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MUBI Podcast

MUBI
David Lynch
Twin Peaks
Hollywood
Isabella Rossellini
Blue Velvet
Speed Racer
Fashion
Box Office Poison
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi
The Wachowskis
Sorcerer
Hamlet
Omakase
Sushi
Wim Wenders
Cinema
Inland Empire
Identity
Sofia Coppola
Katharine Hepburn

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

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Latest Episodes

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.

Andrew tell... more

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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Recent Guests

Emily Moss
Hong Kong indie pop artist (aka Emmy The Great) discussed in the episode
Indie pop musician
Episode: CHUNGKING EXPRESS — Wong Kar Wai puts "Dreams" on the menu (rewind)
Richard Kelly
Writer, director of Donnie Darko
ibold studios (Donnie Darko)
Episode: DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Jena Malone
Actor who played Gretchen Ross in Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko cast
Episode: DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Michael Andrews
Composer; scored Donnie Darko
Elgin Park / Donnie Darko soundtrack
Episode: DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Gary Jules
Performer of the Mad World cover used in the film
Gary Jules / Tears for Fears (cover)
Episode: DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Edith Bowman
Film journalist; host of Soundtracking show on BBC
BBC / Soundtracking
Episode: DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Kate McQuiston
Professor of musicology specializing in Kubrick
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Episode: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY — Stanley Kubrick finds heavenly music on vinyl (rewind)
Reina Denison
Film professor specializing in Studio Ghibli films
University of Bristol
Episode: WHISPER OF THE HEART — Hayao Miyazaki takes “Country Roads”
Mamiko Suzuki
Lyric writer for Whisper Of The Heart
Studio Ghibli (daughter of Toshio Suzuki)
Episode: WHISPER OF THE HEART — Hayao Miyazaki takes “Country Roads”

Host

Rico Gagliano
Host of the MUBI Podcast; long-form interviewee and guide to cinema culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • An exercise in sheer frustration for Australians

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    aVers.com.au
    Australia3 months ago
  • Silencio

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tobias
    7 months ago
  • Loved the Jean Seberg/Breathless & Istanbul Cinema episodes!!

    This podcast is perfect for those who love movies, history, fashion, and more. Very high quality and inspiring (: great journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pang Dynasty
    Canada7 months ago
  • istanbul

    The istanbul episode made me tear up. So many raw emotions and great tape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    balanaloonala
    United States7 months ago
  • Ladies of Lynch

    Loving the David Lynch series. Simran Hans is the perfect host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LostHighWay999
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Some critics note production style can feel over-produced to a minority of listeners.
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Apple Podcasts
#81
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#105
Germany/TV & Film
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#113
Italy/TV & Film
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#189
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#210
France/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#6
Indonesia/TV & Film

Talking Points

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DONNIE DARKO — Richard Kelly makes the ultimate ‘80s mixtape (rewind)
Q: How long did it take you to write Donnie Darko?
Richard Kelly explains it took about 28 days to write, driven by a sense of urgency shaped by a personal and cultural curiosity, with the script evolving as the project began to take shape.
THE SECRET AGENT — Kleber Mendonça Filho & Wagner Moura on memory and manguebeat
Q: Wagner, my understanding is that you hadn't acted in Brazilian films for a while. What drew you back to this project?
I was drawn by Kleber's vision and the opportunity to work with someone I've long admired; it felt like a return to a world I love, with a script that connected deeply to personal and regional histories.
SENTIMENTAL VALUE — Joachim Trier’s different kind of meta-movie (w/ Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning & more)
Q: What interested you about playing a character who is a nasty guy?
Stellan Skarsgård reflects that he was drawn to understanding why his character, Gustav Borg, behaves the way he does, highlighting his struggle to express emotions in personal relationships.
Wim Wenders LIVE in Berlin: 50 years of rock-n-road movies
Q: What made you realize that?
Pictures, paintings, photographs, newspapers, the encyclopedia of my grandfather. I had lots of cities all over the world, and they're all beautiful. Not like mine that was bombed and disappeared, basically.
Wim Wenders LIVE in Berlin: 50 years of rock-n-road movies
Q: Are you aware that that shift happened? And if so, like, when did that happen for you?
It was in Paris, Texas. The first half of Paris, Texas, is a guy basically like has fled a terrible situation and is just going, it's just like Kings of the Road.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MUBI Podcast

What is MUBI Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Emily Moss
2. Richard Kelly
3. Jena Malone
4. Michael Andrews
5. Gary Jules
6. Edith Bowman
7. Kate McQuiston
8. Reina Denison

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