Season 1

Elvis Mitchell meets Paul Feig in London for a first-hand look at the evolution of his career in film, with the city’s elegant style and traditions as a backdrop.

Elvis Mitchell kicks it with Ryan Coogler in his hometown on the heels of Black Panther to explore how Oakland shaped him as a filmmaker. Daveed Diggs and Boots Riley share the influence the East Bay has had on their work.

For centuries Paris has inspired countless poets and artists. Sofia Coppola is one of them. Film critic Elvis Mitchell explores what makes Paris one of the most artistically influential cities on earth.

Elvis Mitchell teams up with Shape of Water director Guillermo Del Toro in Los Angeles. They meet with the legendary Laurence Fishburne, director Ana Lily Amirpour, and the unsung heroes who bring film creatures to life.