The Plot Thickens
TCM & CriterionOur seventh season is Stanley, an 11-episode exploration of Stanley Kubrick created in partnership with Criterion. Stanley traces Kubrick’s journey from a curious Bronx teenager, first inspired by a camera gifted to him by his father, to a visionary director who redefined the art of filmmaking. Across his career, Kubrick pushed boundaries, challenged censorship, and pursued an uncompromising level... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||
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This podcast is delicious!! I can’t get enough! The details, the imagery…feel like I’m living the life stories Ben so elegantly describes. Can’t fathom the amount of research and interviews they do for every season. Makes my day to see a new episode has dropped! Thank you :D
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Appreciate stories of Hollywood and Ben is one of the best to showcase them with his great speaking style and love of great film.
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This podcast is done very well, super interesting stories, and people. great podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Drea2550United Statesa month ago - Stanley
Happy to see you’re back! Season 7.
Apple Podcasts5BlueGrass98United States2 months ago - It’s been a year
Is there gonna be another season of the plot thickens? The fact that we haven’t gotten any kind of update makes me think that it’s history. That’s too bad.
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Exploring the fascinating history and behind-the-scenes narratives of iconic films, the content focuses on the tumultuous production of the film 'Cleopatra', directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Each episode dives into various aspects of filmmaking, from casting challenges and personal anecdotes of the cast, particularly Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, to the chaos surrounding the film's production marked by medical emergencies and personal dramas. Unique insights are provided through the host's familial connections to the film's key figures, making it a compelling listen for cinema enthusiasts interested in the stories that shaped Hollywood's past.
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The Plot Thickens launched 7 years ago and published 79 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 The Plot Thickens include:
1. Claire Dederer
2. Sofia Coppola
3. Jimmy Harris
4. Kirk Douglas
5. Dick Anderson
6. Christiane Kubrick
7. Vincent LoBrutto
8. Michael Douglas
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