Behind The Lens

BEHIND THE LENS goes global with this week's guests, STEVEN ALLERICK and VIVIENNE DeCOURCY! In-studio to help kick off the new year and our fourth year of BEHIND THE LENS, actor STEVEN ALLERICK is back! From Broadway to musical theatre to television to commercials to stage to film, Steve does it all and as an actor/writer/producer, has a keen perspective which he brings to any discussion on t...

It's a fabulous fun-filled BEHIND THE LENS to not only wrap up 2017, but the third year of BTL! What better way to end the year than with two of my favorite guys to interview as we talk about the award-winning comedy THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES! Returning to BTL is award-winning writer/director PHIL ALLOCCO and joining him is one of the film's stars, the uber-talented FRAN KRANZ. I had a chance...

Another exciting week on BEHIND THE LENS as we explore two favorite genres – the western and a hybrid fantasy/sci-fi love story – thanks to special guest, writer/director JARED MOSHE, plus an exclusive interview with creature creator/sculptor MIKE HILL. First up is our exclusive interview with creature creator MIKE HILL talking the now Golden Globe-nominated masterpiece from Guillermo del Toro, TH...

From a galaxy far, far away to cowboys and comics, BEHIND THE LENS has something for everyone as we rustle up the creative folks of RUSTY REVOLVER and hear from the cast of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. First up today it's all about comics and cowboys with the team from RUSTY REVOLVER. Three of the most entertaining gentlemen we have ever had on BTL, writer/director PAUL MORRELL, actor/producer A...

Timely, topical, and fascinating on multiple levels is the only way to describe this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with a nice mix for all thanks to special guest JACOB KORNBLUTH and some exclusive interviews with award-worthy filmmakers of COCO and composer CARTER BURWELL! No stranger to BTL, director JACOB KORNBLUTH is back talking about his latest documentary, SAVING CAPITALISM, based on the best-...

On this episode of BEHIND THE LENS we're setting you up for a perfect holiday weekend with a little light reading and something tasty to snack on thanks to our guests director SCOTT WHEELER, producer RAFAEL DIAZ-WAGNER, and KELLEY SMOOT GARRETT. Classic film fans who missed KELLEY SMOOT GARRETT last time she was with us, can catch up now as she's back talking about PRINCESS APRIL MORNING...

Take a listen now to this very special edition of BTLRadioShow - our first extended show (90 minutes!) - with special guest, Sound Effects Editor/Designer and founder of THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND MUSEUM, STEVE LEE! Chock full of sound effects clips ("Star Wars", "Raiders", "Robocop" and more), Steve provides the backstory of the creation of these notable sounds, not to ment...

We're going "APE" on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we swing into awards season action with a pre-recorded exclusive interview with DAN LEMMON, Visual Effects Supervisor on WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. Then live, at the midpoint of the show, actress-turned-author PENELOPE LAGOS returns to BTL to talk about her new children's book, I MISS MY BEST FRIEND. (And considering...

BEHIND THE LENS is so "bad" it's good as we celebrate BAD GRANDMAS with special guests, actor RANDALL BATINKOFF and director SRIKANT CHELLAPPA. BAD GRANDMAS stars Batinkoff, Judge Reinhold, Pam Grier and Florence Henderson in her final film role, and let me tell you, Florence Henderson is about as far from Carol Brady as you can get in BAD GRANDMAS! Not only listen to Srikant talk a...

It's another exciting BEHIND THE LENS this week as we welcome writer/director DAVID BURKMAN, plus, hear film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with cinematographer ED LACHMAN. In his first feature outing, DAVID BURKMAN tackles the Greek system of the college world with HAZE. A "fictional" work structured much like the story of Dionysus in "The Bacchae" by Eurip...

It's another big week on BEHIND THE LENS with in-studio guest, author CHARLES WEST McNULTY, plus author/screenwriter SIDDHARTH KARA calls in live. Author/screenwriter/filmmaker and newspaper publisher, CHARLES WEST McNULTY is on hand for the hour to talk about his new book, a collection of limericks, not to mention his other various projects in development and already out in the world. You ma...

It's a really big show on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with powerhouse guests talking about some outstanding, affecting, and meaningful films. STEVEN ALLERICK is back with us and in the studio for the full hour adding his perspective as a working actor of stage, screen and tv to today's discussions with our other special guests starting with director/writer REMY AUBERJONOIS and actor/...

It's time to get "lucky" on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS with the screenwriters of LUCKY - LOGAN SPARKS and DRAGO SUMONJA. And hear excerpts of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with LUCKY director JOHN CARROLL LYNCH! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

This week on BEHIND THE LENS, writer/director/actor Luke Sabis and actor Charles Gorgano are back live in-studio talking about MISSING CHILD, now available on Blu-ray/DVD! And classic film fans won't want to miss listening to Kelley Smoot Garrett talk about LETITIA FAIRBANKS (as in the Douglas Fairbanks family) and PRINCESS APRIL MORNING-GLORY! (And here's some trivia for you, Kelley is...

A BEHIND THE LENS not to be missed this week as we welcome acclaimed director DWIGHT LITTLE to talk about his new film LAST RAMPAGE starring Robert Patrick, while writer/director VINCENT SABELLA shares personal insight into his debut feature ELIZABETH BLUE. First up is artist/painter turned filmmaker, VINCENT SABELLA, talking about ELIZABETH BLUE. A functioning schizophrenic, Vincent is open, hone...

This week on BEHIND THE LENS writer/director BRIAN CAVALLARO is on hand talking about the making of AGAINST THE NIGHT. Night shoots and lensing inside the decaying and decrepit (and haunted - shhh!) Holmesburg Prison in Philadelphia using flashlights as the filming light source are just some of the challenges Brian talks about embracing and overcoming in order to bring this story to life. And for...

This week on BEHIND THE LENS we unleash the magic of UNLEASHED with special guest, writer/director FINN TAYLOR. UNLEASHED, a charmer from beginning to end with a fairytale-like essence is a magical mix of technology, astrology, a cat, a dog, and of course, love. You'll have fun listening to Finn as he talks about his idea for the story and then the individual departments involved in putting a...

An insightful BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests AMY FOX and RACHEL CROWL as we explore their current projects, plus look at societal inequity in film and television through a transgender lens. AMY FOX is writer/producer/actor on THE SWITCH, the first transgender sitcom cast with transgender actors. RACHEL CROWL is an actor/musician/photographer and one of the stars in the LA Film Festival a...

Jenness Rouse is back in the house talking about her latest Rising Monarch Productions, LLC concert "Time & Seasons II". From its genesis to design to music and performers, Jenness gives terrific insight into this monthly concert series. Plus, writer/director VICTOR MATHIEU is live at the half hour mark talking about his new film THE MONSTER PROJECT! From cinematography to make-up an...

BEHIND THE LENS welcomes writer/director DAVID SINGER live at the midpoint of the show as he talks about new film IMPERFECTIONS. You've heard Marilu Henner and Ed Begley, Jr. talk about the film, but now listen as David gives you the ins and outs of the project as well as discussing his own musical and filmmaking journey. But before you hear from David Singer, take a listen to film critic deb...

It's a knockout episode of BEHIND THE LENS with two incredible guests - Jenness Rouse​ and Derek Wayne Johnson​! Both provide great insight into their creative processes, Jenness in navigating the industry and with the development of BECCA ON CALL​, and Derek with his new documentary JOHN G. AVILDSEN: KING OF THE UNDERDOGS. And let's just say, you will be blown away by some of Derek&apos...

This week on BEHIND THE LENS we're getting up close and personal with special guest ED BEGLEY, JR. as he talks about his new film IMPERFECTIONS, the upcoming 1st Annual Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival, his environmental passions (including his new sustainable LEED home), and more (and for all the classic film fans, that includes Norman Lloyd)! At the halfway mark, writer/director DUST...

A perfect week on BEHIND THE LENS with the marvelous MARILU HENNER live at the midpoint of the show talking her latest film IMPERFECTIONS, as well as some of her books, working with her son, the joys of family and more! Plus, in the first half of the show, a guaranteed upbeat experience listening to our pre-recorded interview with one of the stars of LANDLINE, the effervescent and delightful ABBY...

Miss BEHIND THE LENS? live this week? Catch up now with our special guests: Director JENNIFER ARNOLD talking FAT CAMP? and writer/director CHRIS SIVERTSON talking HEARTTHROB. Plus, director JEFFREY SCHWARZ wasn't able to be with us live due to OUTFEST, but take a listen to part of his in-depth interview with film critic debbie elias talking about THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR! http://behindthelenso...

Get ready to rock 'n roll on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome legendary guitarist PHIL X and music documentarian/director FRAN STRINE, as they talk about the new music documentary HIRED GUN: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, shining a light on the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. With HIRED GUN, Fran delivers an immersive experience as he takes us behind the screaming cr...