Director's Take

About Director's Take

Director’s Take brings today’s most acclaimed filmmakers into conversation with the films that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a director exploring a work they didn’t make—but deeply admire—revealing how these stories continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences. With fresh perspectives and cultural context, Director’s Take reintroduces landmark titles as works worth rediscovering. Featured films are available on disc & digital.

Publisher

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2025

Latest episode

17 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Nia DaCosta | 28 Days Later - Part Two

   Director Nia DaCosta discusses how "28 Days Later" influenced her approach to filming "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" in this interview with hosts Becky D'Anna and Jon Laubinger.

2. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Amy Heckerling | Taxi Driver

   Director Amy Heckerling discusses her deep appreciation for Scorsese's "Taxi Driver" and its surprising thematic links to her own film "Clueless" in this interview.

3. 

   2 Jan 2026

   Nia DaCosta | 28 Days Later

   Director Nia DaCosta shares with hosts Becky D'Anna and Jon Laubinger how the film 28 Days Later ignited her passion for filmmaking and directing.

4. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Will Gluck | St. Elmo's Fire

   Director Will Gluck discusses Joel Schumacher's "St. Elmo's Fire" and its mature take on growing up, offering insights into its unique place among eighties coming-of-age films.

5. 

   18 Nov 2025

   Benny Safdie | Punch-Drunk Love

   Director Benny Safdie and hosts Becky D'Anna and Jon Laubinger explore the profound impact of Paul Thomas Anderson's "Punch-Drunk Love" on Safdie's filmmaking journey.

6. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Eli Roth | Fright Night

   Director Eli Roth joins hosts Becky D'Anna and Jon Laubinger to explore the enduring influence and masterful blend of horror and comedy in Tom Holland's Fright Night.

7. 

   29 Sept 2025

   Zach Cregger | Adaptation

   Director Zach Cregger discusses his passion for Charlie Kaufman's "Adaptation" with hosts Becky D'Anna and Jon Laubinger, revealing insights into creative screenwriting.

Who has been a guest on Director's Take

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• Nia DaCosta
• Amy Heckerling
• Will Gluck
• Benny Safdie
• Eli Roth

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

45 ratings

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