Bret Easton Ellis Podcast

Controversial best-selling author and screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis delivers a weekly glimpse into one of popular culture's most fascinating minds. The entertainment industry's top writers, directors, actors and musicians will join Bret to discuss the issues and complexities that keep the creative world turning as we experience this intriguing period in our planet's history. The same sensibilities that have formed Bret's impressive catalog in literature and film will be on display with each and every new episode.

Episodes

B.E.E. - Dana Brunetti - 6/12/17

June 12, 2017 • 113 mins

Film Producer Dana Brunetti and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the demise of the movie theater experience, Alec Baldwin, House of Cards and making The Social Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Walter Hill - 5/1/17

May 1, 2017 • 110 mins

Walter Hill and Bret Easton Ellis discuss The Assignment, identity politics, Sam Peckinpah and directing Eddie Murphy in 48 Hours. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Andrew McCarthy - 4/17/17

April 17, 2017 • 72 mins

Andrew McCarthy and Bret Easton Ellis discuss making Less Than Zero, Leonardo DiCaprio, the ending of Pretty in Pink and travel writing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Sam Outlaw - 3/27/17

March 27, 2017 • 97 mins

Musician Sam Outlaw and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the moral superiority movement, leaving an advertising career to focus on music, the role of a record producer and The Boys of Summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Mick Garris - 3/13/17

March 13, 2017 • 87 mins

Mick Garris and Bret Easton Ellis discuss adapting the works of Stephen King, the pessimism of horror, the Psycho shower scene and Wes Craven. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Laura Jane Grace - 12/19/16

December 19, 2016 • 86 mins

Laura Jane Grace and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the artistic benefits of being bullied, Caitlyn Jenner, the record vs. the single and Butch Vig. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Owen Gleiberman - 12/5/16

December 5, 2016 • 93 mins

Film critic Owen Gleiberman and Bret Easton Ellis discuss fanboy culture, Carrie, Jonathan Demme and criticism functioning as marketing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Anne Heche - 11/21/16

November 21, 2016 • 95 mins

Anne Heche and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the career effects of being in a high-profile gay relationship in Hollywood, equality in the film industry, the decline of the movie set experience and Aftermath. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Mark Duplass - 10/31/16

October 31, 2016 • 89 mins

Mark Duplass and Bret Easton Ellis discuss Blue Jay, the struggles of working within the studio system, making movies for Netflix and Togetherness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Paul Schrader - 10/17/16

October 17, 2016 • 94 mins

Paul Schrader and Bret Easton Ellis discuss American Gigolo, Dog Eat Dog, screenwriting as oral tradition and Steven Spielberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Larry Clark - 9/26/16

September 26, 2016 • 75 mins

Larry Clark and Bret Easton Ellis discuss making Bully, photographing Tulsa, controversy as a gateway to success and John Cassavetes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Moby - 9/12/16

September 12, 2016 • 64 mins

Moby and Bret Easton Ellis discuss writing memoir, John Cheever, the success of Play and Bob Seger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Peter Bogdanovich - 8/15/16

August 15, 2016 • 85 mins

Peter Bogdanovich and Bret Easton Ellis discuss The Last Picture Show, turning down The Godfather, Sue Mengers and technology in filmmaking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Alex Gibney - 7/25/16

July 25, 2016 • 76 mins

Alex Gibney and Bret Easton Ellis discuss Zero Days, the dangers of secrecy, The Jinx and the manipulation of truth in documentaries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Karyn Kusama - 7/11/16

July 11, 2016 • 83 mins

Karyn Kusama and Bret Easton Ellis discuss The Invitation, Warren Beatty, Sundance ideology and being an artist in the studio system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Illeana Douglas - 6/27/16

June 27, 2016 • 82 mins

Illeana Douglas and Bret Easton Ellis discuss Easy Rider, the eroticism of watching movies, rejecting method acting and Leni Riefenstahl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Duncan Sheik - 6/13/16

June 13, 2016 • 74 mins

Duncan Sheik and Bret Easton Ellis discuss American Psycho: The Musical, Broadway's resistance to change, Hamilton and Radiohead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Bob Yari - 6/6/16

June 6, 2016 • 71 mins

Film Producer/Director Bob Yari and Bret Easton Ellis discuss Papa: Hemingway in Cuba, the tension between art and business, Crash and Chinese censorship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - John Carpenter - 5/23/16

May 23, 2016 • 65 mins

John Carpenter and Bret Easton Ellis discuss #OscarsSoWhite, The Revenant, writing music and the function of a screenplay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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B.E.E. - Quentin Tarantino - 12/7/15

December 7, 2015 • 117 mins

Quentin Tarantino and Bret Easton Ellis discuss The Hateful Eight, Jean-Luc Godard, Pauline Kael and finding humor in outrageous film violence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episodes

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B.E.E. - Andrew McCarthy - 4/17/17

B.E.E. - Sam Outlaw - 3/27/17

B.E.E. - Mick Garris - 3/13/17

B.E.E. - Laura Jane Grace - 12/19/16

B.E.E. - Owen Gleiberman - 12/5/16

B.E.E. - Anne Heche - 11/21/16

B.E.E. - Mark Duplass - 10/31/16

B.E.E. - Paul Schrader - 10/17/16

B.E.E. - Larry Clark - 9/26/16

B.E.E. - Moby - 9/12/16

B.E.E. - Peter Bogdanovich - 8/15/16

B.E.E. - Alex Gibney - 7/25/16

B.E.E. - Karyn Kusama - 7/11/16

B.E.E. - Illeana Douglas - 6/27/16

B.E.E. - Duncan Sheik - 6/13/16

B.E.E. - Bob Yari - 6/6/16

B.E.E. - John Carpenter - 5/23/16

B.E.E. - Quentin Tarantino - 12/7/15

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