Talking Pictures

Steven Soderbergh

Jan 23, 2024

Film director Steven Soderbergh joins host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his 35-year career, '70s films, George Clooney, and relationship advice. They also talk about Soderbergh's favorite movies, his directing approach, and emotional reactions to films.

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Steven Soderbergh

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'Out of Sight' relaunched Steven Soderbergh's career and combined character, humor, and drama in a unique way.

Steven Soderbergh values clear communication and treating actors based on their preferences to create immersive performances.

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Steven Soderber is a Prolific and Artistic Director

Steven Soderber is known for directing 35 films since his debut in 1989. He has worked with Hollywood's biggest names and directed blockbuster franchises like Ocean's films and Magic Mike. Soderber is both prolific and artistic, with films like 'Out of Sight' and 'Michael Clayton' as standout examples of his directorial prowess.

Introduction

5min

The Impact of 'Out of Sight' on Steven Soderbergh's Career

17min

Struggling with Artistic Impulses and Finding Happiness on a Film Set

1min

Working with Actors and Directing Approach

27min

Emotional Reactions to Films and a Gift of the Maltese Falcon

3min

Obsession with a Movie, Inherited Taste, and Nonlinear Thinking

5min

Reflections and Recommendations from the Steven Soderberg Interview

2min

This episode of Talking Pictures is special for host Ben Mankiewicz, whose favorite film of all time is Out of Sight, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Ben sits down with Soderbergh (Ocean’s 11, Full Circle, Erin Brockovich) to talk ‘70s films, George Clooney, and how one maintains a 35-year career as a film director. Soderbergh also offers a little relationship advice and answers the Super 8, during which he reveals how many movies he watched in high school. Trust us, it’s a lot.

FILMS MENTIONED:

Sex, Lies, and Videotape
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean’s Twelve
Ocean’s Thirteen
Magic Mike
Magic Mike’s Last Dance*
Out of Sight
Schizopolis*
Gray’s Anatomy*
The Last Detail
Seconds
The Parallax View
Wanda*
Carnal Knowledge
The Landlord
Being There
Mad Max
Witches of Eastwick
Kafka
King of the Hill
The Underneath
Erin Brockovich
Michael Clayton
Contagion
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Casablanca*
Mildred Pierce*
Four Daughters
Angels with Dirty Faces
The Knick*
Jaws
Planet of the Apes
Three Days of the Condor
EO
Au Hasard Balthazar
Hiroshima, Mon Amour
Happy as Lazaro
The Maltese Falcon
Stormy Weather
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
Behind the Candelabra*

*Available on Max as of 1/23 (Availability of titles subject to change)

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Talking Pictures

Steven Soderbergh

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Steven Soderber is a Prolific and Artistic Director

Soderber's Journey from Sex, Lies, and Videotape to Out of Sight

Soderber's Approach to Directing and Working with Actors

Soderber's Personal Connection and Film Preferences

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