Director's Take
Sony Pictures EntertainmentDirector’s Take brings today’s most acclaimed filmmakers into conversation with the films that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a director exploring a work they didn’t make—but deeply admire—revealing how these stories continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences. With fresh perspectives and cultural context, Director’s Take reintroduces landmark titles as works worth rediscove... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 3 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm InterviewsTV & Film | |||
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Director Benny Safdie joins Becky and an appropriately-blue-suited Jon to discuss a film crucial to his development as a filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love. Often lauded as one of the greatest films of the 21st century, it relaunched ... more
Eli Roth sinks his teeth into Tom Holland's horror-comedy classic, just in time for Halloween! From the incredible practical effects to its high-wire balance of laughs & scares – Fright Night's profound influence cannot be overstated.
Fright Night, ... more
Zach Cregger dives into the world of Charlie (and Donald) Kaufman, orchids, and combative screenwriting seminars!
Recorded prior to the release of Weapons, Zach joins Becky and Jon to share why he loves Adaptation.
Adaptation is available on disc a... more
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- A New Take
Only a few episodes in and this is already one of the most natural and freeflowing film conversations around. This podcast not only gets to the root of why the films they are talking about work so well but the passion oozing from the hosts and guest make this very unique. For the guests they are genuinely excited to talk about the film that may not be their own but it’s a way to share their inspirations. Then for our hosts Becky and Jon they are our guide into these great film minds always askin... more
Apple Podcasts5KPR2310
United States25 days ago - A Great Different Take on the Movie Podcasts
The new Sony podcast The Director’s Take has a great new angle of talking about movies. Directors often have to talk about their own movies & the stories behind them but this podcast turns that around where the director gets to talk about them be of their favorite films instead. The first 2 episodes have been fantastic diving into a forgot not talked about enough modern classic Adaptation & the 80’s vampire drama comedy Fright Night. The hosts Becky & Jon have such a natural rapport with the gue... more
Apple Podcasts5jratm23United Statesa month ago - Great listen!
The hosts are clearly so passionate about movies and listening to their convos with these directors is so fun. Love that the discussion is about movies the directors choose to talk about, not necessarily their movies. A+ listen even for a non-cinephile!
Apple Podcasts5Mom of PeanutUnited Statesa month ago - Fun and Informative
A fantastic pov through the eyes of a brilliant filmmaker. It’s been years since I’ve seen Adaptation, and I just looked up where to watch. Looking forward to the refresh!
Apple Podcasts5Ab2484United Statesa month ago - Top notch!
Thoroughly enjoyed this new show and fired up for what's to come.
Apple Podcasts5ColebraxUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #29 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
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