In this episode: With the Academy Awards just two weeks away, another chance to hear conversations John's had with some leading Oscar nominees.

Today we have the writer/director of "Tár," Todd Field, and its star Cate Blanchett. The film has six Oscar nominations, including best picture, best director and best actress.

And also, filmmaker Laura Poitras, nominated for her documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed."

In this week's episode: John does an extended interview with Baz Luhrmann where they discuss his new movie Elvis and the challenge of recreating Presley's old footage.

In this week's episode: Just a few weeks before the Oscars, we’re taking a deep dive into the best documentary category. I talk to two of the nominees: Director Sara Dosa, who made FIRE OF LOVE, DOSA.

Then, director Daniel Roher, who’s behind NAVALNY…

This week: why New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis is optimistic about women in the film world, for the first time…

Plus, does female success have to come at the cost of male ego? That’s the premise of a movie, Fair Play, which sold to Netflix for 20 million dollars at Sundance. I talk to its writer/director, Chloe Domont 

But first, there was some pretty big news this week about Alec Baldwin and the fatal shooting on the Rust set in 2021. I spoke about it in  my weekly entertainment news chat with LAist Morning Edition host Susanne Whatley.

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In this week's episode: John Horn just got back from a cold, crowded Sundance Film Festival where he got to interview some great actors and filmmakers. 

One of those conversations: actor, writer, comedian and now first-time filmmaker, Randall Park. His movie Shortcomings is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Adrian Tomine, which he first came across in 2007.

Plus my conversation with Sundance programmer John Nein - one of the people who decides what gets into the festival – and what doesn’t.

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In this episode: A wide-ranging conversation John had before I left L.A. with three friends and collaborators who also all happen to be Oscar-winning filmmakers.

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In this episode: The awards show that must not be named… happened, after one-year broadcast ban. And another awards granting body - one more worthy of your attention - the Screen Actors Guild - announced its nominees. Rian Johnson talks Glass Onion.

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In this episode: New reports about Hollywood’s hiring practices show few gains for women.

Plus, my two top movies of 2022 - one a narrative film, and one a documentary - that I’d recommend you seek out.

You’ll hear my conversation with veteran Harry Turner, the subject of the incredibly moving documentary “Wildcat”.

But first, my interview with writer/director Sarah Polley. Her new movie, “Women Talking,” is a work of fiction. But I believe it holds many truths, especially in its powerful depiction of how women are marginalized, and what it really means to be a male ally. “Women Talking” is also a beautiful film to watch.

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In this episode: Filmmaker James Cameron on his new movie "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the future of the film business.

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In this episode: The former studio chief and Oscar-winning producer was convicted of rape, forced oral copulation and sexual misconduct involving a woman known as "Jane Doe 1." The jury was unable to reach a verdict on several other counts.

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