This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes New York Times style writer Guy Trebay whose memoir Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of ‘70s New York is in bookstores now. Then, director Osgood Perkins joins to talk about his summer horror hit Longlegs. And on The Treat, Jim Henson: Idea Man director Ron Howard talks about a revealing close encounter while on vacation.

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Guy Trebay, Osgood Perkins, and Ron Howard on The Treat

 This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes René Redzepi, acclaimed chef and co-owner of the world famous restaurant Noma. He is currently hosting the Apple TV+ series Omnivore. Then, blockbuster director Shawn Levy joins to talk about the newest addition to the MCU — Deadpool & Wolverine. And on The Treat, writer Lorraine Nicholson shares the “operatic” film that turned her on to the language of cinema.   

René Redzepi, Shawn Levy, and Lorraine Nicholson on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes the incredibly busy actor Rob Lowe — currently starring in season two of the Netflix comedy Unstable, soon to be returning to 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Floor (both on Fox). Then, Saturday Night Live alum Dan Aykroyd joins to discuss his new Audible project Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude. And on The Treat, Emmy nominee Lionel Boyce talks about a filmmaker whose characters are driven by self-determination.

Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd, and Lionel Boyce on The Treat

*This episode originally aired on December 9, 2023.This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with storyteller Noah Hawley, whose series Fargo is now in its fifth installment on FX and Hulu. Then, we re-visit Elvis’ conversation with Bottoms director Emma Seligman. And on The Treat, Priscilla director Sofia Coppola talks about the book that inspired her latest film.

Noah Hawley, Emma Seligman and Sofia Coppola on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes writer-director Alma Har’el to break down her new Apple TV+ mystery Lady in The Lake. The series stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram and is based on the 2019 novel by Laura Lippman. Then, film scholar and writer Sir Christopher Frayling joins to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Sergio Leone classic Once Upon a Time in America. And on The Treat, The Brothers Sun co-creator Brad Falchuk talks about a book that helps provide him with structure every time he sits down to write.

Alma Har’el, Sir Christopher Frayling, and Brad Falchuk on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz to talk about his titular role in the dark comedy (now streaming). Then, actor, director, and writer Andrew McCarthy stops by to discuss his new Hulu documentary Brats. The film explores McCarthy’s mixed feelings about being grouped with a cohort of prominent young actors in the 1980s, pejoratively referred to as “The Brat Pack.” And for The Treat, Emmy winning Hacks co-creator Jen Statsky talks about the best TV pilot ever made.

David Krumholtz, Andrew McCarthy, and Jen Statsky on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning New Yorker writer Emily Nussbaum whose newest project is the book Cue The Sun: The Invention of Reality TV. Next, director Richard LaGravenese stops by to talk about his new Netflix rom-com, A Family Affair. And for The Treat, rapper and actor Vince Staples talks about how he stays connected to his audience.

Emily Nussbaum, Richard LaGravenese, and Vince Staples on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back Oscar winning actor Sean Penn to discuss his latest role in the film Daddio, starring opposite Dakota Johnson. Next, writer Carrie Courogen stops by to talk about her revealing biography of multi-hyphenate Elaine May: Elaine May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius. And for The Treat, writer Philip Gefter reveals a childhood inspiration that helped Gefter create a “magical” home.

Sean Penn, Carrie Courogen, and Philip Gefter on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with actress, comedian, and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman. The acclaimed HBO comedy ended its 12-season run earlier this year and Essman’s here to reflect. Next, actor John Leguizamo stops by to talk about his new series The Green Veil — available via the new (free) streaming service, The Network. And for The Treat, Oscar nominated costume designer Ellen Mirojnick talks about an incredibly stylish movie  that captivated her as a child. 

Susie Essman, John Leguizamo, and Ellen Mirojnick on The Treat

André Holland talks playing Huey P. Newton, Bill Pullman reflects on “Murdaugh Murders,” and Todd Haynes gives us a “gorgeous character study” for The Treat.

André Holland, Bill Pullman, and Todd Haynes on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actress Maya Rudolph, who is currently starring in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Loot. Then, director Richard Linklater joins to talk about his genre bending Netflix caper Hit Man. And for The Treat, Wildcat director Ethan Hawke talks about a 1981 “masterpiece” that has it all. 

Maya Rudolph, Richard Linklater, and Ethan Hawke on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Academy Award winning director Ron Howard, whose latest foray into documentaries is the film Jim Henson: Idea Man on Disney+. Then Tony-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry stops by to talk about her outrageous role as Wickie Roy in the comedy Girls5Eva (now available on Netflix). And for the Treat, Murdaugh Murders star Bill Pullman talks about a subtle and creepy performance that cracked open a new world of acting. 

Ron Howard, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Bill Pullman on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with actress and director Pamela Adlon to discuss her feature directorial debut, Babes. The buzzy comedy (out now) stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau as longtime friends navigating life and parenthood. Next, director Ned Benson talks about his new sci-fi romance film, The Greatest Hits. And for The Treat, director Brian Helgeland discusses a favorite film that’s all about sticking it to the man. 

Pamela Adlon, Ned Benson, and Brian Helgeland on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actor Jeff Daniels to discuss his latest project, the Netflix series adaptation Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full. Next, Heeramandi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali joins to talk about his Netflix series and his robust career in Indian cinema. And for The Treat, Oscar nominated director Ava DuVernay talks about the 1993 film she always watches before beginning a new project.

Jeff Daniels, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ava DuVernay on The Treat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with comedian and reality show star Jerrod Carmichael to talk about his revealing Max series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Next, Unfrosted screenwriter and producer Spike Feresten talks about working with director and star Jerry Seinfeld on the new Netflix comedy about the breakfast wars. And for The Treat, Leave The World Behind director Sam Esmail talks about a controversial ending to an iconic series that he considers perfect.

Jerrod Carmichael, Spike Feresten, and Sam Esmail on The Treat

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