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On Film…With Kevin McCarthy
30 episodes
Broken Lizard Live In Seattle on Super Troopers 3, Beerfest, George Clooney, Movie Theater Memories
Aug 7, 2026 · 55 min
Episode 58 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note: This episode was recorded live in Seattle, WA for the Super Troopers 3 "Behind The Badge" Tour. Warning: Strong language. The episode features a conversation with Broken Lizard including Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske. Because the live show featured clips from the "Super Troopers" films, I removed them for legal re…
Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, John Leguizamo, Lupita Nyong'o and Himesh Patel talk about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, filmmaking, score, cinematography, dogs, action and more!
Jul 25, 2026 · 22 min
Episode 57 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. - Interview with Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland from 2:13 to 7:00 - Interview with Zendaya and John Leguizamo from 7:00 to 13:36 - Interview with Himesh Patel and Lupita Nyong'o from 13:37 to 21:32 This is part 2/3 of my podcast series for the The Odyssey. This episode features my conversations with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, John Leguizamo, Lupita Nyong'o and…
Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon on The Odyssey, Framing for IMAX and other formats, Interstellar, IMAX, David Keighley, The Dark Knight, Bill Irwin, TARS, Star Wars, Hoyte van Hoytema, Trojan Horse,
Jul 16, 2026 · 28 min
Episode 56 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. For timing: Interview with Christopher Nolan from 4:45 to 16:48 Interview with Matt Damon from 18:11 to 26:54 Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon join the show to talk all about their incredible new, THE ODYSSEY. In the interview, we cover the filmmaking craft behind The Odyssey, IMAX, Interstellar, Bill Irwin, Cyclops, David & Patricia Keighley, the mirror system, the bl…
Ari Aster (2025) conversation talking Eddington, Midsommar, Hereditary, Beau is Afraid, Cineamtography, Score, Filmmaking, Favorite Films, Sound Design, & more
Jul 8, 2026 · 29 min
This is a 30-min conversation I had with Ari Aster, from July 10th 2025, which is just over a month before I officially started this podcast as "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". Therefore, this is technically not a podcast episode but just a 30-min filmmaking conversation that I still wanted to share, as you can see how the podcast was forming based on this conversation. A little over a month later, I'd launch my first official podcast episode with Josh Brolin on August 18th, 2025. For more conte…
Emile Hirsch talks Speed Racer 4K Blu-Ray release, Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee, Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Catherine Hardwicke, William Friedkin, Christopher Nolan
Jul 3, 2026 · 52 min
Interview conducted May 19th, 2026 while Emile Hirsch was promoting, along with Warner Brothers Home Video, the 4K Blu-Ray release of "Speed Racer". Emile stopped by my show along his tour to talk about the 4K release and his career.Episode 56 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Emile Hirsch joined the show to celebrate the 4K Blu-Ray release of Speed Racer and talk about his career from The Girl Next Door, Milk, I…
Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Zoey Deutch, Jesse Eisenberg & Bobby Moynihan join the podcast to talk Minions & Monsters, Film History, Babylon, Legacy, Classic Movie Sets, Theatrical Experiences
Jul 3, 2026 · 20 min
Episode 55 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Zoey Deutch, Jesse Eisenberg and Bobby Moynihan join the podcast to talk Minions & Monsters, Film History, Babylon, Legacy, Classic Movie Sets, Pivotal Theatrical Experiences, Funny physicalities in the voice acting booths, and more.#minions #minionsandmonsters #jeffbridges #allisonjanney #jesseeisenberg #bobbymoynihan #zoeydeutch #filmmak…
Olivia Wilde on directing The Invite, Booksmart, Catharsis in storytelling, Diane Keaton, Sidney Lumet, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Kodak, Film Projection, Jurassic Park, Theatrical Experience
Jul 2, 2026 · 59 min
Episode 54 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note: This episode contains minor spoilers about the Invite. Olivia Wilde on The Invite, Booksmart, Catharsis, Diane Keaton, Sidney Lumet, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Shooting on Film, Film Projection, Oners, Jurassic Park, Theatrical Experience & more! #oliviawilde #theinvite #booksmart #dontworrydarling #catharsis #dianekeaton #filmmaking #cinematography #film…
Samara Weaving on Carolina Caroline, Ready or Not, Ready or Not 2, Over Your Dead Body, Eenie Meanie, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Score, Lord of the Rings, Hugo Weaving, Film Club, and so much more!
Jun 26, 2026 · 56 min
Episode 53 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note: This episode contains minor spoilers.Samara Weaving joined the show to talk about Carolina Caroline, Ready or Not, Ready or Not 2, Over Your Dead Body, Eenie Meanie, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Score, Lord of the Rings, Hugo Weaving, Film Club, and so much more!#samaraweaving #carolinacaroline #readyornot #readyornot2 #lordoftherings #hugoweaving #eeniemeanie #ho…
BEEF creator/writer/director/EP and showrunner Lee Sung Jin talks Netflix series & more.
Jun 19, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 52 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note/Warning: This episode contains conversation about mental health that could be triggering. 3x Emmy-winner Lee Sung Jin (Sonny) joins the show to talk about Beef Season 2, Filmmaking, Directing, Music, Catharsis in art, Childhood, Favorite Movies and so much more.#leesungjin #beef #ocd #mentalhealth #beef #therapy #catharsis #cinema #netflix #careymulligan #charlesm…
Mikaela Hoover talks OCD, ADHD, Mental Health, Beef, One Piece, Guardians of the Galaxy, Superman, Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn, Matthew Lillard, Catharsis, Building Characters, and more!
Jun 17, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 51 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note/Warning: This episode contains conversation about mental health that could be triggering. Mikaela Hoover ("Beef", "One Piece", "Superman") joins the podcast to discuss her incredible work in Beef Season 2, One Piece, Guardians of the Galaxy, and so much more. This conversation took a turn to mental health as we discuss the struggles of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Di…
David Koepp talks screenwriting, Disclosure Day, Jurassic Park, Spielberg, De Palma, Soderbergh, Fincher, Carlito's Way, Al Pacino, Snake Eyes, The Trigger Effect, Colin Firth, Names, Famous Lines
Jun 12, 2026 · 29 min
Episode 50 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Note: Minor spoilers for the 2nd act.Legendary screenwriter David Koepp joins the podcast to give a masterclass in screenwriting and discusses his incredible career working with Steven Spielberg, Brian De Palma, Steven Soderbergh, David Fincher, Sam Raimi. Koepp's latest screenplay is for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day. We also discuss his writing process, Jurassic…
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
Jun 2, 2026 · 30 min
Episode 49 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Watch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on my video. 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…
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
May 29, 2026 · 54 min
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 Gene…
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
May 26, 2026 · 54 min
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…
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
Apr 20, 2026 · 55 min
Watch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on my video. 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, songwr…
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
Apr 17, 2026 · 58 min
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, Mid…
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
Apr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
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 t…
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
Apr 9, 2026 · 57 min
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 #impr…
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
Apr 2, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
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 Silen…
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
Mar 25, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
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 #board…
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
Mar 20, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
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 pu…
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
Mar 15, 2026 · 39 min
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, L…
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!
Mar 13, 2026 · 50 min
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! #…
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
Mar 11, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
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 #av…
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
Mar 6, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
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…
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
Feb 27, 2026 · 34 min
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 m…
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!
Feb 23, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
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. #onebattl…
Ep. 33 - Jason Biggs talks Directorial Debut, American Pie, Fatherhood, Fame, Legacy & more!
Feb 18, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
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
Ep. 32 - Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) talks composing Midsommar, Eddington, Him, Anemone, Blue Beetle, Triple 9, Heavy Metal Music & more!
Feb 13, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
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
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!
Feb 10, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
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 #sl…
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