Hosted by Mark Gordon · EN · 66 episodes
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Center Stage pulls back the curtain on the creative minds shaping film, television, music, and the arts. Join host Mark Gordon as they sit down with award-winning directors, groundbreaking writers, legendary performers, and rising talents for deep-dive conversations that explore the passion, struggles, and triumphs behind their work. From behind-the-scenes stories to creative breakthroughs, each episode brings you closer to the heart of the storytellers who move us. Whether you're a fan of unforgettable films, gripping documentaries, powerful performances, or innovative storytelling, Center Stage is your front-row seat to the art—and the artists—who inspire us all.
Mark Gordon hosts Center Stage, a tv show with 66 episodes published.
On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker and journalist Roc Morin talks about Meduza, a powerful project that explores war, identity, and the strange overlap between performance and reality. Mark Gordo
On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker Christine La Monte discusses her new documentary Ai Weiwei’s Turandot, which follows artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he makes his operatic directorial debut at
Filmmaker Yvonne Russo joins Center Stage with Mark Gordon to discuss Viva Verdi!, a powerful documentary that celebrates composer Giuseppe Verdi’s home for aging musicians and the enduring power of music, mentorship, an
"One ride changes everything…" Filmmaker Michael Pierro joins Center Stage to talk about Self Driver, a dark thriller where a cab driver’s morals are tested in the dead of night. Self Driver is currently available for st
Filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito joins Mark Gordon Center Stage to discuss her new documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, exploring the life, career, and lasting legacy of beloved ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her iconic sock puppet sid
In this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with provocative indie filmmaker Gregg Araki to talk about his cult classic Nowhere. Released in 1997 as the final chapter of his so-called “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy,”
In 1978, Christina Crawford shook Hollywood to its core with the publication of Mommie Dearest, a raw and unflinching memoir detailing the abuse she endured at the hands of her adoptive mother, screen legend Joan Crawfor
In this episode, Mark Gordon talks with acclaimed filmmaker John Kastner about his gripping documentary Life with Murder. The film unpacks the devastating real-life story of the Jenkins family in Chatham, Ontario, whose
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with filmmakers Mark H. Rapaport and Kimball Farley to talk about their offbeat and unforgettable new film, Hippo. Quirky, funny, and deeply unsettling, Hippo offers
When it comes to Alfred Hitchcock, most biographies center on the master of suspense himself—his genius, his control, his darkness. But in his latest book, Hitchcock’s Blondes, bestselling author Laurence Leamer flips th
On this episode of Center Stage, I sit down with filmmakers Lee Roy Kunz and Cru Ennis to explore their provocative and spine-chilling horror film, Deliver Us. Set in a secluded convent, the story begins when a nun claim
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon dives into the depths with filmmaker Max Erlenwein to discuss his pulse-pounding thriller The Dive. Set against the eerie, isolated backdrop of the open sea, the film tells th
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sits down with film producer Michael Pollack to discuss Fields of Gold, a fascinating documentary that unearths the extraordinary life and legacy of agribusiness pioneer A.E.
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sits down with award-winning filmmaker Yuval Adler to talk about his latest psychological thriller, Sympathy for the Devil. Starring Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman, the film k
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sits down with writer-director Franklin Ritch to discuss his thought-provoking and emotionally resonant sci-fi thriller The Artifice Girl. The film tells the story of a team o
Stephen Woolley has never shied away from provocative stories or complex characters. The award-winning producer behind The Crying Game and Interview with the Vampire has built a career on bringing bold, emotionally charg
Known for his sharp edge and darker thrills in films like Piranha 3D, Sorority Row, and the Saw franchise entries Jigsaw and Spiral, screenwriter and director Josh Stolberg made an unexpected pivot in 2011 with Conceptio
On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon talks with health advocate and filmmaker Joe Cross, the driving force behind the inspiring documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. In the film, Cross takes us on a deeply persona
Few entertainers wear as many hats—or voices—as Harry Shearer. Emmy-winning actor, writer, musician, and master of political satire, Shearer has carved out a one-of-a-kind career spanning decades of comedy, commentary, a
Behind the Camera with Mel Stuart: From Willy Wonka to Wattstax Mel Stuart may not be a household name, but his work has left an indelible mark on generations of film lovers. In this rare and insightful interview, the le
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