Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast: Season 2

Episodes

1. 

   1. Chloe Zhao

   Feb 23, 2026 · 1h

   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. 

   2. Joachim Trier

   Feb 26, 2026 · 53m

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

3. 

   3. Edgar Wright

   May 14, 2026 · 57m

   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. 

   4. Patton Oswalt

   May 21, 2026 · 1h

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

5. 

   5. Rosie Perez⁩

   May 28, 2026 · 59m

   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. 

   6. Susan Sarandon

   Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 1m

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

7. 

   7. Sally Field

   Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 4m

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

8. 

   8. Hiro Murai

   Jun 17, 2026 · 55m

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

9. 

   9. Tony Goldwyn⁩

   Jun 25, 2026 · 1h

   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. 

    10. Ron Howard

    Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 5m

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

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