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Director's Take

by Sony Pictures Entertainment

Director’s Take brings today’s most acclaimed filmmakers into conversation with the films that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a director exploring a work they didn’t make—but deeply admire—revealing how these stories continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences. With fresh perspectives and cultural context, Director’s Take reintroduces landmark titles as works worth rediscovering. Featured films are available on disc & digital.

Latest episodes

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Nia DaCosta | 28 Days Later - Part Two

In Part Two - Nia DaCosta continues her exploration of 28 Days Later and how it informed her direction and choices in filming the acclaimed latest release in the franchis

Feb 17
24 min

Amy Heckerling | Taxi Driver

In honor of the film's 50th Anniversary, Amy Heckerling (director of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, CLUELESS, and LOOK WHO'S TALKING, and a proud New Yorker!) - covers all

Feb 3
28 min

Nia DaCosta | 28 Days Later - Part One

Nia DaCosta, director of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, discusses one of her early favorite classics, Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. Nia explains how this film kickstarte

Jan 2
29 min

Will Gluck | St. Elmo's Fire

BONUS EPISODE!  Will Gluck, director of Anyone But You and Easy A, revisits one of his favorite films: Joel Schumacher’s coming-of-age classic, St. Elmo’s Fire – and exp

Dec 22 2025
36 min

Benny Safdie | Punch-Drunk Love

Director Benny Safdie joins Becky and an appropriately-blue-suited Jon to discuss a film crucial to his development as a filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Lov

Nov 18 2025
53 min

Eli Roth | Fright Night

Eli Roth sinks his teeth into Tom Holland's horror-comedy classic, just in time for Halloween! From the incredible practical effects to its high-wire balance of laughs &

Oct 27 2025
49 min

Zach Cregger | Adaptation

Zach Cregger dives into the world of Charlie (and Donald) Kaufman, orchids, and combative screenwriting seminars! Recorded prior to the release of Weapons, Zach joins Be

Sep 29 2025
38 min

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What a WONDERFUL joy it’s been to find this podcast! Cinephiles will cherish the deep analysis and casual listeners alike will surely love the great interpersonal insights from Becky and Jon who’ve simply done the most amazing job putting this together from concept to action. I’m seriously impressed by the chemistry they bring to each episode and their ability to make conversation flow smoothly from breaking down scenes to blending it with current film and employing humor at the same time. Each take has been a blast pulling big names in the industry and I can’t wait for more. Roll the tape and get started - you wont’t regret it!

koslos7 · Nov 2025

Only a few episodes in and this is already one of the most natural and freeflowing film conversations around. This podcast not only gets to the root of why the films they are talking about work so well but the passion oozing from the hosts and guest make this very unique. For the guests they are genuinely excited to talk about the film that may not be their own but it’s a way to share their inspirations. Then for our hosts Becky and Jon they are our guide into these great film minds always asking great questions and being personable too. Many times film discussions can become clinical but that’s not the case here. On pins and needles for the next episodes!!

JP Bookman · Oct 2025

The new Sony podcast The Director’s Take has a great new angle of talking about movies. Directors often have to talk about their own movies & the stories behind them but this podcast turns that around where the director gets to talk about them be of their favorite films instead. The first 2 episodes have been fantastic diving into a forgot not talked about enough modern classic Adaptation & the 80’s vampire drama comedy Fright Night. The hosts Becky & Jon have such a natural rapport with the guest & the conversation is like listening to their be of your own with your friends & buddies. They ask great questions & the guest feel like the are so comfortable talking freely & giving some personal insight & stories about these movies they love. I can’t wait to see what other director guests they have on & more so what favorite movies they choose to talk about. If you are looking for an interesting & engaging conversation about movies look no further, Becky & Jon have you covered.

jratm23 · Oct 2025

The hosts are clearly so passionate about movies and listening to their convos with these directors is so fun. Love that the discussion is about movies the directors choose to talk about, not necessarily their movies. A+ listen even for a non-cinephile!

Mom of Peanut · Oct 2025

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