On Film…With Kevin McCarthy

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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Ep. 44 - Greig Fraser (Oscar-Winning Cinematographer) talks Project Hail Mary, Dune, The Batman, The Beatles, Cinematography, Lighting, Lenses, Matt Reeves, Movies, Cinema, IMAX 70mm, Film-Out Process Apr 15, 2026

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TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: Since this interview was done via Zoom, in two different countries, there are some expected connection issues. Greig Fraser was nice enough to record solo audio on his end so that, in the event that the connection dropped, we could fill that audio in. Therefore, there will be times where you will hear his audio change slightly as I take his solo audio to cover the connection drop. It's only a few times during the episode but I wanted to point that out. You will also notice times where Greig's image freezes, slightly, while his audio is catching up. In those moments, you can still hear what Greig is saying. The second note is that when I spoke about the cinematographer of The Batman 2, I couldn't remember who had been announced. According to reports, Eric Messerschmidt will be the cinematographer on Matt Reeves' sequel.Episode 44 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Oscar-winning cinematographer, Greig Fraser, joins the podcast to talk Project Hail Mary, Dune, The Batman, Road To Perdition, The Beatles, Cinematography, Score, Lighting, Camera Operating, Filmmaking, Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Matt Reeves, Anamorphic and Spherical lenses and more.#greigfraser #cinematography #filmmaking #projecthailmary #dune #thebatman #anamorphic #spherical #lenses #movies #cinema #sammendes #thebeatles #mattreeves

Ep. 43 - Pizza Movie Writers & Directors Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney talk Pizza Movie, Over Your Dead Body, Comedy, SNL, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, BriTANicK, Sketch Comedy, Terminator 2 Apr 09, 2026

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Episode 43 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Pizza Movie Writers & Directors Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney talk Pizza Movie, Over Your Dead Body, Comedy, SNL, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, BriTANicK, Sketch Comedy, Terminator 2.

#pizzamovie #comedy #nickkocher #brianmcelhaney #snl #saturdaynightlive #tomhanks #movies #tv #television #sketchcomedy #filmmaking #overyourdeadbody #jasonsegal #samaraweaving #improv #lornemichaels

Ep. 42 - Kevin Smith talks Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Ben Affleck, Filmmaking, Soundtracks, Bill Pullman, Stan Lee, Tarantino, Legacy, Dogma, Red State, John Goodman, Tusk Apr 02, 2026

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Warning: Strong language! I mean, it's Kevin Smith, so I imagine you already knew that!

Episode 42 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

One of my all-time favorite filmmakers, Kevin Smith, joins the podcast to talk Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob, Ben Affleck, Filmmaking, Soundtracks, Bill Pullman, Quentin Tarantino, Legacy, Dogma, Red State, John Goodman, Tusk, Clerks II, Clerks III, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot & more.

#kevinsmith #clerks #mallrats #dogma #chasingamy #soundtracks #benaffleck #movies #christophernolan #stanlee #cinema #legacy #silentbob #jayandsilentbob #jasonmewes

Ep. 41 - Charlie Cox talks Daredevil: Born Again S2, Boardwalk Empire, Physical Media, DVDs, Stardust, Oners, Cinematography, American Beauty, Heat, Accents, Childhood, Favorite Films, Matt Murdock Mar 25, 2026

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Episode 41 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Actor Charlie Cox joins the show to discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Boardwalk Empire, Stardust, Physical Media, DVDs, Favorite Films, Cinematography, Fight Choreography, Oners, Physicality, American Beauty, Heat, Accents, Childhood, and more!#charliecox #daredevil #daredevilbornagain #cinematography #filmmaking #movies #mattmurdock #jessicajones #stardust #boardwalkempire #television #streaming #physicalmedia #dvd #childhood #accents

Ep. 40 - Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, James Ortiz talk Project Hail Mary, theatrical experiences, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines Mar 20, 2026

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NOTE: There are some spoilers in the Phil Lord & Chris Miller interview. While the spoilers are relatively vague, I'd recommend listening to that section after you've seen the film.

Interviews with Ryan Gosling, Chris Miller and Phil Lord: Conducted February 25th, 2026.

Interview with James Ortiz: Conducted on March 17th, 2026.

This episode features three interviews for Project Hail Mary. Starting with Ryan Gosling, then Phil Lord & Chris Miller & ending with James Ortiz, who is the voice and puppeteer behind the character of Rocky.

We talk favorite theatrical experiences, filmmaking, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines, Drive.

#ryangosling #projecthailmary #phillord #chrismiller #jamesortiz #movies #cinema #greigfraser #danielpemberton #drive #theplacebeyondthepines #fatherhood #rocky #teachers #imax #aspectratios #film

Ep. 39 - Ryan Coogler New Interview talking Sinners, Oscars, Ending Credits, Filmmaking, IMAX, 1.43, 2.76, Score, Cinematography, Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Editing, Wunmi Mosaku, Guitars, Blues Mar 15, 2026

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NOTE: Recorded on Friday March 13th, 2026.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: If you missed my interview with the brilliant cinematographer, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, please check out my previous episodes.

Episode 39 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Oscar-nominee Ryan Coogler joined the show to talk Sinners, Oscars, Ending Credits, Filmmaking, IMAX, 1.43 aspect ratio, 2.76 aspect ratio, Score, Cinematography, Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Editing, Wunmi Mosaku, Guitars, Blues & so much more!

#sinners #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #filmmaking

#score #ludwiggoransson #zinzicoogler #imax #editing #cinema #academyawards #movies #movietheaters #70mm

Ep. 38 - Amelia Dimoldenberg talks Chicken Shop Date, Oscars, Interview Process, Social Media process, Red Carpets, Romantic Comedies, Kate Hudson, Spice Girls, Childhood memories, Chalamet, and more! Mar 13, 2026

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NOTE: This interview was recorded on February 27th.

Episode 38 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

The incredible Amelia Dimoldenberg joins the podcast this week to Chicken Shop Date, Oscars (Amelia is this year's Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent), Interview Process, Social Media process, Red Carpets, Romantic Comedies, Kate Hudson, Spice Girls, Childhood memories, Timothee Chalamet, and more!

#ameliadimoldenberg #chickenshopdate #oscars #socialmedia #tiktok #spicegirls #movies #entertainment #comedy

Ep. 37 - Stephen Lang talks Avatar, The Optimist, Tombstone, Gettysburg, Cameron, Method Acting, Michael Mann, Don't Breathe, Sidney Lumet, Amy Madigan, Quaritch, Fire & Ash, Cinematography, Music Mar 11, 2026

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Episode 37 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". A film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Actor Stephen Lang joins the show to talk Avatar, The Optimist, James Cameron, Method Acting, Michael Mann, Don't Breathe, Sidney Lumet, Amy Madigan, Quaritch, Cinematography, Music, Theater.

Stephen's new movie, "The Optimist: The Bravest Act is Truth" is in theaters starting Wednesday March 11th. Check your local listings for showtimes.

⁠#stephenlang #theoptimist #avatar #quaritch #movies #cinematography #filmmaking #michaelmann #publicenemies #thehardway #michaeljfox #jamescameron #sidneylumet #michaeljfox

Ep. 36 - Maggie Gyllenhaal & Lawrence Sher on The Bride, cinematography, directing, editing, Joker, The Lost Daughter, Favorite Theatrical Experiences, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley Mar 06, 2026

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Episode 36 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Writer/Director Maggie Gyllenhaal ("The Lost Daughter) & Cinematographer Lawrence Sher ("Joker", "The Hangover") join the show to discuss their incredible new film, "The Bride!". This conversation focuses on filmmaking craft, cinematography, process, editing, music and so much more! "The Bride!" is now playing in theaters.

#maggiegyllenhaal #lawrencesher #filmmaking #cinematography #movies #cinema #thebride #thelostdaughter #thehangover #gardenstate #joker

Ep. 35 - Kate Hudson talks Second Oscar Nomination for Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe, John Toll, Cinematography, Romantic Comedies, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Legacy, Motherhood, Cinema Feb 27, 2026

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Episode 35 of "On Film...With Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Kate Hudson joins the show to talk about her second Oscar Nomination. Hudson is nominated for Best Actress for her incredible performance in Craig Brewer's "Song Song Blue". In this interview, we discuss Hudson's acting process, "Almost Famous", Cameron Crowe, John Toll, Cinematography, Romantic Comedies, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Legacy, Motherhood, Cinema and so much more!

#katehudson #oscars #songsungblue #almostfamous #cameroncrowe #cinematography #filmmaking #movies #motherhood #kurtrussell #goldiehawn

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