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Why Does Martin Scorsese Have Beef With ‘The Sopranos’?

Creator David Chase tells 'It Happened in Hollywood' it's because the HBO classic wasn't set in Manhattan — but 'Goodfellas' wasn't, either.

Why Top Auteurs Like Sean Baker Worship Charles Burnett’s “Killer of Sheep”

The legendary director joins the 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast to discuss his film, shot in Watts, L.A., in the early '70s as a UCLA thesis.

Revisiting “Blaxploitation”: For Pam Grier, the Term Is Complicated

The star of early-'70s action pictures stopped by the 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast to discuss movie history and the making of 1997's 'Jackie Brown.'

Amy Irving Opens Up About Her Love Life on ‘It Happened in Hollywood’ Podcast: “I Have a Thing for Directors”

The 'Carrie' and 'Crossing Delancey' star joins the show to reminisce about auditioning for 'Star Wars' and being wooed by Steven Spielberg: "When you walk out, you don't get the part"

Patrick Wilson on Steamy Laundry Room Scene With Kate Winslet in ‘Little Children’: “There Were Lots of Bruises”

The actor revisited the 2006 film by Todd Field on The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Nancy Olson on Its Weak Showing at Oscars ’51: “Everything Should Have Won”

The actress was just 22 and a newcomer to movies when she was nominated for the role of Betty, an aspiring screenwriter, in the Hollywood-skewering classic.

John Carpenter Lays Into Trump and GOP: “This Return of Racism … It’s Horrible”

The legendary director shared his thoughts on the upcoming election while revisiting his 1988 film 'They Live' on The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast

Emile Hirsch Was Told to “Gain the Weight” to Play John Belushi Before Planned Biopic Even Had Funding

The actor shared the story on THR's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast.

Casey Affleck Says Hollywood Cynicism “Melted” After Oscar Win

The revelation came on The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast, where the actor conceded, "I could have been more deferential and respectful."

‘Bound’ Stars Downed Tequila and Chocolates Before Filming Lesbian Love Scenes

Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly join THR's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast to talk nervous agents and the early genius of the Wachowskis.

How Michelle Rodriguez Foresaw Blockbuster Success for ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise

Writer-director Karyn Kusama tells The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast how her untrained 'Girlfight' star's keen instincts launched a blockbuster career.

‘It Happened in Hollywood’ Podcast: How George Lucas Saved ‘Return to Oz’

The 'Star Wars' mastermind flew from Japan to London to convince Disney not to fire the fantasy's writer-director, Walter Murch.