Famed film critic and author Peter Rainer discusses the films and directors that inspired him as both a critic and moviegoer, including films like The Godfather, Bonnie and Clyde, M*A*S*H.

In this episode, film critic and author Peter Rainer looks back at the 2020 Academy Awards and breaks down performances and expectations.

New York Film Academy (NYFA) holds a conversation with Rachel Bloom, co-creator, writer, producer, and star of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'

NYFA interviews Tony Hale, the Emmy-winning actor who's appeared in two of the greatest comedies of all time, 'Veep' and 'Arrested Development.'

A conversation with founder and CEO of Ace Entertainment, Matt Kaplan, who produced Netflix's 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before.'

A conversation with a producer who could be identified by only three letters: MCU - Oscar-nominated producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kevin Feige.

In this episode, we speak with Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler's List, Sexy Beast) to discuss his extraordinary career and experiences in the film industry.

On this episode of The Backlot, we sit down with NYFA senior directing instructor Nick Sivakumaran to discuss a Christmas (or is it?) classic: Die Hard.

On this episode of The Backlot, we speak with the lead actor, Isabelle Germain, and director, Coco de Bruycker, of the NYFA Student Directed Play, Ugly Lies The Bone.

In this episode of The backlot, we sit down with Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City, Ali) as he talks about the challenges of directing, acting and the balancing act between the two.

In this episode, we sit down with NYFA Filmmaking alum Bill Hader as he speaks about his hit show Barry as well as his experience on Saturday Night Live.

In this episode, we speak with writer-producer John Altschuler, the mind behind two of TV's most legendary shows King of the Hill and Silicon Valley.

Film critic and NYFA master faculty member Peter Rainer takes a look back at the film greats we lost in 2018: from Doris Day to Stanley Donen to John Singleton. Listen now!

We sit down with director Steven Caple Jr. and Ivan Drago himself, Dolph Lundgren as they discuss Creed 2 and the Rocky franchise.

In this episode, we bring you writer and producer Allan Heinberg whose credits include Wonder Woman, Grey's Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Sex and the City just to name a few.

In this episode, we sit down with Ayelet Zurer, an accomplished Israeli actress who has had several iconic roles in Hollywood US, like that of Vanessa Marianna in "Daredevil."

Join us, as we sit down with Cedric the Entertainer, one of the hardest working people in show business, and discuss his career and credits including "Barbershop."

In this episode, we sit down with writer and producer, Nancy Meyers, to discuss her career and what sets her apart in Hollywood: putting female characters front and center.

In this episode of The Backlot, we sit down with Gordon Smith, the Emmy Award-winning writer for Better Caul Saul as he recounts his approach to screenwriting.

This week we sit down with Jan De Bont, the Producer and Academy Award nominated Director behind Speed, Twister, Minority Report, and The Haunting.

We sat down with Careen Ingle, director of Unikitty, Anne Walker Farrell, director of Bojack Horseman, and Kelly Harper who works as a development executive at Comedy Central.

On this episode of The Backlot, we speak with Netflix Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. He's the man who green-lit some your favorite shows, like Stranger Things, and The Queen and so many more.

In this episode of The Backlot, we talk with Chad Stahelski, stuntman turned director who's worked on action blockbusters Captain America: Civil War, John Wick, and The Matrix Reloaded.

Join us as we sit down with actor Sean Young as she recounts her experience filming one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time, Blade Runner.

Join us as we talk to actor Ernie Hudson and discuss his role as one of the OG Ghostbusters as well as his other roles in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, and Congo.