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.
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Let's break through the superstructure by exploring ideology.
Episodes
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Jack Kilmer discusses his new film, "Detective Knight: Independence," playing Madmartigan in the new "Willow" series, and his prestigious filmography, looking back on some greats such as "Palo Alto" and "The Nice Guys," as well as giving us a glimpse into what we can expect from "The Thrill is On."
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Pamela Adlon joins me in this episode to discuss all things "Better Things," from its inception to its exceptional ending. We also get into the important supernatural element in the show, as well as discuss what she has in store in the future.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
In this episode, I interview the great Jonathan Kasdan. We discuss his new Disney + series, "Willow," a continuation of the 1988 Lucasfilm classic. Jon also talks his romance and comedy roots with "Freaks and Geeks" and "Dawson's Creek," as well as shedding light on the making of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and its potential sequel.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode, I interview the extremely talented Colby Minifie, joined by guest host Saad Rolando. We discuss her new film, "Homebody," written and directed by Joseph Sackett and co-starring Tre Ryder and Maria Dizzia. Colby also gives us a peek behind the curtains of the hit Amazon series "The Boys," season four of which she's currently filming in Toronto, as well as its spinoff series, "Gen V." She also delves into how capitalism can inhibit art in a society that seemingly values profit more than creativity. Enjoy!
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.