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Benny Safdie

Filmmaker known for directing, alongside his brother Josh Safdie, acclaimed films such as Uncut Gems and Good Time.

Top 3 podcasts with Benny Safdie

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Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 46min

Dictator Says What?

Filmmaker Benny Safdie curses out Lovett, McKenzie Goodwin, and Rachel Scanlon take a lesbian look back at 2023. Zainab Johnson talks about having twelve siblings. Rant Wheel spins over tell-all books, swimsuits, and gift guides for the sapphic set.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 33min

Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie, known for his work in Oppenheimer and Uncut Gems, talks about his intense and unsettling show, The Curse. They discuss the challenges of acting in scenes where the characters don't know where anyone is and delve into the complexities of the character Whitney portrayed by Emma Stone. Benny Safdie also reflects on his father's unique filming style and discusses the influence, collaboration, and storytelling process in creating art that makes people uncomfortable.
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Nov 26, 2023 • 1h 3min

Actor and Director Benny Safdie Does It All

Director and actor Benny Safdie discusses his collaboration with comedian Nathan Fielder, their satirical black comedy series The Curse, and Safdie's history of capturing real-life personalities on film. He also talks about his early connection to the movie Kramer v Kramer, his encounters with photographer Robert Frank, and how directors Robert Bresson and Frederick Wiseman inspired him. Safdie dives into his co-directing work with his brother, their debut feature Daddy Longlegs, and projects like Good Time and Uncut Gems. He shares why he worked as a boom operator while directing and his recent pivot to acting. Safdie also discusses playing an astrophysicist in Oppenheimer.