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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.

Location:

Santa Monica, CA

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KCRW

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@kcrw

Language:

English

Contact:

1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-450-5183


Episodes
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Questlove, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Schwartzman

2/21/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson to speak about his new documentary SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). The film explores the life and impact of musical innovator Sly Stone. Then, Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan stops by to talk about his new romantic-action-comedy Love Hurts. And on The Treat, Between The Temples star Jason Schwartzman talks about his love for the sound of harmony — in any form it happens to take.

Duration:00:52:34

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BONUS-Extended interview with actor Edward Norton

2/14/2025
Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton sits down for an extended interview with Elvis Mitchell in front of a live audience at KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio. Norton is up for his fourth Oscar for his portrayal of folk singer Pete Seeger in the biopic A Complete Unknown. He discusses his admiration for the late director David Lynch, why he decided not to meet Bob Dylan when he had the chance, and much more!

Duration:00:53:57

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Edward Norton, James Mangold, Arianne Phillips and John David Washington

2/14/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes friend of the show Edward Norton. The supremely versatile actor is currently up for his fourth Oscar, this time for Best Supporting Actor in the biopic A Complete Unknown. Then, two of Norton’s collaborators on the film — director James Mangold and costume designer Arianne Phillips (both nominees themselves) — join to discuss the painstaking detail that went into making the period film about Bob Dylan’s rise to fame. And on The Treat, star of The Piano Lesson John David Washington talks about a beloved film that has a connection to his childhood hero.

Duration:00:52:34

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Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Jesse Eisenberg

2/7/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes first time Oscar nominee Demi Moore to share how she prepared for her role in the body horror film The Substance. Then, another first time nominee Zoe Saldaña talks about her role in the audacious musical Emilia Pérez. And on The Treat, writer, director, actor, and fellow Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg talks about the person in his life who kept him grounded.

Duration:00:52:34

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Cynthia Erivo, Cristin Milioti, Walter Salles

1/31/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, who’s here to talk about her gravity-defying turn in Wicked. Then, SAG Award nominee Cristin Milioti stops by to talk about her work in The Max series The Penguin. And on The Treat, I’m Still Here director Walter Salles talks about a 1975 film that is an examination of identity.

Duration:00:52:34

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Halina Reijn, Paul Schrader, and David Krumholtz on The Treat

1/24/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Halina Reijn, whose latest is the erotic drama Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman. Then, writer-director Paul Schrader stops by to talk about his latest film Oh Canada, and his 50 years in the business. And on The Treat, Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz talks about a songwriting duo whose lyrics felt like poetry.

Duration:00:52:34

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Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat

1/17/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.

Duration:00:52:34

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Brian Eno, Jack Huston and Kate Winslet on The Treat

1/11/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winning musician Brian Eno, subject of the ambitiously experimental recent documentary Eno. Then, actor-turned-director Jack Huston stops by to talk about his new film Day of the Fight which stars Michael Pitt and Joe Pesci. And on The Treat, Lee star and producer Kate Winslet talks about a musical memory that encapsulates her joyful childhood.

Duration:00:52:34

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Walter Salles, and Pablo Larraín on The Treat

1/4/2025
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who stars in the new film Nickel Boys, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Colson Whitehead. Then, director Walter Salles stops by to talk about his new film I’m Still Here, which is up for a Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture. Finally, on The Treat, Maria director Pablo Larraín talks about the opera that made him fall in love with the art form.

Duration:00:52:34

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Kate Winslet's Candid and Expansive Chat with Elvis

12/28/2024
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet for an extended conversation about the film Lee, which she produced and stars in. The film follows the complicated life of photojournalist Lee Miller who covered World War II for Vogue magazine. And for The Treat, 3 Body Problem star Jovan Adepo shares one of the saddest songs he’s ever heard… which he also considers to be one of the most beautiful.

Duration:00:52:34

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Colman Domingo, Rodrigo Prieto, and Carrie Courogen on The Treat

12/21/2024
Elvis welcomes Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo who’s starring in the film Sing Sing. Then, cinematographer-turned-director Rodrigo Prieto stops by to talk about his first feature, Pedro Páramo, based on the novel by Juan Rulfo. And on The Treat, writer Carrie Courogen talks about a singer-songwriter who didn’t play by the music industry’s rules.

Duration:00:52:34

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John David Washington, Marco Perego, & Matt Tyrnauer on The Treat

12/14/2024
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother, Malcolm Washington. Then, director Marco Perego stops by to talk about Dovecote, his short film about a women’s prison in Italy, starring Zoe Saldaña. And on The Treat, filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer talks about a book on grammar that helped him become a director.

Duration:00:52:34

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Jude Law, Aasif Mandvi, and Ilana Glazer on The Treat

12/7/2024
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law who is currently starring in the FBI thriller The Order. Then, actor Aasif Mandvi stops by to talk about starring in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot at the Geffen Playhouse. And on The Treat, actor and comedian Ilana Glazer talks about a “biblical” double album that she loves.

Duration:00:51:34

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Tiffany Haddish, Jake Kasdan, and Dan Aykroyd on The Treat

11/30/2024
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish whose newest gig is hosting the Vice TV series Black Comedy in America. Then, director Jake Kasdan stops by to talk about his newest film, the Christmas action-comedy Red One which stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. And on The Treat, actor, writer, and musician Dan Aykroyd dives into his personal comedic origins.

Duration:00:52:34

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

11/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34

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

11/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34

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

11/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34

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Steve McQueen, Dawn Porter and James Carville on The Treat

11/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34

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Shirley MacLaine, Mati Diop and André Holland on The Treat

10/26/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34

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

10/19/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:34