The Treatment
The Treatment
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The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
Kiefer Sutherland, Jovan Adepo, and Scott Simon on The Treat
Kiefer Sutherland on Jack Bauer and William Friedkin, Jovan Adepo on “3 Body Problem,” NPR’s Scott Simon on The Treat.
Apr 20
50 min
Vera Drew, James Rose, and Calmatic on the Treat
This week on The Treatment, we revisit Elvis’ 2022 conversation with The People’s Joker director and star Vera Drew on the heels of the film’s long awaited theatrical release. Next, The Folio Society’s editorial head James Rose joins to discuss the newly published DC: Batman — a collection of stories honoring the 85th anniversary of the creation of the character. And on The Treat, director Calmatic talks about the rap album he wishes he made.
Apr 13
50 min
Vince Staples, Philip Gefter, and Lulu Wang on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes The Vince Staples Show star and creator Vince Staples. Next, writer Philip Gefter breaks down the stories behind the scenes of Mike Nichols’ 1966 film Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, as told in his new book Cocktails with George and Martha. And on The Treat, Expats director Lulu Wang reveals what helps her feel grounded.
Apr 6
50 min
Alan Poul, Stephen Ujlaki, and Taraji P. Henson on The Treat
Alan Poul talks “Tokyo Vice,” Stephen Ujlaki breaks down the rising calls for American Christian nationalism, and Taraji P. Henson has our Treat.
Mar 30
50 min
Paula Pell, Ed Zwick, and Grant Singer on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with actress and writer Paula Pell to talk about season three of her comedy series Girls5eva, now available on Netflix. Next, Oscar winner Ed Zwick talks about the long arc of his writing, directing, and producing career as recounted in his memoir Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. And on The Treat, Reptile director Grant Singer talks about a mesmerizing classic thriller.
Mar 23
50 min
Lorraine Nicholson, Ellen Mirojnick, and Sir Patrick Stewart on The Treat
Lorraine Nicholson talks playdates at Playboy Mansion, Oscar-nominee Ellen Mirojnick talks costuming “Oppenheimer,” and Sir Patrick Stewart has The Treat.
Mar 16
50 min
Chelsea Peretti, Billy Dee Williams, and Jonathan Glazer on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian, actress, and now director Chelsea Peretti to discuss her feature directorial debut — First Time Female Director (available to stream on Roku). Next, Hollywood legend Billy Dee Williams dishes from his new memoir What Have We Here? And for The Treat, Oscar nominated director Jonathan Glazer tells us about a “searing” documentary short.
Mar 9
50 min
Amy Schumer, Sam Wasson, and Colman Domingo on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian, actress, and director Amy Schumer to discuss season two of her Hulu series Life & Beth. Next, Hollywood chronicler Sam Wasson tells us about his latest book, The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story. And on The Treat, Rustin star and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo talks about a centuries old monologue that’s never left him.
Mar 2
50 min
Daniel Dae Kim, Sam Esmail, and David Oyelowo on The Treat
Daniel Dae Kim talks Avatar: The Last Airbender,” Sam Esmail creates spaces for Julia Roberts to challenge herself, and David Oyelowo has The Treat.
Feb 24
50 min
Reinaldo Marcus Green, Cord Jefferson, and Daniel Dae Kim on The Treat
Reinaldo Marcus Green talks about portraying a legend in “Bob Marley: One Love,” Cord Jefferson breaks down his Oscar-nominated debut film “American Fiction,” and Daniel Dae Kim has “The Treat.”
Feb 17
50 min
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