Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of movies and the business. Hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with actors and the creative community to explore how the magic of film impacts their lives. With a blend of entertaining games and thought-provoking questions, Jacqueline guides us through an exciting journey with each guest – asking them to reflect on the films that have rocked their world, scared the daylights out of them, and changed them forever. Check out new episodes every other week! Follow Seen on the Screen wherever you listen to podcasts and watch on YouTube.🎧
Episodes
December 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Filmmaker Craig Brewer has always been drawn to stories where music fuels big dreams — often against the odds.
From his award-winning films Hustle & Flow and Dolemite Is My Name to acclaimed series like Empire and Fight Night, Brewer’s work is steeped in rhythm and resilience. Now, he's back directing Song Sung Blue, a new Focus Features film starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, about the incredible true story of "Lightning &a...
From his award-winning films Hustle & Flow and Dolemite Is My Name to acclaimed series like Empire and Fight Night, Brewer’s work is steeped in rhythm and resilience. Now, he's back directing Song Sung Blue, a new Focus Features film starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, about the incredible true story of "Lightning &a...
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December 3, 2025 • 38 mins
For award-winning Paul Tazewell, costume design is storytelling in its purest form. From Death Becomes Her and Harriet to The Wiz Live! and Wicked, his work blends imagination, history, and emotional detail to reveal who characters are long before they speak. His designs for Wicked and Wicked: For Good reimagine Oz through texture, silhouette, and color—shaping a world that feels both fantastical and grounded.
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November 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Transforming a beloved game into a cinematic world isn’t simple, but Emma Tammi approaches it with equal parts respect, curiosity, and boldness. After turning Five Nights at Freddy’s into a global phenomenon, she returns with FNAF 2—a sequel that’s bigger, scarier, and packed with animatronics fans have been waiting years to see.
In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emma to revisit how she first entered the Freddy’s univ...
In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emma to revisit how she first entered the Freddy’s univ...
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November 19, 2025 • 38 mins
To Marc Platt, producing is not just about stories that entertain but that are aspirational and celebratory. Whether it’s the determination of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, the passion of Sebastian and Mia in La La Land, or the powerful friendship between Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked, his work reminds us how courage and collaboration turn stories into cultural touchstones everyone can relate to.
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November 12, 2025 • 33 mins
What makes audiences fall in love with a movie—and what makes them walk out? Kevin Goetz is the founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, the research and strategy firm trusted by major Hollywood studios. Nicknamed “The Doctor of Audience-ology,” Kevin has built his career helping filmmakers and studios understand their audiences.
In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Kevin to explore his unexpected journey from child actor t...
In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Kevin to explore his unexpected journey from child actor t...
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November 5, 2025 • 33 mins
From Titanic to Despicable Me, Fifty Shades of Grey to Oppenheimer, Mike Knobloch has helped define the sound of modern cinema. As President, NBCUniversal Music and Publishing for Universal Film, he’s spent his career shaping the way audiences experience music on screen—whether that’s through a sweeping score or a pop song that takes on a life of its own.
In this episode, brought to you by the Universal Composers Initiative, Jacquel...
In this episode, brought to you by the Universal Composers Initiative, Jacquel...
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October 17, 2025 • 20 mins
Not many actors have lived as many lives on screen as Ethan Hawke. From Dead Poets Society to Reality Bites, Training Day to The Black Phone, his career is nothing short of a masterclass in evolution.
At New York Comic Con, Jacqueline Coley sat down with the award-winning actor to talk about his return in The Black Phone 2 and the creative choices that have helped shape his second act. Ethan opens up about reuniting with longtime co...
At New York Comic Con, Jacqueline Coley sat down with the award-winning actor to talk about his return in The Black Phone 2 and the creative choices that have helped shape his second act. Ethan opens up about reuniting with longtime co...
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October 8, 2025 • 26 mins
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What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News Now—to find out.
From growing up in Miami and interning at Telemundo to anchoring acro...
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What movies do news anchors watch to unwind after a day of breaking stories? Jacqueline Coley sits down with Tom Llamas—anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News Now—to find out.
From growing up in Miami and interning at Telemundo to anchoring acro...
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Horror has always been a space for bold voices. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with five up-and-coming filmmakers fresh off their short films premiering at the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita were selected for NO DRAMA, a global talent experience powered by Monkeypaw Productions, Universal P...
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September 17, 2025 • 34 mins
How do you take a show beloved in living rooms worldwide and turn it into a movie event? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby’s Dollhouse, to talk about the leap from small screen to DreamWorks’ first live-action/animation hybrid feature.
Laila shares the story of growing up alongside Gabby, from her cat-filled audition at age ten to leading a film that bring...
Laila shares the story of growing up alongside Gabby, from her cat-filled audition at age ten to leading a film that bring...
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September 10, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with director Justin Tipping to unpack HIM, Monkeypaw’s latest horror film, offering a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost. Justin reveals how he infused the script with his distinctive vision, crafting a cinematic language that will pull audiences deep into the psychological terror. He discusses the po...
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August 27, 2025 • 31 mins
Balancing three high-profile roles at NBC, a love for movies, and family time is no small feat.
Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of TODAY, and host of Dateline NBC, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his path in journalism, his passion for film, and life inside 30 Rock.
Craig reflects on the moment he was named co-anchor of TODAY, the surprise his family gave him live on air that became a “core memory,” a...
Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of TODAY, and host of Dateline NBC, joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his path in journalism, his passion for film, and life inside 30 Rock.
Craig reflects on the moment he was named co-anchor of TODAY, the surprise his family gave him live on air that became a “core memory,” a...
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August 13, 2025 • 41 mins
Bob Odenkirk is back in Nobody 2—and he's not pulling punches. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Bob to talk about the highly anticipated sequel to his sleeper hit action film.
Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his pivot to action. He opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Hutch Mansell...
Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his pivot to action. He opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Hutch Mansell...
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July 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Whether she’s building a working canal for a Wicked premiere or launching a dance sensation with a crew of Megans, Michelle Paris doesn’t just throw events—she creates movie magic in real life.
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Michelle Paris, Senior Vice President of Global Special Projects and Events at Universal Pictures, to explore what goes into producing iconic film premieres, awards shows,...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Michelle Paris, Senior Vice President of Global Special Projects and Events at Universal Pictures, to explore what goes into producing iconic film premieres, awards shows,...
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July 16, 2025 • 24 mins
What’s better than a heist? A heist with heart… and Craig Robinson in disguise.
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Craig Robinson, who returns as the endlessly lovable Mr. Shark in The Bad Guys 2. Known for his iconic roles in The Office, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Knocked Up and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Craig brings his signature blend of warmth and absurdity to the DreamWorks sequel—complete with an...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Craig Robinson, who returns as the endlessly lovable Mr. Shark in The Bad Guys 2. Known for his iconic roles in The Office, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Knocked Up and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Craig brings his signature blend of warmth and absurdity to the DreamWorks sequel—complete with an...
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July 9, 2025 • 31 mins
Thrown into the chaos of Jurassic World Rebirth, their characters panicked—but the actors never did.Â
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Luna Blaise and David Iacono, two rising stars who play Theresa Delgado and Xavier Dobbs—a young couple belonging to the Delgado family storyline. Swept into a world of dinosaurs, mercenaries and mission specialists, their characters bring a relatable civilian pe...
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Luna Blaise and David Iacono, two rising stars who play Theresa Delgado and Xavier Dobbs—a young couple belonging to the Delgado family storyline. Swept into a world of dinosaurs, mercenaries and mission specialists, their characters bring a relatable civilian pe...
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July 4, 2025 • 23 mins
What’s more terrifying than facing a dinosaur? Facing one while trying to protect your kids. In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Manuel GarcĂa-Rulfo joins the franchise as a father caught in the ultimate survival scenario—and in this episode of Seen on the Screen, he joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about leading the franchise’s most emotional chapter yet.
Manuel opens up about bonding with his on-screen family, young breakout stars Audrina M...
Manuel opens up about bonding with his on-screen family, young breakout stars Audrina M...
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July 2, 2025 • 30 mins
At Universal, theme parks transport fans into iconic stories and immersive worlds they once only imagined, and in doing so ignite the thrill of being fully alive. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Brian Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at Universal Creative, to talk about the making of Universal Epic Universe.
Recorded on-site at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Lo...
Recorded on-site at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Lo...
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June 18, 2025 • 17 mins
From Jurassic super fan to director of the franchise’s latest installment, Gareth Edwards joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his latest movie, Jurassic World Rebirth. He reflects on his path—from creating the VFX shots himself in the film Monsters, to directing Rogue One, to taking on Spielberg’s legacy of bringing the large-scale spectacle of dinosaurs to the big screen.
Gareth talks paying homage to his predecessors (from Jaws t...
Gareth talks paying homage to his predecessors (from Jaws t...
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June 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Seventeen years after launching one of animation’s most beloved franchises, Dean DeBlois returns to How to Train Your Dragon for a bold new chapter: a live-action adaptation that’s bigger, more immersive, and emotionally resonant. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with the Oscar-nominated writer and director to discuss bringing the world of Hiccup and Toothless into live action.
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Candid and full of gem...
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