The Treatment
Episodes
Eric Roth: "A Star Is Born’’
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter Eric Roth adapts a story of music and heartbreak in "A Star Is Born".
Scott Wilson: 'In the Heat of the Night' 50th Anniversary
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson discusses his 50 year career catapulted by In the Heat of the Night co-star Sidney Poitier.
Jeremy Ungar: "Ride’’
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Jeremy Ungar discusses the dark side of an LA ride-share experience in "Ride".
Scott Sternberg: "Entireworld’’
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Clothing designer Scott Sternberg launches simplistic, eco-friendly Entireworld brand.
Sam Levinson: "Assassination Nation’’
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Sam Levinson discusses emotional volatility of the internet in "Assassination Nation".
Dave Holstein: "Kidding’’
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Kidding" creator Dave Holstein talks existential crisis with Jim Carrey.
Courtney A. Kemp: "Power’’
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Power" creator Courtney A. Kemp discusses plot twists in season 6 of the hit series.
Gerrick D. Kennedy: 'Parental Discretion Is Advised'
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Gerrick D. Kennedy discusses similarities between his Ohio roots and West Coast hip hop in "Parental Discretion Is Advised".
Chris Weitz: 'Operation Finale'
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Chris Weitz hits on a topic very close to home in "Operation Finale".
Marc Forster: ‘Christopher Robin’
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Marc Forster revisits childhood escapism in “Christopher Robin”.
Susanna Fogel: 'The Spy Who Dumped Me'
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Susanna Fogel starts the conversation of women in Hollywood with her film “The Spy Who Dumped Me”.
Daryl Wein: ‘Blueprint’
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Blueprint” director Daryl Wein discusses filmmaking from an African American perspective as a white filmmaker.
Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal: ‘Blindspotting’
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stars of ‘Blindspotting’ Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal discuss their love letter to Oakland.
Gus Van Sant: ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot’
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Gus Van Sant discusses his meticulous comedic casting in ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot.’
Boots Riley: 'Sorry To Bother You'
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Activist and first time director Boots Riley talks fighting status quo in sci-fi comedy 'Sorry To Bother You.'
Louie Anderson: 'Hey Mom'
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Louie Anderson channels his mother in his new book, Hey Mom.
Brad Bird: “Incredibles 2”
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Brad Bird talks the evolution of animation and the long-awaited “Incredibles 2."
Jordan Klepper: 'The Opposition'
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Political comedian Jordan Klepper explores himself as a character while hosting “The Opposition."
Bart Layton: 'American Animals'
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Bart Layton discusses Darwinistic irony in “American Animals."
Judd Apatow: 'The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling'
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Judd Apatow explores the life of a mentor and fellow comedian in “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling."
Christopher Nolan: “2001: A Space Odyssey”
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Christopher Nolan revives a classic in the 50th anniversary 70mm reprint of “2001: A Space Odyssey."
Hua Hsu: A Floating Chinaman
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Hua Hsu stops by to discuss his book A Floating Chinaman, recounting the life of 1930's actor/writer H.T. Tsiang and his struggles entering the...
Chris Nashawaty: 'Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story'
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Chris Nashawaty talks talent and ego in his book "Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story."
Chloe Zhao: 'The Rider'
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Chloe Zhao talks working with non-actors in the Americana tale “The Rider."
Lynne Ramsay & Joaquin Phoenix: 'You Were Never Really Here'
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Lynne Ramsay and actor Joaquin Phoenix discuss adapting “You Were Never Really Here” to film.
Agyesh Madan & Nicholas Ragosta: Stòffa
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Menswear designers Agyesh Madan & Nicholas Ragosta talk responsible production of Stòffa.
Barry Levinson: Paterno
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Barry Levinson discusses taking on the world of docu-drama, this time in HBO’s “Paterno”.
Andrew Haigh: 'Lean On Pete'
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Andrew Haigh talks “Lean On Pete” and the appealing emotional trajectory of his characters.
Amman Abbasi: "Dayveon"
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director, composer and writer Amman Abbasi discusses his debut feature film “Dayveon”.
Peter Becker: “The Criterion Collection”
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Becker, president of the home video distribution company The Criterion Collection, has made a business on a mission not a product. Focusing on ...
John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein: “Game Night”
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Directing duo John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein talk alternative comedy approach in “Game Night."
Raan & Shea Parton: Apolis: Global Citizen
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers Raan & Shea Parton, founder of Apolis: Global Citizen clothing brand discuss social change within commerce.
Mark Bridges: 'Phantom Thread'
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award nominee Marc Bridges discusses the importance of cloth as the costume designer for “Phantom Thread."
Jack Viertel: The Secret Life of The American Musical
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Theatrical producer Jack Vertiel talks history and influence of theatre in his book, “The Secret Life of The American Musical”.
Ruben Ostlund: The Square
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund discusses social contracts in “The Square," today on The Treatment.
Giancarlo Esposito: Maze Runner: The Death Cure
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Giancarlo Esposito visits The Treatment to talk stepping into the dystopian world of “Maze Runner: The Death Cure”.
Alexandre Desplat: The Shape of Water
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
French film composer Alexandre Desplat talks creating a soundscape of love in “The Sound of Water”.
Dee Rees: Mudbound
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Director Dee Rees discusses her unintentionally autobiographical film “Mudbound”.
Matthew Gelb: Prince of Smoke
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Matthew Gelb explores the world of Cuban tobacco farming in Prince of Smoke.
Janusz Kaminski: The Post
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski talks a career-long relationship with Steven Spielberg, most recently in The Post.
Guillermo del Toro: The Shape of Water
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Guillermo del Toro talks love without boundaries in The Shape of Water.
Ron Shelton: Just Getting Started
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Ron Shelton talks sports and independent filmmaking in Just Getting Started.
Luca Guadagnino: Call Me by Your Name
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Luca Guadagnino discusses a summer of love in Italy in Call Me by Your Name.
Paul Feig: J. Crew Collection
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A Simple Favor director Paul Feig discusses his foray into menswear design with J. Crew collaboration.
Jordan Peele: Get Out
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jordan Peele joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss his directorial debut Get Out. (REPEAT)
Sam Esmail: Mr. Robot
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail talks translating a film script to television.
Joe Berlinger: Intent to Destroy
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Joe Berlinger visits The Treatment to talk Armenian genocide via unbiased cinema verité in Intent to Destroy.
David Simon: The Deuce
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Creator David Simon talks bringing personal police reporting experience to HBO's The Deuce.
Angela Robinson: Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Angela Robinson retells the true story of William Marston and his feminine inspiration in Professor Marston and the Wonder Women.
Benedict Andrews: Una
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Theater director Benedict Andrews discusses the play Blackbird's adaptation to screen in his directorial film debut Una.
Taran Killam: Killing Gunther
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Taran Killam discusses his directorial debut Killing Gunther alongside none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jay Fielden: Esquire Editor-in-Chief
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Esquire editor in Chief Jay Fielden joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss establishing his version of the famed lifestyle publication.
John Elliott, men's clothing designer
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Men's clothing designer John Elliott joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss making his mark with the "Villain" sweatshirt.
Kate and Laura Mulleavy: Woodshock
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Rodarte" sisters in design, Kate and Laura Mulleavy discuss translating the feel of their directorial debut film, Woodshock.
Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris: Battle of the Sexes
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Directing partners Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris discuss covering competition in Battle of the Sexes.
Jane Campion: Top of the Lake
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Jane Campion joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss success with her Top of the Lake series.
Scott Wilson: 'In the Heat of the Night' 50th Anniversary
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson discusses his 50 year career catapulted by In the Heat of the Night co-star Sidney Poitier.
Ellen Mirojnick: Logan Lucky
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning costume designer Ellen Mirojnick discusses taking hillbilly fashion seriously in Logan Lucky.
Kenya Barris: Black-ish
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss utilizing his show as a conversation starter. (Repeat)
RuPaul: RuPaul's Drag Race
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and drag queen extraordinaire, RuPaul joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss mainstream success of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Allen Hughes: The Defiant Ones
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Allen Hughes credits real life experience in the making of The Defiant Ones.
Lena Waithe: Master of None
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Lena Waithe joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss inserting her point of view into Master of None.
John Cho: Columbus
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor John Cho joins Elvis to discuss his leading role in the romantic drama Columbus.
Gillian Robespierre: Landline
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Gillian Robespierre discusses her attraction to coming-of-age stories, displayed in her newest project Landline.
Miguel Arteta and Mike White: Beatriz at Dinner
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Long time filmmaking collaborators Miguel Arteta and Mike White visit The Treatment to discuss the social commentary in Beatriz at Dinner.
Ernest Dickerson: Juice
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Ernest Dickerson joins Elvis Mitchell to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first film starring Tupac Shakur, Juice.
Sofia Coppola: The Beguiled
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Sofia Coppola talks modernizing the 1971 Clint Eastwood film The Beguiled.
Anna Biller: The Love Witch
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Anna Biller discusses her homage to 1960s horror in The Love Witch.
Patty Jenkins: Wonder Woman
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Patty Jenkins joins the DC Comics world with her take on Wonder Woman.
Zoe Lister-Jones: "Band Aid"
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and director Zoe Lister-Jones discusses the energy on set with an all female crew behind her film “Band Aid”.
Lucia Micarelli: An Evening with Lucia Micarelli
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Violinist and actress Lucia Micarelli visits The Treatment to discuss her emotive performances as she prepares for PBS' An Evening with Lucia Micarell...
Miles Joris-Peyrafitte: As You Are
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Filmmaker Miles Joris-Peyrafitte joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss the realism of coming of age in As You Are.
Guy Ritchie: King Arthur
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Director Guy Ritchie stops by to discuss retelling lore his way in King Arthur.
Bryan Fuller & Michael Green: American Gods
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
American Gods creators Bryan Fuller and Michael Green visit The Treatment to discuss their interest in the fantasy novel and their approach to its on-...
Gina Prince & Reggie "Rock" Bythewood: Shots Fired
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Directors Gina Prince and Reggie “Rock” Bythewood join Elvis Mitchell to discuss examining US police activity and corruption from all angles in Sh...
Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower talks leading the way in New American Cuisine in Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent.
Jason Schwartzman: My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Jason Schwartzman visits The Treatment to talk experimental animation in his new project My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea.
Oprah Winfrey & George C. Wolfe: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Oprah Winfrey and director George C. Wolfe join Elvis Mitchell to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Niki Caro: The Zookeeper's Wife
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Niki Caro discusses her desire to tell a World War II story from a woman's perspective in The Zookeeper's Wife.
James Gray: The Lost City of Z
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director James Gray visits The Treatment to discuss the progressive life and mysterious disappearance of British explorer Percy Fawcett in The Lost Ci...
Michael Tisserand: Krazy
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Michael Tisserand dives into the lesser known life of cartoonist George Herriman in his biography, Krazy.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa: Riverdale
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, creator of the CW's Riverdale, joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss pushing the limits of the deeply loved, classic "Archie" comic ...
Ry Russo-Young: Before I Fall
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Ry Russo-Young visits The Treatment to discuss deep female perspectives in film, and in Before I Fall.
Sam Richardson & Tim Robinson: Detroiters
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson join Elvis to discuss holding strong to their roots in Comedy Central's Detroiters.
Devon Scott: Men's clothing designer
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Men's clothing designer Devon Scott joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss the ritual of dressing well.
Gore Verbinski: A Cure for Wellness
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Director Gore Verbinski visits The Treatment to discuss humanity's obsession with wellness, or more accurately the lack thereof in ...
Dustin Lance Black: ABC's 'When We Rise'
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Dustin Lance Black visits The Treatment to discuss his passion for chronicling the LGBT movement of 1970s San Francisco in the ABC miniserie...
Casey Affleck & Matt Damon: Manchester by the Sea
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Elvis Mitchell in conversation with Manchester by the Sea star Casey Affleck and producer Matt Damon, recorded live at the Landmark...
Steve Conrad: Patriot
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Steve Conrad discusses male ego and timelessness in Season 2 of Amazon's Patriot.
Michelle Monaghan: The Path
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Monaghan joins Elvis to discuss the strength and darkness of her character Sarah on Hulu's The Path.
Theodore Melfi: Hidden Figures
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Theodore Melfi discusses the importance of the highlighting the three African American women very instrumental in 1960s NASA space program in...
Stacy Title: The Bye Bye Man
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Director Stacy Title visits The Treatment to discuss the back story of The Bye Bye Man and being a female filmmaker in the horror g...
Viggo Mortensen: Captain Fantastic
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ator Viggo Mortensen discusses the open-minded environment of director Matt Ross' set on the film Captain Fantastic.
Ryan Gosling & Damien Chazelle: La La Land
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Ryan Gosling and director Damien Chazelle join Elvis today to discuss keeping the musical La La Land uplifting.
Chris Messina: Live by Night
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Chris Messina visits The Treatment to discuss playing a prohibition-era gangster beside Ben Affleck in Live by Night.
Dennis Bartok & Jeff Joseph: A Thousand Cuts
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Dennis Bartok and Jeff Joseph discuss the underground film collector scene in their book A Thousand Cuts.
James L. Brooks: The Edge of Seventeen
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Longtime television producer James L. Brooks talks The Edge of Seventeen on The Treatment.
Byron Howard & Rich Moore: Zootopia
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore join Elvis Mitchell to discuss the politically relevant animated film Zootopia.
Matt Ross: Captain Fantastic
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Director Matt Ross discusses Captain Fantastic and his intent to make impactful films.
Will Speck & Josh Gordon: Office Christmas Party
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
WEB BONUS: Office Christmas Party directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon talk love for 80s comedies.