scout Taylor Compton, Callum McGowan, Stuart Townsend, Jon Seda and Richard Dreyfuss. An action-packed thriller where pirates on the hunt for sunken drugs kidnap a...
2025-02-0345 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 12/16/2024 with special guest JOHN CORCORAN and my exclusive interview with JACK HUSTON
If you follow #BTLRadioShow, then you know that this a very special show as it's the last show of the year AND the last show of the first TEN YEARS of BTL!!! And I think this is a special befitting the occasion thanks to my special guest w/d JOHN CORCORAN talking about his debut short film SKYFOREST, plus my exclusive interview with JACK HUSTON talking all things DAY OF THE FIGHT.
We kick off the show with my exclusive interview with writer/director JACK HUSTON discussing his narrative feature directorial debut, DAY OF THE FIGHT. A truly knockout directorial th...
2024-12-181h 37Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 12/09/2024 with special guests SIMON PHILLIPS and NICO SANTUCCIOn this episode of BEHIND THE LENS we welcome in the holiday season with our very special BTL friend, SIMON PHILLIPS talking SILENT BITE, while giving a big hello to NICO SANTUCCI who makes his feature directorial debut with SAROGETO.
Leave it to SIMON PHILLIPS to fill us with the Christmas spirit and get us in the holiday mood with his latest film, SILENT BITE. Written and produced by Simon, with Simon also starring alongside several other talented folks and friends of his, only Simon could come up with a film that melds a bank heist, Christmas, and...
2024-12-131h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/25/2024 with special guest KHEMUNI "MUNI" NORODOM and my exclusive interview with VICKY JENSONIt's Musical Monday today as we look at two fun new musicals - SPELLBOUND and 1660 VINE. Yes, musicals! Plus, a mini-review on the amazing BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN, and my thoughts on GLADIATOR II.
First, listen to my exclusive interview with director VICKY JENSON talking about the new animated musical from Netflix - SPELLBOUND. Beautiful animation, thoughtful and entertaining story, fun fun characters, creative and imaginative from beginning to end, and filled with music from the legendary Alan Menken, this is a film - and an interview - not to be missed.
And at the show...
2024-11-301h 17Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/18/2024 with exclusive interviews with ANDREW KIGHTLINGER and GEORGE NOLFIThis week on #BTLRadioShow it’s all about the great outdoors and survival as we take a look at two wonderful films with two fantastic filmmakers as director GEORGE NOLFI discusses ELEVATION and ANDREW KIGHTLINGER talks about LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE.
First up, is my exclusive interview with director George Nolfi talking about his thrilling action film - ELEVATION. Set in the post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, a single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy. Written by John Glenn, Jacob Roma...
2024-11-1958 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/11/2024 with special guest COLIN CUNNINGHAM plus my exclusive interview with TERRY LOANEIt’s a wonderful mixed bag this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director TERRY LOANE and his beautiful new film THE LAST RIFLEMAN, and actor COLIN CUNNINGHAM with his scene-stealing performance in HE NEVER LEFT (not to mention his ongoing role in Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga”).
Kicking off the show is the perfect film for this Veteran's Day - THE LAST RIFLEMAN - and my exclusive interview with director TERRY LOANE. Inspired by the true story of WWII UK/Irish Veteran Bernard Jordan, we follow the adventure of Artie Crawford (age 92 3/4). After the death...
2024-11-181h 14Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/04/2024 with special guest ANTHONY REPINSKI plus my exclusive interview with XAQUE GRUBERWhat a BEHIND THE LENS we've got for you with this episode as we take a look at two films as different as night and day thanks to writer/director ANTHONY REPINSKI and his film, HEATHER; plus, XAQUE GRUBER talks about the fabulous SALLYWOOD!
Joining me at the top of the show is writer/director ANTHONY REPINSKI to discuss his new horror film, HEATHER. Brutal, and graphic but with a fascinating character study unfolding, it is impossible to look away no matter what unfolds onscreen. An interesting conversation with Tony as he talks about going from multiple...
2024-11-181h 21Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/28/2024 with special guest JANE CLARK and our exclusive interview with ROEL REINEIt's a fun Halloween-week BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guest JANE CLARK and her new film WITCHY WAYS; plus my exclusive interview with ROEL REINE discussing CLASSIFIED.
Kicking off the show is my exclusive interview with director/DP/composer ROEL REINE disclosing all the secrets about making his new film, the action thriller CLASSIFIED starring Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin and Tim Roth. Written by Bob DeRosa, the script is tight, the plot has some original elements in the hitman genre, first-rate performances, superb action, and the location of Malta is glorious. An insightful interview as Roe...
2024-10-301h 29Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/21/2024 with guests VIVIAN KERR and RENNY GRAMES & BOSTON McCONNAUGHEYWith Halloween fast approaching, we keep the spooky going and toss in some alien fun, thanks to VIVIAN KERR and her new film, SEANCE, and RENNY GRAMES & BOSTON McCONNAUGHEY with their fun-filled alien encounter, ALIEN COUNTRY.
Writer/director/actor VIVIAN KERR is kicking off the show and discussing her psychological thriller SEANCE. With only four actors, Scottie Thompson (who dazzles in period work), Connor Paolo, Jilon Van Over, and Kerr herself, this tightly knit ensemble shines in this tightly scripted and lensed story. A beautiful period piece set in 1892, Vivien dives into the genesis of the story an...
2024-10-231h 09Behind The LensBTL Radtio Show - 10/14/2024 with special guest RUTH LEITMAN and our exclusive interview with MICHAEL FELKERAn interesting show this week as we look at the hot-button documentary NO ONE ASKED YOU with writer/director RUTH LEITMAN; a doc that is not only timely but should be mandatory viewing with elections looming. And we'll take a look at THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT with writer/director MICHAEL FELKER; a film that's a thriller, with a touch of noir, along with some supernatural sci-fi-esque elements and disbelief.
First up, you'll hear my exclusive interview with writer/director MICHAEL FELKER as he discusses his new film, THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT. Michael is a wonderful director who th...
2024-10-161h 23Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/07/2024 with special guest author SCOTT HUVER and my exclusive interview with PAUL REISER & COLM MEANEYA very extended episode of #BTLRadioShow (one of the longest in our 10-year history) this week thanks to my very special guest, journalist and entertainment reporter turned author SCOTT HUVER discussing his true crime book, BEVERLY HILLS NOIR: CRIME, SIN & SCANDAL IN 90210, plus my exclusive interview with PAUL REISER & COLM MEANEY talking about their new film THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE.
First up, is my exclusive interview with PAUL REISER and COLM MEANEY talking about THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE. Needless to say, there are plenty of laughs in the film and in our interview. (I should have known better tha...
2024-10-081h 42Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/30/2024 with filmmakers DREW GARCIA & NATE GARCIA plus my exclusive interview with director ELLEN KURASThe spooky season continues on #BTLRadioShow this week as filmmakers DREW GARCIA and NATE GARCIA discuss their narrative feature directorial debut (as well as handling the editing and cinematography), for the the wonderfully entertaining TREASURE TRACKERS. Filled with just enough Halloween spookiness, adventure, friendship and fun, TREASURE TRACKERS is perfect for the whole family. It’s a fun-filled conversation as we break down the cinematic and story elements of the film as well as talk about the need today for more films like TREASURE TRACKERS with a nostalgic family throwback.
But before Drerw and Nate join us, list...
2024-10-041h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/23/2024 with guests CHRIS CARTER & JESSICA MORGAN, and R.J. DANIEL HANNA
We're diving into the darkness today and getting the jump on some Halloween horror thanks to three terrific filmmakers and some scary films.
Kicking things off are writer/director/DP CHRIS CARTER and writer/director/actor JESSICA MORGAN talking about their new film, NIGHT OF THE HARVEST.
Then, writer/director RJ DANIEL HANNA joins us at the midpoint of the show discussing his chilling new film, SUCCUBUS.
2024-09-251h 12Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/16/2024 with ALYSSA RALLO BENNETT and our exclusive interview with BOB SALERNOInteresting conversations and filmmaker insights on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director ALYSSA RALLO BENNETT joins us going in-depth about her new film THE ARRIVAL, and you’ll hear my exclusive interview with producer-turned-director BOB SALERNO discussing his feature directorial debut HERE AFTER.
First up is my exclusive interview with longtime producer now turned director, BOB SALERNO, talking about his feature directorial debut with HERE AFTER which stars Connie Britton. Some great perspective from Bob as we dive into the diversity of his prior films as a producer to give depth and context for...
2024-09-171h 29Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/09/2024 with special guest ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES and our exclusive interview with JENNA ST. JOHNWhat a fun - and female filmmaker-friendly - week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to the return of two wonderful filmmakers talking about their latest projects - JENNA ST. JOHN and ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES.
First up is my exclusive interview with the fabulously talented screenwriter, JENNA ST. JOHN talking about her latest project, the fun-filled family film STINKY SUMMER. Regular listeners and readers will remember Jenna from her prior live appearances and call-ins to #BTLRadioShow and will recognize that this new film is a far cry from some of her prior works like "Sexpectations" and "Dinner with...
2024-09-101h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/26/2024 with special guest SIMON BOISVERT and our exclusive interview with JON KEEYESIt's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW with director JON KEEYES and CHARLIE TANGO with writer/director SIMON BOISVERT.
First up, my exclusive interview with director JON KEEYES going in-depth into THE CLEAN UP CREW, a terrific crime comedy that boasts some incredible performances, most notably a balls-to-the-wall comedic turn by Melissa Leo and a scene-stealing Antonio Banderas, not to mention fun and action at every turn. Listen as Jon and I go into detail...
2024-08-301h 10Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/12/2024 with special guest RJ Collins plus my exclusive interview with Emmy nominee BLAKE NEELYAn informative and fun show this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome director RJ COLLINS live discussing his new crime thriller CRESCENT CITY. Plus, my exclusive interview with composer BLAKE NEELY, Emmy nominee for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for MASTERS OF THE AIR.
First, we’re going for gold, Emmy gold that is, thanks to composer BLAKE NEELY. Emmy nominations are out and voting begins later this week for Television Academy members. One of my favorite nominees is composer BLAKE NEELY who snagged a nomination for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for MASTERS OF THE AIR. By now...
2024-08-131h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/05/2024 with special guest SIMON PHILLIPS and our exclusive interview with NANETTE BURSTEINAnd what a fun show we've got for you with this episode of #BTLRadioShow today with something for everyone thanks to the fabulous SIMON PHILLIPS and his new film THE MOUSE TRAP (MICKEY'S MOUSE TRAP) plus my exclusive interview with director NANETTE BURSTEIN talking her new documentary ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES.
First up, get ready classic film fans, TCM fans, and Elizabeth Taylor fans because we're kicking off the show with my exclusive interview with NANETTE BURSTEIN and her new doc, ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES. Released exclusively on HBO on August 3rd, you do not w...
2024-08-0833 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/29/2024 with special guests ERIN MACDONALD, PHD and JAY SILVERMANIt's an out-of-this-world full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests: "Star Trek" franchise science advisor ERIN MACDONALD, PH.D. talking about SPACE CADET, STAR TREK: PRODIGY and astrophysics, and director JAY SILVERMAN talking about his beautiful new film CAMERA.
2024-08-051h 25Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/15/2024 with guest JEFF CELENTANO plus exclusive interviews with ERIC ROBERTS and GUY PEARCEIt’s a jam-packed episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director JEFF CELENTANO joins us live talking about his new film BLACKWATER LANE, and you’ll also hear my exclusive interviews with ERIC ROBERTS talking LUMINA while GUY PEARCE talks about THE CONVERT.
First up is my exclusive interview with the one and only ERIC ROBERTS talking about one of his new films (he has so many popping out and on deck), the sci-fi thriller LUMINA. A fun interview with one of my favorite character actors. Giving insight into creating a character including the wardrobe, production design, and loc...
2024-07-281h 27Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/08/2024 with special guest BRIAN JOHNSON plus my exclusive interview with ASIF AKBARWe're showcasing a variety of films this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome BRIAN JOHNSON who discusses his new dystopian thriller POPULATION PURGE. Plus, my exclusive interview with ASIF AKBAR talking about his new thriller inspired by the West Mesa serial killer murders, BONEYARD, and you’ll hear my mini-review of Kevin Costner's epic masterwork HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1.
2024-07-131h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/24/2024 wit guests MEREDITH YINGER, STEVE BALDERSON, and our exclusive interview with JOSH MARGOLIN
It's another full house this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director MEREDITH YINGER and writer/director/editor/author STEVE BALDERSON who returns for the fourth time! PLUS, thanks to Steve being late with his call-in to the live show, you get the added bonus of my exclusive interview with writer/director JOSH MARGOLIN.
First up, Meredith joins us to talk about her new feature, a powerful documentary on domestic abuse but with a new perspective that we haven't seen before, SCARS UNSEEN, which makes its World Premiere on June 30th at Dances With Films in Hollywood!
Then take a l...
2024-06-291h 51Behind The Lens06/10/2024 with special guest JONATHAN SMITH and our exclusive interview with PABLO BERGERThis episode of #BTLRadioShow is all about FUN with a capital “F” thanks to a favorite returning filmmaker, JONATHAN SMITH, and his latest film GUY FRIENDS, and the brilliance of director PABLO BERGER with the oh-so-wonderful ROBOT DREAMS.
2024-06-191h 21Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/17/2024 with guests NICK ACOSTA, XENIA LeBLANC, and STIMSON SNEADIt’s a trifecta of festival films this week on #BTLRadioShow and all three are “MUST SEE FESTIVAL FILMS” with “Must Meet” Festival Filmmakers at the upcoming Dances With Films film festival in Hollywood – THE PICKUP written and directed by NICK ACOSTA, THE EXPOSED written and directed by XENIA LeBLANC, and TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELER’S PARADOX written and directed by STIMSON SNEAD.
It’s an episode of #BTLRadioShow that you don’t want to miss, especially all of you first-time/indie/festival filmmakers!
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2024-06-191h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 06/03/2024 with special guest GORDON FOXWOOD and our exclusive interview with CASTILLE LANDON
We're heading into the great outdoors on this episode of #BTLRadioShow with films about self-discovery, friendship, and family as we talk about SUMMER CAMP with CASTILLE LANDON nd WILD EYED AND WICKED with GORDON FOXWOOD.
First up is my exclusive interview with writer/director CASTILLE LANDON talking about the fun-filled comedic gem SUMMER CAMP which stars legends Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Alfre Woodard along with Dennis Haysbert, Eugene Levy, Josh Peck, and Betsy Sodero, just to name a few. Shot on location in North Carolina, the cinematography is as light and bright and textured as the characters and the s...
2024-06-101h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 05/20/2024 with special guests CHRISTOPHER SCHRACK and DANIEL YOONIt's a full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome two multi-hyphenate indie filmmakers, CHRISTOPHER SCHRACK and DANIEL YOON, who discuss their new films, FOR SALE and EAST BAY, respectively, not to mention wearing a multitude of filmmaking hats during a production.
2024-05-271h 20Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 05/13/2024 with special guests CHARLEY & VLAS PARLAPANIDES plus my exclusive interview with LEE MORRISONA very extended BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to special guests CHARLEY and VLAS PARLAPANIDES who joined us live for an hour discussing BLOOD OF ZEUS. Plus my exclusive interview with MASTERS OF THE AIR Supervising Stunt Coordinator LEE MORRISON, and we remember ROGER CORMAN.
2024-05-141h 44Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 05/06/24 with special guest DANNY LEE and our exclusive interview with MARCUS TAORMINAIt's a mixed bag this week on #BTLRadioShow thanks to director DANNY LEE talking about his new documentary WHO IS STAN SMITH? and our exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor MARCUS TAORMINA discussing REBEL MOON-PART 2: THE SCARGIVER.
First up, take a listen as we dive into visual effects and my exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor MARCUS TAORMINA going in-depth about the visual effects work in Zach Snyder's REBEL MOON-PART 2: THE SCARGIVER. An interesting conversation as we delve into heat signatures and color, shooting ground battles in California where no pyro is permitted due to fire concerns thus putting...
2024-05-081h 17Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/29/2024 with exclusive interviews with PATRICK MEANEY and MEGHAN KASPERLIKIt's a mixed bag of creativity on this week's episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director/editor PATRICK MEANEY and costume designer MEGHAN KASPERLIK.
First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with PATRICK MEANEY discussing his latest film, the sweetly charming "integrated musical", THE BRINK OF. This is a film that will have you smiling from beginning to end while filling you up with wonderful original songs written and performed by lead actors Nicolette Norgaard and Tim Hoffman. We dive into the "making of" with everything from cinematography to framing and lighting to ed...
2024-04-3057 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/22/2024 with special guest FRANK MEYER plus a wrap-up of TCM Classic Film FestivalHe's baaaaaack! That's right! Musician/singer/director/author FRANK MEYER joins me live for the entire hour! Fresh off his whirlwind tour with The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs in Spain and with more fun surprises in the offing, Frank is on hand to talk about it all.
And talk about whirlwind! How about a short recap of some of my highlights from this past week's TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood celebrating the 15th Annual TCM Film Festival AND the 30th Anniversary of Turner Classic Movies!
2024-04-301h 15Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/08/2024 with special guest DAMIAN HURLEY and our exclusive interview with ALESSANDRO CAMONSlow and steady wins the race with the films we'll be showcasing on this episode of #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director DAMIAN HURLEY live to discuss his feature directorial debut of the slo-burn mystery STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Damian is a filmmaker to put on your radar now. Thoughtful, insightful, and skilled, Damian "sees" his vision and executes it utilizing all the tools in the cinematic toolbox to create emotionally and visually evocative storytelling. And dare I say, he is one of the nicest individuals I have ever spoken with.
But first, we kick off the show with my...
2024-04-301h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 04/01/2024 with guest RICHARD RYAN and my exclusive interview with THEA SHARROCKA mix-and-match episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week as writer/director/editor/actor RICHARD RYAN joins us talking about the espionage action thriller ART OF DECEPTION.
Plus, my exclusive interview with director THEA SHARROCK discussing the most hilarious laugh-out-loud-funny film of 2024, the wickedly delicious WICKED LITTLE LETTERS.
2024-04-031h 11Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 03/25/2024 with special guests DIANE FOSTER & ALLISON LOBEL and our exclusive interview with PHIL ALLOCCOThe Easterpalooza continues this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we are joined by producer/director/actor DIANE FOSTER and producer/writer/actor ALLISON LOBEL talking about their comedy-horror spectacular EASTER BLOODY EASTER. Plus, you'll her our exclusive interview with writer/director PHIL ALLOCCO discussing his new crime thriller 5LBS OF PRESSURE.
2024-03-261h 30Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 03/18/2024 with special guest KELLY GRANT plus our exclusive interview with DAVE BOYLEA wonderful fun-filled show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I get to celebrate the remarkable work of two very talented longtime friends, writer/director DAVE BOYLE who talks about his new smash hit Netflix series HOUSE OF NINJAS while actor/producer KELLY GRANT joins me live discussing her new film, the hilarious (and bloody) horror comedy EASTER BLOODY EASTER! (How can you say no to a film with a killer jackalope and killer rabbits!)
2024-03-191h 22Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/11/2024 with exclusive interviews with MARK BRISTOL and JAMES HAWES plus Oscar Kenergy!
Fresh off the Kenergy of the 96th Academy Awards, I'm taking a look at some of the highs ("I'm Just Ken") and the lows (the In Memoriam segment) of the broadcast.
Then we look ahead with some films that are part of the Oscars 2025 pack with my exclusive interviews with director MARK BRISTOL talking about ACCIDENTAL TEXAN while director JAMES HAWES discusses ONE LIFE.
2024-03-111h 01Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 03/04/2024 with special guest JEFF KNITE and our exclusive interview with BARRY PEPPERIt's another taut and tense week on BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director/actor JEFF KNITE joins us live discussing his latest entry in the horror realm - THE OMICRON KILLER. Plus, my exclusive interview with the incredible BARRY PEPPER talking about his latest film BRING HIM TO ME and more!
2024-03-111h 09Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 02/26/2024 with special guest SEBASTIEN DROUIN and our exclusive interview with ESHOM NELMS & IAN NELMSMiss this episode of #BTLRadioShow live? Catch up now with all the chills and thrills as writer/director/editor/VFX guru SEBASTIEN DROUIN joins us live discussing his new chilling and frightening film COLD MEAT, plus our exclusive interview with ESHOM & IAN NELMS talking about the crime thriller RED RIGHT HAND.
2024-03-041h 14Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 01/22/2024 with special guest JOE MAGGIO plus our exclusive interview with GABRIELA COWPERTHWAITEIt’s all about tension and drama on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director JOE MAGGIO talking about his new film BLISS while director GABRIELA COWPERTHWAITE talks I.S.S.
2024-02-251h 23Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 01/29/2024 with special guest MIKE TAYLOR and our exclusive interview with ROXINE HELBERGCatch up now with this exciting episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to MIKE TAYLOR and his new film THERE IS A MONSTER, plus our exclusive interview with ROXINE HELBERG talking COLD COPY.
2024-02-251h 06Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 02/12/2024 with special guest MICHAEL LUKK LITWAK and our exclusive interview with EVA HASSMANNIt's a fun-filled upbeat rom-commish episode of BEHIND THE LENS show that's just out of this world with everything from Willie Nelson to a multi-year galactic romance thanks to EVA HASSMANN and her new film WILLIE AND ME, and MICHAEL LUKK LITWAK and his latest, MOLLI AND ME IN THE FUTURE. Both films are absolute delights as are the creative forces behind them.
2024-02-251h 09Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 01/15/2024 with guest ANDREW BAIRD and our exclusive interview with RENNY HARLINCatch up now and take a listen to this week’s episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome director ANDREW BAIRD talking about his new film, the slo-burn thriller SUNRISE. Plus, my exclusive interview with director RENNY HARLIN discussing his latest film, the old-school action-packed spy thriller, THE BRICKLAYER.
2024-01-161h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 01/08/2024 with special guest TOM SCHULMAN and our exclusive interview with BILL OLIVERBTLRadioShow kicks off YEAR TEN with a very special guest - Academy Award winner TOM SCHULMAN who joins us live discussing his new film which he wrote and directed, the pot-boiling DOUBLE DOWN SOUTH. Plus, you’ll hear my exclusive interview with writer/director BILL OLIVER talking about his emotionally powerful film OUR SON.
2024-01-091h 11Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 12/11/2023 with guests TYLOR NORWOOD and JUSTIN BEST plus our exclusive interview with REGINALD HUDLINIt’s mix and match on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome filmmakers TYLOR NORWOOD talking the documentary FIRELINE while JUSTIN BEST talks about the dark horror comedy SHERYL, plus our exclusive interview with director REGINALD HUDLIN talking CANDY CANE LANE.
2023-12-231h 03Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 12/18/2023 - It’s a wrap for year nine and 2023 with special guest FRANK MEYERA very special BEHIND THE LENS this week as my pal, the incomparable musician/director/author/producer FRANK MEYER joins us LIVE in studio as we say goodbye to 2023 and wrap up Nine Years of BTL with 90-minutes of hijinks and hilarity!
2023-12-211h 27Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 12/04/2023 with special guests LILA SCHMITZ and SEAN McEWENThis episode of BEHIND THE LENS welcomes filmmaker SEAN McEWEN to talk about his new narrative feature film AMERICAN OUTLAWS while LILA SCHMITZ joins us to discuss her Irish music documentary THE JOB OF SONGS.
2023-12-111h 01Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/20/2023 with exclusive interviews with JASON WINER and ALBERTO BELLIThe holiday season is upon us and what better way to kick it off than talking all things Santa and Christmas with director/Executive Producer JASON WINER talking about Disney's THE SANTA CLAUSES Season 2, while director ALBERTO BELLI lets us in on all the fun with Disney's THE NAUGHTY NINE!
2023-11-201h 02Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 11/13/2023 with guests AARON MURTAGH and NICK PEZZILLO plus our exclusive interview with NEIL BURGERA jam-packed show with some wonderful guests as AARON MURTAGH talks about his short film MAN BABY while editor NICK PEZZOLLI discusses his two new films BUTCHER'S CROSSING and YOUR LUCKY DAY. Plus, my exclusive interview with director NEIL BURGER talking about his latest, THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER.
2023-11-201h 27Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 11/06/2023 with special guests composer MATT HUTCHINSON and writer/director GERALD BRUNSKILLIt's a fun-filled, interesting, and enlightening episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to composer MATT HUTCHINSON talking about his new film YOUR LUCKY DAY while writer/director GERALD BRUNSKILL talks about his wild and wacky out-of-this-world gem ADVENTURES OF THE NAKED UMBRELLA MAN!
2023-11-141h 16Behind The LensBTL Radio Show- 10/30/2023 with special guest FRANK MEYERTricks, treats, mischief, and the multi-hyphenate and multi-talented filmmaker, musician, singer, author FRANK MEYER. What more could one want for an episode of BEHIND THE LENS, especially on All Hallow’s Eve!
That’s right folks. FRANK MEYER is back in-studio for another fun-filled extended #BTLRadioShow talking about his latest documentary FREESTYLE 101: HIP-HOP HISTORY and a few other upcoming projects.
FREESTYLE 101: HIP-HOP HISTORY is a love letter to hip-hop. An eye-opening and entertaining experience for hip-hop novices and experts alike, FREESTYLE 101 crosses the musical divides with energy, passion, insight, and joy. Narrated by Chuck D of Public E...
2023-11-021h 24Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/16/2023 with special guests MARC MARRIOTT and JEREMY PION-BERLINA jam-packed and eclectic show for you this week as director MARC MARRIOTT talks about his new feature, the delightful fish-out-of-water tale, TOKYO COWBOY. Then we shift gears and get serious talking with writer/director JEREMY PION-BERLIN about his new documentary FAILURE TO PROTECT which takes a look at three families whose children have been taken away from them by CPS and who are now embroiled in the child welfare system and the court system.
2023-10-271h 09Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 10/23/2023 with special guests JENNIFER CRAM and KEVIN GOOD & JENNA ST. JOHNComedy ensues this week on #BTLRadioShow thanks to our very special guests and their laugh-out-loud funny productions.
Writer/Director JENNIFER CRAM is on hand to discuss her laugh-out-loud funny feature directorial debut SICK GIRL, while that dynamic duo KEVIN GOOD and JENNA ST. JOHN join us once again, this time discussing their long awaited comedy series SEXPECTATIONS which is now out!
2023-10-261h 18Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 10/09/2023 with guest KYLE WILLIAM ROBERTS and our exclusive interview with NADINE CROCKERThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take a look at two films that speak to redemption, finding one’s self, hope, faith, and inspiration and hear from two passionate and talented filmmakers as NADINE CROCKER talks about DESPERATION ROAD while KYLE WILLIAM ROBERTS discusses WHAT RHYMES WITH REASON.
2023-10-111h 09Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 10/02/2023 with special guests ANDY PALMER and TRACY DROZ TRAGOSIt’s an enlightening, educational, and entertaining show this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director ANDY PALMER and his new film, the fun-filled THE RE-EDUCATION OF MOLLY SINGER, and documentarian TRACY DROZ TRAGOS and her new film, the hot-button documentary PLAN C!
2023-10-061h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/18/2023 with special guests BRYAN RUBY and ROBERT MANNWe're jumping into Fall with this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to two very special guests - singer/songwriter/baseball player BRYAN RUBY and filmmaker ROBERT MANN - talking about some of my favorite things, baseball, music, and a new horror movie just in time for Halloween!
2023-09-251h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 09/25/2023 with our exclusive interviews with directors SCOTT WAUGH and ROBERT RODRIGUEZThis week's BEHIND THE LENS is all about action and fun thanks to our exclusive interviews with directors SCOTT WAUGH and ROBERT RODRIGUEZ as we take a look at the latest additions to two beloved franchises - EXPEND4BLES and SPY KIDS ARMAGEDDON!
2023-09-2552 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show – 09/11/2023 with our exclusive interviews with GRANT ARMSTRONG and THOMAS & CHARLES GUARDThe joys of live broadcasting played out on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we had to shift gears and deviate from our planned show celebrating South African filmmaking with live guests out of TIFF and “go global” with some exclusive prerecorded interviews with production designer GRANT ARMSTRONG talking MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 and filmmaking brothers THOMAS & CHARLES GUARD talking DEAD SHOT.
2023-09-141h 00Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/28/2023 with special guests MICHEAL BAFARO and MICHAEL MITTON plus our exclusive interview with NIMROD ANTAL
It's a "high stakes" show today thanks to filmmakers MICHEAL BAFARO and MICHAEL MITTON talking their new horror film DON'T LOOK AWAY. Plus, my exclusive interview with director NIMROD ANTAL talking RETRIBUTION.
First up you'll hear my exclusive interview with director NIMROD ANTAL talking about the high-octane white-knuckler RETRIBUTION starring Liam Neeson. This is classic Neeson and Nimrod takes us along for the ride - literally. An interesting conversation discussing the logistics and thematics of the making of RETRIBUTION.
And then we are joined live by MICHEAL BAFARO and MICHAEL MITTON (aka THE MICHAELS) to talk about their new chiller thri...
2023-09-051h 16Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 08/21/2023 with guests MAX GOLD and RAY SPIVEYFrom comic books to fairy tales, and both laced with a bit of horror, take a listen to this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we're joined live by writer/director RAY SPIVEY talking about his new film STORAGE LOCKER, as well as writer/director MAX GOLD talking about his latest, BELLE.
First up is RAY SPIVEY talking STORAGE LOCKER. A very cool premise that opens the door for some visual storytelling creativity as he tells the story of Packer Stanley, a rabid comic book collector in search of the Holy Grail of comics - the first a...
2023-09-051h 10Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 08/14/2023 with guest ADAM RAY FAIR and our exclusive interview with JON GARCIAAn episode celebrating the weird and the wonderful on #BTLRadioShow as we take a look at SUMMONING THE SPIRIT with writer/director JON GARCIA and PIGLADY with writer/director/actor ADAM RAY FAIR.
2023-08-161h 09Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 08/07/2023 with exclusive interviews with filmmakers OSKAR THOR AXELSSON and MATTHEW LOPEZIt’s an exciting mix of entertaining films and filmmakers on today’s BEHIND THE LENS as we turn our attention to two very different films, both of which I wholeheartedly enjoyed and recommend – OPERATION NAPOLEON and RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. While both films are adapted from best-selling novels, one filmmaker is a much-lauded veteran Icelandic director while the other makes the leap from the stage as a Tony-winning playwright to the screen with his feature directorial debut.
First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with director OSKAR THOR AXELSSON as he talks about his new fi...
2023-08-0850 minBehind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/31/2023 with guests JIM TOWNS and JAMIE BERNADETTEAs it’s the last day in July, seems appropriate for BEHIND THE LENS to turn its attention this week to the post-apocalyptic horror film END TIMES, written and directed by JIM TOWNS and starring JAMIE BERNADETTE and CRAIG STARK. Lucky for us that Jim and Jamie were both available to speak with me this past Thursday afternoon about the film. (NOTE: END TIMES is a non-AMPTP film.)
These are passionate filmmakers with a unique vision brought to fruition with quality filmmaking on every level as we find ourselves riveted to a story that shows us what it...
2023-07-311h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 07/24/2023 with guests SOPHIA CASTUERA, GARY MATOSO, and CAMERON ZOHOORIThis week on BEHIND THE LENS we take a look at two films and three directors, each making their feature directorial debut. SOPHIA CASTUERA brings us the “mumblecore” female-centric narrative AUGUST AT TWENTY-TWO while GARY MATOSO and CAMERON ZOHOORI take us behind the lines of volunteer firefighting in the United States with ODD HOURS, NO PAY, COOL HAT.
2023-07-261h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/10/2023 with special guests JON LINDSTROM, MICHAEL OBLOWITZ, and BENJAMIN POLLACKA fantastic episode of BEHIND THE LENS that’s jam-packed with two talented filmmakers, MICHAEL OBLOWITZ and BENJAMIN POLLACK – both who have a music video background – and actor JON LINDSTROM who many of the “General Hospital” fans out there will recognize, as we talk about CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT and WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JONNY FAITH.
2023-07-171h 11Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 06/26/2023 with special guest SHILA OMMI and our exclusive interview with JORDAN GERTNERA fun-filled show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we wrap up the month of June and the first half of 2023 as we take a look at Pixar's latest animated gem ELEMENTAL with voice actor SHILA OMMI, plus the action-packed SHEROES with writer/director JORDAN GERTNER!
2023-06-271h 06Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 06/19/2023 with guests D.MITRY GELFAND and GRAHAM STREETERIt’s time again for DANCES WITH FILMS film festival now in its 26th year, and as usual, BEHIND THE LENS is celebrating some of the wonderful films and filmmakers you’ll see and meet at this year’s fest. To get into the spirit of things, this week we are joined by D.MITRY GELFAND talking about his poignant and powerful short HEDGEHOG, while GRAHAM STREETER discusses his latest feature UNFIX.
2023-06-201h 21Behind The LensBTL – 06/12/2023 with special guest EDWARD SAVIO and our exclusive interview with PAUL COLLETTAn eclectic #BTLRadioShow this week as we are joined by EDWARD SAVIO talking his YA novel LEAGUE OF AULD, plus our exclusive interview with filmmaker PAUL COLLETT discussing his new film, THE HAUNTING OF HELL HOLE MINE.
2023-06-201h 17Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 06/05/2023 with special guest PATRICIA CHICA and our FYC Emmy Interview with CHAD GALSTERIt’s some of the best of the best on this week’s #BTLRadioShow thanks to writer/director PATRICIA CHICA talking about MONTREAL GIRLS while editor CHAD GALSTER talks YELLOWSTONE, Season Five, Part One!
2023-06-081h 20Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 12/19/2022 with special guest FRANK MEYERWhat better way to end the year and wrap up year eight of BEHIND THE LENS than with my very special guest, the multi-hyphenate renaissance man himself, FRANK MEYER, who joins us live in-studio! And to kick off the show, Frank even serenades us all with an original rocking Christmas song! If you missed us live, you’ll want to check out this episode of #BTLRadioShow now!
A documentary filmmaker, an award-winning director & producer, author, musician, singer/songwriter- FRANK MEYER is the real deal. (And he’s a terrific guy and friend.)
2023-05-251h 16Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 01/09/2023 with special guest NORA KAYE and our exclusive interview with SCOTT COOPERBEHIND THE LENS kicks off year nine with NORA KAYE talking THE COSMOS SISTERS and our exclusive interview with SCOTT COOPER talking THE PALE BLUE EYE! WOW!
2023-05-251h 06Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 01/16/2023 with guests, Slamdance Filmmakers JOHN HSU and ALEX RAPPOPORTWhat would January be without BEHIND THE LENS supporting Slamdance Film Festival and taking a look at some of the films screening in the upcoming festival! And boy have we got a couple of winners for you on this week’s show thanks to JOHN HSU talking about STARRING JERRY AS HIMSELF and ALEX RAPPOPORT talking WITH PETER BRADLEY!
2023-05-251h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 01/23/2023 with special guests SEAN CRAMPTON, SHUJAAT SAUDAGAR, and ALI FAZALIt’s a darker tone on this week’s episode of Behind the Lens as we delve into the mind and the darkness that lurks within, and we take a look at another Slamdance gem. Writer/producer/actor SEAN CRAMPTON joins us live talking about his new film THE STALKING FIELDS while writer/director SHUJAAT SAUDAGAR and actor ALI FAZAL talk about their new horror/thriller THE UNDERBUG fresh off its Slamdance screening...and Ali even gives us a brief tease about the upcoming film KANDAHAR in which he co-stars with Gerard Butler.
2023-05-251h 06Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 02/06/2023 with special guest CHRISTINE YOO and our exclusive interview with NICOLAS HARVARDAn exciting episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to documentary director/producer CHRISTINE YOO talking about her riveting new film 26.2 TO LIFE, and director NICOLAS HARVARD who makes his feature directorial debut with THE LOCKSMITH.
2023-05-251h 14Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 02/13/2023 with guest JR RODRIGUEZ plus our exclusive interview with EVERETT DOWNING JR. and PATRICK HARPINGetting into a Valentine’s Day mode and showing some love on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to JR RODRIGUEZ talking REMEMBER YESTERDAY, plus our exclusive interview with EVERETT DOWNING and PATRICK HARPIN talking about the fantastic new Netflix animated series, MY DAD THE BOUNTY HUNTER.
2023-05-251h 24Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 03/13/2023 with special guest RYAN LACEN, plus a look back at AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER with JOE LETTERIIt’s a post-Oscar week on BEHIND THE LENS as we do a brief recap of this year’s events and take a look back at the Oscar-winning AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER with our prerecorded exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor JOE LETTERI. And while we take a look back, we also take a look forward with writer/director RYAN LACEN and his film which is now eligible for consideration for Academy Awards 2024, ALL THE WORLD IS SLEEPING.
2023-05-251h 08Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 03/06/2023 with special guest EMILIO PALAME plus our exclusive interview with YAYA GOSSELINWe’re getting into the swing of Spring a bit early on this episode of #BTLRadioShow thanks to EMILIO PALAME as he joins us live talking about his new film KNIGHTS OF SWING. And it’s “ride ‘em cowgirl” as YAYA GOSSELIN talks about her new film HEART OF A CHAMPION.
2023-05-251h 07Behind The LensBTL Radio Show – 02/27/2023 with special guest BEN ESPTEIN plus our exclusive interview with JIMMY WARDEN talking COCAINE BEARThis is one fun episode of #BTLRadioShow as writer/director BEN EPSTEIN is back with us talking about WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE and, the moment I was waiting weeks to share with you, my interview with writer JIMMY WARDEN talking COCAINE BEAR! And if you missed this show live, you definitely want to take a listen now!
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