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On Film?With Kevin McCarthy

On Film?With Kevin McCarthy

Longer-form cinema interviews diving into filmmaking craft including acting, directing, editing, composing and so much more. I grew up watching DVD features and I always wanted to create a show that can be similar to that idea of giving audiences an understanding of the hard work and dedication that goes into filmmaking.

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Steven Spielberg on Disclosure Day, Jaws, E.T., Schindler's List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, PG-13 Rating, War of the Worlds, Empathy, John Williams, Editing, Kaminski & more

Episode 49 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

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Academy Award Winning Director Steven Spielberg joins my film podcast to discuss Disclosure Day, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Saving Private Ryan, Jaws, E.T., Schindler's List, Minority Report, War of the Worlds, Duel, The Sugarland Express, Gremlins, the PG-13 rating, Janusz Kami?ski, John Willians, Michael Kahn, Editing, Cinematography, Score, Filmmaking, Empathy, Movies, Cinema, 2001, movie tickets, collections, and so much more!

#stevenspielberg #disclosureday #schindlerslist #savingprivateryan #jaws #et #closeencountersofthethirdkind #closeencounters #minorityreport #raidersofthelostark #indianajones #movies #kaminski #cinematorgraphy #johnwilliams #pg13 #templeofdoom

2026-06-02
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Ep. 48 - Brendan Fraser talks Pressure, The Mummy, Encino Man, Blast From The Past, The Whale, The Mummy Returns, The Scout, Childhood, Physicality, Filmmaking, Film Score, Rob Simonsen, Cinema

Episode 47 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Academy Award Winner Brendan Fraser joins the podcast to talk Pressure, The Mummy, Encino Man, Blast From The Past, The Whale, The Mummy Returns, The Scout, Childhood, Physicality, Filmmaking, Film Score, Rob Simonsen, Cinema.

Official PRESSURE Synopsis from Focus: Focus Features? PRESSURE is a historical thriller set in the 72 hours leading up to D-Day, following General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Scott) as they face the divisive decision of launching the largest seaborne invasion in history. With the fate of their soldiers and the outcome of the war at stake, PRESSURE brings audiences behind the scenes of one of WWII?s most critical events. Captain Stagg must defend his push to reschedule the attack due to impending catastrophic weather, despite intense opposition from everyone around him. This film goes beyond the typical war movie, revealing how small details shape the future and highlighting the unrecognized geniuses behind crucial moments in history. #brendanfraser #pressure #pressuremovie #themummy #themummyreturns #encinoman #blastfromthepast #movies #cinema #filmscore #thewhale #darrenaronofsky #thescout

#academyawards #oscars #acting #physicality #ww2 #dwightdeisenhower #truestory

2026-05-29
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Ep. 47 - Backrooms director Kane Parsons talks journey from YouTube to A24 feature film, filmmaking, VFX, Cinematography, Music, Mental Health, Sound Design, Clues, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve

Episode 47 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

20-year-old filmmaker and VFX artist, Kane Parsons, joins the podcast to discuss his incredible story from making short films on YouTube to now directing the feature film, Backrooms, for A24. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Kane joins the podcast to breakdown his history with Backrooms, filmmaking craft, score, cinematography, VFX, clues to look for in the film, mental health and so much more.

Kane was only 16-years-old when he made his first Backrooms short, "The Backrooms (Found Footage)", in 2022. Just 4-years later, he has a major feature getting a wide release in theaters.

Note: This interview contains VERY MINOR spoilers. Though, since they're vague enough, and without context, it's perfectly suitable to watch this interview prior to seeing the film.#kaneparsons #backrooms #filmmaking #thebackrooms #chiwetelejiofor #renatereinsve #youtube #a24 #film #mentalhealth #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #therapy #loops #rewireyourbrain

2026-05-26
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Ep. 46 - Finneas talks Beef Season 2, Score, The Social Network, Fincher, Lord of the Rings, Billie Eilish, Live Music, Favorite Movies, Albums, Reznor & Ross, Touring, Themes, Soundtrack, Oscar Isaac

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Episode 46 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE: This interview does contains SPOILERS for Beef Season 2.

NOTE #2: When I was talking about "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", I accidentally called the David Bowie song "Space Odyssey" instead of "Space Oddity".

Oscar, Grammy & Golden Globe Winning singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Finneas O'Connell, joins the podcast to discuss his score for BEEF Season 2. We also talk Lord of the Rings, Childhood Music Inspirations, Film Score, Billie Eilish, Musicality in Dialogue, Live Music, Theatrical Experiences, The Social Network, David Fincher, Tron, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails, Daniel Pemberton, and so much more.

#finneasoconnel #finneas #beef #movies #cinema #billieeilish #thesocialnetwork #davidfincher #howardshore #thelordoftherings #lordoftherings #filmscore #johnmayer #davidbowie #notimetodie #barbie #animals #dogs #lyrics #melody #chords #dissonance #harmony

2026-04-20
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Ep. 45 - Lee Cronin & Jack Reynor talk The Mummy, David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, Horror, Split Diopters, Cinematography, Score, Lost Highway, Stanley Kubrick, Midsommar, Sing Street, Favorite Movies

Episode 45 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Note: We only had a limited amount of time to do this interview, which is why the ending may seem a bit rushed along. Jack Reynor ("Midsommar", "Sing Street") and Writer/Director Lee Cronin ("Evil Dead Rise", "The Hole in the Ground") join the podcast to talk about Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Favorite Films, David Lynch, Lost Highway, Stanley Kubrick, Quentin Tarantino, Midsommar, Sing Street and so much more!#leecronin #leecroninsthemummy #jackreynor #horror #evildeadrise #filmmaking #cinematography #singstreet #midsommar #davidlynch #stanleykubrick #2001 #drstrangelove #quentintarantino

2026-04-17
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Ep. 44 - Greig Fraser (Oscar-Winning Cinematographer) talks Project Hail Mary, Dune, The Batman, The Beatles, Cinematography, Lighting, Lenses, Matt Reeves, Movies, Cinema, IMAX 70mm, Film-Out Process

TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: Since this interview was done via Zoom, in two different countries, there are some expected connection issues. Greig Fraser was nice enough to record solo audio on his end so that, in the event that the connection dropped, we could fill that audio in. Therefore, there will be times where you will hear his audio change slightly as I take his solo audio to cover the connection drop. It's only a few times during the episode but I wanted to point that out. You will also notice times where Greig's image freezes, slightly, while his audio is catching up. In those moments, you can still hear what Greig is saying. The second note is that when I spoke about the cinematographer of The Batman 2, I couldn't remember who had been announced. According to reports, Eric Messerschmidt will be the cinematographer on Matt Reeves' sequel.Episode 44 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Oscar-winning cinematographer, Greig Fraser, joins the podcast to talk Project Hail Mary, Dune, The Batman, Road To Perdition, The Beatles, Cinematography, Score, Lighting, Camera Operating, Filmmaking, Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Matt Reeves, Anamorphic and Spherical lenses and more.#greigfraser #cinematography #filmmaking #projecthailmary #dune #thebatman #anamorphic #spherical #lenses #movies #cinema #sammendes #thebeatles #mattreeves

2026-04-15
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Ep. 43 - Pizza Movie Writers & Directors Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney talk Pizza Movie, Over Your Dead Body, Comedy, SNL, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, BriTANicK, Sketch Comedy, Terminator 2

Episode 43 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Pizza Movie Writers & Directors Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney talk Pizza Movie, Over Your Dead Body, Comedy, SNL, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, BriTANicK, Sketch Comedy, Terminator 2.

#pizzamovie #comedy #nickkocher #brianmcelhaney #snl #saturdaynightlive #tomhanks #movies #tv #television #sketchcomedy #filmmaking #overyourdeadbody #jasonsegal #samaraweaving #improv #lornemichaels

2026-04-09
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Ep. 42 - Kevin Smith talks Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Ben Affleck, Filmmaking, Soundtracks, Bill Pullman, Stan Lee, Tarantino, Legacy, Dogma, Red State, John Goodman, Tusk

Warning: Strong language! I mean, it's Kevin Smith, so I imagine you already knew that!

Episode 42 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

One of my all-time favorite filmmakers, Kevin Smith, joins the podcast to talk Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Ben Affleck, Filmmaking, Soundtracks, Bill Pullman, Quentin Tarantino, Legacy, Dogma, Red State, John Goodman, Tusk, Clerks II, Clerks III, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot & more.

#kevinsmith #clerks #mallrats #dogma #chasingamy #soundtracks #benaffleck #movies #christophernolan #stanlee #cinema #legacy #silentbob #jayandsilentbob #jasonmewes

2026-04-02
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Ep. 41 - Charlie Cox talks Daredevil: Born Again S2, Boardwalk Empire, Physical Media, DVDs, Stardust, Oners, Cinematography, American Beauty, Heat, Accents, Childhood, Favorite Films, Matt Murdock

Episode 41 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Actor Charlie Cox joins the show to discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Boardwalk Empire, Stardust, Physical Media, DVDs, Favorite Films, Cinematography, Fight Choreography, Oners, Physicality, American Beauty, Heat, Accents, Childhood, and more!#charliecox #daredevil #daredevilbornagain #cinematography #filmmaking #movies #mattmurdock #jessicajones #stardust #boardwalkempire #television #streaming #physicalmedia #dvd #childhood #accents

2026-03-25
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Ep. 40 - Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, James Ortiz talk Project Hail Mary, theatrical experiences, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines

NOTE: There are some spoilers in the Phil Lord & Chris Miller interview. While the spoilers are relatively vague, I'd recommend listening to that section after you've seen the film.

Interviews with Ryan Gosling, Chris Miller and Phil Lord: Conducted February 25th, 2026.

Interview with James Ortiz: Conducted on March 17th, 2026.

This episode features three interviews for Project Hail Mary. Starting with Ryan Gosling, then Phil Lord & Chris Miller & ending with James Ortiz, who is the voice and puppeteer behind the character of Rocky.

We talk favorite theatrical experiences, filmmaking, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines, Drive.

#ryangosling #projecthailmary #phillord #chrismiller #jamesortiz #movies #cinema #greigfraser #danielpemberton #drive #theplacebeyondthepines #fatherhood #rocky #teachers #imax #aspectratios #film

2026-03-20
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Ep. 39 - Ryan Coogler New Interview talking Sinners, Oscars, Ending Credits, Filmmaking, IMAX, 1.43, 2.76, Score, Cinematography, Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Editing, Wunmi Mosaku, Guitars, Blues

NOTE: Recorded on Friday March 13th, 2026.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: If you missed my interview with the brilliant cinematographer, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, please check out my previous episodes.

Episode 39 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Oscar-nominee Ryan Coogler joined the show to talk Sinners, Oscars, Ending Credits, Filmmaking, IMAX, 1.43 aspect ratio, 2.76 aspect ratio, Score, Cinematography, Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Editing, Wunmi Mosaku, Guitars, Blues & so much more!

#sinners #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #filmmaking

#score #ludwiggoransson #zinzicoogler #imax #editing #cinema #academyawards #movies #movietheaters #70mm

2026-03-15
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Ep. 38 - Amelia Dimoldenberg talks Chicken Shop Date, Oscars, Interview Process, Social Media process, Red Carpets, Romantic Comedies, Kate Hudson, Spice Girls, Childhood memories, Chalamet, and more!

NOTE: This interview was recorded on February 27th.

Episode 38 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

The incredible Amelia Dimoldenberg joins the podcast this week to Chicken Shop Date, Oscars (Amelia is this year's Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent), Interview Process, Social Media process, Red Carpets, Romantic Comedies, Kate Hudson, Spice Girls, Childhood memories, Timothee Chalamet, and more!

#ameliadimoldenberg #chickenshopdate #oscars #socialmedia #tiktok #spicegirls #movies #entertainment #comedy

2026-03-13
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Ep. 37 - Stephen Lang talks Avatar, The Optimist, Tombstone, Gettysburg, Cameron, Method Acting, Michael Mann, Don't Breathe, Sidney Lumet, Amy Madigan, Quaritch, Fire & Ash, Cinematography, Music

Episode 37 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Actor Stephen Lang joins the show to talk Avatar, The Optimist, James Cameron, Method Acting, Michael Mann, Don't Breathe, Sidney Lumet, Amy Madigan, Quaritch, Cinematography, Music, Theater.

Stephen's new movie, "The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth" is in theaters starting Wednesday March 11th. Check your local listings for showtimes.

?#stephenlang #theoptimist #avatar #quaritch #movies #cinematography #filmmaking #michaelmann #publicenemies #thehardway #michaeljfox #jamescameron #sidneylumet #michaeljfox

2026-03-11
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Ep. 36 - Maggie Gyllenhaal & Lawrence Sher on The Bride, cinematography, directing, editing, Joker, The Lost Daughter, Favorite Theatrical Experiences, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley

Episode 36 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Writer/Director Maggie Gyllenhaal ("The Lost Daughter) & Cinematographer Lawrence Sher ("Joker", "The Hangover") join the show to discuss their incredible new film, "The Bride!". This conversation focuses on filmmaking craft, cinematography, process, editing, music and so much more! "The Bride!" is now playing in theaters.

#maggiegyllenhaal #lawrencesher #filmmaking #cinematography #movies #cinema #thebride #thelostdaughter #thehangover #gardenstate #joker

2026-03-06
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Ep. 35 - Kate Hudson talks Second Oscar Nomination for Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe, John Toll, Cinematography, Romantic Comedies, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Legacy, Motherhood, Cinema

Episode 35 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Kate Hudson joins the show to talk about her second Oscar Nomination. Hudson is nominated for Best Actress for her incredible performance in Craig Brewer's "Song Song Blue". In this interview, we discuss Hudson's acting process, "Almost Famous", Cameron Crowe, John Toll, Cinematography, Romantic Comedies, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Legacy, Motherhood, Cinema and so much more!

#katehudson #oscars #songsungblue #almostfamous #cameroncrowe #cinematography #filmmaking #movies #motherhood #kurtrussell #goldiehawn

2026-02-27
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Ep. 34 - One Battle After Another Filmmakers Conversation At The Kodak House featuring Michael Bauman, Sergius Nafa, Tana Dubbe, Andy Jurgensen, & Jay Trautman talk cinematography, editing a more!

Episode 34 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

One Battle After Another Filmmakers Conversation At The Kodak House featuring Cinenatographer Michael Bauman, First Assistant Camera (AC) Sergius Nafa, Key Grip Tana Dubbe, Editor Andy Jurgensen, & Associate Editor Jay Trautman talk cinematography, editing a more!This conversation took place on October 11, 2025 at the Kodak House in Los Angeles, California. #onebattleafteranother #kodak #filmmaking #cinematography #editing

2026-02-23
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Ep. 33 - Jason Biggs talks Directorial Debut, American Pie, Fatherhood, Fame, Legacy & more!

Episode 33 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Jason Biggs joins the show to discuss his directorial debut, "Untitled Home Invasion Romance", American Pie, Loser, Fame, Filmmaking, Fatherhood, Eugene Levy and more!


You can stream "Untitled Home Invasion Romance" wherever you get your VOD entertainment.#jasonbiggs #americanpie #fatherhood #eugenelevy #filmmaking #jayandsilentbob #movies


2026-02-18
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Ep. 32 - Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) talks composing Midsommar, Eddington, Him, Anemone, Blue Beetle, Triple 9, Heavy Metal Music & more!

Episode 32 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.


Composer Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) joins the podcast to talk composing film scores for Midsommar, Him, Eddington, Triple 9, Anemone, Blue Beetle, The Wrecking Crew, Heavy Metal Music and more.


Note: This interview was conducted in November of 2025.


#bobbykrlic #thehaxancloak #midsommar #eddington #triple9 #anemone #bluebeetle #triple9 #thewreckingcrew #heavymetal

2026-02-13
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Ep. 31 - Matthew Lillard Interview - Scream, Hackers, Scooby Doo, She's All That, 13 Ghosts, Filmmaking, Stu, The Life of Chuck, SLC Punk!, The Descendants, Legacy, Voice Work, Teaching & more!

Episode 31 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Matthew Lillard joins the podcast to talk Scream, Hackers, Scooby Doo, She's All That, 13 Ghosts, Filmmaking, Stu, The Life of Chuck, SLC Punk!, The Descendants, Legacy, Voice Work, Teaching & more!Note: This interview was conducted on November 19th, 2025. #matthewlillard #scream #scream7 #hackers #scoobydoo #shesallthat #13ghosts #filmmaking #stu #thelifeofchuck #slcpunk #thedescendants #legacy #voicework #teaching

2026-02-10
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Ep. 30 - Director Park Chan-wook interview - No Other Choice, Oldboy, Cinematography, Score, Editing, Sound Design, Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho, Rope & more

NOTE: For audiences watching and/or listening to this episode: I wanted to preserve Director Park Chan-wook's own voice as he answered the questions in Korean. Therefore, you will first hear my question in English. Then, you will hear Director Park's answer in Korean. Then, you will hear the English translation of Director Park's answer. I did this because I wanted people to hear Director Park's answer, as it was given, before the English translation.

Episode 30 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook joins the show to discuss NO OTHER CHOICE and his incredible career including the iconic tracking shot in OLDBOY. This interview was conducted on Sunday January 4th. At that time, "No Other Choice" was playing in 35mm at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles.

#parkchanwook #nootherchoice #oldboy #filmmaking #cinematography #score #movies #vertigo #quentintarantino #editing

2026-02-06
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Ep. 29 - Happy Sad Confused x On Film Crossover with Josh Horowtiz - Talking Interview Preparation, Dream Guests, Favorite Films, Star Wars, David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg & More

Episode 29 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Happy Sad Confused x On Film Crossover with Josh Horowtiz - Talking Interview Preparation, Dream Guests, Favorite Films, Star Wars, David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg & More

#podcasts #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #movies #davidfincher #stevenspielberg #christophernolan #filmmaking #hosts

2026-01-29
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Ep. 28 - Paul Tazewell - Oscar-winning costume designer talks Wicked, West Side Story, Hamilton, Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day, John Williams, Alice Brooks, Cinematography, Lighting and more!

Episode 28 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Oscar-winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, talks Wicked, West Side Story, Hamilton, Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day, John Williams, Alice Brooks, Cinematography, Lighting and more!

#paultazewell #wickedmovie #westsidestory #disclosureday #stevenspielberg #costumedesign #cinematography #lighting #music #johnwilliams

2026-01-23
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Ep. 27 - Oona Chaplin new interview on Varang, Avatar Fire & Ash, Charlie Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin & more

Episode 27 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In a brand new interview, Oona Chaplin talks about Varang, Avatar Fire & Ash, Charlie Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin, Filmmaking, Music, Legacy & more.#oonachaplin #avatar #avatarfireandash #jamescamerson #performancecapture #varang #charliechaplin #gerladinechapline #busterkeaton

2026-01-21
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Ep. 26 - Amanda Seyfried & Mona Fastvold talk The Testament of Ann Lee, 70mm film, Singing, Physicality, Classic films, Cinematography, Mamma Mia 3, & more!

Episode 26 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy".

New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. 

Amanda Seyfried & Mona Fastvold interview - The Testament of Ann Lee, 70mm film, Singing, Physicality, Classic films, Cinematography, Mamma Mia 3, & more!

#amandaseyfried #monafastvold #thetestamentofannlee #filmmaking #cinematography #movies #moulinrouge #mammamia

2026-01-15
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Ep. 25 - New Cynthia Erivo interview - Talking Wicked, For Good, Dracula, Perfumes, Singing Harmonies & more!

Episode 25 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

New Cynthia Erivo interview - Talking Wicked, For Good, Dracula, Perfumes, Singing Harmonies, Shadow Work & more!

#cynthiaerivo #wicked #wickedforgood #wickedmovie #elphaba #singing #filmmaking #musicality #nogooddeed #noplacelikehome #forgood #defyinggravity #arianagrande

2026-01-12
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Ep. 24 - Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible, Editing, Amy Madigan, & more.

Episode 24 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible & more.

#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

2026-01-05
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Ep. 23 - Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more!

Episode 23 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more!

#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

2025-12-30
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Ep. 22 - Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!

Episode 22 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!

#wicked #alicebrooks #cineatography #filmmaking #contact #mirrors #reflections #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #jonmchu

2025-12-27
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Ep. 21 - Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, Legacy

NOTE: Episode recorded on December 7th after a screening of "Song Sung Blue" at the Director's Guild of America in Los Angeles. "Song Sung Blue" is based on a true story following Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as "Lightning & Thunder", who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Mike Sardina is played by Hugh Jackman. Claire Sardina is played by Kate Hudson. Craig Brewer wrote, produced and directed the film. The film opens Christmas Day in theaters!


Episode 21 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.


Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, Legacy


Photo Credit: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images


#hughjackman #katehudson #craigbrewer #songsungblue #filmmaking #music #score #legacy #almostfamous #lesmiserables #cameroncrowe #cinematography

2025-12-22
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Ep. 20 - James Cameron on Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Horner, Titanic, Abyss, 3D, T2, 2001, Aliens

NOTE: Interview starts at 21:44! Prior is the story that lead me to spending 3 days at the Manhattan Beach Studios, where James Cameron filmed Avatar: The Way of Water & Avatar: Fire and Ash. The story is worth listening to, if you have time. It gives context for the interview with James Cameron.

Episode 20 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.James Cameron talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, Terminator 2, Titanic, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Physical Media, Catharsis in cinema, legacy, visual effects, and more! Jon Landau's "The Bigger Picture: My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along The Way" - Link to buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789618/the-bigger-picture-by-jon-landau/#jamescameron #avatar #filmmaking #performancecapture #terminator2 #theabyss #titanic #3d #cinematography #movies #directing #director

2025-12-19
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Ep. 19 - Sam Worthington talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Cameron, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Irreversible, Physical Media, Childhood, and more!

Episode 19 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE: This interview took place on Wednesday 11/19/25.

Sam Worthington talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Cameron, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Irreversible, Physical Media, Childhood, and more!

#samworthington #avatar #filmmaking #jamescameron #terminator

2025-12-15
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Ep. 18 - Jamie Lee Curtis talks legacy, filmmaking, cinematography, film score, Ella McCay, James L. Brooks, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners, Halloween, Freakier Friday, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis & more

Episode 18 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE: Autumn Durald Arkapaw was the cinematographer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which is the sequel to Black Panther.

Jamie Lee Curtis talks legacy, filmmaking, cinematography, film score, Ella McCay, James L. Brooks, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners, Halloween, Freakier Friday, Movies, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis and more!

#jamieleecurtis #ellamccay

2025-12-12
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Ep. 17 - Rian and Nathan Johnson talk Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Looper, Brick, Filmmaking, Digital, Score, The Brother's Bloom, Netflix, Theatrical Releases & more

Episode 17 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Rian and Nathan Johnson talk Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Looper, Brick, Filmmaking, Digital, Score, The Brother's Bloom, Netflix, Theatrical Releases & more.

#knivesout #rianjohnson #nathanjohnson #filmmaking #glassonion #wakeupdeadman #movies #netflix #streaming #theatricalrelease #movietheaters #terminator2 #christophernolan

2025-12-09
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Ep. 16 - Patrick Wilson talks Jay Kelly, The Conjuring, Insidious, Hard Candy, The A-Team, Little Children, Joel Schumacher, Ghost, Filmmaking, Music, Directing, Fargo, and more!

Episode 16 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Patrick Wilson talks Jay Kelly, The Conjuring, Insidious, Hard Candy, The A-Team, Little Children, Joel Schumacher, Ghost, Filmmaking, Music, Directing, Fargo, and more!

#patrickwilson #theconjuring #insidious #horrormovies #jaykelly #hardcandy #theateam #littlechildren #joelschumacher

2025-12-08
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Ep. 15 - Behind-The-Scenes with Wicked director Jon M. Chu on the Universal lot talking Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Cinematography, Score, Performance, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Alice Brooks

Episode 15 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Ep. 15, Wicked director Jon M. Chu takes me behind-the-scenes on the Universal lot where we talk Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Cinematography, Score, Performance, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Alice Brooks, and so much more. This conversation does contain spoilers. #UniversalPartner
#jonmchu #wicked #wickedforgood #directing #cinematography #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #defyinggravity #forgood

2025-12-05
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Ep. 14 - Troy Kotsur talks Black Rabbit, CODA, Winning Best Supporting Actor Oscar, Jim Carrey, Filmmaking, Blocking, Cinematography, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and more!

Episode 14 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Note: The interview also features Justin Maurer, who is an American Sign Language Interpreter. In this episode, Troy Kotsur talks Black Rabbit, CODA, Winning Best Supporting Actor Oscar, Jim Carrey, Filmmaking, Blocking, Cinematography, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and more!#troykotsur #CODA #filmmaking #movies #jimcarrey #joelschumacher

2025-12-01
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Ep. 13 - Shawn Levy talks Star War Starfighter , Stranger Things 5, Thomas Newman, Filmmaking, Night at the Museum, Date Night, Real Steel, Big Fat Liar, Return of the Jedi and more!

Episode 13 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Shawn Levy talks Star War Starfighter , Stranger Things 5, Thomas Newman, Filmmaking, Night at the Museum, Date Night, Real Steel, Big Fat Liar and more!

#shawnlevy #strangerthings #starwars #starfighter #returnofthejedi #movies #filmmaking #cinematography #thomasnewman #score

2025-11-26
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Ep. 12 - Macaulay Culkin talks Home Alone, My Girl, Richie Rich, Uncle Buck, The Good Son, Zootopia 2, Fallout, Filmmaking, John Williams, John Candy, John Hughes, Kieran Culkin, Childhood & more

Episode 12 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE/CORRECTION: At the 54-min marker, I accidentally mixed up Dean Cundy with Don Burgess. Dean Cundy was the cinematographer for "Back To The Future". You can see how I mixed it up because Don Burgess did become Robert Zemeckis' cinemetographer for many of Zemeckis' future films. Just my wires getting crossed. Either way, Don Burgess did shoot "Richie Rich" and you can also see how it was mixed up since Alan Silvestri did score "Back To The Future" and "Richie Rich".

In this episode, Macaulay Culkin talks Home Alone, My Girl, Richie Rich, The Good Son, Zootopia 2, Fallout, Filmmaking, John Williams, John Candy, John Hughes, Kieran Culkin, Childhood, Bees & more!

Link to Macaulay Culkin's Home Alone tour: https://www.homealonetour.com/

#macaulayculkin #homealone #johncandy #unclebuck #mygirl

#filmmaking #childhood #nostalgia

2025-11-25
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Ep. 11 - Ethan Hawke talks Blue Moon, The Before Trilogy, Training Day, Richard Linklater, White Fang, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Film Score, Favorite Movies and more!

Episode 11 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Ethan Hawke talks Blue Moon, The Before Trilogy, Training Day, Richard Linklater, White Fang, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Film Score, Favorite Movies and more!

#ethanhawke #bluemoon #beforesunrise #beforesunset #beforemidnight #trainingday #whitefang #deadpoetssociety

2025-11-19
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Ep. 10 - Edgar Wright talks The Running Man, Shaun of the Dead, Filmmaking, Music, Stephen King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Film Score, Cinematography and more.

Episode 10 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, director Edgar Wright talks The Running Man, Shaun of the Dead, Filmmaking, Music, Stephen King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Film Score, Cinematography, Movie posters and more.

#edgarwright #therunningman #glenpowell #filmmaking #cinematography

2025-11-14
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Ep. 9 - Autumn Durald Arkapaw talks Sinners, Cinematography, IMAX, Ultra Panavision, Aspect Ratios, Visual Effects, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Favorite Films, Making History

Episode 9 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw talks Sinners, Cinematography, IMAX, Ultra Panavision, Aspect Ratios, Visual Effects, Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Favorite Films, Making History.

#sinners #autumnduraldarkapaw #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #filmmaking #cinematography

2025-11-12
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Ep. 8 - Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster and Christy Martin talk new film Christy, Physical and Emotional Transformations, Filmmaking Choices, Process, Animals and The Film's Uplifting Message

Episode 8 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Kevin moderated a very special Q&A, following a sold-out screening of the new film Christy. The Q&A features Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster and Christy Martin talking about their new film Christy, Physical and Emotional Transformations, Filmmaking Choices, Process, Dogs and The Film's Uplifting Message.

#christy #christymartin #sydneysweeney #benfoster #movies #dogs #filmmaking

2025-11-03
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Ep. 7 - Robert Englund talks star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Freddy Krueger, Wes Craven, Favorite Films, Practical Effects, Finding The Freddy Krueger character and more!

Episode 7 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Robert Englund talks star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Freddy Krueger, Wes Craven, Favorite Films, Practical Effects, Finding The Freddy Krueger character and more!

#robertenglund #freddykreuger #wescraven #anightmareonelmstreet

2025-10-31
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Ep. 6 - Chris Stuckmann talks Shelby Oaks, Collecting Ticket Stubs, Movie Reviews, Catharsis in Filmmaking, Sound Design and more!

Episode 6 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, writer, director and film critic Chris Stuckmann joins the show to talk Shelby Oaks, Collecting Ticket Stubs, Movie Reviews, Catharsis in Filmmaking, Sound Design and more!

NOTE: The total number of Kickstarter backers ended up being: 14,720. In the episode, I said 11,000, which was the number when the campaign crossed $1 million.

#chrisstuckmann #shelbyoaks #filmmaking #ticketstubs

2025-10-29
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Ep. 5 - Dave Franco & Mason Thames talk Regretting You, Favorite Movies & Music, Upcoming Projects, How To Train Your Dragon, Black Phone & More

Episode 5 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Dave Franco and Mason Thames join the show to talk about Regretting You, favorite theatrical experiences, favorite movies, favorite music, upcoming projects, Mason wanting to play Kurt Cobain in a film and more.


#regrettingyou #davefranco #masonthames

2025-10-24
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Ep. 4 - Lili Reinhart talks Hal & Harper, Mental Health, The Love Hypothesis, Riverdale, Favorite Movies and more

On this week's episode of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy", Lili Reinhart joins the show for an incredible conversation surrounding her new series, "Hal & Harper". Kevin and Lili discuss mental health, Riverdale, The Love Hypothesis, favorite movies and so much more. "Hal & Harper" premieres on Mubi starting October 19th.

2025-10-18
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Ep. 3: Ryan Reynolds talks John Candy documentary, Deadpool & Wolverine, Just Friends, Safe House, Mental Health, Favorite Movies, Music, Hugh Jackman and more.

Episode 3 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Ryan Reynolds joins Kevin McCarty to talk about producing his new documentary "John Candy: I Like Me". Ryan and Kevin cover a wide range of topics including John Candy, favorite movies, Deadpool, Deadpool & Wolverine, Just Friends, Safe House, mental health, and so much more. This is a 65-minute filmmaking and life conversation. Note for the "True Romance" discussion where Ryan asks for a chyron. The two names that came up in the search were Carl Orff and Hans Neusiedler. If you get a chance, take a listen to their versions of that incredible song.#ryanreynolds #johncandy #movies #deadpool #deadpoolwolverine #planestrainsautomobiles #conanobrien #billmurray #danaykroyd

2025-10-10
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Ep. 2: Ben Schwartz talks Sonic, Parks & Rec, Writing for Oscars, Letterman, SNL, Improv & more

Episode 2 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Ben Schwartz joins Kevin McCarthy to talk about his incredible career including writing jokes for Letterman and SNL, Parks and Recreations, Sonic, Star Wars, working with J.J. Abrams, audition stories, and so much more.
2025-09-23
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Ep. 1: Josh Brolin talks Weapons, Goonies, No Country, Thanos & more

Episode 1 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. In this episode, Josh Brolin joins Kevin McCarty to talk about his new movie Weapons, No Country for Old Men, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Milk, W., The Goonies, American Gangster, Jonah Hex, Weapons theories, masculinity, vulnerability, turning down a role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, turning down a role in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, his father James Brolin celebrating his Weapons success, his memory of the Thanos snap, and so much more! This is a 90-minute filmmaking and life conversation. #joshbrolin #weapons #thanos #avengers #nocountryforoldmen #oppenheimer #christophernolan #thegoonies #nocountryforoldmen #onfilmwithkevinmccarthy #onfilmpod

2025-08-20
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