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Denise Richards
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Now think about it. Every one of us gets top billing in our own movie, but no great story happens alone. Life comes with an ensemble cast. On this show, we're gonna explore that connection between life and the movies we love. Now, often I'll be joined by people who have amazing stories and we'll talk about the films that shaped who they are. Other times we're gonna go on deep dive, maybe the best ... more

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Richard Roeper talks with filmmaker and actor Beth Lane about her Netflix documentary Unbroken, which chronicles the true story of seven Jewish siblings hidden for two years outside Berlin during World War II, the only known family of seven to surviv... more

Actor Gary Cole discusses returning to the Chicago stage for the first time in 25 years to star in Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can at Steppenwolf Theatre during its 50th anniversary season (running through July 12). Cole also shares favorite films, hi... more

Richard Roeper welcomes journalist-filmmaker David Greene and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor to discuss their documentary Louder Than Guns, created after the Covenant School tragedy in Nashville to explore whether music, conversation, and commu... more

Richard Roeper welcomes Corey Hendrix, a West Side Chicago actor known for The Chi, Fargo, and The Bear, discussing how Chicago’s theater and improv communities shaped his craft and his commitment to authenticity in Chicago-set stories. He shares adv... more

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Gary Cole
Actor known for NCIS, Office Space, Veep; returning to Chicago stage in Catch as Catch Can
Steppenwolf Theatre; Catch as Catch Can
Episode: Gary Cole
David Greene
Award-winning journalist, filmmaker
NPR
Episode: Ketch Secor & David Greene
Ketch Secor
Musician, songwriter, storyteller
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Ketch Secor & David Greene
Corey Hendrix
Actor with Chicago roots; known for The Bear, The Chi, Fargo
Actor
Episode: Corey Hendrix
Jeremy Piven
Actor with four decades of work in TV, film, and stage; star of Entourage; subject of this episode
Actor
Episode: Jeremy Piven
Olivia Newman
Award-winning director known for emotionally rich character-driven adaptations
Director, Remarkably Bright Creatures film adaptation
Episode: Filmmaker Olivia Newman & author Shelby Van Pelt
Shelby Van Pelt
New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Episode: Filmmaker Olivia Newman & author Shelby Van Pelt
Denise Richards
Actress known for Starship Troopers, Wild Things, Drop Dead Gorgeous, The World Is Not Enough
Episode: Denise Richards
Brian Koppelman
Writer, co-creator of Billions, filmmaker
Episode: Brian Koppelman

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Richard Roeper
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4.4 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • More Richard, Less Jennifer

    Usually love Jennifer but in this vehicle she is constantly bumping into the main stars of the show: the guest and Richard. Keep the show to just Richard and his guest.

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Listeners appreciate authentic industry insight but some wish for tighter moderation.

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Gary Cole
Q: You've talked about the audition and acting across stage, film, and TV. How do you calibrate your work to move effortlessly between these mediums?
The core task is the same: clear intentions and listening to your scene partners. The environment and the size of the work change, so you adapt by considering camera proximity, audience perspective, and the specific demands of each medium, but always aim for a definite, chosen objective in every moment.
Gary Cole
Q: Gary, can you tell folks a little bit about the setup of Catch as Catch Can and what makes it so unique with its six roles and double casting?
The play is a family drama with six characters performed by three actors, each taking on two characters and even crossing genders, which creates a rich, textured orchestration of relationships and emotions. The approach emphasizes staying true to the characters while managing rapid shifts and keeping the storytelling clear for the audience.
Jeremy Piven
Q: What's the first movie that truly impressed you as a kid?
Apocalypse Now blew me away as a kid; the intensity, the artistry, and the RAWness of the performances showed me cinema could be a transformative, immersive experience beyond theater.
Gabe Polsky
Q: What was your first memory of a movie that really stuck with you as a kid?
Gabe recalls Rocky and Rocky IV, tied to his hockey background, and explains how the experience of watching those films made him believe in emulation and the transformative power of cinema, even at a young age.
Steve Sarowitz: Creating movies that make a difference
Q: Okay, Steve, I want to start off by just asking, what's the first movie you remember seeing, or the first movie that had a big impression on you?
Steve recalls childhood favorites like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Willy Wonka, noting their colorful, larger-than-life appeal and how these early films left a lasting impression that shaped his interest in storytelling.

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What is The Movie of Your Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, movie-leaning interview show where the host chats with filmmakers, actors, authors, and industry insiders about the films that shaped their lives and the craft behind screen stories. Episodes commonly explore adaptation decisions, directing and acting choices, production anecdotes, and the human side of cinema—from casting and collaboration to the emotional throughlines of beloved projects. The show often blends deep dives with personal storytelling, underscored by Chicago-area roots, live promo spots, and a knack for connecting film history to contemporary Hollywood happenings. Noteworthy angles include long-running collaborations, insights into budgeting and production, and timely tributes or celebrations of cinema legends, ... more

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3. Ketch Secor
4. Corey Hendrix
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6. Olivia Newman
7. Shelby Van Pelt
8. Denise Richards

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