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The Plot Thickens

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Our fifth season is Decoding John Ford, a seven-episode series about cinema's most mysterious auteur. Using scores of never-before-heard archival interviews, host Ben Mankiewicz strips back John Ford's self-spun mythology to reveal his brilliance behind the camera – alongside the often ugly, uncomfortable truths about his life and movies, asking whether we can ever truly separate art from the arti... more

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Meet John Ford, the curmudgeon with an eyepatch who just happened to be the greatest filmmaker of the 20th Century. Ford was a bully and a drunk who ruled Hollywood for five decades, making dozens of seminal movies – though he was incredibly hard to ... more

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8 days ago

While we're hard at work on the next season of The Plot Thickens, we're excited to share Ben Mankiewicz's new podcast, Talking Pictures. The first guest on Talking Pictures is writer director Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated, Th... more

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3 months ago

We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at American Masters: Creative Spark, the PBS podcast that goes in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. This episode is about John Waters, a filmmaker who loves to break the ru... more

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a year ago

Film scholars Racquel Gates and Donald Bogle detail the rise and fall of Blaxploitation, and how Pam Grier transcended the genre and stayed iconic for decades afterwards. more

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a year ago

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • One of the best

    Well-researched, produced, and edited. I’m hoping for another season. The material is exceptional, and Ben Mankeniewicz is the most professional host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryE Z
    United States2 months ago
  • Waiting for the 5th Season!

    Love the podcast but when does the 5th season debut?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarlNapa
    United States4 months ago
  • FAVORITE PODCAST

    But I’m not getting any younger. Please bring new seasons out quicker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eatsleepswim
    United States6 months ago
  • I Need More!!

    The Plot Thickens is my favorite podcast. I’m having withdrawals. The way you lay out each person and the pacing makes for a fascinating storytelling journey. I hope season 5 will come out soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kelbel90505!
    United States7 months ago
  • Pam Grier season: Beautiful

    Thank you for giving this amazing actor and inspiring woman this season!! Loved Pam forever but hearing her insights is a true gift. I hope her days are lovely—-she put a lot of beauty and brilliance in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackypooh
    United States9 months ago

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