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Elvis Mitchell (Marc Goldstein)
A "treatment," in Hollywood parlance, is a concise overview of a screenplay. On the Treatment, film critic Elvis Mitchell turns the tables and gives the "treatment" to some of the most influential and innovative forces creating movies and popular art and entertainment. Each week, Elvis speaks with an amazing array of guests, discussing everything from their inner conflicts to their interior design.
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Latest Stories from The Treatment
Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 10:54 AM
Amy Berg, Lorri Davis, Damien Echols: West of Memphis
Wednesday, February 06 2013 09:21 PM
BONUS EPISODE: Director Amy Berg and co-producers/subjects Lorri Davis and Damien Echols on their documentary West of Memphis, recorded live at Film Independent at LACMA.
Nick Kroll: Kroll Show
Tuesday, February 05 2013 10:09 PM
Elvis talks to comedian and actor Nick Kroll about his new show on Comedy Central.
Matthew Lillard: Fat Kid Rules the World
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:51 PM
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Matthew Lillard talks about his debut feature as director.
Matthew Lillard: Fat Kid Rules the World
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:51 PM
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Matthew Lillard talks about his debut feature as director.
Matthew Lillard: Fat Kid Rules the World
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:51 PM
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Matthew Lillard talks about his debut feature as director.
Matthew Lillard: Fat Kid Rules the World
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:51 PM
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Matthew Lillard talks about his debut feature as director.
Matthew Lillard: Fat Kid Rules the World
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:51 PM
With over two decades of acting under his belt, Matthew Lillard talks about his debut feature as director.
Ruben Fleischer: Gangster Squad
Tuesday, January 22 2013 07:58 PM
Ruben Fleischer talks about his latest film, which stars Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, and Ryan Gosling.
Dustin Hoffman: Quartet
Wednesday, January 16 2013 09:53 PM
Oscar winning actor Dustin Hoffman talks about directing his first feature, and shares tales from his storied career.
Quentin Tarantino: Django Unchained
Wednesday, January 09 2013 09:46 PM
Quentin Tarantino's new film depicts an ex-slave's heroic journey in the context of a Western.
Judd Apatow: This Is 40
Wednesday, January 02 2013 09:21 PM
Director Judd Apatow on his latest film, which stars his wife, Leslie Mann, and his two daughters, Maude and Iris.
David Chase: Not Fade Away
Wednesday, December 26 2012 10:03 PM
Elvis Mitchell talks to "Sopranos" creator, writer/director David Chase about his first feature film.
John Hodgman: That Is All
Wednesday, December 19 2012 10:09 PM
Elvis Mitchell talks to writer, actor, and deranged millionaire John Hodgman.
David O. Russell: Silver Linings Playbook
Wednesday, December 12 2012 08:35 PM
Writer/director David O. Russell talks about his latest film, an adaptation of the novel "Silver Linings Playbook," by Matthew Quick.
David O. Russell: Silver Linings Playbook
Wednesday, December 12 2012 08:35 PM
Writer/director David O. Russell talks about his latest film, an adaptation of the novel "Silver Linings Playbook," by Matthew Quick.
David O. Russell: Silver Linings Playbook
Wednesday, December 12 2012 07:24 PM
Writer/director David O. Russell talks about his latest film, an adaptation of the novel "Silver Linings Playbook," by Matthew Quick.
Janusz Kaminski: Lincoln
Thursday, December 06 2012 12:40 AM
Janusz Kaminski talks about his thirteenth collaboration with director Steven Spielberg, Lincoln.
Sam Mendes: Skyfall
Wednesday, November 28 2012 11:00 PM
Elvis Mitchell talks to "American Beauty" director Sam Mendes about "Skyfall," the twenty-third film in the Bond franchise.
Helen Hunt: The Sessions
Wednesday, November 21 2012 10:16 PM
Elvis talks to Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt about her most recent role as real life sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen Greene in "The Sessions."
Andy Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski: Cloud Atlas
Wednesday, November 14 2012 09:38 PM
"Cloud Atlas" filmmakers Andy and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer join Elvis for a live conversation after a screening of the film at ArcLight Hollywood.
Tim Robbins: 'The Rivals' at The Actors' Gang
Wednesday, November 07 2012 12:32 AM
Elvis talks to actor and Actors' Gang artistic director Tim Robbins about 'The Rivals,' which is playing as part of the company's 30th season.
Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady: Detropia
Wednesday, October 31 2012 01:53 AM
Documentary filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Boys of Baraka) talk about their new film, "Detropia."
William Lustig: Maniac and Vigilante
Wednesday, October 31 2012 01:23 AM
BONUS EPISODE (adult content): Horror legend William Lustig on his 1980's slasher cult favorites, recorded live as part of the Film Independent at LACMA program.
Ava DuVernay: Middle of Nowhere
Wednesday, October 24 2012 09:31 PM
Elvis talks to filmmaker Ava DuVernay about her new film, "Middle of Nowhere," and starting her own distribution company.
Andrea Arnold: Wuthering Heights
Wednesday, October 17 2012 09:16 PM
Elvis Mitchell talks to filmmaker Andrea Arnold about her latest work, a new cross-cultural adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
About The Treatment
On the Treatment, film critic Elvis Mitchell turns the tables and gives the "treatment" to some of the most influential and innovative forces creating movies and popular art and entertainment.