The Treatment
KCRW
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2013 • 30min
James Ponsoldt: The Spectacular Now
James Ponsoldt opens up about his childhood in Athens, Georgia, which included a lot of television, Walker Percy... and stepping.
Aug 7, 2013 • 30min
Gary Baseman: The Door Is Always Open
Pervasive artist Gary Baseman invites us into his childhood home, literally, with his new exhibit at the Skirball.
Aug 1, 2013 • 49min
Guillermo del Toro: Pacific Rim
Guillermo del Toro joins Elvis for a Q&A after a screening of Pacific Rim at Film Independent at LACMA, to talk about his first film since 2008's Hellboy II.
Jul 29, 2013 • 30min
Maggie Carey: The To-Do List
Writer/director Maggie Carey explains why her film, The To-Do List, is not a romantic comedy.
Jul 24, 2013 • 30min
Ryan Coogler: Fruitvale Station
On New Years Day 2009, Oscar Grant was fatally shot by a transit officer at the Fruitvale BART station. Four years later, first-time director Ryan Coogler tells his story.
Jul 17, 2013 • 30min
Terry Moore: Strangers in Paradise, Echo, Rachel Rising
The creator of "Strangers in Paradise" comic book series, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, on how he created the world of David, Francine and Katchoo.
Jul 10, 2013 • 30min
Nat Faxon and Jim Rash: The Way, Way Back
Which writer/director of "The Way Way Back" used to be in a touring hand-bell choir complete with baton twirlers?
Jul 3, 2013 • 30min
Justin Lin: Fast and Furious 6
Rue McClanahan and Bea Arthur in "Fast & Furious?" According to Justin Lin, drawing inspiration from "Golden Girls" isn't as weird as you might think. Recorded live at the LA Film Festival.
Jun 26, 2013 • 30min
Joe Manganiello: True Blood
Joe Manganiello's run on "True Blood" was only supposed to be six episodes. Now he's starting his third season with the show. So what happened?
Jun 19, 2013 • 30min
Sofia Coppola: The Bling Ring
Sofia Coppola on 'indulging' in reality TV and other forms of trash culture while writing her latest feature, "The Bling Ring."
