Conversations with Ross

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Parenthood, Sam Jaeger. Sam discussed his role on Parenthood, how his character has evolved since season one, and what it’s like working with his TV wife Erika Christensen.  He also spoke about how directors can get the most and least out of him, some reality check moments he has had as an actor, and detailed a can&...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features the writer and director of The Steamroom, Donald Lawrence Flaherty.  Donald discussed his writing process, how he was able to get funding, and his worst day on set.  He also spoke about his short film, The Death of Batman, and how digital and social media are changing things for writers and directors.  Donald explained why the biggest obst...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Perfect Couples, Mary Elizabeth Ellis.  For fans of It’s Always Sunny, Mary Elizabeth discussed how a group of friends making  videos for their own amusement turned those videos into the show. She also offered several behind-the-scenes stories about It’s Always Sunn...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features the producer and star of the short film Commentary, John Kapelos. John discussed his role as Carl the janitor in The Breakfast Club and what is was like working with John Hughes. John talked about Hughes as a director, how he got the most out of his actors, how he ran his set, and why he thinks his movies still resonate with a generation o...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Perfect Couples, Christine Woods. In addition to focusing on her new show Perfect Couples, Christine also spoke about her work on Flash Forward and compared the differences between doing a comedy and a drama. She also gave her thoughts on why her co-star Olivia Munn seems to be such a lightening rod for criticism.  Christ...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of It’s Complicated, Caitlin Fitzgerald.  Caitlin discussed her role in It’s Complicated and her six month audition process leading up to it. She discussed her career low point, trying to fight casting based solely on her looks, and her worst audition experience. Caitlin spoke about working with people like Meryl...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the co-director of Drones, Amber Benson. Amber discussed her role as Tara on Buffy and gave her thoughts  on how the show ended. She also spoke about her career as a novelist, how social media sites are changing things for actors, and her experiences at Comic-Con. Amber talked about her wor...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Men of a Certain Age, Matt Price.  Matt discussed his previous writing gigs for Comedy Central and MTV on shows like Root of all Evil with Lewis Black and the Tom Green show.  He talked about why he and the writers didn’t always see eye to eye with Tom, and why he eventually left the show.  Matt also discussed his...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features screenwriter Bob DeRosa. Bob wrote the movie Killers featuring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Bob discussed his writing process from outline to final draft. He also spoke about finding his voice as a writer, mistakes young writers often make, and getting his big break . This is an in-depth breakdown on the different obstacles and challe...

Tweet This episode of Conversations with Ross features one of the stars of Scrubs and Happy Endings, Eliza Coupe.  Eliza discussed women in comedy and the lack of great roles available to them.   She also spoke about being dyslexic and how that has affected her as an actress.  Eliza talked about her failed audition for Judd Apatow, pilot season, and being named breakout star at the 2006 HBO A...