I talked to Alan Arkin briefly twice in the same year - at the red carpets for Get Smart and Marley & Me in 2008. He was a prolific actor, and a nice man. My heart goes out to his family, …
Yellowcard – July 2023 Featured Artist
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first single that brought them commercial success, Ocean Avenue, Yellowcard has reunited - after breaking up in 2017 - and we’re glad they’re back! They are …
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The Early Tapes: Michael Keaton
This was one of my very first red carpet interviews, and I was super nervous. I knew Michael Keaton was my dad's favorite Batman, so this felt like a really important interview. This is yet another …
The Early Tapes: Peter Sohn and Lou Romano
It was a lot of fun talking with Peter and Lou at the Ratatouille premiere on June 22nd, 2007. Prior to this movie, they were both artists/animators at Pixar, not professional voice actors. As often …
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The Early Tapes: Ed Asner
I'm so glad I got a chance to interview Ed Asner. Looking back, although I wasn't sure at the time, I think he was the perfect combination of warmth, patience, and humor, with a touch of …
Smart Movie Show 400th Episode Tribute
In celebration of our 400th episode of the Smart Movie Show, we're paying tribute to some of the stars I was fortunate to interview, who have since passed away. I am eternally grateful for even just a …
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