
The award-winning indie film history podcast celebrating the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't. Have you ever wondered how your favourite movies were made? Hosted by Em, Verbal Diorama is a movie podcast that takes you behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary stories of cast and crew who bring classic films, blockbuster films, and cult films to life. Movies are tou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 355 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm ReviewsTV & Film | |||

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The host’s voice is so lovely and she tells the filmmaking stories with such clean efficiency. Really well done and well researched!
Only been listening for a few months but it’s already become one of my favourite podcasts.
A unique and fascinating deep dive into films, which has taught me a lot about some of my favourites and made me excited about others I’ve never seen.
Can’t recommend enough for film fans!
Love to hear the history of movies!
A great podcast, deep dives into a lot of my favourite films. Found out a ton of fascinating facts about the making films I’ve seen and love. Thoroughly recommend listening if your a fan of films
Such a diverse range of movies covered, guaranteed to find something of interest and Em’s research and information pulled out is amazing! Come for your episode of choice, stay for the Keanu references!
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The show offers in-depth explorations of cinema history, production quirks, and behind-the-scenes trivia, spanning everything from classic Hollywood dramas to modern genre films. Episodes frequently compare rival or themed works, dissect creative decisions, and spotlight the craftspeople who shape movies, with a consistent emphasis on context, culture, and the lasting impact of each production. A notable strength is the host's thorough research, engaging storytelling, and a knack for connecting behind-the-scenes details to bigger themes like technology, gender, and societal trends, making it appealing to film buffs who crave both learning and entertainment.
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Verbal Diorama launched 8 years ago and published 355 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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