New York Times culture writer Dave Itzkoff returns to the podcast to discuss his extensive writing about the actor & comedian Robin Williams. The hallmark of that writing is his 2018 biography, "Robin" (Henry Holt & Co., 2018). Dave shares memories of his experiences getting to know Williams as well as writing the book. August 11th marks the 5th anniversary of Williams' death.

Indie film editor Michael Taylor returns to the podcast for his second visit. Three projects that he has been working on: Rick Alverson's "The Mountain", Guy Nattiv's "Skin", and Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" are all currently in theaters. Taylor is married to the production designer Judy Becker; the two are bi-coastal these days but call NYC home.

Israeli transplant, the filmmaker Guy Nattiv discusses his latest feature made here in the U.S., "Skin". The film stars Jamie Bell & Danielle Macdonald and will open in theaters tomorrow, Friday, July 26th.

The filmmaker Michael Moore ("Roger & Me", "Fahrenheit 11/9") is the guest. We discuss the upcoming Traverse City Film Festival which he founded 15 years ago and which he programs & serves as President. The dates run from July 30th through August 4th. Tickets for various screenings are available at traversecityfilmfest.org.

Two friends of the podcast return to discuss recent projects. First up is Robert Greene ("Kate Plays Christine") who's new film, "Brisbee '17" about one Arizona town's haunted past and how its citizens cope with oncoming centennial. Also regular friend of the podcast Larry Fessenden comes on to discuss his latest horror film, "Depraved".

In the first segment I am joined by actor & friend Jayce Bartok who talks about his recent experiences being the cast of Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us" which may be seen on Netflix; and a discussion of the classic 70's neo-noir film "Night Moves" with author Matthew Asprey Gear and podcaster Peter Rinaldi.

Film historian and author Joseph McBride discusses his recent book "How Did Lubitsch Do It" (Columbia University Press, 2018) as well as his relationships with such filmmakers as Steven Spielberg, Orson Welles and John Ford. This is an episode not to be missed. More with McBride to come.

Another episode in Filmwax Radio's continuing partnership with the Vermont College of Fine Arts' Masters in Film program; this one with the editor Jason Rosenfield ("Breaking Point", "Lorena"). Visit vcfa.edu/film for more details and remember to mention Filmwax Radio if you reach out to the school.

The executive director of Film at Lincoln Center, Lesli Klainberg, discusses the venerable film institution's recent name change; experimental filmmaker Jessica Oreck discusses her recent work, her first work of fiction, called "One Man Dies a Million Times". We caught up with the film and with Jessica recently at the Montclair Film Festival.

A jam-packed episode with a call-in by comedian Jim Gaffigan discussing his new film "Being Frank" opening in NYC & LA on Friday, 6/14. Also, the film critic A.S. Hamrah with his new book "The Earth Dies Streaming" (n+1, 2018). And, lastly, the filmmaker Hilary Brougher returns with her film "South Mountain" in time for her BAMcinemaFest screening on Saturday, 6/15.