MUBI Podcast

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The MUBI Podcast is an audio documentary series about great cinema–how it happens and how it brings people together. Each season, host Rico Gagliano deep dives into a different facet of the film world, from history making cinemas to legendary needle drops.

It has been twice named Best Arts or Entertainment Podcast in the L.A. Press Club’s 2022 and 2023 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. It was nominated for a 2022 Webby Award for Best Individual Podcast Episode - TV or Film, and for Best New Podcast at the 2022 British Podcast Awards. Most recently, the series was nominated for Best Entertainment Show and Best Scriptwriting (Non-fiction) at the 2023 Ambie Awards.

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  • Nickzol
    Perfect
    Intelligent, succinct, on the mark.
  • Annabella27
    Spectacular
    This podcast is so spectacular! The latest episode about Donnie Darko is extra interesting. I also loved a previous episode about the movie “Harold and Maude”. Ann Schmitt SF Bay Area
  • Iswoon
    Cinema
    or “movies”? This podcast is superbly interesting, many stories completely off the radar, so much more than critique. Best podcast on film, period. Rico is suave & relaxed, a great host. Theme-oriented seasons is a delightful & concentrated approach. Podcast for adults, cinephiles, or both.
  • emilioborraz
    Perspectives
    Love to hear different perspectives of what the cinema world is about around the globe
  • Dannerzz
    Cool concept
    Really enjoying this podcast! Opening my worldview. But feels like it’s produced by a bunch of dudes. I don’t hear any feminine sounding names in the credits. Disappointing!!
  • ErickPessoa
    Better than Mubi itself (if that is possible)
    What a treat! I listen to more than 10 movie podcasts and I got this one just because it’s mubi, which I subscribe for ages. The episode on dream factory is a delight! I sincerely hope they keep doing those incredible film analysis tied with the movies available at Mubi. The producer/narrator is awesome!
  • mmnwmn
    Great host. Listen to your audience.
    The folks at MUBI got a pro when they hired Rico. This is exactly what you hope it will be: entertaining, well-researched, just a solid good listen. DO listen to the audience though: Cover movies we can actually watch. Otherwise, you are just taunt us, and it’s hard to understand why. Giving this a season to work out the rough bits, but style, production, and host get a 5 from me.
  • In The Mood for Film
    A truly fantastic film podcast
    This podcast has become my most anticipated listening experience week to week. A fun, efficient, and in-depth exploration of movies you love and movies you have never heard of, and all of it wrapped up in a perfect hit of storytelling that will make you want to hunt down all these films.
  • foxibiri
    Please Cover Baby’s Day Out
    Can you please cover why “Baby’s Day Out” was a massive, massive success in India?
  • Mish Olson
    The movies aren't on the Mubi service
    I listened to the first episode and really enjoyed it, but then I signed up for the service and... The movies aren't available. Why would you do this? I was so fascinated by the discussion of Turkish Delight and now I can't watch it on Mubi or, as far as I can tell, any other US-based streaming service. Then I searched for the movies the other episodes are reviewing. Nope. Maybe I'm just using the app wrong, but why would you make this podcast about movies that aren't available on your service?
  • sasco1900
    A piece of podcast perfection
    Rico Gagliano is a great producer, writer and narrator. Top notch production values, great voice and delivery with excellent interviews and sound mixing. Now I’m going to seek out the movies he’s discussing. Because that’s what a great podcast dies: it expands your mind while it entertains you. Hats off Rico!!!
  • eggcity101
    This show is just plain great
    Equally captivating if you’re deep into filmgoing or just want to know some fun history. And the first ep is about Verhoeven, which was a nice surprise. Movies need more 30 For 30 style treatments!
  • rfcrux
    Intertextual delight
    Love the intersections between culture, history, biography, art, politics. A beautiful trip!
  • zzzweb
    outstanding podcast
    The podcast features excellent production work and offers so much potential for further exploration. I wish I could get in line for the matinee showing of DDLJ at Maratha Mandir. I’m hoping to hear an episode about Taiwanese film at some point.
  • BzzKnzz
    Just what I need now
    It’s just the right mix of informative and entertaining. Listening to it is a kind of vicarious travel—-and I am so craving travel. Plus, Rico is such a charming guide.
  • Albertadylan
    Insightful AND entertaining!
    This podcast is such an awesome mash-up of cinema history and cultural history. It's fantastic to hear from the people who made the movie and from scholars who can provide context. Rico Gagliano is such a smart, funny, and affable host. I miss him from his days on the Dinner Party Download. Good news is that this is just as fun and entertaining as that show (although with less talk about food!)
  • the original hansokolow
    excellent, professional podcast
    Rico does a great job. Very enjoyable. I can’t wait for the next pod.
  • Sam (South Carolina)
    Great listen
    Great podcast!
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