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The Treatment

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. With a straightforward style that understates his vast knowledge, Elvis is able to extract insights, issues and inspirations from even the most introverted guests. Conversations on The Treatment are mostly comfortable, sometimes contentious, but always fascinating.

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Craig Thompson: Habibi

Elvis Mitchell talks to author and illustrator Craig Thompson about his epic graphic novel, 'Habibi.' more >>

RECENT SHOWS

Joel McHale: 'Community' and 'The Soup'

Elvis Mitchell talks to actor Joel McHale, who stars in the NBC comedy "Community" and hosts "The Soup" on E! Entertainment Television. more >>

Mike Kelley: Revenge

Elvis Mitchell talks to Mike Kelley, creator and executive producer of the popular ABC drama "Revenge," which is based on Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte … more >>

Nicholas Stoller: The Five-Year Engagement

Elvis Mithcell talks with Nicholas Stoller about his new film as director and co-writer, "The Five-Year Engagement." more >>

Loren Bouchard and Jim Dauterive: Bob's Burgers

Elvis Mitchell talks to creator Loren Bouchard and executive producer Jim Dauterive about "Bob's Burgers," which airs every Sunday night on Fox. more >>

Pat Kirkham: Saul Bass, a Life in Film and Design

Elvis Mitchell talks to Pat Kirkham about her new book, "Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design." more >>

Whit Stillman: Damsels in Distress

Elvis Mitchell talks to writer/director Whit Stillman about his new film "Damsels in Distress," and his return to filmmaking after a 13 year hiatus. more >>

Graham Yost: Justified

Graham Yost draws unexpected parallels between his lead character, deputy US Marshall Raylan Givens and... Frasier Crane. Also, what's in store for 'Justified'? more >>

Don Cheadle and Matthew Carnahan: House of Lies on Showtime

Elvis Mitchell talks to actor Don Cheadle and creator Matthew Carnahan about "House of Lies," Showtime's new series about the realities and perils of management … more >>

Gary Ross: The Hunger Games

SPOILER ALERT: In the first 5 minutes, Gary Ross gives information that may spoil the plot for listeners who are unfamiliar with The Hunger Games. more >>

Jennifer Westfeldt: Friends with Kids

Elvis Mitchell talks to actress and writer Jennifer Westfeldt, who makes her directorial debut this month in Friends with Kids, which she also starred in and wrote. more >>

Paul Weitz: Being Flynn

Elvis Mitchell talks to writer/director Paul Weitz about his latest film, Being Flynn, starring Julianne Moore, Paul Dano, and Robert De Niro. more >>

Nina Menkes: 'Cinema as Sorcery' Retrospective

Filmmaker Nina Menkes discusses her collected works, now in a retrospective at the UCLA Film & Television Archive and following at the Anthology Film Archive in New … more >>

KCRW's Awards Season Special

Elvis Mitchell and Kim Masters discuss the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards, and share clips from interviews with some of this year's nominees. (Feb 23, 7-8pm) more >>

Dave Karger: The Academy Awards

Elvis talks to Entertainment Weekly senior writer and Oscar specialist Dave Karger about the 2012 Oscars. more >>

Robert Weide: Woody Allen -- A Documentary

Elvis Mitchell talks to director Robert Weide about his proclivity to comedy that runs toward the absurd, most recently with his film, Woody Allen: A Documentary. more >>

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Program Details

Host

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell is a film critic and host of The Treatment, where he speaks with an amazing array of film and television industry writers, directors and actors. With a straightforward style that belies his vast knowledge, Elvis is able to extract insights, issues and inspirations from even the most introverted guests. Conversations on The Treatment are mostly comfortable, sometimes contentious, but always fascinating.

Schedule

Live

National Syndication:

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Produced by

Harriet Ells, Jenny Radelet

Tapes & Transcripts

A CD copy of The Treatment is available by calling 1.888.600.5279.
Transcripts are not available.

Music

The theme track is Chocolate Elvis by Tosca.
(compilation CD 'Abstract Vibes' on Quango Records, Cat# 162-448 015-2)