The Business

Debating the Oscars' "lousy foreign film policy." Plus, YouTube launches an online film festival.

Howard Gordon, co-creator of Homeland and former show-runner of 24 , talks about how both of these shows tapped into the very different zeitgeist of the day.

The creators and stars of 'Portlandia' talk about turning their comedy videos into IFC's biggest hit. Plus, does IMDB perpetuate ageism in Hollywood?

We get an advance look at the Sundance Film Festival plus how Mortified went from stage to TV screen.

'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller and two of the film's producers tell the dramatic tale of the project's troubled journey from book to screen.

We re-air our in-depth conversation with filmmaker Werner Herzog. And we get some creative inspiration from Pixar animator Austin Madison and from Willie Downs-- the blogger behind the Animators Letters Project.

Kim Masters, John Horn and Michael Schneider banter about the top entertainment news stories of 2011.

Matt Damon on how director Cameron Crowe wooed him to star in We Bought a Zoo, the challenges of being a really big star and why he's ready to direct.

Visual effects supervisor Legat on working with Martin Scorsese and James Cameron, and how movies like 'The Godfather' could work in 3-D. Plus, a forgotten film pioneer.

Selling the NC-17 rated movie, Shame . Plus, the fate and state of movie theaters.

The writers behind Bridesmaids go from improv to screenwriting with a little help from their friends.

The filmmakers behind The Artist discuss on making a B&W silent film, in the era of 3D blockbusters. Plus two of the comedy minds behind the Onion News Network.

The voice of Elmo ( Sesame Street ) shares his love of puppeteering and the head of Walt Disney Animation reaches out to those striving to work in entertainment.

Werner Herzog on his fascination with death row, his stop-at-nothing-approach to filmmaking, his "vile and debased" persona and the challenge of eating his own shoe.

Twins Michael and Mark Polish on releasing their latest movie, For Lovers Only on iTunes. Plus, the three friends who made the indie hit Martha Marcy May Marlene .

Known for big-budget action films, Roland Emmerich 's new movie goes in a different direction. Anonymous is a historical drama that deals with the controversial topic...

Felicia Day may not be a household name – yet -- but to many actors and gamers she is an inspiration...

As the Fall TV season continues, we look at the challenges to making a successful comedy pilot. Plus Alex Kendrick, the man behind the hit Christian film, Courageous ...

Kurt Sutter, the controversy-stirring creator and show-runner of the FX series, Sons of Anarchy . Plus, a little inspiration from a Pixar animator....

Seventeen years after surviving a tragic car accident, a Hollywood producer wants his career back. Plus, satirist Shearer gets serious about The Big Uneasy.

Director Rod Lurie on remaking Straw Dogs . Plus, Columbia University's Dr. W. Ian Lipkin talks about consulting on the Soderbergh pandemic thriller, Contagion .

Renny Harlin, who hit box office highs in the 90's, talks about making 5 Days of War and the big flop that's haunted him for years...

Agent-turned-manager-turned Producer Gavin Polone on his new movie, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop , and what it reveals about his star client...

Filmmaker Evan Glodell's breaking-in story. Plus, we go to the Sarajevo Film Festival. (John Horn guest hosts.)

The creators of TV’s acclaimed show Damages (cancelled by FX and reborn on Direct TV) on what lures top-tier talent to the show. Plus, our winning Moth StorySLAM story.