From Turner Classic Movies and HBO Max, Talking Pictures is a podcast about movies, memories, and all the life that happens in between. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he sits down with some of Hollywood’s most influential actors and filmmakers to discuss the movies that inspired them, touched them, and made them laugh. They swap stories, jokes, surprising moments, and endless movie recommendations then watch some of those very same films on the streaming service HBO Max.
Talking Pictures
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4.8(1,045 reviews)
32 episodes
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From Turner Classic Movies and HBO Max, Talking Pictures is a podcast about movies, memories, and all the life that happens in between. Join host Ben Mankiewicz as he sits down with some of Hollywood’s most influential actors and filmmakers to discuss the movies that inspired them, touched them, and made them laugh. They swap stories, jokes, surprising moments, and endless movie recommendations then watch some of those very same films on the streaming service HBO Max.
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Rosie Perez
Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez shares with host Ben Mankiewicz how pivotal films and her unique journey shaped her impactful career.
May 21, 2026
Patton Oswalt
Comedian Patton Oswalt shares his passion for cinema and personal acting anecdotes with host Ben Mankiewicz in this interview.
May 14, 2026
Edgar Wright
Filmmaker Edgar Wright discusses living with Quentin Tarantino and his love for action montages with host Ben Mankiewicz in this interview.
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