Movies Til Dawn

A Conversation with Orson Welles

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:57:56 +0000

Raymond presents a rare 1973 Orson Welles interview from the Michael Parkinson BBC talk show.

A Conversation with Nancy Savoca: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:07:36 +0000

Part two of Raymond's conversation with Nancy Savoca and Richard Guay.

A Conversation with Nancy Savoca: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:55:43 +0000

Raymond sits down with writer/director Nancy Savoca and her husband/producer Richard Guay.

A Conversation with Mel Brooks: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Mel touches on his time in the war as well as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and his knack for picking great titles.

A Conversation with Mel Brooks: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:32:58 +0000

Raymond talks with comedy legend Mel Brooks about his films The Critic, The Producers and The Twelve Chairs.

Remembering Peter Bogdanovich: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Part two of Raymond remembering his friend, Peter Bogdanovich.

Remembering Peter Bogdanovich: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Raymond remembers his friend Peter Bogdanovich and shares excerpts from a conversation they had about their musical collaboration "Monday Morning Quarterbacks."

A Conversation with Adell Aldrich

Raymond De Felitta — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:47:50 +0000

Raymond speaks with Adell Aldrich about directing television in the 70's and her unique connection with Burt Young.

A Conversation with Mike Medavoy

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:27:36 +0000

Raymond speaks with Mike Medavoy about his journey from agent to studio chief to producer and the iconic films he helped usher into existence along the way.

My Life as a Stooge: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:34:02 +0000

The thrilling conclusion to Raymond's Three Stooges saga. All will be revealed!

My Life as a Stooge: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:33:55 +0000

Raymond unpacks his lifelong obsession with The Three Stooges and his friendship with their director Edward Bernds.

A Conversation with Harold Becker

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:29:09 +0000

Raymond chats with director Harold Becker about his unlikely arrival in Hollywood, giving Tom Cruise his first movie role, and his unique bond with Al Pacino.

A "Conversation" with Otto Preminger

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:41:11 +0000

Raymond "interviews" Otto Preminger and shares the story of how he came into possession of his doormat.

A "Conversation" with John Huston

Raymond De Felitta — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:03:03 +0000

Raymond speaks to John Huston from beyond the grave and fondly recalls when the iconic director bought him his first drink.

A Conversation with Nina Mann

Raymond De Felitta — Sat, 23 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Raymond chats with Nina Mann, the daughter of director Anthony Mann, about her late father's life and career.

A Conversation with Randal Kleiser: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:48:00 +0000

Raymond and Randal discuss his controversial film 'The Blue Lagoon' and, of course, 'Grease.'

A Conversation with Randal Kleiser: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:47:00 +0000

Raymond and Randal discuss directing Movies of the Week, John Travolta, and how The Ten Commandments inspired him to become a filmmaker.

Kevin Conway

Raymond De Felitta — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Raymond remembers the actor Kevin Conway.

A Conversation with Mary Harron: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:02:00 +0000

Raymond and Mary's conversation continues, covering subjects from her step mother's unique film career to Hee Haw to her film 'I Shot Andy Warhol.'

A Conversation with Mary Harron: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Raymond and Mary discuss the making of her films 'The Notorious Betty Page' and 'Charlie Says.'

A Conversation with John Sayles: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:01:00 +0000

Raymond and John chat about more of his notable independent films, including his most recent, 'Go For Sisters'.

A Conversation with John Sayles: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Raymond and John discuss 'The Secaucus 7', 'Lone Star' & 'Eight Men Out.'

A Conversation with Jerry Schatzberg

Raymond De Felitta — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Raymond and Jerry discuss casting a young Al Pacino, working with Willie Nelson and almost directing 'A Star Is Born.'

A Conversation with Griffin Dunne: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:11:00 +0000

Raymond and Griffin talk about losing interest in acting, directing an Oscar winning short film, and the hippie party to end all hippie parties.

A Conversation with Griffin Dunne: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Raymond and Griffin discuss his time as an aspiring actor and 'accidental producer' in New York as well as An American Werewolf in London.

A Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Raymond and Peter talk about his unique friendship with Orson Welles.

A Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Raymond and Peter discuss his days at Esquire and John Ford.

A Conversation with John G. Avildsen: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:00:00 +0000

John G. Avildsen and Raymond De Felitta were friends during the last few years of the legendary director's life. This interview chronicles Avildsen's long and varied career. Beginning in the New York independent film world of the 1960's and discussing the creation of iconic films such as 'Rocky' and 'The Karate Kid.'

A Conversation with John G. Avildsen: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0000

A Conversation with Andy Garcia: Part Two

Raymond De Felitta — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Andy Garcia and Raymond De Felitta have collaborated on two movies, with Garcia starring in and producing 'City Island' which De Felitta wrote and directed as well as 'Rob The Mob'. This is an in-depth conversation between the two of them about their mutual passions: filmmaking, directors, actors and music.

A Conversation with Andy Garcia: Part One

Raymond De Felitta — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000