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Eli Horowitz, (The Homecoming) makes his directorial big screen debut with Gone In The Night which stars Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, and John Gallagher Jr. Eli joins host Robin Milling while on vacation in Istanbul about how he used his personal cabin in The Redwoods to shoot his mystery thriller, what it was like working with the talented cast, and the deeper ageless obsession with youth, underneath the macabre twist. No spoilers here...just watch!  

Tom Hughes (A Discovery Of Witches) bonds with nature and his canine companion in Shepherd. When he takes on the job of a shepherd on a remote Scottish island in an attempt to escape his cheating wife's mysterious death, his solidarity spirals into mental madness. Tom tells host Robin Milling what it was like working on the island and giving up creature comforts like a fancy hotel by staying off the beaten path; plus falling in love with his furry co-star, the Border Collie Shugey.

Garret Dillahunt joins host Robin Milling to talk about starring in Ambulance as police captain Monroe caught up in a high-speed chase after foiled bank robbers (Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) hijack an ambulance. Garret tells Robin what it was like working with director Michael Bay. “He layers in humor to work off the tension a little bit and lets the audience catch its breath and then he's right back with the body blows.” He reminisces about his diversified career in television and film, and humble beginnings house-sitting while going to acting school at NYU. He also shares how he met his wife, “Star Trek: Picard” star Michelle Hurd in their early theater days together. Garret reveals new projects where he's reuniting with Fear The Walking Dead producer Greg Garcia and Raising Hope co-star Martha Plimpton in Sprung, which he's co-writing and producing. There are no small parts for this multi-faceted actor who will also appear in the upcoming film Blonde in a “small role,” reuniting with Killing Th

Cara Buono stars in "The Girl From Plainville," now streaming on Hulu. Based on the true story of Michelle Carter's (Elle Fanning) "texting-suicide" case, Cara portrays Elle's mother. A mom herself, she tells host Robin Milling that the series could spark conversations about the dangers of social media, particularly on young girls. “I was excited to be part of this story which explores technology and mental health and teenage relationships and loneliness.” But especially, she urges, “Don't be a screen zombie!”

Norbert Leo Butz stars in “The Girl From Plainville,” now streaming on Hulu as Conrad Roy, the father of Coco (Colton Ryan). In this true tragic story, he commits suicide egged on by encouraging texts from his girlfriend Michelle Carter (Elle Fanning). In our conversation, Butz talks about bonding with Ryan over their shared love of theater, how being a father of daughters played into the role, diving deep into the emotional moments of his character, and offers his unique view of parenting and suicide. He tells host Robin Milling,  “The stigma and the shame of parental failure is a false narrative that needs to be extracted from the culture. I like that the film takes a stab that mental illness is a human problem and is so multi-faceted. No one person takes the blame.”

Legendary actor Michael Ironside, currently starring in the indie film "Skipping Stones," joins host Robin Milling.  He tells great stories about his colorful upbringing growing up in Toronto, Canada. He tells Robin about bonding with Arnold Schwarzenegger on "Total Recall," why he's known for losing limbs in his 300-plus film career, and buddying up with Tom Cruise in "Top Gun." The 72-year-old actor says “I'm like a '55 Buick Special. I don't get anywhere as fast as anyone else but I get there eventually. If you're a modern car and you get in my way you might get a little bump here and there but I arrive. I really do feel at the most 29 years old inside.”

Director Martha Coolidge (Rambling Rose, Valley Girl) joins host Robin Milling to talk about I'll Find You, the sweeping historical romantic drama about two lovers torn apart by the German invasion of Poland. “It really is romantic but it lets you see the cost of the war,” she tells Robin. Martha talks about what it was like to shoot in Poland, casting her young talented musical couple Adelaide Clemens and Leo Suter, and working with the accomplished Stellan Skarsgard. She also shares how her parents influenced her passion for filmmaking and her proud moment of discovering a famous Coppola.  

Host Robin Milling welcomes Douglas Hodge, star of the wonderful romantic comedy "A Grand Romantic Gesture." It's the story of two married people who fall helplessly in love while portraying the star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet. Douglas reveals his clever tricks to playing 'drunkenness,' his own brush with Romeo & Juliet, and working withElle Fanning& Nicholas Houltin Hulu's "The Great." Douglas also discusses writing music and lyrics for the upcoming musical "101 Dalmatians" coming to The West End.

This spirited conversation from 2006 with host Robin Milling and Meatloaf, whose real name was Marvin Lee Aday,  is in memory of the beloved rock singer and multi-faceted performer who died on January 20, 2022 at the age of 74. The chat was for the release of Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose which featured a duet with Marion Raven in It's All Coming Back To Me Now.  Meatloaf tells Robin about the origins of Bat Out Of Hell, his infatuation with Karla DeVito, the praise of his collaboration with Jim Steinman, how his acting played into his interpretation of the songs, and how much he hates birthdays.  

The Cleaning Lady star Adan Canto joins host Robin Milling to talk about his stunning starring role in the exciting new series on Fox TV. Adan tells Robin what inspired him to take on this gangster character, who also has a soft spot for the cleaning lady played by Elodie Yong, who will do anything to save her son. A new father himself Adan related to that fierce protectiveness. He also discusses his own Mexican roots and the underlying theme of immigration. His future projects include collaborating with his wife, creating and directing projects that further reflect stories that move him that he wants to share with an audience. One of which shares his passion with the Old West.  

Shattered director Luis Pietro joins host Robin Milling to talk about the exciting thriller starring John Malkovich, Cameron Monaghan, Frank Grillo, and Lilly Krug. Luis tells Robin what it was like to work with this terrific ensemble cast, the challenges of shooting in the frigid mountains of Montana, and much more.   IN SELECT THEATERS AND ON DEMAND:  January 14, 2022 ON DVD AND BLU-RAY: February 22, 2022

Writer/director Eleanor Coppola joins host Robin Milling to discuss her latest film, Love Is Love Is Love, a trifecta of vignettes about love in its many different forms. Eleanor tells Robin about her personal experiences that inspired each tale including a Skype date which was filmed on location at the Coppola winery, a sailing excursion, and lunch with friends to honor a loved one where Rita Wilson, as one of the guests, performs an original song “Because Love.” Eleanor says she enjoys making films that appeal to an audience of a certain age.

Aunjanue Ellis joins host Robin Milling to talk about her role in The Subject. It's a pivotal film about a documentary filmmaker (Jason Biggs) whose subject is a black teenager mixed up in gang life, and the tragic consequences the film's aftermath have befallen his mother (Ellis). Ellis discusses the subject matter's relevance to her personal interests, working opposite Biggs and literally leaving her mark in a slapping scene. A self-described late bloomer, Ellis talks about how she began her award-deserving acting journey, and her career strategy to get there.

Swen Temmel stars opposite Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray in the explosive crime-thriller Survive The Game. Willis and Temmel play partners in the police force. When Willis is injured in a drug bust gone wrong, Temmel pursues the two criminals to a remote farm owned by a troubled vet (Murray). Temmel talks about his history working with Bruce, shooting fight scenes, and revealing his ultimate action hero has claws!

Writer/director/star John Pollono joins host Robin Milling to talk about his film Small Engine Repair about three working-class childhood friends reuniting for a fun-filled boozy night that takes a serious turn. John talks about what went into turning his successful play into a film, and the poignant #MeToo message underneath the excellent acting by John, his real life buddy Jon Bernthal, and Shea Whigham. 

Introducing "Dipping Into The Archives," a listen-back to conversations with celebrities. some have never been broadcast before and some are being revisited, Hosted by Robin Milling, we dip into the archives 10 years back with Norman Reedus. The Walking Dead star was just beginning what would become his meteoric rise to stardom as Daryl when we had a rooftop chat at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival for the film Meskada.

Writer/director Paul Morrison joins host Robin Milling for 23 Walks. Morrison explores an older couple as they develop a romance while taking their dogs on their daily walks. Morrison tells Robin what inspired this lovely tale, and what it was like working with his canine stars - known in the film as Henry the terrier and Tilly the German Shepherd - who also forge a friendship as well as with their humans played by Alison Steadman and Dave Johns. We also talk about his memories of the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film nomination for Solomon and Gaenor, and working with Robert Pattinson as Salvador Dali in Little Ashes. In the works, Morrison says he hopes to make The Leningrad Gig based on a student trip he took to the USSR circa 1964 where he and his mates performed several songs on guitar. Stay tuned for that...

William Moseley joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new film "Saving Paradise," and the premiere of "Land of Dreams" at the 75th Venice Film Festival. William shares such great stories about his career, and the serendipity he looks for when taking on roles. We also talked about being a hippie at heart, debunking IMDB myths, what his hopes and plans are for the future & much more!

In memory of Ed Asner who passed away on August 29, 2021 at 91 years of age, here is my unedited and candid conversation with The Mary Tyler Moore Show star, who will be forever remembered as the lovable curmudgeonly newsman Lou Grant. We spoke over the phone in 2016 from Los Angeles when he was starring in the one-man show "A Man And His Prostate," based on the true life experiences of writer/creator Ed Weinberger.    

This is from Milling About with BJ Thomas, recorded in 2010 from the famed restaurant Lindy's in New York City, in memory... The pop icon recalls having laryngitis while recording the soundtrack for 1969’s Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid soundtrack, which would yield the Oscar-winning, Hal David and Burt Bacharach-penned megahit Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head. “I had been to the doctor a couple of days before we did the session and I could barely talk, B.J. tells Milling About host Robin Milling. “The doctor didn't want me to even speak for two weeks, let alone sing. He gave me a B12 shot and I got through the song after five times. Burt was quite upset that I wasn't in good shape but the 20th Century Fox guy said, 'Boy this is great. It sounds like maybe Paul Newman was singing! That's a great idea!'”