The Treatment
Episodes
Jeremy O. Harris and Pete Ohs on casting Charli XCX in Erupcja
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris and director Pete Ohs are frequent collaborators. Ohs worked on a documentary about Harris’ acclaimed...
The Treat: India Donaldson
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Director India Donaldson’s 2024 feature film debut 'Good One' is deceptively simple: a teenager, her father, and her father’s friend go ca...
Simon Helberg on the absurdity of ‘The Audacity’
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Simon Helberg is no stranger to playing highly intelligent characters with a few social shortcomings. He’s best known for his comedic turn...
The Treat: BenDavid Grabinski
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writer-director BenDavid Grabinski’s newest film, the crime caper 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,' is in part an homage to the independ...
Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux on the origins of filmmaking in ‘Lumière, le Cinema!’
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than 125 years ago, brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière invented the cinematograph, a precursor to the movie camera. Their contributions to...
The Treat: Jeff Daniels
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Jeff Daniels has had a storied career in TV, film, and Broadway. He’s the winner of two Emmys for his roles in 'The Newsroom' and 'Godless...
Rob Reiner on the legacy of ‘Spinal Tap’
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The late and acclaimed director Rob Reiner created some of the most beloved films of the past four decades including 'Stand By Me,' 'When Harry Met Sa...
The Treat: Phil Lord and Chris Miller
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s collaboration has lasted decades, spawning projects including 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,' 'The Lego Movie,...
How Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg shaped Hollywood
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg are the most influential directors of their generation with iconic films including The Godfat...
The Treat: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino are behind shows whose dialogue shares rhythms of both borscht belt humor and pop music. Those series include ...
David Oyelowo on the dark reality of solitary confinement in ‘Newborn’
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor David Oyelowo doesn’t shy away from taking on complex, groundbreaking characters, but the timing has to be right. He portrayed Martin Luth...
The Treat: Guy Trebay
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Style writer Guy Trebay has spent decades documenting the trends of culture, art and fashion for The New York Times. His 2024 memoir, Do Something: Co...
Director BenDavid Grabinski on the retro sensibility of ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The title of writer-director BenDavid Grabinski’s comedy caper Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is a mouthful, but it’s no accident....
The Treat: Kenneth Turan
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In his decades as a film critic for the LA Times, Kenneth Turan’s reviews demonstrated his vast knowledge of cinema while never shying awa...
Director Joseph Kosinski on the sound of ‘F1’
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Director Joseph Kosinski has helmed two of the biggest blockbusters of the past five years — 2022’s 'Top Gun: Maverick' and last summer&rs...
The Treat: Maria Bamford
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a good chance that Maria Bamford is your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian. Her one-of-a-kind comedy has lent itself to sold o...
‘Project Hail Mary’ directors on making outer space feel like home
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller got their start in animated tv as co-creators of the series 'Clone High.' Their partnership continued on the ...
The Treat: Ken Leung
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the HBO series 'Industry,' actor Ken Leung plays a deeply flawed boss at a high powered London investment bank. For his Treat, he celebrates A.A. M...
Actress Erika Alexander on flexing her comedic muscles in ‘Reggie Dinkins’
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Erika Alexander became a household name when she starred as Maxine Shaw in the groundbreaking '90s sitcom 'Living Single.' After the show&rsqu...
The Treat: Matt Wolf
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Matt Wolf’s recent HBO documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself' is a deep look at the late Paul Reubens, the man behind the character Pee-wee ...
Director’s Cut: Guillermo del Toro on running toward the fear
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guillermo del Toro won his first Oscar for directing the 2017 film 'The Shape of Water.' His latest film, 'Frankenstein,' received nine total Oscar no...
The Treat: Wunmi Mosaku
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Wunmi Mosaku’s performances are often quiet and contemplative. Her role as the spiritual healer Annie in Sinners landed her a first-ever...
Cynthia Erivo on conquering roles from Elphaba to Dracula
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis speaks with Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-winning actress Cynthia Erivo. She recently reprised her role as Elphaba in 'Wicked: For Good,' for which she...
The Treat: Joel Edgerton
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and director Joel Edgerton often plays characters who question traditional notions of masculinity. His most recent role was as a soft-spoken log...
Wunmi Mosaku on how self-acceptance brought her to Sinners
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Wunmi Mosaku’s performances often say so much in the pauses in dialogue from her work in Lovecraft Country to Loki, and the 2010 film I ...
The Treat: Josh Safdie
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Safdie’s films often show the claustrophobic chaos of family life. His kinetic film Marty Supreme received nine Oscar nominations including...
Chloé Zhao on showing all the seasons of life in her work
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of color to win the Best Director Oscar for her film Nomadland. Now, her latest film Hamnet...
The Treat: Guillermo del Toro
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guillermo del Toro’s films often show the beauty even in their, at times, gothic horror. His latest is the Oscar nominated adaptation of Franken...
Yorgos Lanthimos on not giving all the answers in Bugonia
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The films of Yorgos Lanthimos cannot be neatly summed up and often take the viewer in surprising and unexpected directions. He’s the mind behind...
The Treat: Joseph Kosinski
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Director Joseph Kosinski’s films don’t exactly scream quiet solitude. He’s helmed the action packed Tron, Top Gun: Maverick an...
Director Ryan Coogler on the meaning of home in his films
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sinners is now the most Oscar nominated film ever with 16 nods including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. In 2025, Ryan Coog...
The Treat: Darren Aronofsky
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar nominated director Darren Aronofsky doesn’t shy away from gritty realism. From the ugliness of drug addiction in 'Requiem for a Dream' to ...
Director Jafar Panahi on hope in his films
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis welcomes Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose film It Was Just an Accident received two Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film an...
Josh Safdie on the ambition of ‘Marty Supreme’
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis welcomes director Josh Safdie whose latest project is the ambitious Marty Supreme. The film stars newly minted Golden Globe winner Timothé...
The Treat: Emily Blunt
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Emily Blunt’s career has taken her from working with iconic actors, including Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise to playing iconic characters, ...
Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba’s growth in ‘Wicked: For Good’
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-winning actress Cynthia Erivo. She’s hoping to add Golden Globe winner to...
The Treat: Actor Dwayne Johnson
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Dwayne Johnson is crushing expectations with his latest role as an MMA fighter in 2025’s The Smashing Machine. He’s up for a G...
Joel Edgerton on the silences in Train Dreams
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back actor and director Joel Edgerton. He recently earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Netflix...
The Treat: Jason Isaacs
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Jason Isaacs has had a long, pigeon-hole proof career with meaty roles from the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films to Colonel Ta...
Emily Blunt on looking for the struggle in her characters
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis talks with Golden Globe nominee Emily Blunt. She recently got a nod for her supporting role as Dawn Staples opposite...
Final reflections from Rob Reiner on his father's legacy
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The late director Rob Reiner’s prolific talents spanned medium and genre. Reiner started out as an actor on Norman Lear’s classic sitcom A...
Kate Winslet says hello to directing with Goodbye June
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Winslet’s directorial debut Goodbye June was written by her son, Joe Anders. The film centers on a multigenerational family as they say goo...
Oscar winner Paul Tazewell on telling story through costume
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis talks with Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell whose latest work is on full display in Wicked: For Good. Tazewell talks...
Guillermo del Toro on building the world of Frankenstein
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro about his film adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Del ...
The Treat: Actor Greg Kinnear
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Greg Kinnear has starred in dozens of roles on film and TV from his breakout role in 1995’s Sabrina, to his Oscar nominated role in As Goo...
The Treat: The Mortician director Joshua Rofé
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director Joshua Rofé’s unforgettable HBO documentary series The Mortician, about an unethical family-run funeral home, left its mark on a...
Dwayne Johnson defies expectations with The Smashing Machine
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor, producer and all-around Hollywood powerhouse Dwayne Johnson aka "The Rock.” Johnson stars i...
Fred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis chats with actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen about his fun new album 100 Sound Effects. From fake applause to champagne glass bre...
The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has The Treat
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director Matt Shakman helmed one of the summer’s biggest hits — Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps. But his earliest fil...
The Running Man is just a regular guy
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer-director Edgar Wright. His newest project is an adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novel The Run...
The Knife director Nnamdi Asomugha has The Treat
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although he’s been retired from the NFL for more than a decade, director and actor Nnamdi Asomugha still gets inspired by a team coming to...
Who’s with comedian W. Kamau Bell?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis speaks with director, TV host, and comedian W. Kamau Bell, on making audiences laugh on his current stand-up tour Who's With Me?. They discuss h...
The Treat: "Eddington" director Ari Aster
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director Ari Aster’s films often go in unpredictable directions. That’s apparent in his works including Midsommar, Hereditary, and his lat...
Director Nia DaCosta on the power of Hedda
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director Nia DaCosta’s new film Hedda is a daring adaptation of the 1891 Henrik Ibsen play Hedda Gabler. DaCosta talks with Elvis about not trea...
Actor Jeremy Strong on the spiritual ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Emmy award winning actor Jeremy Strong about his new film Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Strong p...
What lights Martin Scorsese up when he’s in front of the camera?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 82-years-old, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese’s excitement for creating moving images is as palpable as ever. This quality shines thro...
Luca Guadagnino on “After the Hunt”
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Luca Guadagnino, whose latest film is After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, ...
Drew Nieporent on navigating restaurateur life
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with famed restaurateur Drew Nieporent, whose new memoir I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult details his rise from...
Cillian Murphy on his new Netflix film ‘Steve’
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar winning actor Cillian Murphy about his new Netflix film Steve, in which he plays the titular role ...
Superman’ director James Gunn talks ‘cheesy’ tunes
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, director, and co-CEO of DC Studios James Gunn about season two of the HBO Max series Peacemaker ...
This interview (with Rob Reiner) goes to 11
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Rob Reiner about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long awaited sequel to This is Spinal Ta...
An IRL group chat with the stars of ‘Love, Brooklyn’
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with the principal cast of the new film Love, Brooklyn: Roy Wood, Jr., Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and Andr...
Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance...
Robin Givhan on ‘Crashing the Gates of Culture’
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning critic Robin Givhan about her book on the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh Make...
New author Larry Charles opens up about ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Borat,’ & more
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, an...
Filmmaker Matt Shakman on introducing ‘The Fantastic Four’ to the MCU
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Matt Shakman about his newest Marvel Cinematic Universe project, The Fantastic Four: First Step...
Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Merchant about his career in comedy and drama. Then, Matt Lambert&md...
Ari Aster on making ‘Eddington’ feel like the internet
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 p...
Documentarian Matt Tyrnauer takes on ‘Nobu’
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua R...
Chris + Paul Weitz explain ‘Murderbot’
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Lau...
Joseph Kosinski wants you along for the ‘F1’ ride
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with F1 director Joseph Kosinski about his freshly minted box office juggernaut. Then, actor Greg Kinnear sto...
Mariska Hargitay gets personal with ‘My Mom Jayne’
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law &am...
Tony Gilroy, AI in Filmmaking, and Kerry Washington on the Treat
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell chats with Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy about the second season of the Disney+ epi...
Jason Isaacs, Jason Segel, and Halina Reijn on The Treat
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor Jason Isaacs about his starring role in the much discussed season 3 of the HBO series The White Lo...
Wes Anderson, Bill Murray, Tyler James Williams, and Carol Leifer on The Treat
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with frequent collaborators Wes Anderson and Bill Murray about their latest joint venture, The Phoenici...
Bono and Carrie Coon on The Treat
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of U2, one of the world&...
Forest Whitaker, Adam Cameron and Lucia Micarelli on The Treat
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker about season four of the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Then The W...
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Dan Palladino, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on The Treat
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with the Emmy-winning creators of the Prime Video series Etoile: Amy Sherman-Palladino ...
Kerry Washington, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and James Mangold on The Treat
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Emmy winning actress Kerry Washington about her new action thriller Shadow Force. Then, Anna Boden...
David Mamet, David Cronenberg, and Melanie Lynskey on The Treat
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Mamet — whose newest project is the film adaptation of his...
Ryan Coogler, and Andrew McCarthy on The Treat
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with writer and director Ryan Coogler about his newest film Sinners, starring Michael B...
Lucia Micarelli, Sir Christopher Frayling, and Ke Huy Quan on The Treat
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with musician and actress Lucia Micarelli about her forthcoming album Anthropology. Then, film scholar Sir Ch...
Encore: Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode originally aired on January 18, 2025. This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the ...
Carol Leifer, David Siegel and Scott McGehee, and Tim Matheson on The Treat
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedian and writer Carol Leifer about her new book co-written with Rick Mitchell — How to Write a...
Zach Braff, China Miéville, and Cristin Milioti on The Treat
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Zach Braff about the 20th anniversary of the beloved soundtrack from his directorial ...
Eli Roth, Will Packer, and Demi Moore on The Treat
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Eli Roth who has curated a new album of songs from mostly forgotten Italian films of ...
Carrie Coon, André Holland, and Jack Huston on The Treat
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Carrie Coon, who’s here to talk about the new season of the HBO series The Whi...
Bong Joon Ho, Susan Morrison, and Zoe Saldaña on The Treat
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Bong Joon Ho. He’s here to talk about his new sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, starrin...
Melanie Lynskey, Ken Leung, and Gael Garcia Bernal
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Melanie Lynskey to chat about season three of her obsession worthy Showtime thriller...
Questlove, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Schwartzman
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to speak about his new documentary SLY LIVES...
Edward Norton, James Mangold, Arianne Phillips and John David Washington
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes friend of the show Edward Norton. The supremely versatile actor is currently up for his fourth Oscar, this ...
BONUS-Extended interview with actor Edward Norton
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton sits down for an extended interview with Elvis Mitchell in front of a live audience at KCRW's Annenberg Performanc...
Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Jesse Eisenberg
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time Oscar nominee Demi Moore to share how she prepared for her role in the body horror film The Subs...
Cynthia Erivo, Cristin Milioti, Walter Salles
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, who’s here to talk about her gravity-defying turn in Wicked. T...
Halina Reijn, Paul Schrader, and David Krumholtz on The Treat
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Halina Reijn, whose latest is the erotic drama Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman. Then, writ...
Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance...
Brian Eno, Jack Huston and Kate Winslet on The Treat
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winning musician Brian Eno, subject of the ambitiously experimental recent documentary Eno. Then, ac...
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Walter Salles, and Pablo Larraín on The Treat
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who stars in the new film Nickel Boys, adapted fro...
Kate Winslet's Candid and Expansive Chat with Elvis
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet for an extended conversation about the film Lee, which she produ...
Colman Domingo, Rodrigo Prieto, and Carrie Courogen on The Treat
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis welcomes Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo who’s starring in the film Sing Sing. Then, cinematographer-turned-director Rodrigo Prieto st...