Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast
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.
Seasons
12. Bonus Episode: Eli Roth
Air Date: 2025-05-07
Eli Roth discusses his relationship with David Lynch and his role as The Bear Jew in Quentin Tarantino’s "Inglorious Basterds."
1. Chloe Zhao
Air Date: 2026-02-23
Oscar-nominated writer/director Chloe Zhao (Hamnet) reveals why she has dance parties on set and what happened when a teacher took her under his wing.
2. Joachim Trier
Air Date: 2026-02-26
Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and career.
3. Edgar Wright
Air Date: 2026-05-14
Host Ben Mankiewicz sits with Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man) and talks bout living in Quentin Tarantino's guesthouse, and more.
4. Patton Oswalt
Air Date: 2026-05-21
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins host Ben Mankiewicz on the eve of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.
5. Rosie Perez
Air Date: 2026-05-28
Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez sits down with host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss the films that shaped her career--Do the Right Thing and Fearless.
6. Susan Sarandon
Air Date: 2026-06-04
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon joins Ben Mankiewicz to share unvarnished stories of a life in films.
7. Sally Field
Air Date: 2026-06-11
Oscar-winning actress Sally Field gets real with Ben Mankiewicz.
8. Hiro Murai
Air Date: 2026-06-17
Hiro Murai and Ben Mankiewicz discuss why Murai and Donald Glover collaborate so well and their initial approach to making Atlanta.
9. Tony Goldwyn
Air Date: 2026-06-25
Actor-Director Tony Goldwyn talks with Ben Mankiewicz about breaking into Hollywood where his family roots run deep and the Goldwyn name looms large.
10. Ron Howard
Air Date: 2026-07-02
Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy director.
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Rating
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Release Date
2026-02-23
Episodes
11 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
