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During this episode we talk to Director Joe Dante. Mr Dante’s directing credits include Gremlins, The Burbs, and Innerspace.

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During this episode we talk to Producer Susan Arnold, daughter of Jack Arnold, Director of The Incredible Shrinking Man. Ms. Arnold reveals the significance of The Incredible Shrinking Man within her father’s oeuvre, and fun stories about her own career in Hollywood.

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The Crow, an old tale from Poland, is quite similar to the French classic, Beauty and the Beast. This heroine, though, faces fear and isolation that her French counterpart never imagined!

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Legends of Film is proud to present an interview with Cinematographer Jack N. Green. Mr. Green’s film credits include Bird, Unforgiven and the 2005 sci-fi thriller Serenity.

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During this episode Bill interviews John Badham, filmmaker and director of such movies as Saturday Night Fever, Dracula, and WarGames.

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A prince finds his princess by mystical means in The Lovely Ilonka — but how will Ilonka clear up a case of mistaken identity?

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A king loves his daughters too much in The Whirlwind, and it is up to three brothers to do what the king’s armies cannot.

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Bill brings us an exclusive interview with Victor J. Kemper, cinematographer of such films as Dog Day Afternoon, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, and Coma.