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. 24 - Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible, Editing, Amy Madigan, & more. Jan 05, 2026

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Episode 24 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Zach Cregger talks Weapons, David Fincher, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Music, Catharsis, Seven, Irreversible & more.

#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

Ep. 23 - Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more! Dec 30, 2025

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Episode 23 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.Amy Madigan talks Weapons, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Filmmaking, Physicality, Music, Ed Harris, Catharsis, Legacy, Aunt Gladys and more!

#amymadigan #weapons #auntgladys #movies #filmmaking #zachcregger #horror #comedy #catharsis

Ep. 22 - Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom! Dec 27, 2025

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Episode 22 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Alice Brooks talks Wicked cinematography, Contact, Mirrors, Reflections, Shadows, Filmmaking, Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, The Wizard of Oz, In The Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!

#wicked #alicebrooks #cineatography #filmmaking #contact #mirrors #reflections #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #jonmchu

Ep. 21 - Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, Legacy Dec 22, 2025

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NOTE: Episode recorded on December 7th after a screening of "Song Sung Blue" at the Director's Guild of America in Los Angeles. "Song Sung Blue" is based on a true story following Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as "Lightning & Thunder", who form a Neil Diamond tribute band. Mike Sardina is played by Hugh Jackman. Claire Sardina is played by Kate Hudson. Craig Brewer wrote, produced and directed the film. The film opens Christmas Day in theaters!

Episode 21 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer - Recorded live at the DGA in Los Angeles talking Song Sung Blue, Almost Famous, Les Misérables, Cameron Crowe, Hustle & Flow, Cinematography, Legacy

Photo Credit: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images

#hughjackman #katehudson #craigbrewer #songsungblue #filmmaking #music #score #legacy #almostfamous #lesmiserables #cameroncrowe #cinematography

Ep. 20 - James Cameron on Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Horner, Titanic, Abyss, 3D, T2, 2001, Aliens Dec 19, 2025

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NOTE: Interview starts at 21:44! Prior is the story that lead me to spending 3 days at the Manhattan Beach Studios, where James Cameron filmed Avatar: The Way of Water & Avatar: Fire and Ash. The story is worth listening to, if you have time. It gives context for the interview with James Cameron.

Episode 20 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.James Cameron talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, Terminator 2, Titanic, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Physical Media, Catharsis in cinema, legacy, visual effects, and more! Jon Landau's "The Bigger Picture: My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along The Way" - Link to buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789618/the-bigger-picture-by-jon-landau/#jamescameron #avatar #filmmaking #performancecapture #terminator2 #theabyss #titanic #3d #cinematography #movies #directing #director

Ep. 19 - Sam Worthington talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Cameron, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Irreversible, Physical Media, Childhood, and more! Dec 15, 2025

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Episode 19 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE: This interview took place on Wednesday 11/19/25.

Sam Worthington talks Avatar, Performance-Capture, James Cameron, Filmmaking, Score, Cinematography, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Irreversible, Physical Media, Childhood, and more!

#samworthington #avatar #filmmaking #jamescameron #terminator

Ep. 18 - Jamie Lee Curtis talks legacy, filmmaking, cinematography, film score, Ella McCay, James L. Brooks, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners, Halloween, Freakier Friday, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis & more Dec 12, 2025

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Episode 18 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

NOTE: Autumn Durald Arkapaw was the cinematographer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which is the sequel to Black Panther.

Jamie Lee Curtis talks legacy, filmmaking, cinematography, film score, Ella McCay, James L. Brooks, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners, Halloween, Freakier Friday, Movies, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis and more!

#jamieleecurtis #ellamccay

Ep. 17 - Rian and Nathan Johnson talk Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Looper, Brick, Filmmaking, Digital, Score, The Brother's Bloom, Netflix, Theatrical Releases & more Dec 09, 2025

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Episode 17 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

Rian and Nathan Johnson talk Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Looper, Brick, Filmmaking, Digital, Score, The Brother's Bloom, Netflix, Theatrical Releases & more.

#knivesout #rianjohnson #nathanjohnson #filmmaking #glassonion #wakeupdeadman #movies #netflix #streaming #theatricalrelease #movietheaters #terminator2 #christophernolan

Ep. 16 - Patrick Wilson talks Jay Kelly, The Conjuring, Insidious, Hard Candy, The A-Team, Little Children, Joel Schumacher, Ghost, Filmmaking, Music, Directing, Fargo, and more! Dec 08, 2025

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Episode 16 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Patrick Wilson talks Jay Kelly, The Conjuring, Insidious, Hard Candy, The A-Team, Little Children, Joel Schumacher, Ghost, Filmmaking, Music, Directing, Fargo, and more!

#patrickwilson #theconjuring #insidious #horrormovies #jaykelly #hardcandy #theateam #littlechildren #joelschumacher

Ep. 15 - Behind-The-Scenes with Wicked director Jon M. Chu on the Universal lot talking Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Cinematography, Score, Performance, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Alice Brooks Dec 05, 2025

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Episode 15 of "On Film...with Kevin McCarthy". New film podcast featuring longer form interviews with filmmakers discussing craft.

In this episode, Ep. 15, Wicked director Jon M. Chu takes me behind-the-scenes on the Universal lot where we talk Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Cinematography, Score, Performance, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Alice Brooks, and so much more. This conversation does contain spoilers. #UniversalPartner
#jonmchu #wicked #wickedforgood #directing #cinematography #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #defyinggravity #forgood

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