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The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast

Directors Guild of America

Brought to you by the Directors Guild of America, ”The Director’s Cut” will bring you the behind-the-scenes stories of today’s most talked about films. Each episode features a different director interviewed by one of their peers, leading to revealing conversations about the grueling, but rewarding process of bringing their films to life.

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30:57

Eleanor the Great with Scarlett Johansson and Frank...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Director Scarlett Johansson discusses her new film, Eleanor the Great, with fellow Director Frank Oz in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, she discusses how she sees table reads as essential to getting her Actors on the same wavelength, characteristics she looks for in a Directorial Team, and some of the lessons she learned from Directors when working with them as an Actor.The film tells the story of 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who moves from her Florida retirement

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46:51

Burden of Dreams with Werner Herzog and Ondi Timoner...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Director Werner Herzog discusses Les Blank’s film Burden of Dreams, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the value he saw in Blank documenting the making of Fitzcarraldo, shares further insight into aspects of the shoot the documentary didn’t cover, and reflects on his memories of the late Actor Claudia Cardinale.Screened as part of the DGA’s Documentary Series, the film follows Director Werner Herzog during the filming

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33:35

The Smashing Machine with Benny Safdie and...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Director Benny Safdie discusses his new film, The Smashing Machine, with fellow Director Christopher Nolan in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt to summon the performances he wanted, collaborating with his composer to craft a jazz score that followed the film’s emotional beats, and how he used his cinematography to capture the interior emotions of his characters.The film tells the true story of, Mark

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34:10

Roofman with Derek Cianfrance and David Gordon Green...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Director Derek Cianfrance discusses his new film, Roofman, with fellow Director David Gordon Green in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his process of researching the story by consulting with the real Jeffrey Manchester in prison, working with production to recreate a period accurate Toys”R”Us from 2004, and how he aimed to capture the nostalgia of the early 2000s by choosing to film on 35mm.The film tells the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a

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37:31

The Roses with Jay Roach and Jason Reitman (Ep. 568)

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Director Jay Roach discusses his new film, The Roses, with fellow Director Jason Reitman in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with his Actors to find the right balance of dark comedy and drama in the film, collaborating with his spouse and many other musical artists to craft a soundtrack that fit the film’s tone, and how he approached remaking a foreign film for American audiences that may not receive the content in a similar way.The film tells

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35:54

One Battle After Another with Paul Thomas Anderson...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Director Paul Thomas Anderson discusses his new film, One Battle After Another, with fellow Director Steven Spielberg in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he worked with his Actors to bring to life the distinct characters they inhabited, why Vistavision was the best format to capture the story, and how he discovered the ending sequence by exploring the location. The film follows Bob Ferguson, a former militant now living a quiet life in hiding with

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32:17

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues with Rob Reiner and...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Director Rob Reiner discusses his new film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, with fellow Director Paul Feig in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses his process of discovering the story in the edit through the Actors’ many improvisational takes, how he aims for a documentary-style feel by forgoing blocking and letting crew appear in the shots, and using real world inspiration of reuniting bands and going viral on the internet as pretext for a sequel.This

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31:46

Code 3 with Christopher Leone and Etan Cohen (Ep. 565)

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Director Christopher Leone discusses his new film, Code 3, with fellow Director Etan Cohen in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses collaborating with his co-Writer - who was once a real paramedic - to maintain accuracy, working with his effects team to create realistic wound portrayals, and finding the tone of the film having pulled inspiration from comedy and war films.The film tells the story of Randy, an overworked paramedic who is about to resign. While

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31:44

Kiss of the Spider Woman with Bill Condon and Greg...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Director Bill Condon discusses his new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, with fellow Director Greg Berlanti in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how the interpretations from previous adaptations influenced his vision, how he approached shooting the dream sequences in contrast to the prison scenes, and the complex choreography that went into staging the musical sequences with Actor Jennifer Lopez.This reimagining of the 1976 novel and Tony Award-wining

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35:02

Him with Justin Tipping and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Director Justin Tipping discusses his new film, Him, with fellow Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with his VFX team to create the x-ray scenes and their thematic function, the mixture of rehearsals and sports training he had his Actors go through to prepare for their roles, and putting consideration into the structures and locations of his settings to emphasize feelings of oppression and disorientation.The

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33:09

The History of Sound with Oliver Hermanus and Mike...

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2025/09/16

Director Oliver Hermanus discusses his new film, The History of Sound, with fellow Director Mike Mills in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with his Actors to find little character details that speak to bigger aspects of their selves, how he walks his sets early in the days to discover opportunities for shots, and how working on his first American production differed from his past filmmaking experiences.The film tells the story of Lionel and

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32:03

We Strangers with Anu Valia and Janicza Bravo (Ep. 561)

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2025/09/11

Director Anu Valia discusses her new film, We Strangers, with fellow Director Janicza Bravo in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses using the story to explore themes of power, class and loving oneself, working with Actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste to flesh out the protagonist, and collaborating with her Cinematographer to discover opportunities for shots while on-set.The film tells the story of Rayelle, a rural housekeeper who takes on a new and enigmatic job

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28:21

Americana with Tony Tost and Mimi Cave (Ep. 560)

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Director Tony Tost discusses his new film, Americana, with fellow Director Mimi Cave in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how the story structure was influenced by Westerns and nonlinear narratives like Pulp Fiction, how he worked with his cinematographer to achieve an analog 1970s aesthetic, and what he learned making this film as a first-time Director.The film follows a waitress with dreams of bigger and better things, who teams up with a military

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33:23

Freakier Friday with Nisha Ganatra and Adele Lim (Ep....

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Director Nisha Ganatra discusses her new film, Freakier Friday, with fellow Director Adele Lim in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses the uniquely complex rehearsal process involved in a body swap comedy, giving background characters prominent scenes so that every character is memorable, and filming in LA to utilize locations across the city while keeping production local.The follow-up to 2003’s Freaky Friday finds Tess and her daughter Anna navigating a

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55:02

Highest 2 Lowest with Spike Lee and Jim Jarmusch (Ep....

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Director Spike Lee discusses his new film, Highest 2 Lowest, with fellow Director Jim Jarmusch in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses working with his longtime collaborator Denzel Washington and trusting him with his process, packing the film’s mis-en-scene with references to African American artists, and the utilization of his trademark double dolly shot in this film in comparison to his other films.This reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 film High and Low

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32:24

She Rides Shotgun with Nick Rowland and Michael Mohan...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Director Nick Rowland discusses his new film, She Rides Shotgun, with fellow Director Michael Mohan in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses deliberately casting a younger Actor in the role of the father to shape the narrative around coming into parenthood, his process for Directing the lead child Actor in the film to get the right performances, and aiming for an aesthetic style reminiscent of 70s cinema.The film tells the story of Nathan McClusky, a former

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27:24

The Fantastic Four: First Steps with Matt Shakman and...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Director Matt Shakman discusses his new film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with fellow Director Edward Zwick in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses favoring practical and 60’s-style effects to align with the retro futuristic style of the film, working with his storyboard artist for inspiration to come up with playful concepts for scenes, and starting with the family element as the core of the story and building a superhero narrative around it.The film

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41:29

Folktales with Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady and Ondi...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady discusses their new film, Folktales, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss the logistics of filming in the unpredictable daylight and wilderness of Norway, creating scenes by finding inspiration in the nature around them, and forging trust as well as capturing formative moments with their teen subjects.Screened as part of the DGA’s Documentary Series, the film follows a class of

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28:44

Life of Mike with Derick Halliman and Christine...

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Director Derick Halliman discusses his new film, Life of Mike, with fellow Director Christine Swanson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses finding depth in a complex and disillusioned main character, favoring small casts and sets for tight control of his environment, and serving multiple roles as the Director, Co-Producer, Writer and Cinematographer of the film. The film tells the story of Mike Smith, a thriving real estate tycoon, who lives a life devoid

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33:02

Eddington with Ari Aster and Tim Blake Nelson (Ep. 553)

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Director Ari Aster discusses his new film, Eddington, with fellow Director Tim Blake Nelson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses finding inspiration for the film in the information spheres of Twitter, interviewing residents of New Mexico on their perspectives of events during the Covid-19 pandemic, and gradually progressing the sense of paranoia in the film until the line between reality and perception is blurred.The film takes us back to May 2020 during

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