
From 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 | 27 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks with Host Ben Mankiewicz about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and his career. Ben and Joachim bond over E.T., Hitchcock's villains, and the enduring... more
Oscar-nominated writer/director Chloé Zhao (Hamnet) reveals why she has dance parties on set and what happened when a Los Angeles high school teacher took her under his wing. This two-time Academy Award winner, whose latest film is up for eight Oscar... more
Get ready for your new summer obsession! We're sharing a special preview of Cleopatra, the new season of Ben Mankiewicz's other podcast, The Plot Thickens. (Yes, he has two.) Cleopatra was the most tumultuous production in Hollywood history, a disast... more
In this bonus episode of Talking Pictures recorded live at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, host Ben Mankiewicz chats with director and actor Eli Roth. They discuss Roth’s close relationship with David Lynch and his role as The Bear Jew in... more
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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.
Ben I miss your story telling, Please come back and tell some more. I was fascinated with your uncles connection to the Cleopatra Movie. Thanks so much for sharing your family’s story!
Always with fascinating detail and good production, but rather sad. Not all archival recordings easy to understand. Too bad there were no visuals.
More Episodes Please. Love this podcast, if you love the inner workings of the movies or want to know more about the motivations of people on the film industry, this is for you. I especially love the list of discussed films in the episode description. Thank you TCM
Love this podcast, if you love the inner workings of the movies or want to know more about the motivations of people on the film industry, this is for you. I especially love the list of discussed films in the episode description. Thank you TCM
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This podcast features engaging conversations with various influential actors and filmmakers, focusing on their personal connections to films that have significantly impacted their lives and careers. Each episode is characterized by an informal and friendly tone, where guests recount memorable anecdotes, share insights about their creative processes, and recommend films from different genres. The discussions not only highlight the humor and nostalgia associated with cinema but also delve into the deeper themes that resonate within each guest's experiences. Notably, the podcast provides listeners with a curated list of films to explore, enhancing the movie-watching experience inspired by the dialogue.
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Recent guests on Talking Pictures include:
1. Joachim Trier
2. Chloé Zhao
3. Paul Feig
4. Bridget Everett
5. Henry Winkler
6. Mario Cantone
7. Patty Jenkins
8. Alexander Payne
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