This week Julian Schlossberg returns to tell more tales of life in the arts. From reading his life story as the narrator of the new audiobook version of his memoir, Try Not to Hold It Against Me, to his work with the great Elaine May, to keeping the classic 1970s picture Mikey and Nicky in circulation, we had tons to discuss. Make sure to check out his new podcast, “Julian Schlossberg’s Movie Talk,” the first episode of which is an interview with the great F. Murray Abraham. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!
For you, Sonny, I will give Ishtar another try. I saw it on opening night back in 1987 on a first date with a woman I really liked. I thought the movie was OK, not entirely working, but the movie theater was freezing due to the air conditioning and my date was bored silly. When I suggested we leave halfway through, she jumped at the opportunity. We went out to dinner instead. So I admit that I put love ahead of cinema. Btw, we ended up dating for about a year, broke up, and have been best friends ever since. Sorry, Elaine.
Such a good interview. I have Mikey and Nicky on my watch list. I remember nothing from seeing it long ago, except for a brief picture of them in a house, arguing. I watched a Columbo rerun not too long ago with Falk and Cassavetes as the murderer.
I think I am the only person on the planet that liked Ishtar.
You are not alone. 😊
Julian Schlossberg: nice face, nice person. Sonny Bunch: nice interview.