Decorating the Set (Cinematic Immunity, Interview with Author Michael Nirenberg)

Decorating the Set (Cinematic Immunity, Interview with Author Michael Nirenberg)

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April 16, 2026 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode features an interview with author Michael Nirenberg discussing his book 'Cinematic Immunity' and the history of New York filmmaking.

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick! This week on Decorating the Set , Beth and Caroline sit down with Michael Nirenberg , author of the new bestseller, Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews that Got the Shot . This is a MUST LISTEN TO episode for anyone that loves behind the scenes stories. Cinematic Immunity has amazing stories collected from the storied history of NY filmmaking! A big thank you to Michael for his time and sharing his work with us, he was a wonderful guest! Amazon Link to Book (https://www.amazon.com/Cinematic-Immunity-History-Filmmaking-Crews/dp/1627311718) Publisher Link to Book (https://feralhouse.com/cinematic-immunity/) The Interview with Michael begins at Time Code: 3:11 Join the Decorating the Set Community by subscribing to our Official Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/decoratingthesetpodcast)! Interact with Beth, Caroline, Producer Mike, and all of the DTS listeners! GUEST BIO: MICHAEL NIRENBERG Michael Lee Nirenberg is a filmmaker and writer. He has directed several music videos and the award-winning documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline, Caroline Daley

Guest: Michael Nirenberg

Topics covered

  • Cinematic Immunity
  • New York Filmmaking
  • Behind the Scenes Stories

Keywords

  • Hollywood
  • Oral History
  • Filmmaking

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews that Got the Shot

Books & works: Decorating the Set, Cinematic Immunity, Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home, Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking, The Interview with Michael, Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, Earth A.D.: The Poisoning of the American Landscape and the Communities That Fought Back, On the Waterfront, The Sopranos, Midnight Cowboy

Places: NY, New York City’s, New York, East Coast, Los Angeles, Hollywood

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