The Treatment

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The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Chris Douridas, and Zoë Kravitz on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer, director, and actor Jesse Eisenberg who does all three in his new movie A Real Pain. The film also stars Kieran Culkin. Then, KCRW’s own Chris Douridas stops by to celebrate the late Quincy Jones’ many contributions to film and television. And on The Treat, Blink Twice director Zoë Kravitz talks about an unusual film featuring only children that really speaks to adults.

53 min
16 NOV

Malcolm Washington, Glenn Kenny, and Susie Essman on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time feature filmmaker Malcolm Washington. His directorial debut is The Piano Lesson, adapted from the August Wilson play. Then, film critic Glenn Kenny stops by to talk about his new book The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface. And for The Treat, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman talks about the person who has inspired her most.

53 min
9 NOV

Tim Matheson, Laurent Bouzereau, and Pamela Adlon on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor Tim Matheson to talk about his new memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to talk about his new Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams. And for The Treat, actor and director Pamela Adlon talks about a performer whose work she finds stunning.

53 min
2 NOV

Steve McQueen, Dawn Porter and James Carville on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Steve McQueen whose latest film is the World War II drama Blitz — starring Saorsie Ronan. Then, director Dawn Porter stops by to talk about her new documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The film dives deep into the life and music of late R&B singer Luther Vandross. And for The Treat, political strategist James Carville talks about the film scene he watches almost every night for inspiration.

53 min
26 OCT

Shirley MacLaine, Mati Diop and André Holland on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-winner, best selling author, and all around screen legend Shirley MacLaine to talk about her new book of photos from behind the scenes of her career. It’s (very) appropriately titled The Wall of Life. Then, filmmaker Mati Diop stops by to discuss her new documentary Dahomey. And for The Treat, The Big Cigar star André Holland talks about a theater company that inspires the way he works.

53 min
19 OCT

James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer, Ilana Glazer, and René Redzepi on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and political strategist James Carville to discuss their new CNN Films documentary Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid (currently in theaters). Then, comedian, actor and writer Ilana Glazer stops by to talk about their upcoming Hulu stand up special Human Magic. And for The Treat, renowned chef René Redzepi talks about the activity that provides him with catharsis.

53 min
12 OCT

Gael García Bernal, Cheech Marin, and Rob Lowe on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor and producer Gael García Bernal, who produced and stars in the new Hulu series La Máquina. Then, comedian/actor/art collector Cheech Marin stops by to talk about his start in show business and the new exhibit at the Cheech Marin Center at the Riverside Art Museum. And for The Treat, Unstable star Rob Lowe talks about a film he saw at age 11 that kicked off his dream to become an actor.

53 min
5 OCT

Brian Jordan Alvarez, Josh Greenbaum, and Elisabeth Moss on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor, writer, and director Brian Jordan Alvarez who created and stars in the new FX comedy English Teacher. Then, Will & Harper director Josh Greenbaum talks about his documentary which follows Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on an eventful and moving road trip across the country. And for The Treat, The Veil star Elisabeth Moss talks about a composer whose work informs her acting and directing.

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Elvis Mitchell

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The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.