The Founder, starring Michael Keaton, explores how McDonald's became a world-wide company. It is well-made period film that also reflects on certain changes in American culture. The film has some disquieting parallels to certain current events, which is one reason why the film might not have gotten any Oscar recognitions.
I had the chance to interview the director, John Lee Hancock, about The Founder and some of his other projects like Saving Mr. Banks, The Blind Side, and The Rookie. We discuss his approach to period films, working with actors, and depicting icon characters on screen. I share my take on The Founder at the end of the episode.