
The MUBI Podcast is an audio documentary series about how great cinema happens, and why it matters. Every season’s a deep dive into a different corner of movie culture — from classic needle drops, to movie theaters that changed the world. Plus, between seasons: intimate interviews with some of the best filmmakers alive. Nominated for multiple Webbys, Ambies, and British Podcast Awards. Hosted by v... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Isolated during the COVID pandemic, director Andrew Haigh (LOOKING) wrote a feature about a man trying to break out of isolation and loss...and peppered it with the dance-pop hits that made him feel less lonely as a gay teen in the '80s.
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On the opening day of the World Cup, we take a look and a listen to the soccer-centric sleeper BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002). Director Gurinder Chadha tells Rico about making her breakthrough rom-com about girl power, British Asian identity, and footba... more
Shot on a shoestring in six wild weeks, CHUNGKING EXPRESS is the movie that put legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai on the international map—along with his star, pop diva Faye Wong...and her Cantonese cover of The Cranberries's hit "Dreams."
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Another classic episode about great music in a great movie: DONNIE DARKO. Richard Kelly's genre-busting rookie feature was one of the first cult hits of the 21st century... and it took the music of '80s band Tears for Fears along for the ride.
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If you live in Australia, do yourself a favor and skip this podcast. The episodes themselves might be interesting, but listening to them is an extremely frustrating experience. The hosts constantly hype up and promote these fantastic films, only for you to open the MUBI app and realize that the vast majority of them aren't actually available to stream in our region.
It honestly feels like MUBI is treating Australia as a third-world country just for the fun of it. Why bother running a podcast to... more
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This podcast is perfect for those who love movies, history, fashion, and more. Very high quality and inspiring (: great journalism
The istanbul episode made me tear up. So many raw emotions and great tape.
Loving the David Lynch series. Simran Hans is the perfect host!
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The show scrutinizes how cinema is made, why it endures, and how music and memory shape film culture. Across seasons it explores a theme in depth—from landmark needle drops to cinematic venues—while weaving in intimate conversations with directors, composers, critics, and industry observers. The episodes blend archival anecdotes, first-person memories, and expert analysis to reveal how soundtracks, casting choices, and production realities influence audience reception and cultural dialogue. A standout trait is the tight coupling of filmmaking craft with broader cultural and political contexts, often through long-form interviews and narrative storytelling that feel like documentary reporting more than standard critique.
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