Independent Film Episodes

My conversation continues with filmmaker David Kittredge about his extraordinary documentary “BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL” and the troubled, fascinating history behind “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” David takes me deep behind the scenes of his five-year labor of love, from discovering an incredible treasure trove of John Boorman’s production papers at Indiana University’s Lilly Library to recreating lost moments of the film through animation and motion graphics. He also reveals how the documentary ...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed filmmaker David Kittredge, whose fascinating documentary “Boorman and the Devil” explores the troubled production and enduring legacy of John Boorman’s controversial film “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” Now playing in theaters nationwide, the documentary takes a thoughtful, deeply researched look at one of Hollywood’s most misunderstood cinematic experiments. David shares his lifelong love of movies, his journey t...

Trailblazing director, producer, & writer Susan Seidelman, best known for directing Madonna in her breakout role in “Desperately Seeking Susan,” joins Tony Miros for a lively conversation celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary. They revisit the slightly magical New York City that helped shape the movie’s unforgettable vibe & recall the surreal experience of watching an unknown young singer suddenly become a global superstar almost overnight. From the iconic music to the unexpected twists behind...