
The award-winning 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 takes you behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary stories of cast and crew who bring movies to life. Movies are tough to make, and this podcast proves how amazing it is that they actually exist. From ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 343 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & FilmFilm Reviews | |||

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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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A history- and story-driven series that explores cinema's behind-the-scenes, focusing on how films were made, who shaped them, and the cultural impact they left behind. Episodes survey a wide range of titles—from animation classics to live-action feats—combining thorough research, production context, and thoughtful commentary on representation, legacy, and industry shifts. Listeners can expect engaging storytelling, archival anecdotes, and a host with a clear, energetic delivery who often uncovers lesser-known details about filmmaking, casting, and the business of cinema. The show stands out for its breadth of topic coverage, approachable deep-dives, and a consistently enthusiastic host who elevates both popular and overlooked films with a ... more
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