The Treatment

Elvis welcomes Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo who’s starring in the film Sing Sing. Then, cinematographer-turned-director Rodrigo Prieto stops by to talk about his first feature, Pedro Páramo, based on the novel by Juan Rulfo. And on The Treat, writer Carrie Courogen talks about a singer-songwriter who didn’t play by the music industry’s rules.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington. Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about Dovecote, his short film about a women’s prison in Italy, starring Zoe Saldaña. And on The Treat, filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer talks about a book on grammar that helped him become a director.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish whose newest gig is hosting the Vice TV series Black Comedy in America. Then, director Jake Kasdan stops by to talk about his newest film, the Christmas action-comedy Red One which stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and musician Dan Aykroyd dives into his personal comedic origins.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie A Real Pain. The film also stars Kieran Culkin. Then, KCRW’s own Chris Douridas stops by to celebrate the late Quincy Jones’ many contributions to film and television. And on The Treat, Blink Twice director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time feature filmmaker Malcolm Washington. His directorial debut is The Piano Lesson, adapted from the August Wilson play. Then, film critic Glenn Kenny stops by to talk about his new book The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface. And for The Treat, Curb Your Enthusiasm  star Susie Essman talks about the person who has inspired her most. 

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Steve McQueen whose latest film is the World War II drama Blitz — starring Saorsie Ronan. Then, director Dawn Porter stops by to talk about her new documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The film dives deep into the life and music of late R&B singer Luther Vandross. And for The Treat, political strategist James Carville talks about the film scene he watches almost every night for inspiration.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-winner, best selling author, and all around screen legend Shirley MacLaine to talk about her new book of photos from behind the scenes of her career. It’s (very) appropriately titled The Wall of Life. Then, filmmaker Mati Diop stops by to discuss her new documentary Dahomey. And for The Treat, The Big Cigar star André Holland talks about a theater company that inspires the way he works.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and political strategist James Carville to discuss their new CNN Films documentary Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid (currently in theaters). Then, comedian, actor and writer Ilana Glazer stops by to talk about their upcoming Hulu stand up special Human Magic. And for The Treat, renowned chef René Redzepi talks about the activity that provides him with catharsis.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor and producer Gael García Bernal, who produced and stars in the new Hulu series La Máquina. Then, comedian/actor/art collector Cheech Marin stops by to talk about his start in show business and the new exhibit at the Cheech Marin Center at the Riverside Art Museum. And for The Treat, Unstable star Rob Lowe talks about a film he saw at age 11 that kicked off his dream to become an actor.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor, writer, and director Brian Jordan Alvarez who created and stars in the new FX comedy English Teacher. Then, Will & Harper director Josh Greenbaum talks about his documentary which follows Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on an eventful and moving road trip across the country. And for The Treat, The Veil star Elisabeth Moss talks about a composer whose work informs her acting and directing.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet for an extended conversation about the film Lee, which she produced and stars in. The film follows the complicated life of photojournalist Lee Miller who covered World War II for Vogue magazine. And for The Treat, 3 Body Problem star Jovan Adepo shares one of the saddest songs he’s ever heard… which he also considers to be one of the most beautiful.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes beloved comedian Maria Bamford, who will soon perform her one of a kind stand-up at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Next, writer Chris Nashawaty talks about his book The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982. And for The Treat, Hit Man director Richard Linklater talks about a “how to” book from the 19th century that he lives by today.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Academy Award winner Alex Gibney whose latest effort is the Max documentary Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos. The new project coincides with the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking series. Next, director India Donaldson joins to discuss her directorial debut Good One. And for The Treat, director and producer Alan Poul talks about a 1969 British film that dealt with brutality in unusual ways.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy-winner Michael Keaton. The actor is currently starring in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — reprising his titular role as the profane and hilarious demon from Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice (singular). Then, actor Jason Schwartzman talks about his latest role as a grieving cantor in Between The Temples. And for The Treat, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Emily Nussbaum extols the virtues of a “corny” and “beautiful” album from her childhood.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actress-turned-director Zoë Kravitz to discuss her directorial debut, the horror film Blink Twice. Then, actor-turned-cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi drops by to talk about going behind the camera for the twisty thriller Strange Darling. And for The Treat, Emmy-winner Kiefer Sutherland talks about a 1971 film whose naturalistic performances “blew [his] mind.”

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedy legend Steve Martin, whose hit series Only Murders in the Building will soon enter its fourth season on Hulu. Martin is currently Emmy-nominated the third season of Murders, and is the subject of the also Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ documentary STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces. Then, actor, comedian, and director Ramy Youssef stops by to talk about his latest standup special More Feelings. And on The Treat, Girls5eva star Paula Pell talks about going viral for the first time. 

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes New York Times style writer Guy Trebay whose memoir Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of ‘70s New York is in bookstores now. Then, director Osgood Perkins joins to talk about his summer horror hit Longlegs. And on The Treat, Jim Henson: Idea Man director Ron Howard talks about a revealing close encounter while on vacation.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes the incredibly busy actor Rob Lowe — currently starring in season two of the Netflix comedy Unstable, soon to be returning to 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Floor (both on Fox). Then, Saturday Night Live alum Dan Aykroyd joins to discuss his new Audible project Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude. And on The Treat, Emmy nominee Lionel Boyce talks about a filmmaker whose characters are driven by self-determination.

*This episode originally aired on December 9, 2023.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with storyteller Noah Hawley, whose series Fargo is now in its fifth installment on FX and Hulu. Then, we re-visit Elvis’ conversation with Bottoms director Emma Seligman. And on The Treat, Priscilla director Sofia Coppola talks about the book that inspired her latest film.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Alma Har’el to break down her new Apple TV+ mystery Lady in The Lake. The series stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram and is based on the 2019 novel by Laura Lippman. Then, film scholar and writer Sir Christopher Frayling joins to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Sergio Leone classic Once Upon a Time in America. And on The Treat, The Brothers Sun co-creator Brad Falchuk talks about a book that helps provide him with structure every time he sits down to write.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz to talk about his titular role in the dark comedy (now streaming). Then, actor, director, and writer Andrew McCarthy stops by to discuss his new Hulu documentary Brats. The film explores McCarthy’s mixed feelings about being grouped with a cohort of prominent young actors in the 1980s, pejoratively referred to as “The Brat Pack.” And for The Treat, Emmy winning Hacks co-creator Jen Statsky talks about the best TV pilot ever made.