Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast

2026 2 Seasons 10 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Talk

TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with iconic filmmakers and writers as they discuss their earliest film memories, favorite films, creative influences and guilty pleasures.

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EP 12

Bonus Episode: Eli Roth

Eli Roth discusses his relationship with David Lynch and his role as The Bear Jew in Quentin Tarantino’s "Inglorious B

EP 1

Chloe Zhao

Oscar-nominated writer/director Chloe Zhao (Hamnet) reveals why she has dance parties on set and what happened when a te

EP 2

Joachim Trier

Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family sh

EP 3

Edgar Wright

Host Ben Mankiewicz sits with Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man) and talks bout living in Quentin Tara

EP 4

Patton Oswalt

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins host Ben Mankiewicz on the eve of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.

EP 5

Rosie Perez⁩

Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss the films that shaped her career--Do t

EP 6

Susan Sarandon

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon joins Ben Mankiewicz to share unvarnished stories of a life in films.

EP 7

Sally Field

Oscar-winning actress Sally Field gets real with Ben Mankiewicz.

EP 8

Hiro Murai

Hiro Murai and Ben Mankiewicz discuss why Murai and Donald Glover collaborate so well and their initial approach to maki

EP 9

Tony Goldwyn⁩

Actor-Director Tony Goldwyn talks with Ben Mankiewicz about breaking into Hollywood where his family roots run deep and

EP 10

Ron Howard

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy directo

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