To celebrate Netflix's release of The Other Side of the Wind on November 2nd, listen to a past conversation from 2016 with editor Jonathon Braun on his experiences working for Orson Welles in the early 1980s. We also discuss his work editing projects for Orson Welles such as the long awaited film The Other Side of the Wind and the many attempts to …

We revisit an interview from January with director Amy Scott as she takes us inside the making of her NEW documentary Hal on the life and career of Oscar winning director and editor Hal Ashby. Hal Ashby brought to life some of the most treasured films of the 1970s including Harold and Maude, Being There, The Last Detail, Bound for Glory, Coming Hom…

Actor/Director Lea Thompson on her new film The Year of Spectacular Men, written and starring Lea's daughter Madelyn Deutch along with her sister Zoey Deutch. This unique romantic comedy explores the pivotal year after graduating college as Madelyn's character faces the uncertainty of her career and her complicated relationships with men. The Year …

From the Oscar winning documentary short Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405, director Frank Stiefel. Learn more about Frank's work including his acclaimed documentary short Ingelore at frankstiefel.com Subscribe to Jog Road Productions and Road to Cinema on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/jogroadproductions Follow us on Twitter @JogRoad Follow us …

Actor/Director John Krasinski and actress Margo Martindale discuss making their film The Hollars. John Krasinski's new film A Quiet Place is now playing in theatres!Jog Road Productions

Actor, writer, and co-creator of Paramount Network's original series Nobodies shares how his real life experiences with co-creators Rachel Ramras and Hugh Davidson influenced this show biz satire featuring friends Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone. You can follow Larry Dorf on Instagram @larrydorf http://jogroadproductions.com/roadtocinemablog/ http…

Screenwriter Ed Solomon on the innovative HBO series Mosaic directed by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh. Mosaic explores the murder of children's author Olivia Lake (played by Sharon Stone) from the many perspectives of potential suspects within the interactive app and in a more linear fashion on the series which airs every Mondy night at 8pm on HBO…

Eliot Glazer joins The Road to Cinema Podcast to discuss his multi-hyphenate career as a comedian, writer, and actor. We take a look inside the writers room at the hit Fox comedy series 'New Girl' where Eliot has been a staff writer for the most recent season. We'll also learn about his experiences in an improv group with Abbi Jacobson and his sist…

Director Trish Sie on Pitch Perfect 3 and her early work on music videos for OK Go. The 3rd film in the popular series starring Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, and Hailee Steinfeld. Pitch Perfect 3 opens in theatres on December 22nd! Subscribe to Jog Road Productions and Road to Cinema on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/jogroadproductions Follow u…

Drago Sumonja on co-writing the NEW film Lucky featuring Harry Dean Stanton's last on-screen performance. Drago shares how he worked with co-screenwriter Logan Sparks on developing the script based on their friendships and real life experiences with the legendary actor. We'll also hear all about Drago's career trajectory from the beginnings of his …

Oscar winning production designers David Wasco and Sandy Wasco as we delve into their work on La La Land as well as their collaborations with directors Wes Anderson and Quentin Tarantino on such films as Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Pulp Fiction, and Reservoir Dogs. We'll also learn about their new film Molly's Game from writer/director Aaron So…

Producer Jason Clark on his NEW 8 part mini series The Long Road Home which airs every Tuesday night at 10pm on the National Geographic Channel. The mini series chronicles the survivial of an American platoon which was attacked in April, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq while also highlighting the families of the soldiers dealing with the peril of their loved…

A fun and insightful conversation with actor Adam Brody as he takes us through his career in film and television which includes his role as Seth Cohen on the hit drama series The O.C. We'll discuss how the show's massive popularity would impact his career, his work with acclaimed directors and writers such as Oscar nominee Whit Stillman, Kevin Smit…

The Road to Cinema Podcast welcomes back Oscar nominated director Brett Morgen as we discuss his new documentary 'Jane' which takes the audience inside the inception of Jane Goodall's groundbreaking studies on chimpanzees through never before seen footage, intimate journal entries, a candid present day interview with Goodall, and an emotionally cap…

Screenwriter and novelist T. Rafael Cimino on forging a career as a writer, working with Scarlett Johnasson, Aaron Sorkin, Bill Maher, and how his law enforcement background influenced his career as a writer. We also discuss his work on Lost in Translation, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and Real Time with Bill Maher. We also delve into some extrao…

Director Kelly Loudenberg on the NEW Netflix documentary series The Confession Tapes. We'll explore her detailed research and production process which included delving into 6 different murder cases over the course of 2 years where confessions weighed more on a jury's verdict than forensic evidence. Watch the trailer! https://www.netflix.com/title/8…

From the new CBS series Wisdom of the Crowd, Director Adam Davidson on making an Oscar winning short in film school, how legendary director Milos Forman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus) took the young film school student on a wild adventure in Japan to develop a film, what happened to this incredible unproduced project, the ups and downs …

Emmy winning director James Burrows joins The Road to Cinema Podcast to share his thoughts on directing some of the most acclaimed half hour multi-camera comedies in American television history. Among the many hits include: 'Cheers', 'Frasier', 'Friends', 'The Big Bang Theory', '2 Broke Girls', and 'Will & Grace' which is preparing a return to NBC …

Natalie Morales on her career in film and television, her passion for directing and her upcoming feature film Battle of the Sexes starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, opening in theatres September 22nd. Natalie has appeared on the hit television series Parks and Rec, Girls, Crashing, Grace and Frankie, Santa Clarita Diet, and The Grinder. Follow N…

Director Ben Lear on his documentary They Call Us Monsters which takes a look inside the prison system in Los Angeles as 3 teenagers are tried as adults for violent crimes. Ben shares his thoughts on juvenile justice and the writing program featured in the documentary which plays a key role in the rehabilitation process as the teenagers collaborate…

Directors Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rane on their NEW documentary School Life chronicling a year in the lives of teachers and their students at a progressive boarding school in Ireland. School Life opens in limited release on Friday, September 8th. Subscribe to Jog Road Productions and Road to Cinema on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/jogroadpro…

Actor/Comedian/Screenwriter Brett Gelman shares how he collaborated with director and co-screenwriter Janicza Bravo on the absurdist comedy Lemon chronicling the life of a down and out acting teacher clashing with his egotistical student played by Michael Cera and his cheating girlfriend played by Judy Greer. Brett shares some insightful wisdom on …

Director and co-screenwriter Matt Spicer on the 10 year journey to directing his first feature film Ingrid Goes West. We'll also discuss his inspirations as a filmmaker, his process for putting together the film and how Aubrey Plaza landed the complex role of Ingrid. Ingird Goes West opens in New York and Los Angeles on August 11th with more cities…

Director Stacey Souther on the Kickstarter campaign for his NEW documentary Valerie which examines the life of Oscar nominated actress Valerie Perrine. Valerie starred in the 1978 version of Superman oppposite Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman. She also earned an Oscar nomination for her lead role opposite Dustin Hoffman in Lenny, the story of com…

Director Amanda Lipitz shares her 7 year filming process for her NEW documentary Step about a high school step dance team in inner city Baltimore as the girls face the perils of graduation, college admission, and the social unrest in their troubled city. We'll also learn about Amanda's career as a Broadway producer and what led her to a passion for…

Director Jody Lambert on his NEW comedy Brave New Jersey starring Tony Hale from Veep and Arrested Development. Brave New Jesery follows the chaos that erupts in a small New Jersey town after the legendary 1938 Orson Welles broadcast of War of the Worlds. You can watch the film on VOD and limited theatrical release on August 4th! Subscribe to Jog R…

Director Derek Wayne Johnson on his NEW documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs which chronicles the career of the Oscar winning director behind Rocky and The Karate Kid through never before seen footage and interviews with Sylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, and many more! Click here to rent or buy on iTu…

Pauly Shore talks comedy, acting, and his love for filmmaking which includes a new documentary he directed on his wild journey through show business. We'll also discuss his new series The Pauly Shore Podcast Show - now on Crackle featuring interviews with Bob Saget, Judd Apatow, Brett Ratner, and many more! Watch The Pauly Shore Podcast Show on Cra…

Director Cathy Carlson on how her long friendship with Andy Dick led her to make this NEW documentary Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story featuring interviews with Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, Moby, Pauly Shore, Nick Swardson, Bobby Lee, Jim Jefferies, Kate Flannery, Sherri Shepherd, and many more! Learn more about upcoming screenings of the film! http…

Director Jeffrey Schwarz on his NEW documentary The Fabulous Allan Carr. The film chronicles the surreal career of movie producer Allan Carr who produced one of the biggest movie musicals of all time Grease starring John Travolta while also becoming a main fixture of the Hollywood party scene in the 1970s and 1980s. The film also explores Carr's st…

Editor Maysie Hoy takes us through her incredible career which includes an apprenticeship with acclaimed director Robert Altman, acting in McCabe and Mrs. Miller starring Warren Beatty, working on the sets of Nashville, California Split, and 3 Women, and then editing Altman's comeback film The Player starring Tim Robbins. We'll also discuss how she…

Oscar winning directors T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay on their new documentary LA92 which chronicles the dramatic aftermath of the Rodney King verdict in the city of Los Angeles in 1992. We also have a candid and detailed conversation on the process of making documentaries and how they have naviagted their careers since winning Oscars for Undefeat…

Take a look inside the filmmaking process with director and co-writer Brett Haley of the NEW film The Hero feauring Sam Elliott and Nick Offerman. The Hero opens Friday June 9th in New York and Los Angeles. Follow us on Twitter @JogRoad Follow us on Instagram @jogroadproductions Subscribe to Jog Road Productions and Road to Cinema on YouTube! https…

Writers Josh Bycel and Jonathan Fener discuss their 20 year writing partnership working on hit comedy series such as The Mindy Project, Scrubs, American Dad, Psyche, and the 2006 Academy Awards ceremony. Follow us on Twitter @JogRoad Follow us on Instagram @jogroadproductions Subscribe to Jog Road Productions and Road to Cinema on YouTube! https://…

Oscar nominated director Daniel Raim shares his insights on the NEW documentary Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story Executive Produced by Danny DeVito. The documentary opens Friday, May 12th at Laemmle Monica Center in Santa Monica and other Laemmle theatres in Los Angeles. Learn more from http://haroldandlillian.com https://www.laemmle.com/…

A candid chat in a diner (excuse the background noise) on being a screenwriter and a dad with Brent Goldberg. With his writing partner David Wagner, he wrote the Ryan Reynolds comedy Van Wilder. We dig into the rollercoaster ride of a career in screenwriting with some profound and funny insights on the longevity of a career. You can follow Brent Go…

Oscar winning editor Alan Heim takes us inside the editor-director collaboration as well as playing with story structure on Lenny and All that Jazz with director Bob Fosse and his long working relationship with director Sidney Lumet which includes the Oscar winning classic Network. Also, we delve into a fascinating discussion on how a director's ex…

Actress Kate Flannery on her 9 season run on the hit NBC comedy series The Office opposite Steve Carell, her time at Second City, working with Jane Lynch, her comedy lounge singer duo The Lampshades, and much more! You can buy Kate Flannery and Jane Lynch's comedy Christmas album on iTunes 'A Swigin' Little Christma' Link to iTunes! You can follow …

A look inside the Robin Williams comedy hit Mrs. Doubtfire with Screenwriter Randi Mayem Singer which also includes a discussion on her craft and career as a writer in movies and television. The screenplay for Mrs Doubtfire is ranked on the WGA's list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays. Follow Randi Mayem Singer on Twitter @rmayemsinger youtube.com/jo…

Producer Effie Brown gives a masterclass on producing during an inteview highlighting her experiences working in development for Tim Burton and Lee Daniels, producing the indie hit Dear White People, and her time on the HBO reality series Project Greenlight which was spearheaded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. For more episodes of The Road to Cinema…

Directors Ben and Alex Brewer take us behind the scenes of their work on music videos with artists Justin Bieber and Passion Pit. We'll also delve into their day-to-day life as filmmakers and the making of their debut feature film The Trust starring Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood. http://jogroadproductions.com/2017/03/09/the-brewer-brothers-on-making…

The Mindy Project's Beth Grant shares insights from her acting career and how her role in Rain Main set the course for her long, successful career in film and television working with actors such as, Sandra Bullock, Mindy Kaling, Octavia Spencer, James Franco, Tom Cruise, and Dustin Hoffman. http://jogroadproductions.com/2017/03/02/the-mindy-project…

TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz talks all things Turner Classic Movies including the rigourous audition process. We also learn what we can look forward to at this year's TCM Classic Film Festival. http://jogroadproductions.com/2017/02/23/ben-mankiewicz-talks-with-the-road-to-cinema-podcast-on-becoming-a-host-at-tcm-and-how-the-tcm-film-festival-became-a-re…

Oscar nominated 'Hidden Figures' screenwriter Allison Schroeder joins us to discuss balancing research and narrrative, creating nuanced characters, the potential of a 'Hidden Figures' Broadway musical, and how she reacted to the news of her Oscar nomination. http://jogroadproductions.com/2017/02/16/oscar-nominated-hidden-figures-screenwriter-alliso…

Screenwriter Joshua Conkel on working with actor/director Danny DeVito on the short film 'Curmudgeons.' http://jogroadproductions.com/2017/02/09/from-stage-to-screen-writer-joshua-conkel-on-developing-curmudgeons-with-danny-devito/Jog Road Productions

Screenwriter/Director Heywood Gould shares how his early days bartending and writing for The New York Post led him to infuse his real life experience into Cocktail starring Tom Cruise and Fort Apache the Bronx starring Paul Newman.Jog Road Productions

Oscar nominated production designer Jeannine Oppewall on her NEW film Rules Don't Apply, working with director Warren Beatty, her craft as a production designer, and collaboarting with director Curtis Hanson on LA Confidential as well as her work on director Garry Ross's Pleasantville, and Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.…

True New York directors Jeremy Workman and Jordan Roth take us through the making of this NEW anthology documentary featuring 5 documentary shorts that explore an eclectic mix of subcultures and characters in New York City. Available November 15th on iTunes and DVD. http://firstrunfeatures.com/truenewyork.html…

Screenwriter Jon Spaihts talks working with Marvel on Doctor Strange and his new film Passengers starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.Jog Road Productions

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Director OTTO BELL on making an epic documentary with a low budget. The film is narrated by Daisy Ridley of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Open in theatres in New York and Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 2nd.Jog Road Productions