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Adam Schartoff

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Ep 842: Eric Hynes • Chris Smither & Jack Piatt

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2025/03/07

Senior Curator of Film at the Museum of the Moving Image, Eric Hynes, is my guest in the first segment. Eric and I discuss the Museum's upcoming First Look festival to take place Wednesday, March 12th through Sunday, March 16th. First Look, MoMI’s annual festival showcasing adventurous new cinema, returns for its 14th edition, offering a diverse slate of major New York premieres, work-in-progress screenings and sessions, gallery installations, and fresh perspectives on the art and process

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Ep 841: William J. Mann

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2025/02/28

The film author and teacher William J. Mann makes his first appearance on the podcast. Mann is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books on Hollywood and the American film industry, including his most recent "The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando", for which he was granted access to Brando’s private estate archive, as well as "Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn" (named a Notable Book of the Year by the Times); "Hello Gorgeous: Becoming Barbra Streisand: (praised by USA Today for its

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840: Griffin Dunne, Richard Benjamin & Noah Pritzker

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2025/02/21

On this episode, I welcome the filmmaker Noah Pritzker ("Quitters") with his latest film "Ex-Husbands" which opens theatrically in NYC today, Friday, February 21st. The film will continue its national theatrical roll out over the course of the next few weeks. Appearing here with Noah are cast members Griffin Dunne —for his 6th appearance on Filmwax Radio— and the great Richard Benjamin ("West World", "Catch 22"). Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Dunne) is facing a midlife crisis after his wife of

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Ep 839: Scott Eyman

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2025/02/09

Returning for his third visit to the podcast, bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin’s fall from grace. in his latest "Charlie Chaplin vs. America". In the aftermath of World War II, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another

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1:10:49

Ep 838: Ryan Lee Crosby

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2025/01/31

Ryan Lee Crosby blends echoes of Mississippi, Mali, and India into songs that speak from—and to—the heart. Produced by Fat Possum's Bruce Watson, Crosby's latest "Winter Hill Blues" evokes the essence of Mississippi, refracted by influences of Indian slide guitar. The sound is forged from his life as a traveling musician and studies with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and RL Boyce. “Of all traditions, what speaks to me most is the Bentonia blues,” Crosby relates. "It expresses all emotions: joy, sorrow and

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Ep 837: Jim McKay & Anna Grace (GIRLS TOWN)

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2025/01/24

The 1996 Sundance hit indie "Girls Town" has gotten the 4K restoration treatment thanks to Indie Collect (a company run by former Filmwax guest Sandra Schulberg). The film is the directing debut of guest Jim McKay, and stars Lili Taylor, Bruklin Harris, Aunjanue Ellis and other guest Anna Grace. The plot follows a group of girl friends and their coming-of-age during their senior year of high school in urban America. The screenplay for the film was mostly developed through improvisations among the

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1:09:13

Ep 836: Joseph McBride

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2025/01/18

Joseph McBride is a film historian and a professor in the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University. He is the author of biographies of Frank Capra, John Ford, and Steven Spielberg; three books on Orson Welles; and critical studies of Ernst Lubitsch, Billy Wilder, and the Coen Brothers. He acted for Welles in The Other Side of the Wind and has won a Writers Guild of America award. His latest book is called "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director" (Columbia University Press,

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Ep835: Harris Yulin

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2025/01/12

The great actor of stage and screen, Harris Yulin ("Scarface", "Ozark"), returns to the podcast. He was in the 1987 film "Candy Mountain" which was recently re-released. New York City, 1980s. A struggling, deadbeat musician named Julius has fallen on hard times. With no guitar, band or paying gigs, he cooks up a get-rich-quick scheme – to find the legendary, yet elusive guitar-maker Elmore Silk. Considered one of the greatest luthiers in the business, Silk’s disappearance from the scene has only

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Ep 834: Ron Perlman • Anthony Rapp

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2024/12/14

On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, Mikey (Michael Pitt), once champion boxer, takes a redemptive journey through his past in Jack Huston's "Day of the Fight". As Mikey prepares for the most important fight of his life, he reconnects with the people he was closest to and tries to make things right. Mikey's coach, Stevie Ross, is played by my guest in this segment, the great Ron Perlman ("Hell Boy", "Sons of Anarchy"). "Day of the Fight" is currently screening in

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Ep 833: Michael Taylor, A.C.E.

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2024/12/03

Film editor Michael Taylor, A.C.E. returns for his 7th visit to the podcast. Taylor is helping to program a series at the Metrograph Cinema in NYC called Filmcraft: American Cinema Editors. This series showcases the best of editing by pairing a screening with a Q&A with its editors. This Friday, December 6th, there is a sold out screening of Elaine May's "Mikey & Nicky" with Ms. May in attendance. (This podcast host will be in attendance as well.) Michael Taylor, ACE, is a member of the Academy

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Ep 832: David Tedeschi & Margaret Bodde

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2024/11/30

"Beatles ’64" is an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi. The documentary is currently streaming exclusively on Disney+. The film captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America. Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time. For over 20 years, award-winning

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Ep 831: Chris Jackson • Nicolaj Kopernikus

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2024/11/26

Actor Chris Jackson makes his first appearance on the podcast. This Broadway and film actor is currently in the cast of the new indie film "Boundary Waters". In this lyrical coming-of-age film, 12-year-old Michael Murray relishes the carefree joys of early adolescence – girls and friends – until his mom has a black eye and a busted lip. Michael is desperate to know what happened, but his father Brian avoids him, Granny (Carole Kane) shushes him, and his usually resilient mother can’t get out of

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Ep 830: Jack Dunphy

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2024/11/16

The animator, filmmaker, actor and podcaster Jack Dunphy is the guest. Jack has recently launched a very bold new podcast called REVELATIONS WITH JACK DUNPHY where he talks very frankly and as honestly as one can, with his guests. These are sometimes highly intense confessional conversations about addiction, mental illness, sexuality, and more. You can find Jack's films on various platforms as well as his podcast. This is his first appearance on Filmwax Radio. https://youtu.be/xjBjdzqTDhI

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Ep 829: Eric Roberts & Eliza Roberts • Yoruba Richen...

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2024/11/10

Actors Eric Roberts ("The Pope of Greenwich Village", "Runaway Train") and Eliza Roberts ("Animal House") are the guests. They are both involved in a new indie genre film called "Hippo" which hits theaters Friday, November 8th. Directed by Mark H. Rapaport, the film is about a girl who loves classical music and Jesus and who grows up with a video-game addicted stepbrother who embraces the art of war and chaos. Currently screening in select theaters. https://youtu.be/7ahYrH1Ulpo Also, on this

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Ep 828: Alan Rudolph • Carrie Rickey

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2024/11/01

The indie filmmaker Alan Rudolph ("Choose Me", "Trouble in Mind") makes his first appearance on the podcast. His 1999 film, originally written for his mentor Bob Altman to direct but ended up in his hands some years later. That film is"Breakfast of Champions" and, after 25 years, is returning to theaters. The film was adapted from the unadaptable novel by Kurt Vonnegut, and stars Bruce Willis and Albert Finney. In this special conversation, Rudolph reflects on his year as Altman's assistant director

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Ep 827: Local Voices with Lee Hirsch & Houston King

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2024/11/01

In this special episode, I welcome documentary filmmaker Lee Hirsch ("Bully") and producer Houston King ("The Hero", "Computer Chess") who together founded the political action committee —or PAC— Local Voices. In our conversation we discuss the Local Voices' vision that goes into their impactful campaigns, produced and aired in battleground states like Pennsylvania. I'm including a couple of their ads here as well, though audio from a number of them are included in this

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Ep 826: Stacey Abrams & Kristi Jacobson • Mark Cousins

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2024/10/25

Politician and voter suppression activist Stacey Abrams is joined by her co-producer Kristi Jacobson regarding a new documentary they have, along with Selena Gomez, made called "Louder: The Soundtrack of Change" which is available on Max. The documentary is a celebration of music and rallying cry across generations, genres, anchored by female icons whose songs and activism inspired the fight for equality, empowering all. The film also includes appearances by Melissa Ethridge, Linda Ronstadt, Chaka

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Ep 825: Dan Partland • Rebecca Richman Cohen & Kev...

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2024/10/21

The documentary filmmaker Dan Partland makes his first appearance on the podcast. From the filmmakers of the critically-acclaimed blockbuster "#Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump", which grossed over $2.5 million, has been viewed by millions, and was nominated for the IDA Documentary Awards Video Source Award Director, producer, and writer Partland and producer Art Horan are back with "#Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism" examines the psychology of Trumpism and the authoritarian strain that it

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Ep 824: Heidi Levitt

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2024/10/11

Walk with Me is the journey of Charlie Hess and his wife, episode guest Heidi Levitt, as they learn to live with his Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease. Over four years of filming with Heidi as director and care partner, they crisscross the country, redefining how life will be lived to its fullest. Charlie’s charm, warmth, and appeal take center stage, illuminating a story of love and a reminder that life is really about our relationships. "Walk With Me" will screen at the Woodstock Film Festival on

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Ep 823: Kevin Smith • Jonathan Burkhart

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2024/10/05

The iconic filmmaker Kevin Smith ("Clerks", "Mallrats") makes his first appearance on Filmwax Radio to briefly discuss his latest film "The 4:30 Movie" which is available on digital platforms. During the summer of 1986, three 16-year-old buddies spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose as a self-important theatre manager and teenage rivalries interfere with his best-laid

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