Ep27 – Guy Ritchie / “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword”
This week director Guy Ritchie discusses his career and latest film, “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.”
Playback with Kristopher Tapley
Ep26 – James Mangold / “Logan”
This week, discussion of a bizarre close to the 89th Oscars, plus James Mangold stops by to discuss his bloody new comic book film, “Logan.”
Ep25 – Jordan Peele / “Get Out”
This week, final Oscar predictions with Hollywood’s big night right around the corner. Meanwhile, Jordan Peele stops by to discuss his new horror film “Get Out.”
Ep24 – Kenneth Lonergan / “Manchester By the Sea”
On this week’s show, discussion of last weekend’s BAFTA Awards in the U.K. Meanwhile, Kenneth Lonergan breaks down his philosophies on writing and talks about his new film “Manchester by the Sea.”
Ep23 – Denis Villeneuve / “Arrival”
This week, recounting the Oscar Nominees Luncheon and talk about new releases. Meanwhile, Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve discusses his film “Arrival.”
Ep22 – Barry Jenkins / “Moonlight”
This week, discussion of the industry group and guild awards so far where “La La Land” has begun to run the table, as well as the right-on-schedule backlash to the Oscar frontrunner. Meanwhile, director Barry Jenkins discusses his own dominant awards film, “Moonlight.”
Ep21 – Ruth Negga / “Loving”
On this week’s show, reactions to the Oscar nominations, which brought a handful of surprises but not many. One was “Loving” star Ruth Negga, who stops by to discuss her work in the film.
Ep20 – Damien Chazelle / “La La Land”
On this week’s show, a final look at the Oscar landscape with nominations around the corner. Meanwhile, director Damien Chazelle discusses the biggest hit of the awards season, “La La Land.”
Ep19 – Casey Affleck / “Manchester by the Sea”
On this week’s show, talk of the Golden Globe Awards, plus “Deadpool’s” resilience in the race. Meanwhile, Casey Affleck discusses “Manchester by the Sea.”
Ep18 – Ava DuVernay / “13th”
On this week’s episode, thoughts on the recent Writers Guild nominations and a few last-minute suggestions to Oscar voters with ballots in hand. Meanwhile, Ava DuVernay discusses her documentary “13th” and the current political climate.