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Director Rod Lurie joins host Robin Milling to discuss The Outpost, a gritty depiction of a unit of U.S. soldiers battling Taliban forces at the remote Combat Outpost Keating in 2009 in the Battle of Kamdesh. Rod tells Robin how he put his actors – five of whom are related to famous folk - through their military paces at boot camp to help them bond as soldiers in the film. Their surnames include Eastwood, Jagger, Attenborough, Alda, and Gibson. Shot on location in Sofia, Bulgaria, Rod says the film almost didn't get made as his son Hunter Lurie sadly died during production. The end result, complete with accurate no-holds-barred realistic battle scenes, with the help of military consultants on the set, is a soaring homage to Hunter and the fallen soldiers.

Michael Pitt joins host Robin Milling to talk about his role in Run With The Hunted. Michael tells Robin how he developed his character, giving input to the way he looks, and how he behaves as a Faginesque character (Oscar) who, lost himself, runs a group of lost boys into a life of crime. Michael is also a musician, a great storyteller, and quite funny; although you wouldn't get that from the roles he plays.  Some of those stories involve Kurt Cobain, Joaquin Phoenix, and his co-star Dree Hemingway. An accomplished actor, best known for his role as Jimmy Darmody in Boardwalk Empire, the New Jersey native talks about what it's like to be misunderstood by the media and puts an end to the myths that surround his personal character.

It's been over 40 years since Rocky, the underdog classic film, written and directed by Sylvester Stallone won over our cinematic hearts. Writer/director Derek Wayne Johnson chats with host Robin Milling about the documentary 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth Of A Classic, a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Rocky, narrated by Stallone himself. Johnson reveals stories from the documentary that have never been seen or heard about in the making of this award-winning franchise. If you'd like to see this interview, please visit Milling About on YouTube and subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4xF9XG4r6aBok-uQoZt1w

During this time of isolation treat yourself to this laugh out loud comedy, Love. Wedding. Repeat on Netflix. Director Dean Craig joins host Robin Milling to talk about this outrageous British farce starring Sam Claflin, Olivia Munn, and a host of superb comedians.

Director Jon Avnet rings in the new year with host Robin Milling to chat about his new film Three Christs. Currently playing in theaters it stars the triumverate threat of Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins and Bradley Whitford as paranoid schizophrenics who each believe they're Jesus Christ. Led by the calming and spiritual guidance of Richard Gere who portrays the doctor that saves them from certain dangerous medical solutions, and instead treats them with reason. Avnet shares stories about his long-standing friendship with Gere which dates back to working together on Red Corner in 1997, and how they collaborated on bringing this story to the screen. Avnet - who also co-wrote the screenplay - tells Robin he did his homework, working with reknowned pyschoanalyst Dr. Aaron Stern to get all the details right. He also relates some of the happy accidents that occurred while filming this important cautionary tale about medical abuse.

Veteran movie producer Hawk Koch joins host Robin Milling to talk about his autobiography, “Magic Time: My Life In Hollywood.” Hawk tells Robin how he was bit by the movie bug at just four years old, and shares storied tales about working with acting legends such as Jack Nicholson, Natalie Wood, and Robert Redford, to name a few. Hawk candidly shares the difficult relationship he had with his own father, the much beloved bigwig at Paramount Pictures, Howard W. Koch. Despite being “the son of:” he talks about making his way in the business from production assistant to President of the Motion Picture Academy. He reveals to Robin how he claimed his own name at the tender age of 49, and gained his own respect from the Hollywood elite. In lieu of his close relationships with Jack Nicholson and Roman Polanski, Hawk also weighs in on Nicholson's retirement and Roman Polanski's legal troubles

Treat Williams joins host Robin Milling to talk about his role as a doctor circa 1920's in The Great Alaskan Race  The true story - written, directed and starring Brian Presley - is about mushers who drove their Huskies 700 miles in 80 degrees below zero to retreve serum to save the lives of children in the small town of Nome, Alaska from diptheria. While the cast had to brave the stormy weather shooting in Silverton, Colorado, Treat tells Robin, despite being an experienced pilot he had a bout with the altitude. A certified flight instructor, he also reveals some seriously close calls over the course of his time flying multi-engine planes. Most significantly, this marks the 40th anniversary of the musical film Hair.  Treat recalls the harrowing audition process he had to go through to land the iconic role of Berger

Songwriter Stephen Bishop joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new CD, We'll Talk About It Later In The Car. Stephen tells Robin the origins of the title come from a very famous movie Princess. This is just one of the amusing and engaging stories Bishop shares as he's had quite the musical journey spanning almost four decades. It seems Stephen has a story for everything from his brush with his all time favorite band The Beatles, to the inspiration behind songs such as Almost Home, and Like Mother Like Daughter, which he also performs acoustically from the new CD.

John Buffalo Mailer joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new film The Second Sun. It's a famly affair as it also stars his wife Claudia Maree Mailer, and was produced by his brother Michael Mailer.  Yes, John has a very famous name, and it's not just because he is the son of Norman Mailer; it's his given middle name Buffalo which he explains to Robin is a finely kept family secret. John discusses maintaining his father's legacy his way with a documentary based on the biography "Norman Mailer: A Double Life." It's a daunting task he says, and will be released under the banner of his production company, MTM "with a buffalo head instead of a lion." The Second Sun is set in the 1950s which also proved to be a challenging task to get the character of the time just right. John reveals how he literally stepped into the role of a lost soul who meets his beshert in post-war Manhattan. What is a soul mate and love at first sight are also topics of discussion in this candid conversation.

Summer is off to a great start at Claude's restaurant in the Southhampton Inn in Southhampton, New York. Let's Do Lunch! experienced a homey but contemporary dining experience with an excellent cuisine prepared by Chef Charlie and served with an accommodating smile by Devan. Host Robin Milling, along with her three guests, chats with Devan about the eclectic menu featuring a starter of light and airy Chicken Corn Chowder, and spicy and sweet Crispy Shrimp & Calamari. The mains can come from all day dining or the dinner menu featuring tender and juicy Marinated Hanger Steak, the special Catch of the Day which was delcious Montauk caught Yellow Fin Flounder with Pineapple Mango Chutney, and delectable Black Sea Bass with Watermelon Feta salad. Their signature drinks have a fizz and a kick such as the Hampton's Lemonade with Stoli Blueberry Vodka and fresh muddled blueberries. The restaurant, named for owner Dede Gotthelf's beloved cat has feline photos lining the walls as you enter. Managed by Food & Beverage Director Kirsen Moore, who prepared a surprise cheese plate she personally curated from local selections, She tells Robin her motto for the restaurant is, “our favorite word is yes.” Just say 'yes' for a yummy and beautifully presented meal at Claude's!