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Legendary filmmaker Mike Figgis opens the vault in Unfiltered: The Mike Figgis Podcast, a riveting new podcast that pulls back the curtain on a life spent behind—and beyond—the camera. With exclusive access to his behind-the-scenes experiences on Megadoc, his intimate documentary chronicling Francis Ford Coppola’s audacious epic Megalopolis, Figgis offers a rare front-row view into the mind of a cinematic master at work.But that’s just the beginning. Across the series, Mike shares untold stories from his own boundary-pushing films like Leaving Las Vegas and Timecode, draws from his extensive personal archive of candid, never-before-heard celebrity interviews, and sits down for wide-ranging conversations with close friends and collaborators.Part memoir, part masterclass, and part rock ‘n’ roll confessional, Unfiltered: The Mike Figgis Podcast is a raw, revealing portrait of one of cinema’s most restlessly cre
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- Mar 20, 20261h 4m
Writer Ian Buruma on life in Nazi Germany
In his new book, Stay Alive: Berlin, 1939-1945, Ian Buruma explores the complexities of survival and daily life under Nazi rule. He talks to Mike about the book, his longtime interest in China and Japan, and their shared experiences with a legendary Dutch avant-garde theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 6, 202643 min
AI comes to Hollywood
Mike Figgis and Josh Karp talk about what AI means for the movie industry, and whether there’s a positive side to the disruption. They also talk about what to do when the artists you love have done harmful things. And Mike recounts his thoughts after a trip to Berlin for the 30th anniversary screening of Leaving Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 20, 202654 min
Oscar Nominations and More Unreliable Memories
Mike and Josh Karp discuss the Oscar nominations, a favourite that didn’t make the cut, and what Mike learned from attempting to get MEGADOC into the Academy screening rooms. Then, Mike shares more strange stories from Hollywood, his performance art roots, and being a concerned dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 30, 202638 min
Unreliable Memories: A Director's Notebook
Mike keeps a notebook filled with memories – those strange, touching, unsettling or funny moments that stick with you for one reason or another. Today, he opens up the notebook and shares some of his favourites, including a couple of near-death experiences, the time he bought a bootleg DVD of his own movie, and an extreme art performance that ended with the destruction of a Picasso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 2, 202632 min
On Tarantino, Academy Award Nominations and What We’re Watching
Mike and Josh Karp dissect Quentin Tarantino’s brutal comments about Paul Dano, the bizarre process of getting an Academy Award nomination, and what they’ve been watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 19, 202557 min
Leaving Las Vegas, Part 3: The Bizarre Rituals of Fame and Money
After Leaving Las Vegas became a surprise hit, Mike was a hot name in Hollywood. He talks to writer Josh Karp about the bizarre ritual of the Oscars ceremony, his brief entry into the Hollywood club, and why he ultimately decided not to pursue big budget studio movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 5, 202554 min
Leaving Las Vegas part 2: Nick Cage, Sting, and filming in a city that doesn’t want you
More recollections of Leaving Las Vegas, this time focusing on the cast, the feel of the movie, and the three-week shoot. Mike talks to writer Josh Karp about what it was like working with Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and a dream list of actors in smaller parts, as well as battles to maintain the film’s iconic sound, and shooting a movie in a city that didn’t want them there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 21, 202537 min
The “F#@k off" that led to Leaving Las Vegas
Mike talks about how bad experiences in the Hollywood studio system led to his decision to make Leaving Las Vegas. The film was made with a small budget and crew, from a book that he thought was unadaptable at first read.He talks to writer Josh Karp about what drove him to independent cinema and how the classic movie came together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Unfiltered: The Mike Figgis Podcast
Legendary filmmaker Mike Figgis opens the vault in Unfiltered: The Mike Figgis Podcast, a riveting new podcast that pulls back the curtain on a life spent behind—and beyond—the camera. With exclusive access to his behind-the-scenes experiences on Megadoc, his intimate documentary chronicling Francis Ford Coppola’s audacious epic Megalopolis, Figgis offers a rare front-row view into the mind of a cinematic master at work.But that’s just the beginning. Across the series, Mike shares untold stories from his own boundary-pushing films like Leaving Las Vegas and Timecode, draws from his extensive personal archive of candid, never-before-heard celebrity interviews, and sits down for wide-ranging conversations with close friends and collaborators.Part memoir, part masterclass, and part rock ‘n’ roll confessional, Unfiltered: The Mike Figgis Podcast is a raw, revealing portrait of one of cinema’s most restlessly cre
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