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

Movie People: Interviews & More From the Southampton Playhouse

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

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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With Sinners cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw poised to make history as the first female cinematographer to win an Oscar in her category, this week's Movie People looks back at another woman who deserved it more than 20 years ago. Just in time f... more

One year after Sinners first opened on IMAX, in the wake of the movie's historic 16 Oscar nominations, we're kicking off Black History Month by taking a look at the backdrop of the movie that goes beyond the South where it takes place. Southampton Af... more

This week's episode featuring Jennifer Venditti, the woman behind the many memorable faces of last year's breakout hit Marty Supreme. Venditti has been a significant player in the casting director universe for years, but it was only in 2026 that the ... more

This week's episode features Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez, an East End resident who has spent the past 30-odd years advocating for independent film. As the festival enters its final edition in Park City, Utah, Hernandez shares his... more

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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
Larry Maslan
NPR journalist and author
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Episode: A Real-Life Ghostbuster on What the Movies Get Right (and Wrong)
Michael Cardinuto
Founder of Long Island Paranormal Investigators
Episode: A Real-Life Ghostbuster on What the Movies Get Right (and Wrong)

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Eric Kohn
Artistic Director for the Playhouse and veteran journalist known for engaging conversations on film and arts.

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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
    Mexico6 months ago
  • Let’s go

    So far so good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durham PG
    United States6 months ago

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'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.
Guillermo del Toro Sums Up 2025 for Movie Lovers
Q: What was something that you wanted to change or create to this tale?
Del Toro shares his vision of blending personal experiences and the essence of Mary Shelley's life into his adaptation, aiming to make it resonate emotionally with audiences today.

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