Episodios

  • Roc Morin on Meduza and the Collision of War and Storytelling

    Roc Morin on Meduza and the Collision of War and Storytelling
    Mar 4 2026
    On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker and journalist Roc Morin talks about Meduza, a powerful project that explores war, identity, and the strange overlap between performance and reality. Mark Gordon and Roc Morin discuss the origins of the film, the emotional and creative challenges behind it, and what drew Morin to this story in the first place. The result is a compelling conversation about documentary filmmaking, human resilience, and the role of storytelling in times of crisis.
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    25 m
  • Life Lived Differently

    Life Lived Differently
    Dec 28 2025
    This song was inspired by a true story Carrie Cariello shared on Instagram about her son Jack, his first job, and the meaning of work, purpose, and joy. “A life lived differently is not less lived.” — Carrie Cariello Shared with gratitude and deep respect. Music created using Suno
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    4 m
  • The Perfect Host

    The Perfect Host
    Dec 28 2025
    This song is rooted in memories of a difficult childhood, where instability and fear lived just beneath the surface, and appearing “normal” became a form of protection. The Perfect Host explores the quiet skills learned in those environments, vigilance, silence, control, and the long shadow they can cast. Music was created using Suno
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    6 m
  • OUR LAST CHRISTMAS

    OUR LAST CHRISTMAS
    Dec 20 2025
    A Christmas song about finding an old memory hidden inside a photo album.
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    6 m
  • Ai Weiwei’s Turandot: Art, Activism, and the Power of Opera

    Ai Weiwei’s Turandot: Art, Activism, and the Power of Opera
    Oct 24 2025
    On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker Christine La Monte discusses her new documentary Ai Weiwei’s Turandot, which follows artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he makes his operatic directorial debut at the Rome Opera House. Known for his fearless art and political engagement, Ai Weiwei reimagines Puccini’s classic opera Turandot as a reflection of today’s world, where freedom, identity, and resistance collide. La Monte shares insights about working with Ai Weiwei, navigating the impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, and creating a film that explores how art can challenge, provoke, and inspire. 🎧 Center Stage with Mark Gordon is produced in Los Angeles and features conversations with the filmmakers, artists, and storytellers shaping culture today.
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    9 m
  • 🎙️ Yvonne Russo – Viva Verdi! The Power of Music, Mentorship, and Legacy

    🎙️ Yvonne Russo – Viva Verdi! The Power of Music, Mentorship, and Legacy
    Oct 9 2025
    Filmmaker Yvonne Russo joins Center Stage with Mark Gordon to discuss Viva Verdi!, a powerful documentary that celebrates composer Giuseppe Verdi’s home for aging musicians and the enduring power of music, mentorship, and creativity. 🎬 Viva Verdi! is currently screening across the U.S., including Laemmle Theatres, Lincoln Center, and Sarasota Opera House. 🎧 Hosted by Mark Gordon 🎙️ Produced by Center Stage with Mark Gordon 🌐 Visit stageandscreen.com
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    15 m
  • Michael Pierro on the Dark Roads of Self Driver

    Michael Pierro on the Dark Roads of Self Driver
    Aug 14 2025
    "One ride changes everything…" Filmmaker Michael Pierro joins Center Stage to talk about Self Driver, a dark thriller where a cab driver’s morals are tested in the dead of night. Self Driver is currently available for streaming https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/self-driver Share your thoughts in the comments: Would you trust a self-driving car with your life?
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    10 m
  • Lisa D’Apolito: Bringing Shari & Lamb Chop Back to Center Stage

    Lisa D’Apolito: Bringing Shari & Lamb Chop Back to Center Stage
    Aug 8 2025
    Filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito joins Mark Gordon Center Stage to discuss her new documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, exploring the life, career, and lasting legacy of beloved ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her iconic sock puppet sidekick.
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    17 m