Behind The Lens

We all know about death and taxes, but what about LOVE & TAXES? Thanks to brothers Jacob and Josh Kornbluth that's exactly what we're talking about on BEHIND THE LENS. A fun and fascinating discussion on the meld of Josh's autobiographical comedy stage show with dramatized scenes under Jacob's direction and the challenges of making this now timely and topical laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt film. A true sibling collaboration! And hear exclusive interview excerpts with producers and creators Terri Minsky and Michelle Manning talking Disney Channel's new ANDI MACK. Plus, Dolph Lundgren talks DON'T KILL IT.

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Let's just "cut to the chase", literally and figuratively, when it comes to this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome special guests, actor PATRICK DAY and writer/director/actor BLAYNE WEAVER from Weaver's latest film, CUT TO THE CHASE. And we follow-up last week's show with a clip of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview DON'T KILL IT star, Dolph Lundgren. But we start things off with breaking news and sadness, as we report on the morning's passing of beloved TCM ambassador and film historian, ROBERT OSBORNE.

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A fun and fascinating BEHIND THE LENS this week with special guests director MIKE MENDEZ talking his new horror film DON'T KILL IT, while documentarian STEVEN KOCHONES talks the beautiful (and educational) COUNTRY: PORTRAITS OF AN AMERICAN SOUND. Plus, film critic debbie elias talks with some of the winners for MOONLIGHT at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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It's always an enlightening, educational and entertaining BEHIND THE LENS when Formosa Group is in the house which is what makes this week's show so exciting as we welcome Music Editor KEN KARMAN! So just what does a music editor do? And how integral is a music editor to a film? Take a listen as 38-year veteran Ken Karman (with no signs of stopping) talks about working on multiple films with composers Alexandre Desplat and Alan Silvestri, the exacting nature of first-time director Ewan McGregor with "American Pastoral", working on Gene Kelly's final film, the importance and challenges of working with an iconic signature piece of music like the "William Tell Overture" in coordination with the visual editing of a scene, carry-over musical themes within franchises, even the absence of music, fine tuning musical sound, changing technology and approaches to music editing, and more!

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS it's all about what's hot! And what's hot is the box office and the Oscar race. So sit back and relax and take a listen to some exclusive interviews from film critic debbie elias that cover the gamut from sound to Technicolor to music to cinematography to stunts to action to editing and more with LA LA LAND writer/director (and Oscar nominee) DAMIEN CHAZELLE and JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 director CHAD STAHELSKI.

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PARTY ON listeners! This week on BEHIND THE LENS we're celebrating the 25th Birthday Bash of WAYNE'S WORLD! Get ready to rock 'n roll with WAYNE'S WORLD director PENELOPE SPHEERIS who talks about "the making of" as well as the worlds of indie versus studio filmmaking. Things get really wild when MARK EHRENKRANZ joins in at the midpoint as the decades old friends talk punk rock, music videos and the appeal of WAYNE'S WORLD over the past 25 years. Mark is the creator and producer of the WAYNE'S WORLD event and tells all about the wild ride putting it together for the film fans. Plus, Mark and film critic debbie elias talk about the NY FILM CRITICS SERIES, which Mark created as a showcase and celebration of indie film. And hear excerpts of debbie's exclusive interview with director PETER CHELSOM and producer RICHARD LEWIS talking the beautiful and poignant THE SPACE BETWEEN US.

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It's all about awards on BEHIND THE LENS this week! Take a listen now as SWISS ARMY MAN producer Miranda Bailey gives us insight not only into the Spirit Award Nominated SWISS ARMY MAN, but her approach to producing. And hear extensive excerpts of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with Oscar-nominated cinematographer GREIG FRASER talking Lion Movie!

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We're taking a little "DETOUR" and getting "LOST IN FLORENCE" on BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to our special guests, writer/director EVAN OPPENHEIMER and writer/director CHRISTOPHER SMITH. Talking LOST IN FLORENCE, Oppenheimer gives some insight into story and location shooting abroad. Beyond a beautiful travelogue for the more intimate aspects of Florence, Italy, LOST IN FLORENCE is an exploration into what makes life worth living. And yes, "Castle" fans, LOST IN FLORENCE marks one of Stana Katic's first post-Castle performances. Then "detour" back to the US with Christopher Smith who talks DETOUR (and a few other of his gems) complete with youthful and accomplished cast and rich cinematography. Plus, hear an excerpt of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE director DJ Caruso talking stunts, stunts and more stunts!

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Timely and topical, enlightening and educational, and even a bit political, are just a few words to describe this week's Behind The Lens. Documentarian VANESSA HOPE talks her documentary ALL EYES AND EARS, the making of, and what may lie ahead for the US and China, while writer/director ANDREW WAGNER talks BREAKABLE YOU fresh off its world premiere at PSIFF!

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Take a listen now as BEHIND THE LENS kicks off its third year with musical guests RACHELE ROYALE and ERIC WALKER!! Hear how you can be part of the launch party on Friday the 13th for Rachele's new single "Circus Life", and find out how to win a copy of Eric's new CD, "Brand New Day"!

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