Film History 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...

In Part Two of my conversation with legendary stuntman Peter Kent, the action—and the laughs—kick into high gear. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double shares hilarious stories of the practical jokes he, Arnold, and fellow stuntman Sven-Ole Thorsen pulled on one another, including exploding fake cigars that left Arnold roaring in mock outrage. Their friendship was built on trust, laughter, and the kind of brotherly mischief that made life on set unforgettable. Peter takes us behind...

In Part One of my captivating conversation with legendary stuntman and actor Peter Kent, you’ll hear how a small-town kid from Vancouver somehow found himself in the middle of Hollywood history. Best known as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double and stand-in, Peter looks back on a career so unbelievable, even he admits he never would have believed it himself. One minute he was chasing a dream in Los Angeles, and the next, he was on the set of “The Terminator”, launching an extraordinary...