Shattering Superstructure

Alex Arabian, a seasoned journalist, interviews entertainment industry members and explores the value of art for the sake of art through film, TV, music, and theater. Shattering Superstructure veers away from tabloidism, providing a space where guests can think as they wish and say what they think. It is more interested in unbridled freedom of artistic expression than it is the profit-driven aspect of the industry.

Let's break through the superstructure by exploring ideology.

Episodes

Sep 23, 2026

16 min

Patrick Brice joins the podcast to discuss the new season of "The Creep Tapes," working with Ora Duplass, the show and "Creep" films' inception, the creative breakthroughs that a low budget can provoke, and more!

Sep 23, 2026

16 min

Dec 17, 2024

40 min

Documentary filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian discusses her new Artsakh documentary, "There Was, There Was Not," which tells the story of four Armenian women in the Nagorno-Karabakh in the midst of another Genocide against Armenians, how they exude resilience and strength, and try to make sense of the fairytale that once was Artsakh.

Dec 17, 2024

40 min

Aug 22, 2024

22 min

David Dastmalchian dishes on his impressive acting career, "Late Night with the Devil" and the preparation that went into his first leading role, his dream director and actor collaborations, and more!

Aug 22, 2024

22 min

Jun 29, 2024

15 min

Director Josh Margolin and acting legend June Squibb discuss their new film, "Thelma," a unique take on the action dramedy. Josh explains the impetus behind the story, which is partially based on his life experiences, and Squibb describes doing her own stunts at the age of 94.

Jun 29, 2024

15 min

Mar 12, 2024

19 min

Rory Culkin discusses his new work, "5lbs of Pressure," reflects on his career, recent rolls, and his desire to reunite with M. Night Shyamalan, whether it be a return to the "Signs" universe or a new project.

Mar 12, 2024

19 min

Nov 9, 2023

1 hr 3 min

Boots Riley joins us to talk all things "I'm a Virgo," "Sorry to Bother You," Oakland, the Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, leftist politics, and much more!

Nov 9, 2023

1 hr 3 min

Sep 1, 2023

20 min

Marc Turtletaub discusses his latest film, "Jules," starring Sir Ben Kingsley. We also talk about Kingsley's process, Turtletaub's laissez-faire approach to directing, and a bit about his unique financial background.

Sep 1, 2023

20 min

Jul 21, 2023

1 hr 7 min

Jason Lazarus chats it up about Netflix's latest anime, "Skull Island," the Victorian-era occult horror film "The Gates," his influences across various mediums, and the art (and science) of composing for film.

Jul 21, 2023

1 hr 7 min

May 5, 2023

1 hr 50 min

Legendary character actor, comedian, Second City alumnus improv extraordinaire, writer, producer, and director Don Lake dishes on the "Ted" prequel series starring Seth MacFarlane, "Space Force," Disney, and his storied career.

May 5, 2023

1 hr 50 min

Apr 27, 2023

11 min

During this episode, filmmaker Jalmari Helander chats about his new film, "Sisu," its inspiration, "First Blood," and creating violent set pieces with as many practical effects as possible. See the film in theaters nationwide on April 28!

Apr 27, 2023

11 min

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex Arabian is well-versed in conducting productive yet relaxed, conversational interviews. Several of the actors and filmmakers he has interviewed are Martin Scorsese, Denis Villeneuve, Javier Bardem, Willem Dafoe, Aaron Sorkin, Jane Campion, John Waters, Christina Ricci, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Edward Norton, Sarah Paulson, John C. Reilly, Juliette Lewis, Riz Ahmed, Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis, Paul Schrader, Mike Mills, Armie Hammer, Stanley Tucci, Val Kilmer, Rashida Jones, Boots Riley, Danny Glover, Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Garner, Glenn Close, James Gray, Jason Reitman, Janicza Bravo, Hong Chau, and many more.

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