Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
A podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes. Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of film and entertainment. Each episode invites you into intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors and industry insiders. Blending sharp cinematic trivia with thoughtfully crafted interview questions, Jacqueline leads each guest through a rich, reflective journey into their lifelong relationship with entertainment. From the formative movie‑going experiences that shaped their artistic worldview to their career‑defining moves — askin…
Episodes
59 episodes
Director Will Gluck on the Raucous, Romantic Theatrical Promise of One Night Only
Few filmmakers have had a bigger impact on the past 20 years of rom-coms than Will Gluck. From reimagined literary classics like Easy A and Anyone But You to hi…
Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner on the Comedy and Chemistry of One Night Only
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s characters spend much of One Night Only running around New York City trading barbs and banter and pretending not to enjoy eac…
Lupita Nyong’o and Himesh Patel on Christopher Nolan’s IMAX Epic, The Odyssey
Lupita Nyong'o and Himesh Patel have starred in Academy Award-winning dramas, sci-fis, romcoms, and horrors, but they’ve never been on a set quite like Christop…
John Leguizamo on Craft, Creativity, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
John Leguizamo has had one of the most varied and versatile careers in Hollywood, appearing in over 100 films across every genre imaginable. From Carlito's Way…
Director Michael Sarnoski Talks Working with Hugh Jackman for The Death of Robin Hood
Director Michael Sarnoski has developed a distinct approach to storytelling that emphasizes restraint and character over scale. From Pig to A Quiet Place: Day O…
Colman Domingo on Spielberg’s Hope for Humanity in Disclosure Day
Colman Domingo has spent decades turning out award-winning work as an actor, playwright, and director, but 2026 feels different. Between Michael , Euphoria , Th…
Director Curry Barker on Crafting the Horror of Obsession
Curry Barker didn’t wait for a greenlight to start making movies. The 26-year-old filmmaker built a following on social media alongside his comedy partner Coope…
Marsai Martin on Her Dream Project to Bring to the Screen
Marsai Martin has never waited for permission. At 14, she made history as the youngest person to ever produce a major motion picture with Little . Since then sh…
Director Kat Coiro on the Joy and Chaos of You, Me & Tuscany
You, Me & Tuscany director Kat Coiro understands that a truly great rom-com isn’t just about jokes and chemistry—it’s an invitation to set your worries aside an…
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page Take Us to Italy in You, Me & Tuscany
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page spark undeniable chemistry in You, Me & Tuscany , a new romantic comedy from the producer of Girls Trip. Set against the sun-soa…
Brie Larson on Becoming Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Academy Award–winner Brie Larson admits she had a fan‑girl moment when she learned she’d be voicing Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie . A lifelong gamer…
Tyriq Withers on Romance and Redemption in Reminders of Him
Tyriq Withers has never been afraid to take risks on screen, but his latest role tackles something even more terrifying than horror: falling in love. After stan…
Will Packer Is Bringing the Rom-Com Back to Theaters With You, Me & Tuscany
Producer Will Packer has built his career on making movies that feel both specific and undeniably communal, focused on Black joy. From early box office breakthr…
Music, Memphis, and Making Song Sung Blue With Craig Brewer
Filmmaker Craig Brewer has always been drawn to stories where music fuels big dreams — often against the odds. From his award-winning films Hustle & Flow and Do…
Wicked Wardrobe Secrets With Paul Tazewell
For award-winning Paul Tazewell, costume design is storytelling in its purest form. From Death Becomes Her and Harriet to The Wiz Live ! and Wicked, his work bl…
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 with Director Emma Tammi
Transforming a beloved game into a cinematic world isn’t simple, but Emma Tammi approaches it with equal parts respect, curiosity, and boldness. After turning F…
Crafting On-Screen Magic with Wicked Producer Marc Platt
To Marc Platt, producing is not just about stories that entertain but that are aspirational and celebratory. Whether it’s the determination of Elle Woods in Leg…
The Audience is Never Wrong with Kevin Goetz
What makes audiences fall in love with a movie—and what makes them walk out? Kevin Goetz is the founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, the research and strategy…
How Music Moves Movies with Mike Knobloch
From Titanic to Despicable Me, Fifty Shades of Grey to Oppenheimer, Mike Knobloch has helped define the sound of modern cinema. As President, NBCUniversal Music…
Black Phone 2 Behind the Mask with Ethan Hawke
Not many actors have lived as many lives on screen as Ethan Hawke. From Dead Poets Society to Reality Bites, Training Day to The Black Phone, his career is noth…
From Telemundo Intern to NBC News Anchor with Tom Llamas
Seen on the Screen is a finalist for 6 Signal Awards. Register to vote now . Voting ends October 9, 2025. ------------- What movies do news anchors watch to unw…
Horror’s Next Generation of Filmmakers NO DRAMA with Chandler Crump, Charlie Dennis, Helena Hawkes, Jared Leaf, and Ariel Zengotita
Horror has always been a space for bold voices. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with five up-and-coming filmmakers fresh off t…
Bringing Gabby’s Dollhouse to the Big Screen with Laila Lockhart Kraner
How do you take a show beloved in living rooms worldwide and turn it into a movie event? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with…
When Dreams Become Nightmares The Horror of HIM with Director Justin Tipping
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with director Justin Tipping to unpack HIM, Monkeypaw’s latest horror film, offering a chillin…
Craig Melvin Talks Today Show, Dateline, and Family Movie Nights
Balancing three high-profile roles at NBC, a love for movies, and family time is no small feat. Craig Melvin, co-anchor of TODAY, co-host of the third hour of T…
From Punchlines to Punches: Bob Odenkirk Talks Nobody 2
Bob Odenkirk is back in Nobody 2—and he's not pulling punches. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Bob to talk about the high…
Walking the Red Carpet: The Art of Premieres with Michelle Paris
Whether she’s building a working canal for a Wicked premiere or launching a dance sensation with a crew of Megans, Michelle Paris doesn’t just throw events—she…
Craig Robinson Back In Disguise with The Bad Guys 2
What’s better than a heist? A heist with heart… and Craig Robinson in disguise. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Craig Rob…
Rafts, Rapids and Rising Stars Inside Jurassic World Rebirth with Luna Blaise & David Iacono
Thrown into the chaos of Jurassic World Rebirth, their characters panicked—but the actors never did. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sit…
Sailing Into Danger Jurassic World Rebirth with Manuel García-Rulfo
What’s more terrifying than facing a dinosaur? Facing one while trying to protect your kids. In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Manuel García-Rulfo joins the franchise…
Building Universal Epic Universe with Brian Robinson
At Universal, theme parks transport fans into iconic stories and immersive worlds they once only imagined, and in doing so ignite the thrill of being fully aliv…
A New Era is Born Jurassic World Rebirth with Director Gareth Edwards
From Jurassic super fan to director of the franchise’s latest installment, Gareth Edwards joins Jacqueline Coley to talk about his latest movie, Jurassic World…
Dean DeBlois on Reimagining a Modern Animated Classic for Live Action
Seventeen years after launching one of animation’s most beloved franchises, Dean DeBlois returns to How to Train Your Dragon for a bold new chapter: a live-acti…
Putting the Spotlight on Behind the Scenes Content with Brett Levisohn
Brett Levisohn, Senior Vice President of Creative Content for Universal Pictures loves telling the stories behind the making of movies – From first-look intervi…
From Film Fan to Behind the Scenes at Focus Features with Angela Vesagas
Movie magic doesn’t end when the credits roll—and no one knows that better than Angela Vesagas, Vice President of Creative Content at Focus Features. In this ep…
From Movie Nights to Business Strategy Insights with Shivani Patel
Who helps studio execs decide what movies get made—and what are they thinking about when they make their recommendations? For Shivani Patel, Senior Vice Preside…
From Business Strategy To Scary Business with Abhijay Prakash
Abhijay Prakash has built his career on bridging creative ambition with smart business strategy—an approach that now shapes Blumhouse, where he leads as Preside…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent with Priany Hadiatmodjo
Priany Hadiatmodjo has dedicated her career to shaping the next generation of Hollywood leaders. As Director of the NBCUniversal Page Program, she plays a huge…
From Olympic Dreams to Marketing Themes with Jenny Storms
How do you craft marketing campaigns that impact culture and excite audiences around the world? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits dow…
Taking Center Stage in the Digital Age with Nicole Schlegel
How do today’s biggest films reach audiences across social media, streaming, and beyond? In this episode, Nicole Schlegel, Vice President of Global Digital Mark…
Taking Risks and Making Hits in Film Production with Matt Reilly
What makes a movie unforgettable? In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Matt Reilly, Executive Vice President of Production Dev…
The Art of Action with Ke Huy Quan
Ke Huy Quan has captured audiences’ hearts for decades, from his early roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies to his Oscar-winning perfor…
From TV Enthusiast to TV Trailblazer with Pearlena Igbokwe
Like film, television has the power to connect audiences and shape culture. Jacqueline Coley sits down with Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group…
The Power of Music in The Wild Robot with Kris Bowers
In this special episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emmy and Grammy nominated composer and Academy Award® winning filmmaker Kris Bowers, in front of a live…
A Filmmaker-Driven Focus with Peter Kujawski
Bringing movies to the big screen takes passion and expertise. In this episode, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, to t…
Opening the Aperture of WICKED with Director of Photography Alice Brooks
As the Director of Photography for WICKED, Alice Brooks shaped the film’s visual identity, bringing Director Jon M. Chu’s vision to life with a vibrant and imme…
Defying Gravity with WICKED Director Jon M. Chu
How do you bring a cultural phenomenon like WICKED to the big screen? In this episode, Jacqueline Coley joins director Jon M. Chu in Oz to talk about his work o…
Bringing THE WILD ROBOT to Life with Chris Sanders
How do you bring a beloved book series to life on the big screen? In this episode, we chat with Chris Sanders, the writer and director behind DreamWorks Animati…
How Passion Powers Film Production with Ryan Jones
How do you turn an idea into a box office hit? Meet Ryan Jones, Senior Vice President of Production at Universal Pictures, who has a built a career on tackling…
From Parks to Pictures with Arnold Klein
Imagine if your high school job sparked a successful career in entertainment. For Arnold Klein, Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Universal Pictures, a pa…
Making Movie Music with Angela Leus
What’s your favorite movie music moment? Angela Leus, Senior Vice President of Film Music at Universal Film Entertainment Group, is one of the people who helps…
When Animation Meets Collaboration with Morenike Dosu
What happens when a love of animation meets a passion for collaboration? Meet Morenike Dosu, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DreamWorks Anim…
The Secret to Crafting a Blockbuster Trailer with Patrick Starr
Dive into the world of movie marketing with Patrick Starr, Executive Vice President of Creative Advertising at Universal Pictures. Learn about the creative proc…
From Mariachi to Media Management with Mari Lozano
In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Mari Lozano, Manager of Media at Universal Pictures. Learn about her unique experiences i…
From Theater Kid to Chief Business Officer with Liz Jenkins
What kind of career combines a deep love for movies and strong business acumen? Join us for this week's episode of "Seen on the Screen," where Jacqueline speaks…
Discovering New Voices with Michelle Momplaisir
What’s the secret to finding the best new filmmakers and movies? Join us on this week's episode of "Seen on the Screen" as Jacqueline Coley explores this questi…
Editors Have All the Fun with John Cantú
What does crafting a quilt have in common with editing a blockbuster movie trailer? In this week’s episode of "Seen on the Screen," Jacqueline Coley finds that…
Bringing the Magic Home with Deva Renzi
Have you ever wondered who decides when a movie goes from theaters to streaming? Or when you’ll be able to watch that movie on your next flight? In this week’s…
Storytelling Big and Small with Raheem Dawson
How do you market an American movie for an international audience? On the first episode of Seen on Screen, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits d…