Host Elysabeth Alfano dishes and drinks with celebs on The Celebrity Dinner Party. What funny stories and inspirational insights do celebs and influencers have to share from their road to success? Over food and drink the unscripted conversation flow, as Alfano sits down with some of the most prominent chefs, actors, directors, musicians, comedians, politicians and sports figures to find out! Live streaming and filmed in front of an audience and viwers that shares in the food and conversation ...
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I have an update for The Celebrity Dinner Party podcast, so be sure to listen and get the latest about what is to come and where the last few podcasts have been!Elysabeth Alfano
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Sundance: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Part II
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My final take on Sundance: listen in for all the movies you SHOULD see in 2018! I dish on Bernard and Huey, American Animals, The Tale, RBG, Three Identical Strangers, Shirkers and Quiet Heroes. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv .Elysabeth Alfano
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Sundance: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Part I
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You had to figure that, among all the great films at Sundance, there would be a bunch that just didn't work...at least, not for me. Of course, just like I couldn't see all the great films at Sundance, there were probably many other films that weren't very good that I didn't get to see. Thus, this list is only of the films that I was able to see and…
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Sundance: Badass Joan Jett
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From Sundance, I had the chance to interview the pioneer, the survivor, the badass, Joan Jett. Along with Kevin Kerslake, the director of the film on her life, Bad Reputation, Joan tells of the obstacles for women in rock 'n' roll...then and now. Listen in! This pod is inspiring as much as it is informative. For more information, visit http://TheDi…
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Sundance: Nicolas Cage Gets Real with Director Panos Cosmatos and Linus Roache about Mandy Film
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From Sundance, I sit down with Nicolas Cage who gets real and tells about the creation of the film, Mandy, with awesome director, Panos Cosmatos, and fellow actor, Linus Roache. The respect and camaraderie are palpable and yes, Nicolas Cage is exactly as you would imagine him! Plus, Nicolas and I talk about his famous art collection and legendary e…
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Sundance: A Love Fest with Ethan Hawke and the Cast of His Film, Blaze
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It was an Ethan Hawke love fest on the Blaze film red carpet at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Actors Alia Shawkat, Richie Montgomery and Josh Hamilton gush about their experience on set with Ethan, and it is easy to understand why. I have one of the most sincere and joy-filled conversations with Ethan Hawke, who still holds the torch for his c…
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From Sundance: Debra Messing, John Cho and Aneesh Changaty, the Director of the Film, Search
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A film that got LOTS of buzz at Sundance and won three awards was Search. Directed by newcomer, Aneesh Changaty (won the Audience Award: NEXT and the Albert P. Sloane Award) and produced by award-winner Sev Ohanian, stars Debra Messing and John Cho have lots to say about this new film. In addition, I also dish with Debra on Will and Grace and the w…
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Sundance: The Director and Cast of the Film, Colette, starring Keira Knightley
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From a bustling red carpet awaiting Keira Knightley, I interview Dominic West, Ray Panthaki and director, Wash Westmoreland of the Oscar-worthy film, Colette, at the Sundance Film Festival. For more information, visist TheDinnerParty.tv .Elysabeth Alfano
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Sundance: Director Ben Lewin, The Catcher Was A Spy & A Review of Lizzie
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From Sundance, I interview director Ben Lewin of The Catcher Was A Spy movie, featuring Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti, about the life of Moe Berg. I also interview actor Hiroyuki Senada, review the movie Lizzie starring Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart, and dish on The Game Changers premiere after-party. For more information or to view the video, vi…
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Sundance: The Game Changers Movie Breaks Open the Myth About Meat
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From Sundance, I sit down with ultimate fighter, James "Lightning" Wilks, former special ops, anti-poacher, Damien Mander, athlete and strongman competitor, Patrik Baboumian and former NFL player, Lou Smith, who break open the myth that meat is good for you in the movie, The Game Changers. Specifically, they explain in scientific detail that meat i…
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SUNDANCE: Maggie Gyllenhaal & Cast of The Kindergarten Teacher on Race, Women's Movement, Art and Acting
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In the first of many podcasts from Sundance, I speak with Maggie Gyllenhaal and the cast of the film, The Kindergarten Teacher, from the madness that is the red carpet at the Sundance Film Festival. We talk about the women's movement, art in America, race in America and, of course, film! For more information, visit, TheDinnerParty.tv/Podcast.…
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Just a chance to say hello as we start the madness of 2018 with the Sundance Festival. This means lots of pods will be coming all at once as I review films and interview celebs in Park City. So I wanted to take this chance before it all breaks loose to welcome you to reach out to me with any feedback at my personal email elysabeth@TheDinnerParty.tv…
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Chef Mathew Wiltzius of Chicago's Palmer House Gets Us Ready for Christmas
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Time to get jolly! Chef Mathew Wiltzius of Chicago's Palmer House gets us ready for Christmas. So grab some eggnog and settle in, as chef schools us on ramen, garnishes and bourbon maple syrup! For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast/.Elysabeth Alfano
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Crime Novelist Scott Turow on Writing Tips and the Death Penalty
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In a never before released interview, I speak with best-selling crime novelist and lawyer, Scott Turow, on writing tips, the death penalty and his hometown. Grab a drink and listen in! For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast or view the video here: http://youtu.be/DJGejL83oLE .Elysabeth Alfano
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Ideas for Thanksgiving from Top Chef, Rebecca LaMalfa
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Looking for ideas for Thanksgiving? Top Chef Rebecca LaMalfa dishes with me on being a chef during Thanksgiving, some cooking tips, junk food and being married to Michelin-star chef. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast/ .Elysabeth Alfano
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Hollywood Director, Andrew Davis
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Film Director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Chain Reaction, Holes, Under Siege, Steal Big, Steal Little) sits down with me at the Third Coast Cafe in Chicago to discuss his most personal and first movie, currently re-released, Stony Island, about his hometown, Chicago, in the 1970s. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast/.…
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Rare Interview with Insular Graphic Novelist, Chris Ware
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Often regarded as one of the best in his field, graphic novelist Chris Ware, author of the Acme Novelty Library series, Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories, is usually loath to give interviews. I was surprised when Chris, a bit of an insular recluse and not necessarily a people person, accepted my invitation for an interv…
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Musician Glen Hansard on Life, Love, Playing with Bono and Hangover Breakfasts
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In one of my most intimate interviews, Glen Hansard dishes on life, love, his music and writing process, playing with Bono on Christmas, when to see a shrink and his favorite breakfast at Chicago's Kitsch'n in Roscoe Village. This never before released full interview was recorded at the Hideout just before Hansard came out with "Rhythm and Repose".…
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Busting the Myths of the Gallery World, Art Dealer Aron Packer
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I head back to my roots as a gallery owner and sit down with one of Chicago's leading art dealers, Aron Packer of Aron Packer Projects (http://AronParckerProjects.com). From WGN Radio, Aron and I chat about what makes a successful gallery and the oddity of both artists and collectors. Plus, we bust the myths of gallery etiquette. Aron opens a groun…
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Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling
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In an intimate corner of Chicago’s Third Coast Café, Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling shared his thoughts on jazz, spirituality, the creative work process and being in the moment. Grab a snack and belly up as Kurt has some powerful things to say about the life of an artist and life on the road. For more information, visit http://TheDi…
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Soulful Sounds of Nicholas Barron
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To know him is to love him...and I do! Grab a snack and listen up, as I dish on life, love and music with blues musician, Nicholas Barron. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast .
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Transparent's Alexandra Billings on Gender, Sexuality and Why It Doesn't Matter
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Actress, singer, beauty pageant queen and drag queen, Alexandra Billings takes us into her world on the most recent episode of The Celebrity Dinner Party. We dish on sexuality, gender, transitioning from Scott to Alexandra and how great it would be if none of it mattered. So grab a snack and settle in to hear about Alexandra's experience on the Emm…
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Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Frank Catalano
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How do you get your start in music? If you are Grammy-winning Saxophonist Frank Catalano, a gun, a stolen car, Miles Davis, a little luck and gobs of talent comes to mind. Enjoy this intimate conversation with musician-entrepreneur Frank Catalano as he explains how he got his start playing Sax in some of the coolest clubs around, back in the day in…
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Director Steve James on his New Film, Abacus, Small Enough to Jail.
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Are truth and justice still the American Way? Documentary filmmaker, Steve James, joins me in LA to discuss his newest film. Best known for his Academy Award nominated film, Hoop Dreams, and other films such as The Interrupters and Life Itself, James’ newest film is called, Abacus, Small Enough to Jail. Over Steve’s surpise favorite snack, we dish …
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Energies were high as Academy Award winner (The Queen), Dame Helen Mirren and Academy Award winning director (Ray), Taylor Hackford, who is also her husband, graced the red carpet of Cinema Chicago’s Spring Gala. Mirren received the prestigious Gold Hugo Award for her Career Achievement in Acting and Hackford received the same for his Career Achiev…
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