Behind The Lens

A very special episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week as we welcome back old friends, hear from one new, and say goodbye to a cherished one from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Actor and Producer FRAN KRANZ is back again along with writer/director/producer CASEY WILDER MOTT talking about one of my fave "Must See Festival Films" which had its world premiere at LAFF 2017 and is now making its w...

You might want to call this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, "Six Degrees of Separation of Paul Rudd" as all of our filmmakers today are connected to Paul Rudd. . .and let's not forget that Paul Rudd has two films currently out in theatres and/or on VOD and digital – THE CATCHER WAS A SPY and "Ideal Home" – with one of the most anticipated films of the year opening up this week...

It's a BEHIND THE LENS that's out of this world thanks to former astronaut and "Global Space Statesman" BUZZ ALDRIN, writer/director MICHAEL GRODNER, and writers/directors/actors DAVID ZELLNER and NATHAN ZELLNER as we look to the stars, the world of punk rock, and a wild western! First up we take a peek into the stars and space exploration with our pre-recorded interview with B...

An eclectic BEHIND THE LENS this week filled with intensity and energy thanks to our very special guests, actress ELAINE BALLACE and comedian SHANE MAUSS, plus our exclusive interview with BLAKE JENNER! But before we get to our live guests, take a listen to our exclusive pre-recorded interview with actor turned screenwriter BLAKE JENNER. Known best for his role as "Ryder" in the smash te...

It's a pretty "incredible" episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to WILL McFADDEN talking his world premiere film DOUBTING THOMAS, MICHAEL DUNAWAY talking the charming 6 L.A. LOVE STORIES, and, of course, director Brad Bird and the cast of THE INCREDIBLES 2! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

It's time to tesser; tesser through movies, that is! Miss BTLRadioShow live this week? Catch up now with special guests director DAVID PALAMARO talking in-depth about his first narrative feature MURDER MADE EASY, director Adam Sobel talks his first feature documentary THE WORKERS CUP, and producer CATHERINE HAND talks A WRINKLE IN TIME! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainment...

Miss BTLRadioShow live? Then take a listen now as this episode of BEHIND THE LENS is a real page-turner as we talk BOOK CLUB with writer/director BILL HOLDERMAN and co-writer/producer ERIN SIMMS, while writer/director MIKE ROMA talks DATING MY MOTHER. Plus hear from everyone's favorite Wookie and RON HOWARD with some tidbits on SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. http://behindthelensonline.net http://el...

An eclectic mix of fact and fiction-based-on-fact with this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at three wonderful films – COMING TO MY SENSES, LITTLE PINK HOUSE, and KODACHROME - in discussions with the respective filmmakers: DOMINIC GILL and NADIA GILL, COURTNEY BALAKER and TED BALAKER, and MARK RASO. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Miss BTLRadioShow live? Catch up and listen now to this emotionally charged episode of BEHIND THE LENS covering two hot-button topics as we welcome writer/director JON KEAN talking about his latest documentary, the powerful and powerfully moving and insightful AFTER AUSCHWITZ, and BENJAMIN NOLOT talking the eye-opening, socially disturbing, and powerful LIBERATED. The importance of both of these f...

We're putting the pedal to the metal on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with writer/director/producer DEON TAYLOR talking everything TRAFFIK. Already an established, and admittedly self-taught, director, TRAFFIK is completely representative of Deon as a storyteller and as a filmmaker. Listen as we talk about working with legendary cinematographer Dante Spinotti, not to mention the film's...

Miss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Catch up and take a listen now because we're celebrating the 9th annual TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL with our fave movie mavens (and festival veterans), KELLEE PRATT, AURORA DESMOND, and KRISTEN LOPEZ with festival survival tips, plus screening recommendations and what makes them a "must see" at TCMFF! Plus, hear some of the hilarity courtesy of The...

WOW! What a BEHIND THE LENS this week with special in-studio guests, special effects sound editor and founder of THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM – STEVE LEE – PLUS, a surprise call-in guest AND a little golden boy named "Oscar" is on hand to brighten up the place! So much excitement, so much history, and so much fun we had to expand the show to 90 minutes! STEVE LEE is back, talking not only...

A whole lotta love, a whole lotta fun, and an insightful look into our collective political past through personal tragedy on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests: actress turned director ASHLEY BELL talking LOVE & BANANAS, writer/director TONY VIDAL and actor JAKE THOMAS talking their new film BAJA, and our exclusive pre-recorded interview with director JOHN CURRAN talking...

Miss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Take a listen now to some of the most refreshing and joyful interviews around as we welcome PAT MILLS talking about DON'T TALK TO IRENE, plus our exclusive pre-recorded interviews with IMELDA STAUNTON talking FINDING YOUR FEET while MADELINE CARROLL talks I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, not to mention having some great anecdotes about working with Cloris Leachman! htt...

It's a sweet smelling potpourri of cinematic delights on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guest, actor JOHN T. WOODS, and exclusive interviews with MAX WINKLER & ZOEY DEUTCH talking FLOWER, while GREG SESTERO fills us in on his new film with Tommy Wiseau, BEST F(R)IENDS. (Unfortunately, we ran out of time for our interview with IMELDA STAUNTON, but you'll hear th...

Just say "YES" to this episode of BTLRadioShow as we welcome three special guests, directors BLAIR FOSTER (ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE) and NED EHRBAR (THE CALIFORNIA NO), plus fellow film critic, JOEL AMOS. But kicking off the show, take a listen to our exclusive interview with DENNIS QUAID as he talks about his latest role in I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. http://behindthelensonline.net...

It's a journey into the making of a musical fantasy/rock opera on BEHIND THE LENS with special guest LUKE SHIROCK talking about his new film, TOMMY BATTLES THE SILVER SEA DRAGON, while JOHANNES ROBERTS talks horror in our exclusive interview on THE STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT. First up, take a listen to film critic debbie elias' pre-recorded exclusive interview with director JOHANNES ROBERT...

Who ya gonna call on for a day of legends on BEHIND THE LENS? How about DICK CAVETT, RAY PARKER JR, and FRAN STRINE for starters! Truly a legendary BEHIND THE LENS, RAY PARKER JR and director FRAN STRINE are first up as they talk about their latest venture – WHO YA GONNA CALL – a documentary on the life of Ray Parker Jr. Starting up a friendship during the making of Fran's acclaimed documenta...

Dysfunction, hypochondria, and comedy are the watchwords for this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we talk live with MICHELE REMSEN, MATT PORTER, and MAX AZULAY. First up is writer/director/actor MICHELE REMSEN talking about her debut feature directorial TOSS IT, a comedy that in many respects harkens to the early days of screwball comedies with witty and biting banter punctuated with comedic hijinks...

Miss BEHIND THE LENS live this week? Catch up now and listen to writer/director/actor Jeffrey Johnson talk about his journey to making CAPTAIN BLACK, while director Mark Pellington digs deep exploring memories, mortality and what we value with the poignantly beautiful NOSTALGIA . . . http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

This week it's time for DINNER WITH THE ALCHEMIST and then a trip into the wild blue yonder with THE MILLIONAIRES' UNIT: THE FIRST U.S. NAVAL AVIATORS IN WORLD WAR I. Our regular listeners first met writer/director KEVIN GOOD and co-writer/actor JENNA ST. JOHN two years ago when DINNER WITH THE ALCHEMIST first hit the festival circuit. With a distribution deal in place and the film now a...

It's a mighty tasty BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to our special guests, director JAY SILVERMAN and writer/director ETHAN WARREN. But before you hear from our directors, how about taking a trip to Wakanda as we go behind-the-scenes of the BLACK PANTHER. In this pre-recorded exclusive interview, take a listen to BLACK PANTHER production designer HANNAH BEACHLER as she talks about creating W...

BEHIND THE LENS just keeps on rolling along as we welcome MARIO VAN PEEPLES and LISA FRANCE to this week's show. A powerhouse in the industry, writer/director/actor/producer MARIO VAN PEEPLES is live talking about his latest series on SyFy Channel- SUPERSTITION. A riveting chilling thriller, you'll enjoy hearing Mario talk about creating the series' big screen feel with exemplary pr...

A fun-filled and enlightening BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to special guests DAN MIRVISH and LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS! With Slamdance Film Festival in full swing, what better way to celebrate indie film than with DAN MIRVISH. Not just one of the co-founders of Slamdance, but a filmmaker in his own right, Dan is on hand talking about his latest directorial feature, BERNARD AND HUEY, starring Jim Ra...

We've got the cream of the crop and the pick of the litter this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our guests SANTINO PANICO, DANA NACHMAN, and DON HARDY. First up is SANTINO PANICO. Sports fans may know Santino best from his days as an All-American on the gridiron or most recently as a marathon runner, but what few may know is that Santino proves himself to be an accomplished storyteller and...