Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster, the iconic Academy Award–winning actress and filmmaker, joins to share her mixed feelings about friendship with Conan. She reminisces about her childhood acting days, highlighting the supportive environment of 1970s TV. Jodie talks about the transformative experience of filming 'Taxi Driver' and the unique challenges of directing while balancing intention and freedom. She also discusses the impact of speaking French in her latest film, revealing how it enriched her performance and brought a new vulnerability. Their witty banter lightens the deep dive into her artistic journey.

Despite being a multiple Academy Award winner, celebrated producer, and feature/TV director, Jodie Foster is still aiming for a singular goal: to tell truthful stories. On today's show, we discuss how Jodie processes her work, how she collaborates with others, and what Robert De Niro taught her on the set of Taxi Driver.Join Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thescreenwritinglife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodie Foster, an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for iconic films like Taxi Driver, discusses her remarkable career and her latest French-language film, A Private Life. She shares her experience of being a child actor and the pressures that taught her resilience. Foster recalls a harrowing lion mauling incident on set and the invaluable lessons from working with Martin Scorsese. She also reflects on her decision to maintain privacy regarding her sexuality and her unique insights on hypnosis as it relates to her new film.

Showrunner Issa López, Kali Reis, and Jodie Foster discuss confronting personal demons, supernatural elements, and the interconnection between storytelling and spirituality in the True Detective: Night Country series. They explore themes of darkness, death, and isolation and highlight the importance of preserving cultural traditions and stories. The podcast also delves into the approach to lighting, cinematography, and sound design in the show, creating a contrast and conveying the feeling of living in the dark.

Jodie Foster, an Academy Award-winning actress known for her iconic roles, shares fascinating stories from her early career, including a memorable incident involving a lion on set. She reflects on the impact of her landmark film, Taxi Driver, and the mentorship she received from Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, Tessa Thompson, acclaimed for her diverse roles, discusses her new Netflix series, His & Hers, and her journey in navigating her biracial identity. She shares insights about her creative process, the importance of music in acting, and the significance of her unique tattoos.

Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster and professional boxer Kali Reis discuss bringing their complex characters to life in True Detectives. They reveal backstories and personal choices, while a real Alaskan Trooper provides insight. The podcast explores the mysterious disappearance of Sawell station employees, the dynamic between the female characters, casting choices, indigenous representation, and the uncovering of past secrets and a potential conspiracy.

Jodie Foster and Kali Reis talk about their characters' mental and emotional states as the series approaches its climax. Showrunner Issa López explores corruption involving law enforcement and the ties between the research lab and the mine. Anchorage Daily News journalist and former Alaska State Trooper highlight battles for justice in Alaska.

Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the chilling fourth season of True Detective. The hosts also discuss Ava DuVernay's film Origin and delve into the evolution of music journalism with the recent folding of Pitchfork. In the Slate Plus segment, they celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos.

Jodie Foster, Academy Award–winning actress and director who began in film as a child, takes the Colbert Questionnaire and shares vivid memories. She recalls her first concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a Coppertone commercial at age three, swimming with Caribbean sharks, a lion mauling on a set, and her favorite sandwich and smells. Short, playful, and full of surprising anecdotes.

Jodie Foster, an Academy Award-winning actress and director known for classics like The Silence of the Lambs, opens up about her latest film, A Private Life. She shares fascinating insights about her role as a psychoanalyst and the freedom of French cinema. Jodie also reminisces about her childhood, attending a French immersion school, and her shocking experience at her first awards show, where she broke out in hives. Plus, she shares her surprising passion for the Green Bay Packers and reflections on her early work with Martin Scorsese.