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TODAY: Illeana talks with author, Mark Griffin. His new book, All That Heaven Allows is a biography of Rock Hudson, and has been optioned by Universal. In researching the book, Mark had unprecedented access to personal correspondence, journals, and interviews with more than 100 folks who knew Rock best. His earlier work, A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli focuses on the famous director. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: http

TODAY: Patrick Fabian, American . He's a working actor for over 20 years who's jobs have taken him all over the country and the world, playing with everyone from Angela Lansbury to Xena. He is best known for his role on Better Call Saul as Howard Hamlin, and a recurring role as Hank Landry on Veronica Mars. His notable film roles include the 2006 action film End Game, the 2010 horror film The Last Exorcism, and the 2913 drama film Jimmy. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen o

TODAY: Writer, producer Mitch Glazer is Illeana's guest. Mitch Glazer is an American producer and writer, with a career spanning 40 years. Glazer began his career as a writer/reporter for rock magazines Rolling Stone and Crawdaddy, before becoming a screenwriter. His first feature film was the 1979 comedy Mr. Mike's Mondo Video, directed by SNL founding writer Michael O'Donohughe. He would continue writing comedy films, many with Billy Murray, who would become a frequent collaborator. His most recent and famous films include his directorial debut Passion Play (2010), and the 2015 Netflix comedy film A Very Murray Christmas.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by R

Joely Fisher is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her work on television as Paige Clark on the ABC sitcom Ellen as well as Joy Stark in the Fox sitcom 'Til Death. She is also known for singing on Broadway in the 1990s. Fisher made her jump to the screen with both film and television roles in the late 80's, with some memorable early ones including Sally Garner in Growing Pains and the voice of Lana Lang in Superman: The Animated Series. In addition to her role as Paige on Ellen, she held other long lasting recurring roles on American TV, like Zoe Busiek on Wild Card and Joy Stark on Til' Death. Her most recent roles include Wendi on the TV series Last Man Standing and Janet in the 2017 coming-of-age drama The Tribes of Palos Verdes.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Ho

TODAY: Mario Cantone, American actor and comedian with a fast-paced sense of humor. Cantone's comedic career began when he was in Junior High, when he did a comedic impression of Julia Child for a talent show. After graduating from Emerson College in 1982, Cantone began his professional career hosting a children's television show called Steampipe Alley, which aired on WWOR-TV from 1987 to 1993. In the years following, he acted in small film roles while maintaining a steady presence on Broadway, playing roles in stage productions such as Love! Valour! Compassion!, and starred alongside actor Patrick Stewart in a revival of The Tempest. Cantone's best known film roles include Anthony Marentino in Sex and the City as well as its sequel, and the voice of Mikey Abromowitz in the animated film Surf's Up. Cantone is also known for his long career in stand-up comedy, where his rapid fire pace, campy impressions of famous celebrities, and original songs have earned him much acclaim.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online

TODAY: Kelli Maroney, American actress. Maroney's career began in 1982, with her debut in the 80's classic comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She's perhaps also best known for her roles in other classic 80s films like Night of the Comet, and the Roger Corman film Chopping Mall. She’s also appeared on TV shows Ryan’s Hope, and True Blood. Some of her most recent roles include Deputy Wilma in Gila, Kelli in an episode of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, and Janice in Lip Service.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illea

TODAY: Jaime King, American actress and model. A successful model, King was discovered at age 14 in 1993 and appeared in Vogue, Mademoiselle and Harper's Bazaar, among other fashion magazines. From 1998, she moved into acting, taking small film roles. Her first major role was in Pearl Harbor (2001) and her first starring movie role was in Bulletproof Monk (2003). She has since appeared in other films, such as Sin City (2005) and My Bloody Valentine (2009), as well as the television series Hart of Dixie, and the lead tole in the 2016 Hallmark film The Mistletoe Promise. Her more recent films include Rose in Black Summer and Beth in the dark comedy Bitch.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, sc

TODAY: Joe Dante, American director, producer, editor, and actor with a penchant for fantastical stories and comedic elements. Dante started his directorial career collaborating with Allan Arkush on the cult films Hollywood Boulevard and Rock 'n' Roll High School, before going on to direct on his own. He would later make his most famous film, the horror film Gremlins, a film that would set the tone for his future filmmaking style. Now he sticks to this horror style, with his recent films being 2014's Burying the Ex and a featured segment in the horror anthology Nightmare Cinema. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this s

TODAY: Craig Chester, actor, writer, and friend of Illeana. Chester has been involved in film and television since 1992, beginning with a star role in the film Swoon, his debut performance. Chester would go on to have starring and minor roles in a handful of other films and TV series, with his most famous being Fred Hughes in I Shot Andy Warhol, Adan Bernstein in Adam and Steve, and as Thor Derek in Law and Order: Criminal Intent. His most recent project was a writer's position on the comedy TV series The Big Gay Sketch Show, for which he wrote 9 episodes.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential liste

TODAY: Ione Skye Lee, British-born American actress, author, and painter. She made her film debut in the thriller River's Edge before gaining mainstream exposure for her starring role in Cameron Crowe's Say Anything. Lee would follow that with a sprawling acting career, starring in countless film and television roles throughout the 90's and 2000's. Some of her most famous roles were Melina Kroner in an episode of the 2002 Twilight Zone series titled "Night Route", and the role of Mrs. Veal in the cult comedy series Arrested Development. Her more recent roles include Carleen in the comedy series Camping (2018), and Susan in the Netflix original film XOXO (2016).  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important f

TODAY: Jeremy Arnold, American author and film historian. Arnold grew up in Washington, D.C. and throughout Western Europe, where his father served as a career diplomat. His short film "On the Lake," produced at Wesleyan University, played in film festivals worldwide and won several awards including the CINE Golden Eagle award. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has worked in production and in development, written for several industry publications, co-authored a book and made more short films.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://

TODAY: Allan Arkush, American Emmy winner and multiple nominee, Director and Producer. He's perhaps best known for his work on "Heroes" and "Crossing Jordan." Allan has also directed episodes of "Nashville," "A Series of Unfortunate Events," "The Good Fight," as well as "Melrose Place," "Ally McBeal," and "Moonlighting." He won an Emmy for his directing of the "Temptations," miniseries. He is also a frequent commentator on Joe Dante's "Trailers from Hell." Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-

TODAY: Stephanie Allain, American producer with a penchant for independent films. Allain, a New Orleans native, moved to Los Angeles and started her career in film in 1985, as a reader for Creative Artists Agency, before moving up the line to being one of 12 staff readers at Columbia Pictures. As a staff reader, Allain personally pitched several famous projects to studio execs, launching the careers of several young filmmakers who would go on to have legendary careers, such as John Singleton and Robert Rodriguez. She would go on to produce and executive produce several acclaimed films, with her most recent films being Black Snake Moan (2006), Beyond the Lights (2014), and Juanita (2019). Website: http://www.homegrownpictures.net Twitter: @StephanieAllain Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interview

TODAY: John Brancato, American screenwriter. Brancato began screenwriting in the early 90's with his partner Michael Ferris, who he would collaborate with from there on. Their earliest works included the not-so-well-known films The Unborn and Into the Sun, before getting their big break with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, as well the sequel Terminator: Salvation. Following their 2009 film Surrogates, they took a break from screenwriting before returning in 2017, with the action film The Hunter's Prayer, which is their most recent project. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for seri

TODAY: Robert Patrick is an American actor, perhaps best known for his portrayals of villainouscharacters. He is a Saturn Award winner with four nominations. Patrick dropped out of college when drama class sparked his interest in acting, and entered film in 1986. After playing a supporting role in Die Hard 2 (1990), Patrick starred as the T-1000, the main antagonist of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – a role he reprised for cameo appearances in Wayne's World (1992) and Last Action Hero (1993). Other notable film credits include Fire in the Sky (1993), Striptease (1996), Cop Land (1997), The Faculty (1998), Spy Kids (2001), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Ladder 49 (2004), Walk the Line (2005), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), We Are Marshall (2006), and Bridge to Terabithia (2007).  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry

TODAY: John David Landis, American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is best known for the comedy films that he has directed such as National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Trading Places (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III(1994), and for directing Michael Jackson's music videos for "Thriller" (1983) and "Black or White" (1991). Landis' films are recognized as some of the most successful and acclaimed comedies of all time. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening fo

TODAY: John David Landis, American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is best known for the comedy films that he has directed such as National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Trading Places (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988) and Beverly Hills Cop III(1994), and for directing Michael Jackson's music videos for "Thriller" (1983) and "Black or White" (1991). Landis' films are widely recognized as some of the most successful and acclaimed comedies of all time. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential liste

TODAY: Matthew "Matt" Chessé (born October 27, 1965), American film editor, producer, and director who is mainly associated with Independent films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Film Editing for Finding Neverland (2004). Chessé has edited most of the films directed by Marc Forster. Chessé has been elected to membership in the American Cinema Editors. He has been nominated, for an Oscar in 2005: Best Achievement in Editing for Finding Neverland (2004), an Eddie in 2005: Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic for Finding Neverland (2004), and a Satellite Award in 2008: Best Film Editing for Quantum of Solace (2008) which he shared with: Richard Pearson. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important fi

TODAY: Allen Harvey, American stand-up comic and actor. He started his career as a comedian in New York City in 1981. He made his national debut in 1986 on Late Night with David Letterman and made many appearances on the show throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His latest appearance on the show was on October 8, 2010. When Letterman left NBC for CBS after not being chosen to replace Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show, Havey was one of several comedians considered by NBC to replace Letterman. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: htt

TODAY: Alan K. Rode is a writer, historian, actor and producer. A cinematic Renaissance man, he has written acclaimed biographies of legendary director Michael Curtiz and tough guy actor Charles McGraw while creating essays and profiles for a variety of cinema based publications. Alan is a charter director of the Film Noir Foundation and the producer-host of the annual Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs, California. He has programmed and hosted classic cinema events across the country while providing commentary tracks for DVD/blu-ray vintage film releases. He frequently appears as an expert commentator in a variety of films, documentaries and special features including TCM's Filmstruck streaming site.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV