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Behind The Lens goes "behind the lens and below the line" with in-depth movie reviews & interviews by film critic debbie elias, plus a weekly radio show and podcast that airs live Mondays at 11am PT/2pm ET on Adrenaline Radio. Join noted film critic debbie lynn elias as she goes BEHIND THE LENS and below the line with movie magic, reviews, interviews, awards, festival coverage, and more! Now in he
r 39th year as a critic, debbie elias taps into her roots in television and film production and dives deep into those elements that make up the final product you see on the big and small screens, from big budget tentpoles to lo/no/micro-budget indies. With live interviews and in-studio appearances by the movers and shakers in front of and behind the camera, BEHIND THE LENS looks at everything from performance to cinematography, costume design, scoring, editing, screenwriting, directing, producing, and more! And come BEHIND THE LENS with debbie lynn elias, Mondays at 11AM PT/2PM ET live on AdrenalineRadio.com!
Miss live this week? Catch up now with our special guest w/d ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES talking HELD HOSTAGE IN MY HOUSE, plus our exclusive interview with writer JENNA ST. JOHN talking STINKY SUMMER.
What a fun - and female filmmaker-friendly - week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to the return of two wonderful filmmakers talking about their latest projects - JENNA ST. JOHN talking STINKY SUMMER and ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES talking HELD HOSTAGE IN MY HOUSE.
What a fun - and female filmmaker-friendly - week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to the return of two wonderful filmmakers talking about their latest projects - JENNA ST. JOHN and ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES. First up is my exclusive interview with the fabulously talented screenwriter, JENNA ST. JOHN talking ab...
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So excited to have two wonderful filmmakers back again this week talking about their latest projects - Jenna St. John and ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES.
First up is my exclusive interview with the fabulously talented screenwriter, JENNA ST. JOHN talking about her latest project, the fun-filled family film STINKY SUMMER. Regular listeners and readers will remember Jenna from her prior live appearances and call-ins to and will recognize that this new film is a far cry from some of her prior works like "Sexpectations" and "Dinner with the Alchemist" (both in which she also stars). STINKY SUMMER is at the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of audience and plot, but still built on Jenna's skill for developing story and fully textured characters. What can possibly happen when you've got a skunk, a camp full of girls, and some international spies on your tail? Answer: a whole lotta laughter and Jenna dives into it all in this conversation. STINKY SUMMER releases on VOD tomorrow, September 10.
And then writer/director ANNA ELIZABETH JAMES is back with us live to talk about her latest movie for Lifetime Television, HELD HOSTAGE IN MY HOUSE. Solid story, interesting construct with the thriller that unfolds, excellent casting, some returning cast and production team all make for a solid tale. Can't wait to speak with Anna about it all!
Dark, twisted, wry, hilarity punctuated with touches of whimsy, delivering socio-political commentary on every level
There is a captivating brutal, visceral beauty to the Western thriller THE THICKET. You cannot look away. You are drawn in by the characters, by the setting, by the "adventure", by the tension, by the pursuit..
In this exclusive interview, writer/director DANIEL ANDRE discusses the making of sweet and touching dark comedy RUNNING ON EMPTY.
An in-depth exclusive interview with director TY ROBERTS discussing the emotionally resonant and inspirational YOU GOTTA BELIEVE,
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood lures you ever deeper into the terrifying event with a curated menu of devilish bites and beverages plus exclusive merchandise!
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood opens September 5th!
It's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW with director JON KEEYES and CHARLIE TANGO with writer/director SIMON BOISVERT.
It's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW with director JON KEEYES and CHARLIE TANGO with writer/director SIMON BOISVERT. First up, my exclusive interview with director JON KEEYES going in-depth into THE CLEAN UP....
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It's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW and CHARLIE TANGO.
First up, my exclusive interview with director JON KEEYES going in-depth into THE CLEAN UP CREW, a terrific crime comedy that boasts some incredible performances, most notably a balls-to-the-wall turn by Melissa Leo and a scene-stealing Antonio Banderas, not to mention fun and action at every turn. THE CLEAN UP CREW is available now on digital and VOD.
Then writer/director SIMON BOISVERT joins us live to discuss his new twisty thriller CHARLIE TANGO. An intriguing tale that appears to be one thing, but thanks to Simon's storytelling skill and craftsmanship, turns on a dime and shifts our focus to the real meat of the story, delivering yet another surprise. I can't wait to speak with Simon about this one! CHARLIE TANGO starts streaming on September 3rd.
An interesting and enthusiastic exclusive conversation with TRICIA SAWYER discussing her Emmy-nomination for Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (non-prosthetic) in AppleTV’s smash hit, PALM ROYALE, for her work in episode one, "The Pilot”
A wonderful exclusive conversation with Department Head and hair stylist KAREN BARTEK discussing her Emmy-nomination for Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling in AppleTV’s smash hit, PALM ROYALE, for her work in the unforgettable fourth episode, "Maxine Rolls the Dice".
An in-depth exclusive interview with Main Title Creative Director RONNIE KOFF discussing his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Main Title Design with the creation of the main title for AppleTV's smash hit PALM ROYALE.
An in-depth exclusive interview with Main Title Creative Director PATRICK CLAIR discussing his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Main Title Design with the creation of the main title for AppleTV’s SILO.
She was such a good actress.
Gena Rowlands died today at the age of 94. She passed away at her home in the desert, according to a rep for her son, Nick.
This past June, Nick Cassavetes told “Entertainment Weekly” his mom was dealing with Alzheimer’s for the past five years and was in “full dementia,” just like her character in “The Notebook.”
Rowlands’ career spanned almost seven decades and included two Oscar nominations, for her leading roles in “A Woman Under the Influence” (1975) and “Gloria” (1981). She also won three Emmys along the way, including one for her lead role in “The Betty Ford Story.”
From the 1950s on, Gena appeared on TV in every decade in a variety of projects. Among her movies: “Lonely Are The Brave” with Kirk Douglas, “Tony Rome” with Frank Sinatra and “Hope Floats” with Sandra Bullock. She made 10 movies in all with her husband, the late director, John Cassavetes.
I only got to interview Gena a handful of times but I sure enjoyed talking to someone I admired for many years.
May she R.I.P. 🙏
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Miss live? Catch up now with RJ COLLINS discussing CRESCENT CITY and Emmy nominee BLAKE NEELY talks about composing the Emmy-nominated main title theme for MASTERS OF THE AIR.
An informative and fun show this week on as we welcome director RJ COLLINS live discussing his new crime thriller CRESCENT CITY. Plus, my exclusive interview with composer BLAKE NEELY, Emmy nominee for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for MASTERS OF THE AIR. First, we’re going for ...
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Joining me live today is director RJ COLLINS to discuss his new film, the chilling twisting turning serial crime thriller CRESCENT CITY. Boasting an impressive cast with Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nickey Whelan, and Alec Baldwin, you will be riveted to the screen when you see this film... I've got a lot to go over with RJ!!
But first, it's Emmy time! The nominations are out and voting begins later this week for Television Academy members. And one of my favorite nominees is composer BLAKE NEELY who snagged a nomination for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for MASTERS OF THE AIR. By now you've probably watched the series on AppleTV and heard the theme at the start of each episode and if you're like me, you love it. But what goes into composing a theme that captures the series, the story, and our attention when accompanied by visuals? In this exclusive interview, Blake and I dive into the essence of MASTERS Main Title Theme and its creation from composition to specific instrumentation and the captivating emotion that results.
An interesting and fun in-depth exclusive interview with co-writers and co-directors AUSTIN STARK and JOSEPH SCHUMANN examining the wickedly delightful COUP!.
A fun-filled and enthusiastic exclusive conversation with choreographer BROOKE LIPTON discussing her Emmy-nominated work in AppleTV's smash hit, PALM ROYALE, and the series big dance number "Havana Nights" in episode four, "Maxine Rolls the Dice."
Miss live? Catch up now with all the fiun of special guest SIMON PHILLIPS talking his new film THE MOUSE TRAP. Plus, my exclusive interview with NANETTE BURSTEIN discussing her new documentary ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES.
And what a fun show we've got for you with this episode of today with something for everyone thanks to the fabulous SIMON PHILLIPS and his new film THE MOUSE TRAP (MICKEY'S MOUSE TRAP) plus my exclusive interview with director NANETTE BURSTEIN talking her new documentary ELIZABETH TAYL...
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And what a fun show we've got for you today with something for everyone thanks to the fabulous SIMON PHILLIPS and his new film THE MOUSE TRAP (MICKEY'S MOUSE TRAP) plus my exclusive interview with director NANETTE BURSTEIN talking her new documentary ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES.
Get ready classic film fans, TCM fans, Elizabeth Taylor fans because we're kicking off the show with my exclusive interview with NANETTE BURSTEIN and her new doc, ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES. Released exclusively on HBO on August 3rd, you do not want to miss this one. And you don't want to miss this interview as Nanette talks about the project, starting with how these 40 hours of previously unheard and unknown tapes came to her; a story in and of itself! But how do you break down that audio and make it cinematic? As you'll hear, it takes a lot of research and planning, developing a through line, finding all of the visuals - including many home movies of Elizabeth's as well as many by Roddy McDowell - deciding what to include and not include and how to bring the documentary into the later years of Taylor's life with her philanthropic work. A wonderful interview and a fabulous documentary.
And then...... he's back!!! SIMON PHILLIPS is back with us for the third time and this time it's all about THE MOUSE TRAP/MICKEY'S MOUSE TRAP (as Producer/Writer/Actor, Simon will have to clarify the title for us)! January 2024, Simon released the trailer for this and blew everyone away as the film contains footage of the first iterations of Disney's Mickey Mouse as "Steamboat Willie" (which entered the public domain on January 1st) with the main character bearing more than a strong resemblance to Willie. But trust me when I say there is nothing Disney-esque about THE MOUSE TRAP! A deliciously delightful horror film that horror fans are going to love with an original story courtesy of Simon, a lot of fun horror elements, plenty of bloodshed, and perhaps even a bit of magic. I cannot wait to speak with Simon again in the morning about this one and how he got ahead of the curve with this film and the public domain issues. AND, I always plan on asking him about BLOOD AND SNOW, a sci-fi/horror which Simon co-wrote and stars in alongside Vernon Wells.
It's an out-of-this-world full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests: "Star Trek" franchise science advisor ERIN MACDONALD, PH.D. talking about SPACE CADET, STAR TREK: PRODIGY and astrophysics, and director JAY SILVERMAN talking about his beautiful new film CAMERA.
Miss this episode of live? Catch up now and take a listen to our wonderful guests, astrophysicist and "Star Trek" franchise science advisor ERIN MACDONALD, PHD, plus director JAY SILVERMAN talking about his beautiful new film, CAMERA.
It's an out-of-this-world full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests ERIN MACDONALD, PH.D. talking about SPACE CADET, STAR TREK: PRODIGY and astrophysics, and director JAY SILVERMAN talking about his beautiful new film CAMERA.
A fun-filled entertaining exclusive interview with director JOCELYN MOORHOUSE going in-depth into the making of THE FABULOUS FOUR.
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It's an out-of-this-world week on thanks to our two live guests - astrophysicist and Star Trek franchise science advisor ERIN MacDONALD, Ph.D. and director JAY SILVERMAN!
I'm so excited to have DR. ERIN MacDONALD join us to discuss her myriad of ongoing projects including serving as science consultant to the new fun Prime Video film SPACE CADET which is the story of a female protagonist who dreams of being an astronaut. And if that's not enough, Erin voices her fictional counterpart in the animated STAR TREK: PRODIGY now streaming on Netflix! Plus, she's one of the forces behind the film IDENTITEAZE (which just happens to have John DeLancie in the cast). This is one space geek who is thrilled to speak with Erin!
Adding to the excitement this week is the return of director JAY SILVERMAN who is back for his third appearance on BTLRadioshow, this time talking about his new film CAMERA. Get the tissues out for this one when you see it (it released on 7/23). Beyond heartfelt, Beau Bridges and young Miguel Gabriel will melt your heart and bring you to tears while the film's cinematography is breathtaking with every frame. Needless to say, I love CAMERA and can't wait to speak with Jay again. It's like every three years he comes back to BTL with something more wonderful than the film before.
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Join noted film critic debbie lynn elias and a line-up of talented and informed guests each week as she goes BEHIND THE LENS and below the line with movie magic, interviews, reviews, awards and film festival coverage and more! With a mission to “educate, enlighten and entertain” on the crafts of filmmaking, tv/media production, theater, music and more by going behind the lens and below the line, now in her 32nd year as a critic, debbie elias taps into her roots in television and film production to delve into those elements that make up the final product you see on the big and small screens, from big budget tentpoles to lo/no/micro budget indies. With live interviews and in-studio appearances by the movers and shakers in front of and behind the camera, as well as pre-recorded exclusive interviews, BEHIND THE LENS takes a look at everything from performance to cinematography, costume design, scoring, editing, scripting, directing, sound design, VFX, and more! And look for special segments with Tech Talk, Legalese, and the always popular, Classic Corner. Special events like TCM Classic Film Festival are also front and center and as they get ever closer on the horizon, classic film gets lots of BTL love.
debbie is a Tomatometer-approved critic with Rotten Tomatoes and is a member of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society, LA Press Club, and the prestigious Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
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