Legends of Film Podcast Archive

During this episode we talk to film editor, Frank J. Urioste. Mr. Urioste’s editing credits include Robocop, Die Hard, Total Recall, The Hitcher, and the upcoming Movies @ Main feature, The Spikes Gang. Urisote discusses editing these thrilling movies and much more about his career.

During this episode we talk to Academy Award-winning film editor Paul Hirsch. If you aren’t aware of Mr. Hirsch’s career in film, get ready to be amazed. His editing credits include Star Wars Episodes IV and V, Phantom of the Paradise, Ray, and the upcoming Warcraft movie.

During this episode we talk to Sound Designer, Film Editor, and Director Walter Murch. Mr. Murch's editing credits include Apocalypse Now, Julia, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient, and The Conversation. Murch won three Academy Awards over the course of his film career.

During this episode we talk to Director Kevin Connor. Mr. Connor’s credits include Motel Hell, The Land That Time Forgot, At the Earth’s Core, and From Beyond the Grave. Connor discusses his career in film, including the making of From Beyond the Grave, directing the legendary Peter Cushing, and editing Richard Attenborough’s historical drama, Young Winston. 

During this episode we talk to Director Gary Sherman. Mr. Sherman’s film credits include Raw Meat, Vice Squad, Dead and Buried and Lisa. Mr. Sherman discusses his love of shooting at night, how to shoot a scene by candlelight, and how the film Lisa actually came to be.

During this episode we talk to filmmaker, William Lustig. Lustig’s directing credits include the cult favorites Maniac, Maniac Cop, and Vigilante. While Mr. Lustig has served in just about every film-making capacity – from actor, to producer, to writer – Lustig also has a passion for film restoration. The Ipcress File is one of the many movies he has restored.

During this episode we talk to director Peter Medak. Mr. Medak’s film credits include The Ruling Class, The Krays, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Medak discusses working with notable actors such as Glenda Jackson and Helen Mirren, his experience directing episodes of two critically acclaimed TV series: Hannibal and Breaking Bad, and finally, his justification for making another film adaptation o...

During this episode we talk to Director Steve Carver. Carver’s film credits include Big Bad Mama, Capone, and Lone Wolf McQuade. Carver discusses working with the legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, and explains why it’s NOT a good idea to take over a film from another director.

During this episode we talk to Producer Paul Lazarus. Mr. Lazarus’ producing credits include Capricorn One, Barbarosa, and Westworld. Lazarus discusses the making of Westworld, his experience collaborating with the late Michael Crichton, and what’s involved in producing a motion picture.

During this episode of Legends of Film, we talk to the Academy Award winning production designer, Dean Tavoularis. Mr. Tavoularis discusses his career working on such Francis Ford Coppola films as The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, and The Outsiders.

During this episode we talk to Film Editor Bud Smith.  Mr. Smith’s editing credits include The Exorcist, Flashdance, and Sorcerer.   Smith discusses the making of Sorcerer, why the original version of The Exorcist is much better than the extended directors cut, and how to edit an X-rated movie to make it an R-rated movie. 

Bill interviews Editor, Director and Producer of the CSI TV series, Alec Smight.  Mr. Smight is the son of the late Jack Smight, who directed No Way to Treat a Lady.  Alec talks about his father’s directing career as well as his own work on CSI.

During this episode of Legends of Film we talk to Jerry Schatzberg, Director of Scarecrow, The Panic in Needle Park, and Sweet Revenge. Mr. Schatzberg discusses casting Morgan Freeman in his breakthrough role, the importance of improvisation, and problems that occur when your lead actor is also your screenwriter.

During this episode we talk to retired New York City Police Officer Randy Jurgensen, who acted as technical advisor on the film set of Report to the Commissioner. Jurgensen explains his role as technical advisor, talks about his acting role as the shooter of Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, and recalls his work on the movie The French Connection (including the case that inspired the film).

Legends of Film is proud to present an interview with Robert Shaye, Founder and CEO of New Line Cinema. Mr. Shaye also directed The Last Mimzy.

During this episode we talk to Film Editor Tina Hirsch. Ms. Hirsch explains her role as a film editor, including how she helps create a great chase scene. Hirsch also recounts a time of “looking out windows” with Director Brian De Palma.

During this episode we talk to Director Jack Sholder, whose credits include Alone in the Dark, The Hidden, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, and 12:01. Mr. Sholder shares what elements make a great movie trailer, how to turn a B movie into an A movie, and what he didn’t notice about A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 until after the movie’s release.

During this episode we talk to the thinking man’s action director, Andrew Davis. Davis has directed such films as The Fugitive, Holes, and Stony Island. Davis discusses the importance of casting, his collaboration with actor Tommy Lee Jones, and why Chicago’s  ‘ L’ train is important to his movies.

During this episode we talk to Animator and Filmmaker Ralph Bakshi, who directed Fritz the Cat, Wizards, and The Lord of the Rings.   Mr. Bakshi declares the importance of public libraries, expresses his views on animation, and why he won’t watch Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films.

During this episode we talk to Director Ted Kotcheff. Mr. Kotcheff’s directing credits include First Blood, North Dallas Forty, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?

Legends of Film is proud to present an interview with Director of Photography, Adam Holender. Mr. Holender's film credits include Midnight Cowboy, Smoke, Fresh, and Man on a Swing.

During this episode we talk to Director Lewis Teague. Mr. Teague’s directing credits include Jewel of the Nile, Cujo, and Cat’s Eye.

During this episode we talk to Director Elliot Silverstein. Mr. Silverstein’s directing credits include Cat Ballou, A Man Called Horse, and The Car.

During this episode we talk to Writer and Director Philip Kaufman.  Mr. Kaufman has directed such movies as The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Right Stuff, The Wanderers, and The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid.  

Legends of Film is proud to present a rare interview with Producer, Writer, and Director Walter Hill.  Mr. Hill directed such movies as The Warriors, The Driver, 48 Hrs., and Hard Times with Charles Bronson.