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Sep 28, 2026 · 46:02
I’ve got a fun show for you today as we’re talking comedy. Laugh-out-loud funny comedy, dark comedy, and screwball comedies, thanks to DELILAH NAPIER and LUCY POWERS as they talk…
Sep 21, 2026 · 38:34
I am thrilled to bring you this week’s BEHIND THE LENS and this week’s featured interview because we’re talking with Moore. Geoffrey Moore. There is an inevitability to Geoffrey…
Sep 14, 2026 · 39:54
Welcome back to another week of BEHIND THE LENS! Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I was going to air director Scott Waugh’s interview on RUNNER starring Owen Wilson…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:41
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, I've got an interesting and fun interview for you as I talk with director KEVIN MACDONALD about his new film, the psychological thriller THE RUNNER.…
Aug 24, 2026 · 51:39
It’s a fun show this week on BEHIND THE LENS, thanks to director ALICIA MacDONALD talking about her new film opening on Friday, FINDING EMILY, and writer/director CASPER KELLY…
Aug 17, 2026 · 41:14
I’m very excited to bring you this week’s BEHIND THE LENS Radio Show and my exclusive conversation with director BEN GREGOR talking about THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, a film, like the…
Aug 10, 2026 · 38:07
Sorry we didn't have a BEHIND THE LENS show for you last week, but some unforeseen circumstances prevented it. But I'm back this week with a fun interview with a very affable,…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:00:08
It’s finally here! It’s SHARK WEEK 2026! And who doesn’t love SHARK WEEK? I know I do! To celebrate this time-honored tradition, this week we're talking sharks and shark movies…
Jul 20, 2026 · 58:20
Get ready for a fun interview today on BEHIND THE LENS as I talk with writer/director and composer ERIC OWEN about his latest film IN A COLD VEIN. While we dig into the making of…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:05:44
A new filmmaker for you today on BEHIND THE LENS! BRITT BANKHEAD - director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor joins me talking about his narrative feature directorial debut,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 55:32
It’s another entertaining and enlightening episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director/co-writer ANTHONY FRITH and his documentary MOCKBUSTER. Now, MOCKBUSTER isn’t your…
Jul 5, 2026 · 1:17:36
Surprise! It’s a bonus edition of BEHIND THE LENS! So many terrific interviews of late with some very energetic and enthusiastic filmmakers, and all rather lengthy, that I can’t…
Jun 29, 2026 · 44:55
Another fun week on BEHIND THE LENS! Another terrific film and filmmaker! That's right! This week, it's all about THE GET OUT with director/co-writer DERRICK BORTE. But first. .…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:42:47
It’s another week of BEHIND THE LENS shining a spotlight on DANCES WITH FILMS and a couple of the wonderful films and filmmakers in this year’s festival, namely HEKLA and w/d…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:01:28
Last week was all about Tribeca Film Festival and some wonderful animated short films that had their premieres there. This week it’s all about Dances With Films, which starts…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:25:11
It's a fun week on BEHIND THE LENS as we’re talking animation and the Tribeca Film Festival! And not just any animation, but world premiere animation shorts - DEAR UPSTAIRS…
Jun 1, 2026 · 42:30
Welcome back to a new week and a new month of BEHIND THE LENS! Glad to be back after the Memorial Day holiday. Hope yours was fantastic! I've got a terrific show for you today,…
May 18, 2026 · 53:14
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we turn our attention to the Miami art world and first-time feature director Jing Ai Ng with her film FORGE. I thoroughly enjoyed this film from a…
May 11, 2026 · 1:00:55
What a terrific show I’ve got for you this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I get to introduce you to a wonderful British filmmaker, writer/director JOHN MICHAEL KENNEDY, who makes his…
May 4, 2026 · 39:22
I’m very excited about this week’s BEHIND THE LENS because I get to talk about RENNY HARLIN and his new film DEEP WATER! After 33 years of chatting with Renny and talking about…
Apr 27, 2026 · 31:43
As promised, this week on BEHIND THE LENS is all about director DAVID MACKENZIE and his new explosive film, FUZE. Directed by David Mackenzie and written by Ben Hopkins, FUZE…
Apr 20, 2026 · 52:10
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, it’s all about tension and terror, blood and brutality with writer/director ANTON SIGURDSSON’s psychological thriller/mystery, REFUGE. Four…
Apr 13, 2026 · 47:58
This week it’s all about “To See or Not To See”, and after hearing today’s exclusive interviews with BEN WHEATLEY discussing NORMAL and ANEIL KARIA talking all things HAMLET, I…
Apr 6, 2026 · 48:05
As promised, this week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’re talking about the religious-themed, historical drama A GREAT AWAKENING. Brought to us by director/co-writer Joshua Enck and those…
Mar 30, 2026 · 40:53
Sorry that I missed all of you last week with BEHIND THE LENS, but I had no voice. And you all know how catastrophic that is when I cannot talk and sound worse than a Budweiser…
Mar 16, 2026 · 56:31
It’s post-Oscar Monday on BEHIND THE LENS, and most of Hollywood is probably still recuperating from a night of celebration. Some big winners last evening, notably ONE BATTLE…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:11:52
I love this week’s BEHIND THE LENS (and hope you will, too), and my interview with writer/director PAUL BOYD talking about his new film SCARED TO DEATH. But first, how about a…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:17:14
It's a jam-packed show this week on BEHIND THE LENS with two fantastic films and two equally fantastic filmmakers, both of whom are enthusiastic, energetic, and excited about…
Feb 23, 2026 · 39:54
Welcome back to another week of BEHIND THE LENS! This week, we’re taking a look at WORLDBREAKER, an apocalyptic, action-oriented, sci-fi, creature feature with a dad and daughter…
Feb 9, 2026 · 41:33
I’m very excited about this week’s BEHIND THE LENS and my special guest, director KEVIN LEWIS. This marks Kevin’s third appearance on #BTLRadioShow, following the brilliantly…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:03:27
This week is a fun week for me with BEHIND THE LENS, given the two films that we’re talking about and the two filmmakers I’m speaking with. It’s a great way to kick off my 44th…
Jan 26, 2026 · 53:17
Welcome back to another week of BEHIND THE LENS! I’m excited about today’s show and my exclusive interview with my special guest, director/writer/editor TOM BOTCHII, talking…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:16:40
Welcome back to BEHIND THE LENS! This past weekend was Dances With Films Film Festival NY and from all accounts, it was a blast. You all know how much I love to champion indie…
Jan 12, 2026 · 43:42
We're looking at another emotional film this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I chat with writer/director and actor STEVEN GRAYHM in this exclusive interview about his latest film,…
Jan 5, 2026 · 32:38
Welcome back to another year of BEHIND THE LENS and BTLRadioShow!! I’m excited to be back and kick off Year 12 of BTLRadioShow. I am beyond thrilled to start the new year with a…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:05:48
Welcome back to another week of BEHIND THE LENS! And it’s the final show of 2025!! And this week, we shine a light on a man who’s a producer, director, writer, and actor in his…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:09:36
Welcome to another week of BEHIND THE LENS. This week, it’s all about Christmas as I welcome director/co-cinematographer/co-editor ADAM VOLERICH, talking about his feature…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:04:27
While today’s films and filmmakers may not be about holiday movies, they do fit with the love and laughter of the holidays as MICHELLE DANNER joins me talking about her new film,…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:08:31
With it already Thanksgiving this week, it’s time for BEHIND THE LENS (and all of you) to haul out the holly, put up the tree, fill up the stockings, and grab those dreidels…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:03:07
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’ve got a theme of mystery going on, and I love the films that we’re examining and the directors we’re hearing from. And who doesn’t love a good…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:08:59
This week on BEHIND THE LENS it’s all about action thanks to director SHANE DAX TAYLOR and his new film, EXIT PROTOCOL, and director MICHAEL DOWSE and his latest film, TRAP…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:19:39
Extending Halloween a bit longer this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we chat with documentarians BRADFORD THOMASON & BRETT WHITCOMB about THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEENTOWN. Plus,…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:03:29
It’s my favorite week of the year for BEHIND THE LENS - Halloween Week! And to celebrate my favorite holiday of the year, I’ve got some chilling, spooky, terrifying tales for you…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:06:32
A terrific show for you this week on BEHIND THE LENS as you’re about to hear from two directors of whose work I am a huge admirer and have been for years, both whom I love…
Oct 13, 2025 · 57:54
BEHIND THE LENS is kicking off the Halloween season today with a terrific making-a-movie-within-a-movie full of blood and hacking, madness, mayhem, and ridiculum - THE WEEDHACKER…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:10:48
We've got some multi-tasking, multiple-hat-wearing filmmakers on this week's BEHIND THE LENS as we're looking at two indie gems with two wonderful filmmakers. First up, I’m…
Sep 29, 2025 · 58:55
I’m excited for this week's #BTLRadioShow thanks to director RENNY HARLIN and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2, and writer/director MATTHEW BISSONNETTE, who brings us DEATH OF A LADIES'…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:15:00
An interesting show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two very different films and filmmakers, thanks to producer/actor Johnny Danks talking about his new film,…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:05:57
We’re chatting about some wonderful films with some terrific filmmakers this week on BEHIND THE LENS, starting with director/co-writer ALLAN UNGAR talking about his new film…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:09:54
Two fabulous films and three fabulous filmmakers for you this week on BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director MIKI MAGASIVA and actor ANAPELA POLATAIVAO talk about the emotional,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 50:33
A fun show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I get to take a look at two new films that just opened in theatres on Friday and speak with three filmmakers whom I’ve spoken with in…
Aug 18, 2025 · 54:48
We’re going a bit dark this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director JEREMY RUDD and his directorial feature debut with DIE’CED: RELOADED, and the fabulous veteran…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:10:54
I’m very excited about today’s show and for you to hear from these two fabulous directors - KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS talking about the delightful, charming, and funny MY MOTHER’S…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:11:31
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’re looking at two films that, at their hearts, are about fathers and daughters and a father and son - the wonderful family film SKETCH and the…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:00:54
It's madness, mayhem, and a whole lotta fun on BEHIND THE LENS this week!! And let me just kick off the show by saying - HEEEEEEE’S BAAAACK!!! SIMON PHILLIPS is back with us…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:12:53
This is a fun episode of BTL RADIO SHOW as we’re going back to nature and into the forest. That’s right. It’s back to nature this week as we take a look at a fantastically…
Jul 14, 2025 · 57:20
Took a little 4th of July break last Monday, but we’re back this week with two interesting interviews talking about some impactful and entertaining films: the character-driven…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:33:44
This week, we’re taking a look at a new indie film that just released in select theatres and on Eventive VOD on Friday, SWEET RELIEF, with writer/director/editor NICK VERDI. And…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:44:22
This week it’s all about DANCES WITH FILMS on BEHIND THE LENS, which is taking place right now at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. You all know my love of indie films and…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:12:35
This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we’ve got a lotta laughs thanks to director/writer/producer GREG PORPER and co-director/co-writer/ and editor JOHN SCHIMKE, who talk about their…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:16:57
This is a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as I'm doing something this week that I haven’t done before - and that is give you an interview with a film’s director, followed by my…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:14:42
A fun BEHIND THE LENS for you this week thanks to writer/director CARLYLE EUBANK, who joins me talking about his feature directorial debut, BROKE, and director JAMES BAMFORD, who…
May 19, 2025 · 41:13
This week it’s all about horror as we take a look at two distinctly different types of horror films. One that is dark and twisted and steeped in ancient lore and curses - ROSARIO…
May 12, 2025 · 59:17
An interesting movie mix for you this week with director DUNCAN SKILES and his new film NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, and director LORCAN FINNEGAN and his latest THE SURFER. As different…
May 5, 2025 · 1:15:38
It’s a fun BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to writer/director/actor Rachel Suissa who I spoke with a few weeks ago specifically for today’s show which is a salute to Mothers and…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:21:38
I think you’ll enjoy this week's BEHIND THE LENS and the films we are discussing, but more than that, the filmmakers and actors I’m speaking with. Some jam-packed interviews…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:04:09
This week on BEHIND THE LENS we’re going from the Old West down into the deep blue, or not so blue, sea, discussing two wonderful films with two terrific filmmakers - LAST BREATH…
Mar 31, 2025 · 39:56
This week, we’re talking about a very special film about a very special woman which was made by another special woman. The film is AUDREY’S CHILDREN and that special woman is…
Mar 24, 2025 · 55:14
This week on BEHIND THE LENS is my exclusive interview with writer/director/costume designer/producer and actor COLIN HENNING as he talks about his feature directorial debut, the…
Mar 17, 2025 · 59:40
Hilarity ensues this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director/co-writer/actor ROB TAYLOR and co-writer/producer/actor NIC COSTA as they discuss their wild and wacky new comedy…
Mar 10, 2025 · 58:24
We go from one end of the spectrum to the other this week as we take a look at writer/director Atom Egoyan’s dramatic new thriller SEVEN VEILS and everyone’s favorite (and…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:08:55
It's a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director TIFFANY KIM STEVENS joins me in discussing her new dark comedy TRIGGER HAPPY, plus my exclusive interview with director…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:14:50
A terrific BEHIND THE LENS for you this week to finish off Black History Month as you’re about to hear my exclusive interview with director JULIUS ONAH talking about CAPTAIN…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:02:50
It’s a Slamdance Special on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we take a look at two films marking their world premieres at Slamdance Film Festival (www.slamdance.com) this week and…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:04:16
A fun BEHIND THE LENS show for you today as we take a look at two very different action films - one in present day and another in the medieval era - thanks to my exclusive…
Feb 3, 2025 · 45:21
It's a big day for BTL Radio Show as we're kicking off Year 11 of the show AND my 43rd year as a film critic. And what better way for "moviesharkd" to start a new year and new…
Dec 18, 2024 · 1:37:38
If you follow #BTLRadioShow , then you know that this a very special show as it's the last show of the year AND the last show of the first TEN YEARS of BTL!!! And I think this is…
Dec 13, 2024 · 1:15:00
On this episode of BEHIND THE LENS we welcome in the holiday season with our very special BTL friend, SIMON PHILLIPS talking SILENT BITE, while giving a big hello to NICO…
Nov 30, 2024 · 1:17:00
It's Musical Monday today as we look at two fun new musicals - SPELLBOUND and 1660 VINE. Yes, musicals! Plus, a mini-review on the amazing BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN, and…
Nov 19, 2024 · 58:49
This week on #BTLRadioShow it’s all about the great outdoors and survival as we take a look at two wonderful films with two fantastic filmmakers as director GEORGE NOLFI…
Nov 17, 2024 · 1:14:28
It’s a wonderful mixed bag this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director TERRY LOANE and his beautiful new film THE LAST RIFLEMAN, and actor COLIN CUNNINGHAM with his…
Nov 17, 2024 · 1:21:41
What a BEHIND THE LENS we've got for you with this episode as we take a look at two films as different as night and day thanks to writer/director ANTHONY REPINSKI and his film,…
Oct 30, 2024 · 1:29:41
It's a fun Halloween-week BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guest JANE CLARK and her new film WITCHY WAYS; plus my exclusive interview with ROEL REINE discussing CLASSIFIED.…
Oct 23, 2024 · 1:09:15
With Halloween fast approaching, we keep the spooky going and toss in some alien fun, thanks to VIVIAN KERR and her new film, SEANCE, and RENNY GRAMES & BOSTON McCONNAUGHEY with…
Oct 16, 2024 · 1:23:10
An interesting show this week as we look at the hot-button documentary NO ONE ASKED YOU with writer/director RUTH LEITMAN; a doc that is not only timely but should be mandatory…
Oct 8, 2024 · 1:42:58
A very extended episode of #BTLRadioShow (one of the longest in our 10-year history) this week thanks to my very special guest, journalist and entertainment reporter turned…
Oct 3, 2024 · 1:15:15
The spooky season continues on #BTLRadioShow this week as filmmakers DREW GARCIA and NATE GARCIA discuss their narrative feature directorial debut (as well as handling the…
Sep 25, 2024 · 1:12:00
We're diving into the darkness today and getting the jump on some Halloween horror thanks to three terrific filmmakers and some scary films. Kicking things off are…
Sep 17, 2024 · 1:29:28
Interesting conversations and filmmaker insights on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director ALYSSA RALLO BENNETT joins us going in-depth about her new film THE ARRIVAL, and…
Sep 10, 2024 · 1:15:08
What a fun - and female filmmaker-friendly - week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to the return of two wonderful filmmakers talking about their latest projects - JENNA ST. JOHN and…
Aug 30, 2024 · 1:10:51
It's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW with director JON KEEYES and CHARLIE TANGO with…
Aug 13, 2024 · 1:07:27
An informative and fun show this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome director RJ COLLINS live discussing his new crime thriller CRESCENT CITY. Plus, my exclusive interview with…
Aug 8, 2024 · 33:40
And what a fun show we've got for you with this episode of #BTLRadioShow today with something for everyone thanks to the fabulous SIMON PHILLIPS and his new film THE MOUSE TRAP…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:25:30
It's an out-of-this-world full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests: "Star Trek" franchise science advisor ERIN MACDONALD, PH.D. talking about…
Jul 28, 2024 · 1:27:55
It’s a jam-packed episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director JEFF CELENTANO joins us live talking about his new film BLACKWATER LANE, and you’ll also hear my exclusive interviews…
Jul 13, 2024 · 1:08:11
We're showcasing a variety of films this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome BRIAN JOHNSON who discusses his new dystopian thriller POPULATION PURGE. Plus, my exclusive…
Jun 29, 2024 · 1:51:00
It's another full house this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director MEREDITH YINGER and writer/director/editor/author STEVE BALDERSON who returns for the fourth…
Jun 19, 2024 · 1:21:30
This episode of #BTLRadioShow is all about FUN with a capital “F” thanks to a favorite returning filmmaker, JONATHAN SMITH, and his latest film GUY FRIENDS, and the brilliance of…
Jun 19, 2024 · 1:15:53
It’s a trifecta of festival films this week on #BTLRadioShow and all three are “MUST SEE FESTIVAL FILMS” with “Must Meet” Festival Filmmakers at the upcoming Dances With Films…
Jun 10, 2024 · 1:08:26
We're heading into the great outdoors on this episode of #BTLRadioShow with films about self-discovery, friendship, and family as we talk about SUMMER CAMP with CASTILLE LANDON…
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