MUBI Podcast
4.8/5
Critic Rating
The MUBI Podcast is an audio documentary series about how great cinema happens, and why it matters. Every season’s a deep dive into a different corner of movie culture — from classic needle drops, to movie theaters that changed the world. Plus, between seasons: intimate interviews with some of the best filmmakers alive. Nominated for multiple Webbys, Ambies, and British Podcast Awards. Hosted by veteran arts journalist Rico Gagliano. “It’s like This American Life for filmmaking stories” — Matt Wallin
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Dec 2, 2024
"It is one of the best movie podcasts (but it’s really a storytelling podcast) and not enough people talk about it. The storytelling and production are great, it is made with real care."
Score: 4.5
Nicholas Quah • Vulture • Nov 10, 2021
"The podcast takes the form of an audio-documentary series that explores several moviegoing cultures outside American shores. Its first season explores many topics, including: the rise of the Chinese film industry as told through the lens of its first blockbuster, Dream Factory; the backstory to the longest-running film in Bollywood history, 1995’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge…"
