The Treatment

KCRW

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.

  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Zach Braff, China Miéville, and Cristin Milioti on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Zach Braff about the 20th anniversary of the beloved soundtrack from his directorial debut Garden State. Braff talks about the forthcoming concert celebrating the music from the film — proceeds from which will go to Midnight Mission. Then, novelist China Miéville talks about a new limited edition of his breakthrough novel Perdido Street Station. And on The Treat, actress Cristin Milioti talks about the two singer-songwriters who are both "lightning rods for the truth."

    29 March 2025, 2:00 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Eli Roth, Will Packer, and Demi Moore on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with actor and director Eli Roth who has curated a new album of songs from mostly forgotten Italian films of the 1970s and '80s. The double album is called Eli Roth’s Red Light Disco. Then producer Will Packer stops by to reveal how he attained success in Hollywood in his new book Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big. And on The Treat, Oscar nominated actress Demi Moore pays homage to someone who taught her about embracing getting older.

    22 March 2025, 2:00 am
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    Carrie Coon, André Holland, and Jack Huston on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Carrie Coon, who’s here to talk about the new season of the HBO series The White Lotus. Then, actor André Holland stops by to talk about playing an actor in the new film The Actor. And on The Treat, actor-director Jack Huston reveals his admiration for a Swedish artist who wasn’t concerned with her legacy.

    15 March 2025, 2:00 am
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    Bong Joon Ho, Susan Morrison, and Zoe Saldaña on The Treat

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Oscar winning director Bong Joon Ho. He’s here to talk about his new sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattison. Then, New Yorker editor Susan Morrison stops by to discuss her new book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. And on The Treat, newly minted Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña talks about a role in her life that’s the biggest treat of all.

    8 March 2025, 3:00 am
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    Melanie Lynskey, Ken Leung, and Gael Garcia Bernal

    This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actress Melanie Lynskey to chat about season three of her obsession worthy Showtime thriller Yellowjackets. Ken Leung, star of HBO’s Industry, also stops by to talk about his cutthroat character on the acclaimed drama series set in the world of high finance. And on The Treat, La Máquina star Gael Garcia Bernal professes his love for a 1974 Italian film about a group of friends.

    1 March 2025, 3:00 am
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    Questlove, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Schwartzman

    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.

    22 February 2025, 3:00 am
  • 53 minutes 57 seconds
    BONUS-Extended interview with actor Edward Norton

    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!

    15 February 2025, 3:00 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Edward Norton, James Mangold, Arianne Phillips and John David Washington

    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.

    15 February 2025, 3:00 am
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    Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Jesse Eisenberg

    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.

     

    8 February 2025, 3:00 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    Cynthia Erivo, Cristin Milioti, Walter Salles

    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.

    1 February 2025, 3:00 am
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    Halina Reijn, Paul Schrader, and David Krumholtz on The Treat

    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.

    25 January 2025, 3:00 am
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