We Need to Talk About Oscar

• We Need to Talk About Emmy #28: Mike Makowsky on the irony of tragic events in ‘Death by Lightning’

  This time around we are joined by Mike Makowsky, creator of the limited series ‘Death by Lightning,’ about bringing the story of one of America’s lesser known presidents to the screen.Mike shares how he connected with Candice Millard’s book and what it took to get a 4-episode historical series made in the current TV landscape, where IP recognition often drives decisions.We also dig into comedy’s role in serious and tragic moments, and how humor shapes the way we process historical drama.(Photo credit: Jana Williamson)

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• Cherien Dabis bears witness across generations in 'All That's Left of You'

  Writer-director-actress Cherien Dabis joins us to discuss 'All That's Left of You,' a film following a Palestinian family across three generations of conflict. Cherien opens up about evacuating the production from Palestine to Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan just two weeks before filming began due to escalating violence.Our conversation explores how Cherien balanced writing, directing, and acting while managing this unprecedented crisis. She reveals how these interconnected roles informed one another and shaped her deeply embedded perspective on the storytelling.Cherien also reflects on the ongoing Gaza genocide and its impact on both the film and its narrative spanning the Nakba, the occupation, and the first Intifada. Selected as Jordan's Oscar entry for Best International Feature, the film stands as a testament to perseverance amid overwhelming adversity.

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• John-Michael Powell sculpts violence in 'Violent Ends'

  Writer-director John-Michael Powell joins us to discuss 'Violent Ends,' his southern crime thriller hitting theaters on Halloween. Powell opens up about the leap from his micro-budget debut 'The Send-Off' to this significantly larger production, sharing insights into navigating that scale shift.Our conversation explores John-Michael's extensive editing background and how it shaped his approach to directing. He discusses how his editorial experience allows him to move efficiently on set and make confident decisions about coverage. Powell also reveals the unique dynamic of now working with an editor after years behind the cutting room himself, and how that relationship informs his vision behind the camera.We delve into the film's intentional approach to violence and gore within action sequences, with him emphasizing their deliberate portrayal of violence as a rumination on its destructive nature.(Photo: Courtesy of Kai Caddy)

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• Sailing towards compassion, with the co-directors of 'Largo'

  Co-directors Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore join us to discuss Largo, their short film about a young Syrian refugee in the U.K. that took nearly five years to develop. The filmmakers open up about the dynamics of their creative partnership, exploring how two voices shaped one vision, and what can be achieved within the constraints and creative possibilities of short film format.We dig into the film’s exploration of displacement and their choice to depict a reversal of migration, examining what it means to be caught between worlds. We also talk about the film’s festival journey, from HollyShorts to Oscar-qualifying platforms.

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• We Need to Talk About Emmy #27: Cooper Raiff is a kid at heart in ‘Hal & Harper’

  This time around, we talk with Cooper Raiff, the creator, director and star of the limited series ‘Hal & Harper,’ about navigating the indie scene on the TV side.Cooper breaks down one of the show’s central conceits: he and Lili Reinhart playing their characters as kids in certain scenes. We explore what it took to get into that childhood headspace and how those scenes shape the series.We also dig into what it’s like juggling multiple roles on a project, from directing and acting to editing, and how that creative control shapes his storytelling approach.(Photo credit: MUBI)

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