The Treatment

The Treatment

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.

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet speaks on Michael Tuchner’s 1971 crime film "Villain," focusing on Richard Burton’s chilling portrayal of a psychopath.

David Mamet hails ‘Villain’ as an all time great crime movie

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet speaks on Michael Tuchner’s 1971 crime film "Villain," focusing on Richard Burton’s chilling portrayal of a psychopath.

Joshua Rofé tells us how he made “The Mortitician”—HBO’s most watched docuseries of the past five years.

Joshua Rofé on his captivating HBO docuseries ‘The Mortician’

Joshua Rofé tells us how he made “The Mortitician”—HBO’s most watched docuseries of the past five years.

Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer tells us about his drive to document the full life of culinary legend Nobu Matushisa.

Matt Tyrnauer talks ‘Nobu’ and ‘emotional revelations’ from the culinary legend

Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer tells us about his drive to document the full life of culinary legend Nobu Matushisa.

Collaborative brother duo Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their hit Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” which was just renewed for season 2.

Chris and Paul Weitz on knowing Alexander Skarsgård was their ‘Murderbot’

Collaborative brother duo Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their hit Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” which was just renewed for season 2.

Producer Will Packer shares how the message of resilience in “The Shawshank Redemption” became his personal inspiration.

‘The Shawshank Redemption' gives Will Packer his resilience

Producer Will Packer shares how the message of resilience in “The Shawshank Redemption” became his personal inspiration.

Filmmaker and Spielberg scholar Laurent Bouzereau joins to discuss his latest endeavor “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.”

Laurent Bouzereau talks about ‘Jaws @ 50’

Filmmaker and Spielberg scholar Laurent Bouzereau joins to discuss his latest endeavor “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.”

Author Susan Morrison recalls seeing Loudon Wainwright III at The Bottom Line in NYC… and “finding her own laugh” on the album version — 1993’s “Career Moves.”

Author Susan Morrison reflects on an iconic Loudon Wainwright III show

Author Susan Morrison recalls seeing Loudon Wainwright III at The Bottom Line in NYC… and “finding her own laugh” on the album version — 1993’s “Career Moves.”

Hot on the heels of a phenomenal weekend at the box office, “F1” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski joins for a hearty chat about how it all came together.

‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s background in music informs his filmmaking

Hot on the heels of a phenomenal weekend at the box office, “F1” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski joins for a hearty chat about how it all came together.

Actor Greg Kinnear hits the hot seat to tell us all about his new Apple TV+ series “Smoke.”

Greg Kinnear on new series ‘Smoke’ and his ‘90s talk show past

Actor Greg Kinnear hits the hot seat to tell us all about his new Apple TV+ series “Smoke.”

Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay takes a seat in the director’s chair for the deeply personal new documentary “My Mom Jayne.”

Actress Mariska Hargitay shifts focus to direct ‘My Mom Jane’

Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay takes a seat in the director’s chair for the deeply personal new documentary “My Mom Jayne.”

Director Ryan Fleck shares his story of discovering the 1995 movie Smoke and how it connected him to Paul Auster’s novels and New York City’s essence.

Director Ryan Fleck spotlights a ‘lovingly told’ New York story

Director Ryan Fleck shares his story of discovering the 1995 movie Smoke and how it connected him to Paul Auster’s novels and New York City’s essence.

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns’ work is wildly entertaining… while also positing frighteningly real scenarios.

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns asks ‘What Could Go Wrong?’

Screenwriter Scott Z Burns’ work is wildly entertaining… while also positing frighteningly real scenarios.

Elvis speaks with stakeholders to discuss AI's role in filmmaking, innovation, and humanity at last month’s Cannes Film Festival

AI’s role in filmmaking with Peter Micelli, Neil Parris, and Sean Douglas

Elvis speaks with stakeholders to discuss AI's role in filmmaking, innovation, and humanity at last month’s Cannes Film Festival

Tony Gilroy shares his enthusiasm for subverting audience expectations in his storytelling and expresses how much he has enjoyed working on the Star Wars prequel series, ‘Andor’.

Tony Gilroy on playing with expectations and why ‘Andor’ is his ultimate passion project

Tony Gilroy shares his enthusiasm for subverting audience expectations in his storytelling and expresses how much he has enjoyed working on the Star Wars prequel series, ‘Andor’.

Actress Kerry Washington expresses her deep affection for museums, particularly two iconic New York institutions.

Kerry Washington shows some love for museums

Actress Kerry Washington expresses her deep affection for museums, particularly two iconic New York institutions.

Actor and writer Jason Segal tells us what it’s like to work on his acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” and shares comedy writing advice from Judd Apatow.

Jason Segel talks ‘Shrinking’ and aspiring to Paul Giamatti’s career

Actor and writer Jason Segal tells us what it’s like to work on his acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” and shares comedy writing advice from Judd Apatow.

Writer-director Halina Reijn shares her appreciation for Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" and unpacks its connection to “Babygirl.”

How “Hedda Gabler” influenced Halina Reijn’s ‘Babygirl’

Writer-director Halina Reijn shares her appreciation for Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" and unpacks its connection to “Babygirl.”

“White Lotus” actor Jason Isaacs joins to chat all about his season three arc in Mike White’s much obsessed over HBO dramedy — and yes, there will be spoilers.

Jason Isaacs on tapping into Tim Ratliff’s desperation

“White Lotus” actor Jason Isaacs joins to chat all about his season three arc in Mike White’s much obsessed over HBO dramedy — and yes, there will be spoilers.

Frequent collaborators — actor Bill Murray and filmmaker Wes Anderson — visit the Elvis Suite at Cannes to chat about their new movie, “The Phoenician Scheme.”

Bill Murray and Wes Anderson discuss ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

Frequent collaborators — actor Bill Murray and filmmaker Wes Anderson — visit the Elvis Suite at Cannes to chat about their new movie, “The Phoenician Scheme.”

Comedian and TV writer Carol Leifer shares how a classic Mel Brooks/Carl Reiner comedy bit inspired her.

How ‘The 2000 Year Old Man’ shaped comedian Carol Leifer's career

Comedian and TV writer Carol Leifer shares how a classic Mel Brooks/Carl Reiner comedy bit inspired her.