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'Hollywood Shuffle' Director Robert Townsend
Episode 202
In 1987, Robert Townsend co-wrote, directed, starred in and self-financed (using his savings and credit cards) “Hollywood Shuffle” as a reaction agai…
3 years, 7 months ago
'Elvis' Cinematographer Mandy Walker
Episode 201
Acclaimed cinematographer Mandy Walker sat down with us to talk about filming the life and art of one of the most iconic performers of all time. Mand…
3 years, 7 months ago
'Dazed and Confused' Director Richard Linklater
Episode 200
The seminal teenage hangout movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and Criterion has released a 4K restoration packed with insight into…
3 years, 8 months ago
'Infinity Pool' Director Brandon Cronenberg
Episode 199
The body-horror satire Infinity Pool is one of the best films to premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and Cronenberg sat down with Toolkit…
3 years, 8 months ago
'There's Something Wrong with the Children' Director Roxanne Benjamin
Episode 198
The director of the newest horror film from Blumhouse joined us to discuss her disturbing tale of the intense impact children have on a relationship.…
3 years, 8 months ago
'Saint Omer' Director Alice Diop
Episode 197
Alice Diop, director of "Saint Omer," discusses why the film sits at an intersection between fiction and documentary, how sound and editing each infl…
3 years, 9 months ago
'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Joseph Kosinski & Editor Eddie Hamilton
Episode 196
Join us for a double interview this week, as we go deep with the Director and Editor of the box office sensation. With the actors and action all happ…
3 years, 9 months ago
'Babylon' Director Damien Chazelle
Episode 195
Writer and Director Damien Chazelle sits down with us to explain how he pulled off the huge swing that is Babylon. Hear which silent filmmakers and s…
3 years, 9 months ago
'Glass Onion' Director Rian Johnson
Episode 194
Writer and Director Rian Johnson joins us to chat about crafting the second cinematic mystery in the Knives Out series. Rian discusses the pressures …
3 years, 9 months ago
'Bones and All' Director Luca Guadagnino
Episode 193
Luca Guadagnino returns to talk with us about his entrancing new film, the coming-of-age cannibal romance Bones and All. Luca opens up about his expe…
3 years, 9 months ago