Anjelica Huston has lived many lives, all with grace and charisma. As the daughter of John Huston (director of The African Queen, The Maltese Falcon, and more) she was movie royalty from birth. But she grew up in rural Ireland and went to high school i
May 26
Melissa Errico: From Sondheim to Legrand and the Great American Songbook
Melissa Errico is a Tony-nominated actress, singer, recording artist, and writer. She is known for her iconic Broadway musical roles such as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and the title role in One Touch of Venus. She is also recognized from her roles on TV series such as Billio ... Show More
51m 11s
May 12
Amanda Litman on Next Gen Leadership
Amanda Litman is an author, digital strategist, and the co-founder and president of “Run For Something” - an organization which recruits and supports young, diverse progressive candidates. Since launching in 2017, Run For Something has helped to elect more than 1,500 leaders acro ... Show More
43m 8s
Jan 2024
Willy Wonka, Naive Sweetheart?
On this week’s show, the hosts begin by jumping into the fantastical world of Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s enduring novel that explores the origins of its famously impish character, Willy Wonka, portrayed here by a wide-eyed, sugary sweet Timothée Chalamet. The musical film, ... Show More
54m 6s
Jul 2018
#140 Gemma Arterton: On Escaping And Creating
My guest today is the actress Gemma Arterton.We spoke about the new film she's in called The Escape, which she also executive produced. Her breakthrough role was in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008), playing Bond Girl Strawberry Fields, which won her an Empire Award fo ... Show More
29m 45s
Sep 2016
Episode 9: Thea Sharrock on her career in the theatre, and now her debut feature film Me Before You, scored by the legendary Craig Armstrong (Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Love Actually)
Thea Sharrock was brought up on The Ramones. She cut her directorial teeth in theatre, becoming the youngest ever artistic director at a British theatre when she took over at the Southwark Playhouse at the tender age of 24.She went on to direct Happy Now? at the National Theatre, ... Show More
27m 54s
Feb 2023
Angela Bassett - 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
The beloved veteran, a best supporting actress Oscar nominee 29 years after she was a best actress Oscar nominee for her portrayal of Tina Turner, reflects on her humble upbringing and Yale education, the early roles that established her as one of the top talents in the business ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2019
Laura Dern
During the course of her career, Laura Dern, the daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, has carved her own unique path, moving effortlessly between the worlds of independent film and blockbuster franchises like “Jurassic Park” and, most recently, “Star Wars.” She is a two- ... Show More
45m 57s