
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 | 349 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||

King Kong (1933) was the creation of Merian C. Cooper, one of Hollywood's most extraordinary and least remembered figures, and it arrived at a precise and loaded moment: during the Great Migration, a time of mass unemployment, and racial tensions on ... more
Two decades in the making, The Meg showcases the sheer absurdity of a 75-foot prehistoric shark lurking in the ocean, and this Kaijune we acknowledge that bigger is just always better when it comes to monster movies.
Loosely adapted from the novel b... more
From the depths of Kaijune comes the King of the Monsters.... GODZILLA!
But not the Godzilla many fans were expecting when a US remake was announced in the '90s, and not the first attempt to make a US version of the legendary kaiju.
Steve Miner had... more
When Three Men and a Baby opened on 25th November 1987, few could have predicted that a low-budget remake of a French comedy, shot in Toronto, starring two television actors, a comedy star and a baby girl, would become the highest-grossing film of th... more
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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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