Artist James Jean (pictured here w/Mr. Sun) explores the artist's fear of and need for Exposure. James is a singular creator who counts amongst his collaborators Darren Aronofsky, Gerard Way, and the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. James likes to disappear; but we found him, and, here, so can you.
Murmur 53 : David Finkel "The Art of Hell"
David Finkel - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient - checks-in to discuss how his time imbedded in Iraq changed his view of "war art". Why was Restrepo a greater struggle for him than The Hurt Locker? Which fantasies do war movies get correct, and what realities can they never possibly portray?
Murmur 52 : Larry Wilmore "The (Podcast) Ringer"
Larry Wilmore is adding a new job title : Podcaster. Here we get into his motivations to join its ranks, as well as -- his thoughts on the dis/advantages of podcasting, its artistry, its role-models; and, whether or not nice guys finish first.
Murmur 51 : David Michôd "The State of Australia"
Filmmaker/Writer/Proud-Aussie David Michôd checks-in to discuss the state of his homeland; it's art, its light, its craft, and its psyche. Is the country's adaptability its greatest strength or a vulnerability? What makes the Australian actor so versatile, but the native cine-love so fickle? All will be revealed in this fascinating chat with one of Australia's (New) New Wave.
Murmur 50 : Joe Mande "The (Anti-Social) Artist"
Murmur turns 50! How do we celebrate? With writer/comic/social-guru Joe Mande, of course. We ask Joe about the need to find the Art in Twitter/Instagram/Social Media; as well as his take on Kathy Griffin's mean culpa, why NBC asked him to tread lightly on Trump Family tweets, and the possibility of being friends with comedians. In a word - Banana Boat.
Murmur 49 : Ronald D. Moore "The Genre-ist"
Is Genre-Writing even a thing? We think so, but does creator/show-runner/writer Ronald D. Moore think so? Here Ron checks-in to discuss the State of Writing...Genre. What lessons did Ron learn from both George Lucas and from the marching-band? Would he ever try his hand at writing a series of novels? And why is Batman his hero of choice? All will be revealed.
Murmur 48 : Gerard Way "The Polymath"
When writer/singer/artist Gerard Way is asked to define "Polymath", he leaves nothing out. A tribute to this Romantic Chemist's sensitivity, eloquence, and unflinching bravery.
Murmur 47 : Last Chance U
Director of Netflix's "Last Chance U" - Greg Whiteley - joins us to discuss: the Golden Age of sports documentaries, the Gilded Age of athletics, and why everyone loves a Meritocracy.
Murmur 46 : Christopher Guest In:Pictures
Christopher Guest joins us from The Onion AV Club Comedy Festival in Chicago to discuss : what he stole from Fellini, if he's sick of discussing Spinal Tap, and whether or not improv classes are worth it. With special appearances by Fred Willard, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, Catherine O'Hara, & Eugene Levy.
Murmur 45 : Frank Quitely
Artist Frank Quietly checks-in to discuss: David Lynch's baby, video nasties, and whether or not he's actually an Artist.
