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259 reviews

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On this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth gives listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone

Podcast episodes

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Mira Nair: Salaam Bombay!

2025/12/19

The writer-director joins Seth to share tales of the making of this gritty and entrancing tale of life in the slums of India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Smith: 'Eyes Wide Shut'

2025/11/24

Cinematographer Larry Smith describes executing Stanley Kubrick’s exacting vision on what would be his final film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Petersen: 'Manhunter'

2025/11/24

The star of Hollywood’s first take on Hannibal Lecter reveals the obsessive lengths gone to by Michael Mann to craft a procedural masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Lyne: ‘Jacob’s Ladder’

2025/10/01

The director revisits the making of his nightmarish 1990 vision of life after the battlefield starring Tim Robbins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patty McCormack: ‘The Bad Seed’

2025/09/26

The star of the 1956 thriller that introduced the “evil child” genre joins Seth to retell the making of a horror classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philippe Rousselot: ‘Diva’

2025/09/17

The Oscar-winning cinematographer walks Seth through the making of the gorgeous cult French film from 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Reiner: ‘This is Spinal Tap’

2025/09/10

The director of the landmark 1984 mockumentary joins Seth for an unforgettable conversation about the making of a comedy classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Kaufman: 'Synecdoche, New York'

2025/09/04

The Oscar-winner breaks down the making of his 2008 postmodern mindbender starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenneth Lonergan: 'You Can Count on Me'

2025/07/23

The Oscar-winning writer-director revisits his landmark first film about the bond between two orphaned siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Baker & Darren Dean: 'Prince of Broadway'

2025/05/12

The Oscar-winning Anora director shares memories of creating his first festival film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Chase and Alex Gibney: ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos’

2025/05/07

The enigmatic ‘Sopranos’ creator and his documentarian join Seth for a chat about making history-changing TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Burnett: 'Killer of Sheep'

2025/04/22

Indie pioneer Charles Burnett recollects the making of his 1978 masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam Grier: 'Jackie Brown'

2025/04/03

Join the first female action star as she retells the making of Quentin Tarantino’s third film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Irving: 'Crossing Delancey'

2025/03/14

The star of the ultimate “Jewish romcom” joins us to reminisce about making the 1988 charmer and shares memories of her marriage to Steven Spielberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Wilson: 'Little Children'

2025/02/26

Join “Prom King” Patrick Wilson for an episode all about laundry room trysts and suburban ennui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.3 out of 5

259 reviews

Cd&@77 2025/02/15

Sunset Blvd.

What an amazing interview with 96-year-old actress Nancy Olson, who co-starred in SUNSET BLVD., from 75 years ago. There aren’t many people from that ...

Mehnny 2025/10/02

Dafuq

Why is there just a 20 minute podcast with Adrian Lyne? The interviewer barely asked any questions. Also, besides the question about the veterans’ rea...

crazy horse mongoose 2024/10/01

Emile Hirsch

Loved this interview

Brady Q. 2024/07/04

Bingo

I have been looking for a podcast like this forever. The guests are icons, the Hollywood history fascinating. Best new podcast in years.

janemaverick 2024/07/04

This podcast is always a treat!

I always look forward to every episode of this podcast because I know I’m gonna learn something new and it’s gonna be funny and interesting! More, ple...

Bankzey 2024/03/21

Best Movie Podcast

I listen to a lot of movie podcasts. This one is hands down my favorite. It’s the only one that talks to directors.

Garbear1578 2024/03/21

What a show!

Loved listening to this beauty on the way to work! Can’t wait for more!

Dakota Lil 2024/03/16

Bravo!

Love, love, love behind the scenes stories of movies. And you find out about the stories by interviewing those who made them. Thank you.

..Venusman 2024/02/25

Brilliant

Just discovered this podcast, and I love it – love the guests, the history that you learn, and the great way the show is presented. Thank you!

PS-reader 2024/03/16

Think he'll have more diversity this season...

...I doubt it. There are probably a few more Hollywood stories from women and minorities than what's featured - long stretches of episodes with only ...

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