The Treatment

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-b8ea925e-7fff-90fa-3af2-edf19d74a57d">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Rob Reiner about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the long awaited sequel to This is Spinal Tap. Then, boundless creative comedic force Greg Daniels stops by to talk about the final season of the Prime video series Upload, the reboot of King of the Hill, and the new The Office spinoff The Paper.  And on The Treat, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robin Givhan makes the case for showing up.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with the principal cast of the new film Love, Brooklyn: Roy Wood, Jr., Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and André Holland, the latter of whom is also a producer on the film. Then, Caught Stealing director Darren Aronofsky stops by to talk about his new crime caper which stars Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz.  And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Anna Boden reveals the artist who inspired her to bring his energy to her work and life. </p> <p> </p>

<p>This week on <em>The Treatment</em>, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series <em>Severance</em>. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film <em>Maria </em>about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, <em>Black Comedy in America </em> host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning critic Robin Givhan about her book on the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. Then, Elvis speaks with Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino, the co-writers and co-stars of the new film Splitsville. And on The Treat, brothers and creative collaborators Chris and Paul Weitz talk about some thought-provoking inspirations.</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-76996884-7fff-2ba1-4335-2f3443fa7cb5">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. Then, drummer and producer Bobby Colomby stops by to talk about the late musician Eddie Palmieri. And on The Treat, actress and director Mariska Hargitay talks about words of wisdom she got from her father. </strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Matt Shakman about his newest Marvel Cinematic Universe project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Then, Pee-wee as Himself  director Matt Wolf stops by to discuss his Emmy-nominated HBO documentary about the late actor Paul Reubens. And on the Treat, director Eli Roth pays tribute to his late mentor. </p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Merchant about his career in comedy and drama. Then, Matt Lambert—founder of Atlanta-based brand Factor’s—stops by to talk about balancing lasting craftsmanship with wearability in his designs. And on the Treat, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto discusses a mentor who gave him the confidence to begin his career. </p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, film critic and writer Kenneth Turan joins to discuss his book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation. And on the Treat, Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler talks about a special musical journey he took prior to making the film. </p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu  director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua Rofé stops by to talk about his HBO documentary series The Mortician. And on the Treat, Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet hails the “wonderful” villain of a favorite 1971 crime drama.</p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.</p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with F1 director Joseph Kosinski about his freshly minted box office juggernaut. Then, actor Greg Kinnear stops by to talk about Smoke, his new Apple TV+ series about a serial arsonist. And on The Treat, The New Yorker editor (and Lorne Michaels biographer) Susan Morrison shares an epic “I was there” story.</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-3a08a1af-7fff-a7d8-ba1d-7e5678b3b445">This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that’s a warm slice of Big Apple life. </strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell chats with Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Tony Gilroy about the second season of the Disney+ epic Andor. Later, Elvis leads a conversation on the future impact of AI in the film industry with Range Media Partners' Peter Micelli, Google’s Neil Parris, and Sean Douglas. And on The Treat, Kerry Washington gives a shout out to the places that ground her.</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-981559f8-7fff-76eb-a392-1fa3ba4bb310">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor Jason Isaacs about his starring role in the much discussed season 3 of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, Emmy-nominated actor Jason Segel stops by to talk about the latest season of the Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking. And on The Treat, Babygirl writer-director Halina Reijn shares the inspiration behind that film’s story.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c77e0733-7fff-59fc-5c43-af3d3af45be2"> This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with frequent collaborators Wes Anderson and Bill Murray about their latest joint venture, The Phoenician Scheme. Then, actor and director Tyler James Williams stops by to talk about his work on the Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary. And on The Treat, comedian and writer Carol Leifer enthuses about the comedy album that was on repeat in her house growing up.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of  U2, one of the world’s most impactful bands, stops by to talk about his new Apple TV+ film Bono: Stories of Surrender.  Plus, he breaks down the band’s secret sauce. And on The Treat, The White Lotus star Carrie Coon extols a harrowing 2024 Austrian film that was based on true events.</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-84597130-7fff-cd8f-63c3-de9ceee89037">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker about season four of the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Then <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twc_ltd/">The Workers Club</a> co-founder Adam Cameron talks about his fashion line that loves everything denim. And on The Treat, cellist and actress Lucia Micarelli talks about a favorite piece of music.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-6f37613e-7fff-83b9-baec-eac4aa292e85">This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with the Emmy-winning creators of the Prime Video series Etoile: Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino. On The Treat, Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor tells us about a book that spoke to her.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"> This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Emmy winning actress Kerry Washington about her new action thriller Shadow Force. Then, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck — the directing team behind Freaky Tales — stop by to talk about making this new film that’s a return to Oakland in 1987. And on The Treat, Oscar-nominated director James Mangold talks about a film that shows the darker side of the big apple.</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f18fbf2d-7fff-c428-e282-c101a6334d8e">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Mamet — whose newest project is the film adaptation of his own 2023 play Henry Johnson. Then, director David Cronenberg stops by to talk about his latest film The Shrouds. And on The Treat, actress Melanie Lynskey celebrates a director whose collaborative process with actors is legendary.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-a3e5f754-7fff-fdf7-5921-22cae8f43f47">This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with writer and director Ryan Coogler about his newest film Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and director Andrew McCarthy talks about an epic trek that changed him forever.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9344b741-7fff-076f-926b-8601f31f79d8">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with musician and actress Lucia Micarelli about her forthcoming album Anthropology. Then, film scholar Sir Christopher Frayling talks about his newest book Sergio Leone by Himself. And on The Treat, actor Ke Huy Quan talks about a movie that ignited his love for the martial arts.</strong></p>

<p><em>*This episode originally aired on January 18, 2025.</em></p> <p>This week on <em>The Treatment</em>, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series <em>Severance</em>. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film <em>Maria </em>about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, <em>Black Comedy in America </em> host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.</p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-ecd7d652-7fff-e7e0-5164-6e8e66c249f0">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedian and writer Carol Leifer about her new book co-written with Rick Mitchell — How to Write a Funny Speech...for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place. Then, directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee stop by to talk about their new film The Friend, which stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray. And on The Treat, actor and director Tim Matheson talks about a double feature that made him laugh and worry about humanity. </strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-eefffb36-7fff-dc2b-98bc-9525dc5108a7">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Zach Braff about the 20th anniversary of the beloved soundtrack from his directorial debut Garden State. Braff talks about the forthcoming concert celebrating the music from the film — proceeds from which will go to <a href="https://www.midnightmission.org/">Midnight Mission</a>. Then, novelist China Miéville talks about a new limited edition of his breakthrough novel Perdido Street Station. And on The Treat, actress Cristin Milioti talks about the two singer-songwriters who are both "lightning rods for the truth." </strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-a10c7434-7fff-eb49-fcbb-371f71e18628">This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Eli Roth who has curated a new album of songs from mostly forgotten Italian films of the 1970s and '80s. The double album is called Eli Roth’s Red Light Disco. Then producer Will Packer stops by to reveal how he attained success in Hollywood in his new book Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big. And on The Treat, Oscar nominated actress Demi Moore pays homage to someone who taught her about embracing getting older. </strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-b3764644-7fff-cb0d-93b4-5d2c77021e34">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Carrie Coon, who’s here to talk about the new season of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, actor André Holland stops by to talk about playing an actor in the new film The Actor. And on The Treat, actor-director Jack Huston reveals his admiration for a Swedish artist who wasn’t concerned with her legacy.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-240e60c4-7fff-a58a-2984-112656c098d4">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Bong Joon Ho. He’s here to talk about his new sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattison. Then, New Yorker editor Susan Morrison stops by to discuss her new book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. And on The Treat, newly minted Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña talks about a role in her life that’s the biggest treat of all.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-b3e40020-7fff-fbdf-f0b7-6df1667c52b4">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Melanie Lynskey to chat about season three of her obsession worthy Showtime thriller Yellowjackets. Ken Leung, star of HBO’s Industry, also stops by to talk about his cutthroat character on the acclaimed drama series set in the world of high finance. And on The Treat, La Máquina star Gael Garcia Bernal professes his love for a 1974 Italian film about a group of friends.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-2701b7fb-7fff-d204-9139-db2f2963ebfa">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to speak about his new documentary SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). The film explores the life and impact of musical innovator Sly Stone. Then, Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan stops by to talk about his new romantic-action-comedy Love Hurts. And on The Treat, Between The Temples star Jason Schwartzman talks about his love for the sound of harmony — in any form it happens to take.</strong></p>

<p>Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton sits down for an extended interview with Elvis Mitchell in front of a live audience at KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio. Norton is up for his fourth Oscar for his portrayal of folk singer Pete Seeger in the biopic <em>A Complete Unknown. </em>He discusses his admiration for the late director David Lynch, why he decided not to meet Bob Dylan when he had the chance, and much more!</p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-828cd2ac-7fff-7f35-5ef6-2eb68032157f">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes friend of the show Edward Norton. The supremely versatile actor is currently up for his fourth Oscar, this time for Best Supporting Actor in the biopic A Complete Unknown. Then, two of Norton’s collaborators on the film — director James Mangold and costume designer Arianne Phillips (both nominees themselves) — join to discuss the painstaking detail that went into making the period film about Bob Dylan’s rise to fame. And on The Treat, star of The Piano Lesson John David Washington talks about a beloved film that has a connection to his childhood hero.</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time Oscar nominee Demi Moore to share how she prepared for her role in the body horror film The Substance. Then, another first time nominee Zoe Saldaña talks about her role in the audacious musical Emilia Pérez. And on The Treat, writer, director, actor, and fellow Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg talks about the person in his life who kept him grounded.</p> <p> </p>

<p dir="ltr">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, who’s here to talk about her gravity-defying turn in Wicked. Then, SAG Award nominee Cristin Milioti stops by to talk about her work in The Max series The Penguin. And on The Treat, I’m Still Here director Walter Salles talks about a 1975 film that is an examination of identity.</p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-2249e4b8-7fff-3cd7-9f7d-fcca57d542e9">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Halina Reijn, whose latest is the erotic drama Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman. Then, writer-director Paul Schrader stops by to talk about his latest film Oh Canada, and his 50 years in the business. And on The Treat, Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz talks about a songwriting duo whose lyrics felt like poetry.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-d13b5139-7fff-c878-e480-a6494f6d73a4">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America  host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.</strong></p>

<p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-eb3f0d82-7fff-4184-5afe-2956d5ed81f9">This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winning musician Brian Eno, subject of the ambitiously experimental recent documentary Eno. Then, actor-turned-director Jack Huston stops by to talk about his new film Day of the Fight which stars Michael Pitt and Joe Pesci. And on The Treat, Lee star and producer Kate Winslet talks about a musical memory that encapsulates her joyful childhood.</strong></p>

<p>This week on <em>The Treatment</em>, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who stars in the new film <em>Nickel Boys</em>, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Colson Whitehead. Then, director Walter Salles stops by to talk about his new film <em>I’m Still Here,</em> which is up for a Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture. Finally, on The Treat, <em>Maria</em> director Pablo Larraín talks about the opera that made him fall in love with the art form.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>This week on <em>The Treatment</em>, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play <em>The Piano Lesson,</em> directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington<em>.</em> Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about <em>Dovecote, </em>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.</p>

<div class="content clearfix"> <p>This week on <em>The Treatment, </em>Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law who is currently starring in the FBI thriller <em>The Order.</em> Then, actor Aasif Mandvi stops by to talk about starring in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s classic <em>Waiting for Godot</em> at the Geffen Playhouse. And on The Treat, actor and comedian Ilana Glazer talks about a “biblical” double album that she loves.</p> </div> <p> </p> <section id="portlets-below-article" class="row-portlet-manager" role="complementary"></section>

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

<p>This week on <em>The Treatment, </em>Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie <em>A Real Pain.</em> 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, <em>Blink Twice</em> director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.</p>

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

<div class="content clearfix"> <p>This week on <em>The Treatment, </em>Elvis welcomes actor Tim Matheson to talk about his new memoir <em>Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.</em> Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to talk about his new Disney+ documentary <em>Music by John Williams</em>. And for The Treat, actor and director Pamela Adlon talks about a performer whose work she finds stunning.  </p> </div> <p> </p> <section id="portlets-below-article" class="row-portlet-manager" role="complementary"></section>

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

<p>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 <em>The Wall of Life</em>. Then, filmmaker Mati Diop stops by to discuss her new documentary Dahomey. And for The Treat, <em>The Big Cigar</em> star André Holland talks about a theater company that inspires the way he works.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor and producer Gael García Bernal, who produced and stars in the new Hulu series <em>La Máquina</em>. 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, <em>Unstable</em> star Rob Lowe talks about a film he saw at age 11 that kicked off his dream to become an actor.</p>