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Artwork for Movie People: Interviews & More From the Southampton Playhouse

Movie People: Interviews & More From the Southampton Playhouse

Eric Kohn
Grey Gardens
Andor
Independent Film
The Friend
Marty Supreme
Star Wars
Splitsville
Caught Stealing
Zombieland
Black Phone 2
The Room Next Door
Timothée Chalamet
The Terminator
I Am Legend
Michael Clayton
Film
Television
Romantic Comedy
Killer Films
Hamptons International Film Festival

Filmmakers. Actors. Artists. You never know who might show up on Movie People. Veteran journalist Eric Kohn, the artistic director of the historic Southampton Playhouse, engages with new guests to discuss the past and present of moving images and other related art forms, as well as how they relate to the world at large.

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Artwork for Movie People: Interviews & More From the Southampton Playhouse

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Recent Guests

Ellen Kuras
Acclaimed cinematographer best known for her work on 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and other notable films.
Episode: The Woman Who Should Have Won a Historic Oscar
Brenda Simmons
Director of the Southampton African American History Museum
Southampton African American History Museum
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Jennifer Venditti
Oscar-nominated casting director known for her work on 'Marty Supreme' and HBO's 'Euphoria'
Episode: 'Marty Supreme' Casting Director Jennifer Venditti on Finding Unexpected Faces
Eugene Hernandez
Director of the Sundance Film Festival and former IndieWire boss
Sundance Film Festival
Episode: Sundance Director Eugene Hernandez on the Past and Future of Indie Film
Leslie Schatz
Oscar-nominated sound designer known for his work in films such as 'The Mummy' and 'Apocalypse Now'
Episode: From 'Apocalypse Now' to 'The Mummy' and Beyond: Sound Designer Leslie Shatz
Guillermo del Toro
Oscar-winning filmmaker known for his unique storytelling and rich visuals
Episode: Guillermo del Toro Sums Up 2025 for Movie Lovers
Darius Khondji
Cinematographer known for his work on several acclaimed films
Episode: Josh Safdie on Directing Timothée Chalamet / The Joys of 35mm Film
James Faller
35mm projectionist with over 25 years of experience
Episode: Josh Safdie on Directing Timothée Chalamet / The Joys of 35mm Film
Sigrid Nunez
Brilliant author known for her imaginative storytelling
Episode: Sigrid Nunez on Watching Her 'Unfilmable' Novels Become Great Movies

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Eric Kohn
Artistic Director of the Southampton Playhouse

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Unique

    Every time I listen to Scorsese talk about pictures, I feel an urge to experience more of the magic of film. I love his relationship with Francesca. This is a dream of a conversation. Thank you for this. The best.

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    Carl Zand
    Mexico7 months ago
  • Let’s go

    So far so good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durham PG
    United States7 months ago

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The Woman Who Should Have Won a Historic Oscar
Q: Was there a turning point during the shoot where you started to feel confident that the film would work?
Kuras mentioned that the script's complexity made it hard to follow, but she started seeing connections within the scenes that helped shape her confidence.
'Marty Supreme' Casting Director Jennifer Venditti on Finding Unexpected Faces
Q: How do you hope this will affect the craft?
Jennifer envisions an increased interest in casting as an art form, inspiring a new generation to pursue it as a career.
'Marty Supreme' Casting Director Jennifer Venditti on Finding Unexpected Faces
Q: What did you make of it when you found out about your Oscar nomination?
Jennifer expresses gratitude for the efforts of fellow casting directors and sees the nomination as a triumph for the whole community.
Josh Safdie on Directing Timothée Chalamet / The Joys of 35mm Film
Q: What kind of a process is it for you as a director guiding what you wanted from Timothée?
I met him in 2017 and immediately saw the potential in him that I wanted to explore in this character, shaping his appearance and mannerisms to reflect the rugged individualism of the role.
Josh Safdie on Directing Timothée Chalamet / The Joys of 35mm Film
Q: Can you talk a bit about the process of shooting this movie in terms of the table tennis itself?
We shot it in a very classic way with multiple cameras and long lenses to capture the gameplay authentically.

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