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Doug interviews directors Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson and they share insights into their latest film, "Ghostlight." The story follows Dan, a despondent middle-aged construction worker grappling with a family tragedy. In an attempt to cope, Dan joins a local theater's amateur production of "Romeo and Juliet," finding solace and unexpected camaraderie among the misfit band of actors.The directors revealed how they drew from personal experiences and a love for theater to craft a narrative...

Doug chats with Gary Hustwit, the director of the documentary "ENO". Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno—known for producing David Bowie, U2, and Talking Heads, among many others, and as a pioneer of ambient music—reveals his creative processes in a groundbreaking generative documentary that resonates with Eno's own artistic practice. Using proprietary software, each screening of the film is unique, recombining footage drawn from director Gary Hustwit’s original interviews and Eno’s rich ...

Doug sits down with Co-directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss to discuss their gripping new film, "War Game". Set against the tense backdrop of January 6, 2025, this real-life political thriller envisions a nationwide insurrection where members of the US military defect to support the losing presidential candidate. Meanwhile, the winning candidate and his advisors—portrayed by an all-star cast of senior officials from the past five administrations—scramble in the White House Situation Room to w...

Doug sits down with Jeff Zimbalist, the director of the thrilling new film "Skywalkers: A Love Story," and producer Tamir Ardon. This captivating film blends romance and suspense, following a daredevil couple who push their relationship to the limit with a daring scheme to climb the world’s second-highest skyscraper and perform a death-defying stunt on its spire."Skywalkers: A Love Story" will be featured twice at this year's Nantucket Film Festival, taking place from June 19th to June 24th. ...

Doug interviews Susanna Vogel, the director of the new film "Winner," which delves into the compelling true story of Reality Winner. In their conversation, Susanna shares insights into the narrative and her journey in bringing the film to life. She discusses how she became involved with the project, as well as the challenges and triumphs encountered during the filming and editing process. "Winner" will be showcased twice at this year's Nantucket Film Festival, running from June 19th to ...

Doug is joined in studio with Corky Laing and John Shea to talk about an upcoming performance at the Nantucket Dreamland on Sunday June 9th from 5-7pm. Corky’s back by popular demand playing the Dreamland main theatre with the Sleighride, an all-Star line up of musicians, both islanders and visitors. Different tunes will mix in with the Mountain classics. Corky is best known from the band Mountain and their iconic rock hit "Mississippi Queen", which Corky wrote right here on Nantucket. Don't ...