Allison Moorer joins Michael for an in-depth talk about her life, her memoir, and her fantastic new album BLOOD.

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Allison Moorer (S09E02)

Director Daniel Scheinert talks about one of Michael's favorite movies of the year, the insane Southern gothic Sundance favorite THE DEATH OF DICK LONG. And longtime friend and associate of Lemmy's Stefan Chirazi joins to talk about his involvement in the production of the amazing new box set commemorating Motorhead's massive and historic 1979.

Daniel Scheinert talks The Death of Dick Long; Stefan Chirazi talks Motorhead (S09E01)

As is customary on the podcast, Cros Creek co-founder Steve Prince joins to discuss a few films from a festival. This time, Michael gives Steve of his favorite ten under-the-radar TIFF selections and gets Steve's reactions. Recommended films include BIKRAM, RED PENGUINS, READY FOR WAR, WHITE LIES, ARAB BLUES, and 1982. Most recommended films include: THE COUNTY, HEARTS AND BONES, PELICAN BLOOD, and SING ME A SONG.

TIFF in Review with Steve Prince (S08E10)

Richard Linklater talks about his new movie Where'd You Go, Bernadette, starring the inimitable Cate Blanchett, and specifically about how the editing process took longer than with any film of his career. And Lukas Nelson discusses the songwriting process behind his new album, Turn Off the News (Build a Garden).

Richard Linklater, Lukas Nelson (S08E09)

Juliette Lewis pays a bit of tribute to her late father, and talks about her role in the new suspense film Ma opposite Octavia Spencer. And producer/director Esther Turan talks about her new films Swoon and BP Underground, as well as her life and career and her move from Hungary to LA.

Juliette Lewis, Esther Turan (S08E08)

Friend of the podcast and Academy Award winner Walton Goggins talks with Michael about how his role in The Apostle, and Robert Duvall's impact on him, prepared him to play his current leading role in Them That Follow. Then Academy Award winner Casey Affleck and co-star Anna Pniowsky join Michael to discuss Affleck's directorial debut Light of My Life.

Walton Goggins, Casey Affleck, Anna Pniowsky (S08E06)

Actor and comedian Joel McHale talks about his very first stand-up special, Live from Pyongyang. Then film editor Scott Lansing calls in to discuss the editing of The Godfather, on the occasion of the release of The Godfather Trilogy: Corleone Legacy Edition and The Corleone Family Cookbook.

Joel McHale, Scott Lansing on The Godfather (S08E07)

After a 13-year hiatus, HBO's legendary Deadwood is back with a story-ending TV movie, and as a superfan Michael couldn't be more excited. He's especially excited to have four great conversations about the film—with Robin Weigert (Calamity Jane), W. Earl Brown (Dan Dority), John Hawkes (Sol Star) and Brad Dourif (Doc Cochran). Deadwood: the Movie and all three seasons ofDeadwood are available to stream on HBO Now.

Deadwood Cast (S08E05)

Academy Award nominee Joe Berlinger joins the podcast to talk about his new Ted Bundy film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE, starring friend of the podcast Zac Efron as Bundy. And singer/songwriter EMM discusses her new single Cali Boy, and her life and career to date.

Joe Berlinger, Emm (S08E04)

In the second half of our SXSW wrap up, Michael speaks with representatives of four different documentaries. The team behind the CRISPR documentary HUMAN NATURE talks about the thought-provoking documentary on genetics, and then Executive Producer Dan Rather joins for a solo ten minute conversation. Then legendary producer Frank Marshall and the rest of his team joins to discuss THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH. Legendary documentarians Morgan Neville and Jeff Malmberg explore SHANGRI-LA, their new docuseries about the creative process, in partnership with legendary producer Rick Rubin. Lastly, friend of the podcast Alex Horvitz returns to discuss his self-driving car documentary AUTONOMY.

SXSW Wrap Part Two, with Dan Rather and more (S08E03)

Michael gives the first half of his wrap up, featuring actors Cami Morrone and James Badge Dale and director Annabelle Attanasio discussing MICKEY AND THE BEAR; writer/actor Alexi Pappas and writer/director James Tecicher talking about OLYMPIC DREAMS; director Paul Solet talking about TREAD; and Wellhaus founder Ryan Heil.

SXSW Wrap Part One, with Cami Morrone and More (S08E02)

Steve Prince returns to preview the film offerings at this year's SXSW, and Jodi Benson calls in to discuss her experiences as the voice of Ariel in the Disney classic The Little Mermaid.

SXSW Preview with Steve Prince; Jodi Benson (S08E01)

It's a Sundance wrap party as Chloe Levine talks with Michael about starring in the Sundance film ADAM; Kelli Berglund talks about starring in the Sundance-featured Starz series "Now Apocalypse"; and Tiffany Vazquez of GIPHY joins Michael for a talk about their Sundance favorites. Plus, as an added bonus, Ariel Kavoussi and Kevin Corrigan call in to talk about their new short "The Poet and the Professor."

Sundance Wrap, Ariel Kavoussi and Kevin Corrigan; Chloe Levine; Kelli Berglund; Tiffany Vazquez (S07E12)

It's Sundance preview time again. Legendary documentarian Amy Berg tells Michael about her new Sundance doc THIS IS PERSONAL, Debra Eisenstadt talks about her return to directing with Michael's favorite Sundance film he's previewed, IMAGINARY ORDER, and producer/writer/director Chris White joins Michael in presenting each of their most anticipated films on the mountain.

Sundance Preview, Amy Berg, Debra Eisenstadt, Chris White (S07E11)

Famke Janssen discusses her role with co-star Ron Perlman in the hit-man drama ASHER, friend of the podcast Schuyler Fisk returns to talk about what makes her new film EVERY OTHER HOLIDAY more than the average family-friendly fare, and Michael gives the much-awaited results of the Best Bluetooth Speakers competition.

Famke Janssen, Schuyler Fisk, Best Bluetooth Speakers (S07E09)

Hosted by Paste Movies editor Michael Dunaway, The Work features in-depth conversations with some of the most fascinating creative minds in the industry. Season 2 begins this summer.

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