Behind The Lens

Miss BEHIND THE LENS? live this week? Catch up now with our special guests: Director JENNIFER ARNOLD talking FAT CAMP? and writer/director CHRIS SIVERTSON talking HEARTTHROB. Plus, director JEFFREY SCHWARZ wasn't able to be with us live due to OUTFEST, but take a listen to part of his in-depth interview with film critic debbie elias talking about THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Get ready to rock 'n roll on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome legendary guitarist PHIL X and music documentarian/director FRAN STRINE, as they talk about the new music documentary HIRED GUN: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, shining a light on the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. With HIRED GUN, Fran delivers an immersive experience as he takes us behind the screaming crowds, deafening sound systems, and perceived glitz and glamour of the rock world, taking us behind the scenes, behind the mics, behind the album covers, to showcase the unsung heroes; the hired guns of the music world. From session musicians on albums to the guys who step up on stage to complete the sound of a band, we meet some of the most famous "hired guns" in the music industry, including PHIL X, guitarist for Bon Jovi. Phil also joins us live along with Fran, giving his own insight into the experience not only in making HIRED GUN, but in being a "hired gun". http://behindthelensonline.net

BEHIND THE LENS gets the party started this week with some highlights of LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL, plus writer/director ADAM REEVES talks MY BROTHER'S SHOES, while BERT MARCUS & CYRUS SAIDI talk EDM and WHAT WE STARTED! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

BEHIND THE LENS revs up its engines this week with CARS 3 and LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL! Take a listen now to special guest, horror icon BARBARA CRAMPTON, as we talk her new film REPLACE, premiering at LAFF, as well as what makes LA Film Festival such a great film fest! And director LORENZO DeSTEFANO is on hand to take us behind the lens into the world of Rachel Flowers with his new documentary HEARING IS BELIEVING. Plus, hear from director BRIAN FEE and producer KEVIN REHER as they talk CARS 3 and PAUL NEWMAN!! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Gotta say, the audio levels on this week's show are spot on with Pam in the booth. None of that erratic crap we normally see. Fingers crossed about the video. It's a jam-packed edition of BEHIND THE LENS as we talk films and film festival with filmmakers and festival founders. Take a listen now to director Greg Barker talking LEGION OF BROTHERS, DANCES WITH FILMS founders Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent talk DWF festival madness and excitement, and screenwriter Kenny Young and producer Phil Lewis talk about their new animated film CHANCE. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

An entertaining, enlightening and fun BEHIND THE LENS with producer/talent manager BYRON BEANE in town from NY to co-pilot the show. And what a show! Always a delight to have Byron on board, his industry expertise as a producer and talent manager adds a great dynamic to every interview and discussion and does so with this episode. Joining us live at the mid-point of the show is STANLEY JACOBS, writer/director/producer and jack-of-all-trades of 96 SOULS! Filmmakers will appreciate hearing what Stanley has to say about his filmmaking process, putting out a quality film with a very minimal budget, casting a film without benefit of a casting agent and some resources to aid you, the visual design and benefits of the Red Dragon camera and Leica lens for in-camera visual effects, plus things he learned that will change his approach in the future. Also, hilarity ensues as we hear clips of Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch and Ed Helms as they chime in at the recent press conference about CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FI

A powerhouse BEHIND THE LENS this week as we take a look at two intense documentaries - DANGER CLOSE and WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS - A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. Take a listen now to special guests: two-time Edward R. Murrow Award-winner ALEX QUADE, and directors/producers DAVID SALZBERG and CHRISTIAN TUREAUD, as they talk about the riveting document DANGER CLOSE. Plus, writer/director JAMIELYN LIPPMAN talks about her new documentary from conception to distribution, WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

It's a showstopping BEHIND THE LENS with legend of stage and screen, CAROLE COOK, as she talks the 33rd annual S.T.A.G.E. Los Angeles benefit, TCM, Robert Osborne, Ann Miller, Lucille Ball, Ethel Merman and more! Plus, hear an excerpt of film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with Oren Moverman talking THE DINNER. And yes, with GOTGVol2 now in theatres, you can bet there's some Baby Groot love from BTL! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Miss BEHIND THE LENS​ live this week? Take a listen now as we welcome special guest, Tony nominee BILL HUTTON who talks about the upcoming finale performance of S.T.A.G.E. Los Angeles​ on May 13th. A powerful documentary, a powerful interview, listen to film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with Oscar winner JOHN RIDLEY talking LET IT FALL​. And on a lighter side, how about a chat with first-time feature director KEN MARINO talking HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

It's a full house on BTLRadioShow this week as song stylist Jake Simpson talks S.T.A.G.E. LA's 33rd annual gala, directors/producers Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg talk their new documentary DANGER CLOSE, and John Shea talks his new directorial feature GREY LADY. Take a listen! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

BEHIND THE LENS welcomes back a very special guest this week, JOSHUA RUSH, now one of the stars of the new Disney Channel hit ANDI MACK. Listen as Joshua talks all things "Andi Mack" and more! Hear some snippets from experts at TCMFF talking nitrate films, and we've got breaking news on the 33rd annual S.T.A.G.E. Los Angeles benefit being held on May 13th at the Saban Theatre. . . http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

A truly "classic" BEHIND THE LENS as we talk TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL with special guests Kellee Pratt, Aurora Desmond, Kristen Lopez and Paula Guthat! Plus hear what RAQUEL WELCH has to say about "Old Hollywood" along with a Jimmy Stewart anecdote, while the iconic NORMAN LLOYD tells us what he's up to at this year's TCMFF. And take a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about the legendary ROBERT OSBORNE with excerpts of an earlier TCM interview in which he talks with film critic debbie elias about the genesis of the festival and its importance to him. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

It's Morphin Monday on BEHIND THE LENS this week with POWER RANGERS and THE BELKO EXPERIMENT! Take a listen to exclusive interviews with screenwriter JOHN GATINS and director DEAN ISRAELITE as they talk about bringing the POWER RANGERS into the 21st Century from story concept and character development to visual design. Filmmakers will appreciate Israelite's thoughts and experiences on using the Red Dragon and Red Phantom cameras in the lensing of POWER RANGERS. Then there's Gunn. JAMES GUNN. Hear excerpts of what he had to say during the recent press day for THE BELKO EXPERIMENT going from a dream to a script to producing to the idea of "is there too much" of pushing the envelope. To describe Gunn as a multi-tasker is an understatement given he was working on BELKO as screenwriter and producer while deep into production of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Listen as he talks about the similarities of the two films and how they balanced each other out. http://behindthelensonline.ne

BTLRadioShow digs deep into DIG TWO GRAVES this week with guests SAMANTHA ISLER, and w/d HUNTER ADAMS! WALTER IUZZOLINO talks about WALTER PRESENTS and debbie talks about a new fave film - THEY CALL ME JEEG! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

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. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com