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  • "Aliens, Angst & Araki: Inside the World of Nowhere"

    "Aliens, Angst & Araki: Inside the World of Nowhere"
    Mar 21 2025
    In this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with provocative indie filmmaker Gregg Araki to talk about his cult classic Nowhere. Released in 1997 as the final chapter of his so-called “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy,” Nowhere is a bold, kaleidoscopic ride through the chaos of L.A. youth culture—complete with alien abductions, surreal encounters, and razor-sharp social commentary. In our conversation, Araki opens up about the film’s psychedelic aesthetic, its fearless exploration of identity and desire, and why Nowhere remains a strangely prophetic time capsule of pre-millennial angst. Nowhere might be nearly three decades old, but its fearless energy and raw honesty still feel electrifying today. Gregg Araki’s vision—equal parts absurd, emotional, and unapologetically weird—captures a moment in time that speaks across generations.
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    21 min
  • No Wire Hangers, No Regrets: Christina Crawford Reflects on Her Memoir

    No Wire Hangers, No Regrets: Christina Crawford Reflects on Her Memoir
    Mar 13 2025
    In 1978, Christina Crawford shook Hollywood to its core with the publication of Mommie Dearest, a raw and unflinching memoir detailing the abuse she endured at the hands of her adoptive mother, screen legend Joan Crawford. The book became an instant sensation, igniting a firestorm of debate and inspiring a cult-favorite film that would etch the phrase “No wire hangers!” into pop culture history. Twenty years later, in 1998, Mark Gordon sat down with Crawford for a deeply personal conversation about the legacy of her memoir. In the interview, she reflected on the backlash of writing the book, the healing process, and how telling the truth became her most significant act of courage. Two decades after the release of Mommie Dearest, Christina Crawford stood by her story with clarity, conviction, and resilience. The conversation was not just about a Hollywood scandal but survival, truth-telling, and reclaiming one’s voice. In revisiting that 1998 interview, we’re reminded that behind the headlines was a woman determined to break the silence and spark change.
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    18 min
  • When the Killer Is Family: A Conversation with Filmmaker John Kastner

    When the Killer Is Family: A Conversation with Filmmaker John Kastner
    Jan 3 2025
    In this episode, Mark Gordon talks with acclaimed filmmaker John Kastner about his gripping documentary Life with Murder. The film unpacks the devastating real-life story of the Jenkins family in Chatham, Ontario, whose world was shattered when 18-year-old Jennifer Jenkins was found shot to death in their home. Her brother, Mason, quickly became the prime suspect—and was ultimately convicted of her murder. But Life with Murder is not just a crime story. It’s a powerful exploration of grief, denial, and the unfathomable complexities of familial love in the face of tragedy. In the interview, Kastner offers rare insight into the making of the documentary and the emotional toll it took, not just on the subjects but on the storyteller himself.
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    8 min
  • Making Hippo: A Twisted Take on the American Family

    Making Hippo: A Twisted Take on the American Family
    Nov 25 2024
    On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with filmmakers Mark H. Rapaport and Kimball Farley to talk about their offbeat and unforgettable new film, Hippo. Quirky, funny, and deeply unsettling, Hippo offers a surreal yet sharply observed portrait of an American family teetering on the edge of dysfunction. In our conversation, Rapaport and Farley pull back the curtain on their creative process, the inspirations behind the film’s bizarre world, and the challenges of balancing absurdity with emotional truth. If you love bold storytelling that dares to get weird—and real—this is one you won’t want to miss.
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    6 min
  • Inside Hitchcock’s Obsession: Laurence Leamer on the Women Who Defined a Legend

    Inside Hitchcock’s Obsession: Laurence Leamer on the Women Who Defined a Legend
    Oct 10 2023
    When it comes to Alfred Hitchcock, most biographies center on the master of suspense himself—his genius, his control, his darkness. But in his latest book, Hitchcock’s Blondes, bestselling author Laurence Leamer flips the lens, focusing instead on the women who helped shape the director’s legacy from the other side of the camera. In this captivating interview for Mark Gordon Center Stage, Leamer takes us deep into the lives of eight iconic actresses—from Grace Kelly to Tippi Hedren—who weren’t just Hitchcock’s muses, but complex women navigating the pressures of fame, image, and a director whose obsession with their every move extended far beyond the film set. With his signature blend of deep research and compelling storytelling, Leamer discusses what drew him to this subject, how Hitchcock’s early years in British cinema shaped his relationships with women, and why these actresses' stories are essential to understanding both the man and the myth. Whether you’re a film buff, a Hitchcock fan, or simply fascinated by the stories history forgot to highlight, this conversation promises revelations and resonance in equal measure.
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    16 min
  • Lee Roy Kunz & Cru Ennis Deliver Us

    Lee Roy Kunz & Cru Ennis Deliver Us
    Oct 7 2023
    Lee Roy Kunz & Cru Ennis talk about their horror film Deliver Us. When a nun in a remote convent claims immaculate conception, the Vatican sends a team of priests to investigate, concerned about an ancient prophecy that a woman will give birth to twin boys: one the Messiah, the other the Anti-Christ. DELIVER US is available On Demand and Digital
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    12 min
  • Max Erlenwein "The Dive"

    Max Erlenwein "The Dive"
    Sep 6 2023
    Max Erlenwein talks about his suspense-filled thriller, THE DIVE. THE DIVE is now available everywhere you rent movies.
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    10 min
  • Take a Deep Breath and Relax

    Take a Deep Breath and Relax
    Aug 4 2023
    Here is a track I created to help you regain a sense of calm and relaxation.
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    15 min