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 | 31 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss the films that shaped her career—Do the Right Thing and Fearless—as well as early favorites like Saturday Night Fever and Double Indemnity. She reflects on building a c... more
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins host Ben Mankiewicz for a live taping of Talking Pictures recorded at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on the eve of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival. An obsessive movie fan, Patton sees hundreds of films a year;... more
Talking Pictures is back with ardent movie fan and beloved filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man). He talks with host Ben Mankiewicz about living in Quentin Tarantino’s guesthouse, action movie montages, and being mesmerized b... more
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
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- 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 States15 days 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 Kingdom3 months ago - Yay! You’re back!
Love this podcast. So happy you’re producing it again.
Apple Podcasts5Janet2552United States3 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 States4 months ago - Ben Come back
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!
Apple Podcasts5JudyMonkeyFaceUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  Australia/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Norway/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  New Zealand/TV & Film |
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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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Talking Pictures launched 2 years ago and published 31 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Talking Pictures include:
1. Edgar Wright
2. Joachim Trier
3. Chloé Zhao
4. Paul Feig
5. Bridget Everett
6. Henry Winkler
7. Mario Cantone
8. Patty Jenkins
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