Talking Pictures
TCM and HBO MaxFrom Turner Classic Movies and HBO Max, Talking Pictures is a podcast about movies, memories, and all the life that happens in between. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he sits down with some of Hollywood’s most influential actors and filmmakers to discuss the movies that inspired them, touched them, and made them laugh. They swap stories, jokes, surprising moments, and endless movie recommendations th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being “branded” a supernatural comedy director following the success of “Splash” and “Cocoon.” After tapping guidance from his “Happy Days” boss, Garry Marshall, and insight f... more
Actor-Director Tony Goldwyn talks with host Ben Mankiewicz about breaking into Hollywood where his family roots run deep and the Goldwyn name looms large. Tony looks back on the ups and downs of his acting career from Ghost to One Battle After Anothe... more
Director/Producer Hiro Murai whose new show is Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay,” joins host Ben Mankiewicz. They discuss why he and Donald Glover collaborate so well and how their initial approach to making “Atlanta” was unsustainable. Murai and Ben debate t... more
Oscar-winning actress Sally Field gets real with Ben Mankiewicz. Drawing on her memoir In Pieces, she discusses her fraught relationship with ex-boyfriend/Smokey and the Bandit co-star Burt Reynolds and his similarity to her abusive step-father. Duri... more
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This episode is defective. It sounds like a car engine running for an hour, interrupted only by commercials.
Podcast Addict12 months agoGiskard0- Embarrassing Questions
I love this Talking Pictures podcast. Silent pictures are just so slow. Love Ben interviewing the Hollywood crowd. He's really the best interviewer. He asks meaningful questions, shares insightful observations, but what I like best of all is when he asks, as only he can, those embarrassing questions. And he knows what they are. I guess when you're born with a Golden Mank in your mouth, you can ask those embarrassing questions while perched way up high on Mount Olympus and get away with it.
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Apple Podcasts5Shelley Gilbert
United States2 months ago - Great presenting style
I enjoy his voice but more importantly I love the enthusiasm this podcast has for the pictures, both classics and contemporary. They have access to great filmmakers and I wished TCM was available in the uk
Apple Podcasts5FrequentReviewer
United Kingdom4 months ago - Yay! You’re back!
Love this podcast. So happy you’re producing it again.
Apple Podcasts5Janet2552United States5 months ago - I feel like I’m with friends
If you love movies and talking about them, relishing the smallest details, or if you speak the secret language of film quotes, then push aside what you’re doing and toss a listen to Ben and his guests. It’s a shame we haven’t gotten any new episodes of this show for a year now…a painful, sleep disrupting, shame.
Apple Podcasts5PGibDesignUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #71 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #236 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Australia/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  India/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Philippines/TV & Film |
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What is Talking Pictures about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A conversational interview-focused show that centers on deep-dive conversations with leading film talents, often exploring career trajectories, craft, and the storytelling choices behind iconic movies. Episodes commonly blend personal origin stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and thoughtful discussions about filmmaking, influence, and the industry's evolution. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on career-long perspectives from directors and actors, plus a memorable closing segment that invites guests to share concise, revealing reflections on their favorites and processes. The format often balances intimate, human-interest moments with professional insights, making it appealing to cinephiles and professionals seeking candid indu... more
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Recent guests on Talking Pictures include:
1. Ron Howard
2. Tony Goldwyn
3. Hiro Murai
4. Sally Field
5. Susan Sarandon
6. Rosie Perez
7. Edgar Wright
8. Joachim Trier
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