Hollywood Gold

Editor Kevin Tent takes us through the making of Sideways in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary. Kevin dives into his early days of mastering the editing process and his long-term collaboration with director Alexander Payne. He shares captivating insights on how Paul Giamatti, the film's star, was considered an editor’s best friend, making his job easy with his brilliant performances. From the unique perspective of the film's editor, Kevin shares how he was unsure of how the movie would succeed, but by the time the first screening ended, he knew they had created something special that would reach a wide range of audiences. Join us for a deep dive into the art of editing and help us honor Sideways in its 20th year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Producer Ryan Heller takes us behind the scenes of A Real Pain and his collaboration with writer, director, and star Jesse Eisenberg. Described as both a captivating mix of oddball road movie and a personal story for Eisenberg, Ryan notes that this film's path to creation was clear thanks to its experienced team and casting choices. With only 25 days to shoot, the dynamic pairing of co-star Kieran Culkin and Eisenberg ignited the story with their combined lifetime acting experience and creative spark. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Heller reveals how they knew within an hour of the screening that this film would be a great success. Get your tickets to A Real Pain, in theaters November 1st! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Alex Coco takes us behind the scenes of the making of the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or winner, Anora. Alex reflects on his collaboration with director Sean Baker, revealing how flexibility with the script led to a more authentic and organic storytelling experience, including a spontaneous real-life double rainbow that was written its own scene. He also discusses one of the most important components behind Anora’s success: handpicking the right cast, focusing on who was truly suited for each role over star power. This approach led to the critical casting of Mikey Madison, who played a pivotal role in earning the film the highest honor at Cannes. Get your tickets to Anora, in theaters now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer/director Hallie Meyers-Shyer reflects on the creation of Goodrich, set to release this Friday, October 18th. In this episode, she delves into the emotional and personal stories that inspired this heartwarming tale of a complex father-daughter relationship. Hallie discusses the casting process and how the legendary Michael Keaton, known for his talent in both comedy and drama, became an essential part of bringing this dramedy to life. The film was produced by Hollywood Gold host Daniela Taplin Lundberg and offers firsthand insights on the difficult but worthwhile process of making and releasing a theatrical movie in today's landscape. Get your tickets now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.