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On Film…With Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy
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Longer-form cinema interviews diving into filmmaking craft including acting, directing, editing, composing and so much more. I grew up watching DVD features and I always wanted to create a show that can be similar to that idea of giving audiences an understanding of the hard work and dedication that goes into filmmaking.

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Episode 72 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft. Actor Tom Rhys Harries and director James Watkins join the podcast to discuss their new DC Comics body horror film CLAYFA... more

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Recent Guests

Travis Knight
Director, animator and filmmaker who leads Laika.
Laika
Episode: WILDWOOD: Director Travis Knight talks stop-motion animation, filmmaking, favorite films, Laika, Coraline, Combining different methods of animation
Tom Rhys Harries
Welsh actor starring as Matt Hagen in CLAYFACE.
Episode: CLAYFACE: Tom Rhys Harries and James Watkins talk new body horror DC Comics film
James Watkins
Director of CLAYFACE and Speak No Evil.
Episode: CLAYFACE: Tom Rhys Harries and James Watkins talk new body horror DC Comics film
Tom Hiddleston
Actor known for playing Loki and Edmund Hillary in Tenzing
Episode: Tom Hiddleston on Tenzing, Loki, Spielberg, Jarmusch, The Odyssey, Matt Damon, Avengers
Noah Centineo
Actor who plays Ken Masters in Street Fighter.
Episode: Street Fighter: Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Andrew Koji and Kitao Sakurai talking Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, filmmaking, cameras, lenses
Callina Liang
Actor who plays Chun-Li in Street Fighter.
Episode: Street Fighter: Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Andrew Koji and Kitao Sakurai talking Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, filmmaking, cameras, lenses
Andrew Koji
Actor who plays Ryu in Street Fighter.
Episode: Street Fighter: Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Andrew Koji and Kitao Sakurai talking Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, filmmaking, cameras, lenses
Kitao Sakurai
Director of Street Fighter; director on Dave and Beef.
Episode: Street Fighter: Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Andrew Koji and Kitao Sakurai talking Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, filmmaking, cameras, lenses
Tom Cruise
Actor known for dramatic performances and action films.
Episode: Tom Cruise & Alejandro G. Iñárritu Digger Spoiler Podcast - Cinematography, Performance PART 2

Host

Kevin McCarthy
Host focusing on cinema craft, interviews with filmmakers and actors, with a background in film journalism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 355 ratings
  • Outstanding

    I first started listening to Kevin when he was known as BDK on the Junkies sports radio show in Washington, DC. He should be incredibly proud of the career he has built for himself. Few have worked as hard as him to earn a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the most engaging and well-informed interviews and reviews in the business. Keep up the good work Kevin. You’re exceptional at what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donketydonk
    United States3 months ago
  • Best interviews out there

    Kevin is one of the best interviewers of all time in my opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    calijk
    United States4 months ago
  • Kane Parsons Interview

    Kevin’s interview with Kane Parsons about Backrooms was such an eye opener for a fellow OCDer. Thank you for your insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R. Lauren
    United States5 months ago
  • Fix the Ads interrupt mid sentence

    Listening on Apple Podcasts.

    Thank you, I love that your podcast exists!

    There’s an annoying issue where advertising cuts in sometimes mid sentence.

    Not sure what control you have but this is the only podcast I listen to where this happens.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    srawl24
    United States7 months ago
  • Love the Kevin Smith episode!

    Found your podcast via the Kevin smith episode….now I’m hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealLakerJim
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, thoughtful questions and strong industry insight from the host.
The show is valued for its long-form, technical discussions and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Guests consistently deliver meaningful conversations about filmmaking craft.

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WILDWOOD: Director Travis Knight talks stop-motion animation, filmmaking, favorite films, Laika, Coraline, Combining different methods of animation
Q: Can you just basically break down when a scene requires CG?
Knight says Laika looks for the best tool to communicate each shot, starting with practical solutions and using digital techniques when physical production is impractical. The studio scans physical puppets and sets so digital elements can augment them, combining stop-motion, 2D animation and CG.
WILDWOOD: Director Travis Knight talks stop-motion animation, filmmaking, favorite films, Laika, Coraline, Combining different methods of animation
Q: Do you remember one [theatrical experience] that gave you an idea of how important theatrical was?
Knight recalls seeing E.T. with his mother at about eight years old and being moved to tears for the first time by a film. The experience showed him how a story could create an emotional connection with someone he had never met.
CLAYFACE: Tom Rhys Harries and James Watkins talk new body horror DC Comics film
Q: Do you find yourself like getting muddled by characters sometimes of like, it's shifting who you are a bit, or when you leave a character, some things stay with you?
Harries says playing a character ideally lets an actor bring part of themselves to the role and learn about themselves through it. He adds that a performance would change if he returned to the same role years later.
CLAYFACE: Tom Rhys Harries and James Watkins talk new body horror DC Comics film
Q: For each of you growing up, do you remember the first movie that you thought of that was a pivotal theatrical that made you understand the power of the universal experience of a movie theater?
James Watkins recalls seeing Star Wars with his family and later being overwhelmed by The Silence of the Lambs with friends. Tom Rhys Harries remembers seeing The Matrix trilogy with friends and being drawn to its scale and mind-bending ideas.
Tom Cruise & Alejandro G. Iñárritu Digger Spoiler Podcast - Cinematography, Performance PART 2
Q: I'm just wondering, when I watched you in this film switching between Digger and Curtis, I thought about you after I left the movie going, how did Tom do that and how has it changed from back and forth?
Cruise says he can move into and out of a character, drawing on observation and a search for shared human qualities rather than remaining in character all day. He describes acting as being present and responding instinctively in the moment.

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What is On Film…With Kevin McCarthy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form interviews that peel back the craft of filmmaking, covering acting, directing, editing, scoring, and production logistics. Episodes feature prominent actors, directors, and collaborators who share behind-the-scenes stories, technical decisions, and creative tradeoffs that shape modern cinema. The show often centers on process over hype, with deep dives into camera language, editing choices, practical effects, and how team dynamics influence performance and pacing. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from indie to blockbuster collaborators—delivering actionable takeaways for professionals and aspiring creatives alike. The format tends to blend intimate storytelling with technical discussion, making it valuable for listeners... more

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1. Travis Knight
2. Tom Rhys Harries
3. James Watkins
4. Tom Hiddleston
5. Noah Centineo
6. Callina Liang
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8. Kitao Sakurai

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