About this season
Follow renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity.
Episodes (4)
1. Paul Feig
Aired 4 February 2019 • 55 min
Elvis Mitchell meets Paul Feig in London for a first-hand look at the evolution of his career in film, with the city’s elegant style and traditions as a backdrop.
2. Ryan Coogler
Aired 11 February 2019 • 55 min
Elvis Mitchell kicks it with Ryan Coogler in his hometown on the heels of Black Panther to explore how Oakland shaped him as a filmmaker. Daveed Diggs and Boots Riley share the influence the East Bay has had on their work.
3. Sofia Coppola
Aired 18 February 2019 • 55 min
For centuries Paris has inspired countless poets and artists. Sofia Coppola is one of them. Film critic Elvis Mitchell explores what makes Paris one of the most artistically influential cities on earth.
4. Guillermo del Toro
Aired 25 February 2019 • 55 min
Elvis Mitchell teams up with Shape of Water director Guillermo Del Toro in Los Angeles. They meet with the legendary Laurence Fishburne, director Ana Lily Amirpour, and the unsung heroes who bring film creatures to life.