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.
Ai Weiwei’s Turandot: Art, Activism, and the Power of Opera
Ai Weiwei's Turandot (2025) · Oct 24, 2025
No Wire Hangers, No Regrets: Christina Crawford Reflects on Her Memoir
Mommie Dearest (1981) · Mar 13, 2025
When the Killer Is Family: A Conversation with Filmmaker John Kastner
Life with Murder (2010) · Jan 3, 2025
Trapped Below: Max Erlenwein on Survival and Suspense in The Dive
The Dive (2023) · Sep 6, 2023
Twists, Tension, and Nicolas Cage: Inside Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil (2023) · Jul 27, 2023
From Spinal Tap to the Simpsons: Harry Shearer Unfiltered
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) · Dec 19, 2022
From Wonka to Wattstax: The Vision of Mel Stuart
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) · Nov 6, 2022
Buried Alive: Inside the Alpine Meadows Avalanche Documentary
Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche (2022) · Oct 1, 2022
India’s Daughter: Leslee Udwin on Courage, Outrage, and Change
India's Daughter (2015) · Sep 19, 2022
Interrogating the Truth: Alex Gibney’s Journey Into Taxi to the Dark Side
Taxi to the Dark Side (2008) · Sep 16, 2022
"Neil LaBute Unleashes the Sinister Charm of House of Darkness"
House of Darkness (2022) · Sep 9, 2022
Love, Loss, and the Occult: Inside Anything for Jackson
Anything for Jackson (2020) · Jul 2, 2021
Exposing the Invisible War: The Fight Against Agent Orange
The People vs. Agent Orange (2020) · Mar 9, 2021
UNSETTLED: SEEKING REFUGE IN AMERICA
Unsettled: Seeking Refuge in America (2019) · Jun 22, 2020
Jazz, Vampires, and Hitmen: Inside Bruce McDonald’s "Dreamland"
Dreamland (2019) · Jun 4, 2020
A FINE LINE: HOW MOST AMERICAN KIDS ARE KEPT OUT OF THE BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
A Fine Line (2018) · May 16, 2020
