Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast

S2E10

Ron Howard

Air date: 02/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 65 min

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Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy director following the success of "Splash" and "Cocoon." After tapping guidance from his "Happy Days" boss, Garry Marshall, and insight from Frank Capra's biography, Howard set forth to explore the medium of film in all its genres as a director. He tells Ben about being mesmerized by "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Graduate" and learning how to work with stars when acting in "The Shootist" with John Wayne directed by Don Siegel. Ron Howard's Super 8 answers run the gamut from nods to "Project Hail Mary." and "Eastern Promises," to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Blazing Saddles."

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Oscar-winning director Ron Howard tells host Ben Mankiewicz that he feared being "branded" a supernatural comedy director following the success of "Splash" and "Cocoon." After tapping guidance from his "Happy Days" boss, Garry Marshall, and insight from Frank Capra's biography, Howard set forth to explore the medium of film in all its genres as a director. He tells Ben about being mesmerized by "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Graduate" and learning how to work with stars when acting in "The Shootist" with John Wayne directed by Don Siegel. Ron Howard's Super 8 answers run the gamut from nods to "Project Hail Mary." and "Eastern Promises," to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Blazing Saddles."

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S2E9

Tony Goldwyn⁩

Air date: 25/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 60 min

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

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

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S2E8

Hiro Murai

Air date: 17/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 55 min

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

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

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S2E7

Sally Field

Air date: 11/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 64 min

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

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

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S2E6

Susan Sarandon

Air date: 04/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 61 min

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

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

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S2E5

Rosie Perez⁩

Air date: 28/May/2026 · Runtime: 59 min

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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.

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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.

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S2E4

Patton Oswalt

Air date: 21/May/2026 · Runtime: 60 min

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

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

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S2E3

Edgar Wright

Air date: 14/May/2026 · Runtime: 57 min

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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.

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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.

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S2E2

Joachim Trier

Air date: 26/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 53 min

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Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and career.

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Oscar-nominated writer/director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) talks about how being raised in a filmmaking family shaped his worldview and career.

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S2E1

Chloe Zhao

Air date: 23/Feb/2026 · Runtime: 60 min

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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.

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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.

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