February 24, 2016
EP. 66 — Foreign Films with Jessie
This week Leonard and his daughter Jessie shine on a light on some unsung foreign films worth seeing. They recommend three spectacular sleepers: Mariana Chenillo’s Mexican drama Nora’s Will, Susanne Bier’s Danish film Brothers, and Nimród Antal’s Hungarian comedy–thriller Kontroll.
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June 29, 2016
EP. 84 — Kevin Pollak
Guest Kevin Pollak
The one and only Kevin Pollak is a wonderful character actor who has recently experienced what it’s like behind the camera as a director. Kevin joins Leonard to talk about all the lessons he learned directing his first indie comedy The Late Bloomer. He also tells us why his roles in Deterrence, The Usual Suspects, and Avalon are important to him. Plus, Christopher Walken makes an appearance.
June 22, 2016
EP. 83 — British Films with Danielle Hope
Guest Danielle Hope
Leonard and his daughter Jessie are joined by British actress and singer Danielle Hope to talk about their favorite British actors (including Dani’s mentor, Michael Crawford) and films over the years, including the current release Genius with Colin Firth and Jude Law, the 2014 family comedy Paddington, and the works of the brilliant Mike Leigh.
This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
June 15, 2016
EP. 82 — Kate Micucci
Guest Kate Micucci
The talented Kate Micucci (of the comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates) joins Leonard to talk about her costarring role in the new Mike Birbiglia film Don’t Think Twice, which comes to theaters in July. They also discuss people who have inspired Kate in her acting career (including Cloris Leachman and Anjelica Huston), and some of her favorite films, including Searching for Bobby Fischer and While You Were Sleeping.