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Center Stage

Center Stage

By: Mark Gordon
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 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.All rights reserved Art
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  • "Aliens, Angst & Araki: Inside the World of Nowhere"

    "Aliens, Angst & Araki: Inside the World of Nowhere"
    Mar 21 2025
    In this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with provocative indie filmmaker Gregg Araki to talk about his cult classic Nowhere. Released in 1997 as the final chapter of his so-called “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy,” Nowhere is a bold, kaleidoscopic ride through the chaos of L.A. youth culture—complete with alien abductions, surreal encounters, and razor-sharp social commentary. In our conversation, Araki opens up about the film’s psychedelic aesthetic, its fearless exploration of identity and desire, and why Nowhere remains a strangely prophetic time capsule of pre-millennial angst. Nowhere might be nearly three decades old, but its fearless energy and raw honesty still feel electrifying today. Gregg Araki’s vision—equal parts absurd, emotional, and unapologetically weird—captures a moment in time that speaks across generations.
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    21 mins
  • Christina Crawford "Mommie Dearest"

    Christina Crawford "Mommie Dearest"
    Mar 13 2025
    In 1978, Christina Crawford published Mommie Dearest, a groundbreaking memoir that exposed the dark side of her life with legendary actress Joan Crawford. The book became an instant bestseller, sparking controversy, debate, and even a cult-classic film adaptation. Back in 1998, I had the privilege of sitting down with Christina Crawford to discuss the impact of her book two decades later. Stay tuned as we revisit that conversation—a candid, revealing look at one of Hollywood’s most infamous stories.
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    18 mins
  • John Kastner "Life with Murder"

    John Kastner "Life with Murder"
    Jan 3 2025
    Filmmaker John Kastner joined Mark Gordon on Center Stage to discuss his powerful documentary "Life with Murder." The story follows the mysterious death of 18-year-old Jennifer Jenkins, which shocked the small community of Chatham, Ontario. Shot five times, her lifeless body is discovered by her parents, Brian and Leslie, in the basement of their home. Jennifer's brother Mason is nowhere to be found. As the Jenkins struggle with their grief. Police quickly zeroed in on the most likely suspect, Mason. He is soon arrested, charged, and ultimately convicted of the first-degree murder of his sister. However, Mason adamantly claims he is innocent, and his parents face an agonizing dilemma. "Life with Murder" is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Life-with-Murder/0KN8ZIH6JJEIXKQ97SWMQ9QZ59
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    8 mins

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