Benny Safdie
American filmmaker
American filmmaker
Every podcast episode featuring Benny Safdie that Attunex has found: 57 interviews and appearances across 44 shows between 2015 and 2026. Most often on IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit (4), The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast (3) and The Big Picture (3). Follow Benny in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.
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In this episode of The Lovin Damascus Show, we cover the handover of Latakia International Airport and the latest developments at Tartous Port, Syria’s new $100 million World Bank grant to upgrade…
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Director Julian Schnabel discuss his new film, In the Hand of Dante, with fellow Director Benny Safdie in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses his spontaneous…
Heather, Nick and Matt travel to Kyoto, Japan to chat with the cast of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Keegan Michael Key, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Donald…
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Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week with special guests Donal Sweeney and Andy Melhuish, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as…
Hvad sker der, når Safdie-brødrene for første gang går hver sin vej?I denne uge har Jacob Ege Hinchely besøg af Stine Rosenfeldt, og sammen dykker de ned i to film, der begge kredser om konkurrence,…
With Adam and Josh's MARTY SUPREME review coming later this week, we're sharing Adam's December 2019 "Uncut Gems" interview with the Safdie Brothers. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going…
Writer/Director/Actor/Editor Benny Safdie is known for defying expectations and using his sense of humor to make a splash. He even once showed up on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon dressed all in…
With Marty Supreme in theatres, we thought it was perfect timing to talk about the Safdies and the gems. And we’ve finally brought in The Ankler’s Chris Rosen to join us! In 2019, the ascendant Josh…
Smashing Machine de Benny Safdie
The thing about machines is that we expect them to keep chugging on – to never break or falter. In the late 1990s, a mixed martial artist named Mark Kerr found himself struggling to shoulder the…
Présenté par Théo Ribeton avec Jérôme Momcilovic, Yal Sadat et notre invitée Laura Courty de Musique Journal pour parler de : - Smashing Machine de Benny Safdie (à partir de 02'07) - Deux procureurs…
Bonjour et bienvenue pour ce treizième numéro de "La Critique Sauvage" ! Aujourd'hui, Mickaël vous présente, avec un léger retard, son avis sur le film événement de Ben Safdie : The Smashing Machine.…
This week’s episode is a special one: Christina’s interview with writer and director Benny Safdie at the Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 2025), where he was also honored with the Stockholm…
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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 Love. Often lauded as one of the…
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Update! Brie Larson is confirmed as the mysterious space princess Rosalina, and Oppenheimer actor Benny Safdie will voice Bowser Jr. The sequel also confirms the appearance…
Aujourd'hui dans Ciné 3000 nous parlons de la 50ème adaptation en film du monstre mythique Frankenstein par Guillermo Del Toro sur Netflix et du premier long-métrage en solo de Benny Safdie avec le…
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Update! Brie Larson is confirmed as the mysterious space princess Rosalina, and Oppenheimer actor Benny Safdie will voice Bowser Jr. The sequel also confirms the appearance…
We're kicking off the Fall/Winter 2025 season of OnWriting with a roundtable conversation between screenwriters Nia DaCosta, Benny Safdie and Will Tracy, who sat down to discuss their latest…
Jeff Grubb is joined by our friend Alyssa Mercante today to talk about the casting updates to the Mario Galaxy movie, why The Game Awards may have quietly closed the Future Class for this year,…
Un afamado luchar de artes marciales mixtas enfrenta las más duras batallas fuera del ring: sus relaciones personales, sus adicciones y la fama. Benny Safdie dirige su primer largometraje en…
"The Smashing Machine" is a biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr,…
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…
Director, writer, and actor Benny Safdie stops by Sam’s home this week to discuss his new film, The Smashing Machine (1:30)—an unflinching portrait of mixed martial arts icon Mark Kerr (7:00), played…
Bereit für ein intensives Duell auf der großen Leinwand? In der neuen Folge von Filmfrühstück tauchen Kenan und Luca tief in Benny Safdies neuen Film „The Smashing Machine“ ein. Das hochgelobte…
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Hola cabañeros: Super película, no muy conocida pero con mucha potencia. Si no la has visto deberías verla antes de escuchar este podcast, pero aun así vale la pena oír hablar de ella porque tiene…
In his solo directorial debut after making 'Good Time' and 'Uncut Gems' with his brother Josh, Benny Safdie pushed his signature chaotic style to a deeper, more personal place. From his rigorous…
Bill and Thomas break down Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine and talk about how his looser, thinner plot lets the emotions take over. They highlight Dwayne Johnson’s mesmerizing performance,…
On our first ever episode of Project Big Screen, we review Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest hit ‘One Battle After Another’ and discuss whether the nearly unanimous praise is warranted. Also on the show,…
Benny Safdie joins me on the podcast to discuss his new movie THE SMASHING MACHINE. We also get into folk music, working as an actor for Christopher Nolan and how he almost ditched cinema for physics.
This week's Empire Podcast sees us welcome another hat-trick of wonderful guests, as Chris Hewitt has lovely chats with The Smashing Machine writer-director (and Happy Gilmore 2 villain), Benny…
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Writer/Director Benny Safdie and UFC Legend Mark Kerr to discuss THE SMASHING MACHINE at TIFF 50. The film stars…
This week, Kim Masters talks with Benny Safdie about The Smashing Machine, his first solo feature since parting ways with his longtime creative partner (and brother) Josh. He recalls the immediate…
Sean and Amanda get in the ring with Van Lathan to go multiple rounds on Benny Safdie’s new film, ‘The Smashing Machine,’ starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt. They work through their…
On Truth & Movies this week Benny Safdie returns with The Rock in the Smashing Machine and Hannah spoke to the director about the film. Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with Urchin and we…
Sam Clements talks to director Benny Safdie about his new film, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, in cinemas now. From director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time) comes…
In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie to dig into his solo directorial feature The Smashing Machine — a biopic‑adjacent portrait of UFC legend Mark Kerr starring…
With a government shutdown fully in effect, Ronny Chieng takes a look at Trump's confusingly racist AI videos of Democratic leaders and braces for how the shutdown will impact everything from the TSA…
Celebrated filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Oppenheimer) did something outside his comfort zone when he made his latest film, “The Smashing Machine” — he directed it without his brother,…
Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine,…
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a brief review of "The Smashing Machine," and reaction to Artem Lobov withdrawing from his return fight (05:37). Mateusz Gamrot is back to talk about his…
Renaissance man & filmmaker/actor Benny Safdie joins the boys to discuss his new film ‘The Smashing Machine’ (in theaters October 3rd), The Rock’s INSANE physical transformation (gaining 40lbs) &…
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The Smashing Machine by Benny Safdie sees Dwayne Johnson in the moving role of legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr
The Smashing Machine racconta la storia del lottatore Mark Kerr, leggenda delle arti marziali miste e dell’Ultimate Fighting Championship e lo fa raccontando soprattutto le fragilità fuori dal ring.
Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump getting drowned out by bagpipes during an event in Scotland, before speaking with Lindsay Lohan and Benny Safdie.
Joined by filmmaker and musician Matt O'Connell, we discuss the 2023-2024 show The Curse. feat. music from the OST and an outro by Matt AKA Fin Cinema. Find Matt's video work at…
Die Filme der Brüder Josh und Benny Safdie sind voll von Spielern, Süchtigen, Kriminellen, Außenseitern - Figuren, denen alle Zeit der Welt oder überhaupt keine Zeit mehr bleibt. Es sind Erzählungen…
Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Uncut Gems, es una película de suspenso y crimen del 2019, dirigida por Josh y Benny Safdie, quienes coescribieron…
The co-director of "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems" returns to Toolkit to discuss his collaboration with Nathan Fielder on their bizarrely fascinating series, "The Curse." Always a student of filmmaking,…
Dans ce tout nouveau dossier retour sur un véritable diamant noir à la fois brut, moderne et épuisant avec Uncut Gems des frères Safdie. Quand Adam Sandler délaisse la comédie pour mieux se glisser…
Operating under the weather, a survey of the Safdie Brothers' films including Benny Safdie's co-creation of the television show "The Curse", planning to vlog in Taiwan, and Tolkien's lasting creative…
Episode 95: Special guest Rémy Bennett joins us for One F*****g Season -- our new spin-off format for covering television shows -- and there's no more appropriate series to discuss than the…
Director and actor Benny Safdie is probably best known for co-directing the film Uncut Gems, but he's also acted in Oppenheimer, Licorice Pizza, and one of host Brittany Luse's personal favorites:…
This week the boys discuss the controversial psychological thriller Saltburn as well as Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's surreal new TV show The Curse. Intro (0:00) Saltburn Spoilers (10:20-22:15)…
Benny Safdie has done work on both sides of the camera. He's starred in movies like Oppenheimer and co-written and directed films like Uncut Gems. Recently, he co-created and starred in a new series…
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winners Billie Eilish and Finneas, who talk about their Grammy nominated song “What Was I Made For?” from the 2023 blockbuster film Barbie. Then…
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the news that Captain America 4 is shooting new scenes beyond just the action scenes that were rumored. They also talk the first…
The sun might set at 3:30pm right now, but Lovett or Leave It keeps the lights on all night long over at the Sirius Garage in Los Angeles, California. Benny Safdie stops by to Curse out Lovett.…
NATHAN FIELDER and BENNY SAFDIE join Tom to talk about their new hit series The Curse, the time the Safdie Brothers prank called The Best Show, and more! A GIANT DOG returns to perform a live studio…
Adam Lehrer returns to the show to talk about Nathan Felder and Benny Safdie's brilliant new show "The Curse", Zionism/anti-semitism, David Fincher's "The Killer", UFC fighters, and more Adam Lehrer…
Throughout his fifteen-year moviemaking career, director and actor Benny Safdie has been drawn to naturalism and first-time performers. Fittingly, his recent collaboration with comedian Nathan…
This is THE BEST analysis of Showtime and A24's new series "The Curse" starring Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone with Benny Safdie. This analysis comes from the perspective of the low budget/no budget…
America has Oppenheimer fever, and to celebrate, we're unlocking our recent conversation with Oppenheimer star (and director of some other movies you might know) Benny Safdie. Please enjoy this…
The long awaited second season of Safdie Sisters has finally arrived! ON this day we went over the the short film “Acquaintances of Lonely John,” directed by Benny Sadie and “There is Nothing You Can…
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On Truth & Movies this week, Ari Aster is back with a monstrous road trip into mommy issues with Beau is Afraid. Judy Blume’s classic coming-of-age tale Are You There God Its Me Margaret is finally…
We spoke with Benny Safdie about his latest beloved film, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Safdie told some great stories about his life and personal connection to the film, even though he was…
⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨 On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss Ike Perlmutter being laid off by Disney, the latest details…
This week on the Film at Lincoln Center podcast, we’re featuring a special Q&A from our one-night only 35mm screening of Licorice Pizza with Paul Thomas Anderson, Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, and…
This week the boys take a look at 2017's absolute banger of a movie starring Robert Pattinson directed by the Safdie Brothers: Good Time. A movie about a brother willing to go to nearly any length to…
“Você faz qualquer coisa por amor... Sem perceber que destrói tudo ao seu redor.” O Protagonista: CONNIE Filme: BOM COMPORTAMENTO Título Original: GOOD TIME Direção: BEN SAFDIE, JOSH SAFDIE Duração:…
El programa de hoy lo abre Óscar Rodelgo con la leyenda del tenis, Pete Sampras, en Invictus. Continua Valeria San Juan que trae las tendencias actuales en el mundo de la moda para la sección…
Nueva York es la cuna de muchos prolíficos cineastas. En sus calles es usual encontrar a realizadores independientes grabando, y entre ellos tenemos a los hermanos Safdie. Empezaron con proyectos de…
Voting is open! Vote here Ben's Ellenberg and Hillman are joined by Illisa Greenberg to talk endlessly about the Safdies and I guess other A24 movies eventually? Hope you enjoy it. If you'd like to…
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Desde el último tercio del 2019, «Uncut Gems» llamó poderosamente la atención luego de sus exhibiciones en los festivales de Telluride y Toronto, de los más importantes de Norteamérica, alabando como…
The Criterion Channel streaming service is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week and it has been a shelter in a storm for movie lovers during quarantine. To celebrate, we've asked 15 friends…
Adam Sandler en una nueva faceta, la de un personaje principal antipático y agobiado por la angustia y la tensión; una banda sonora arriesgada (a cargo de Daniel Lopatin); un filme vital y…
And 2020 was going so well... The Empire Podcast makes its triumphant (?) return with the first proper pod of the new year, and it's a barnstormer. We have four guests for the price of two this week,…
Filmmakers Josh & Benny Safdie join Recode’s Peter Kafka for a great discussion on their early path to making movies and why Adam Sandler originally turned down the part of Howard in their latest…
Uncut Gems, directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, and starring Adam Sandler, is a full-throttle portrait of a diamond dealer in New York’s Diamond District. It’s been a wild success since it opened in…
We’re signing off 2019 with an in-depth chat with the makers of one of our favourite films of the year. With their sensational fourth feature, Uncut Gems, arriving in the UK on 10 January, the New…
This is how the Safdies win. Sean shares the 12 highly specific things he loves (with spoilers!) about the New York brothers' new film (0:55). Then, Josh and Benny Safdie join Sean to talk about the…
Topics covered include: hot mics, shooting in airports pre-9/11, "movie star grapes," Josh seeing Sandler in Punch Drunk Love at age 18, writing a script that feels like there is no script at all,…
Directors Josh and Benny Safdie discuss their new film, Uncut Gems, with fellow director Kenneth Lonergan. The film stars Adam Sandler as Howard, a charismatic New Yorker who is always on the lookout…
The Safdie Brothers break down their improbable 10 year journey to making "Uncut Gems," working their way through a handful of different NBA stars (including Kobe Bryant), while "earning their…
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey are joined by the directors of ‘Uncut Gems’ Josh and Benny Safdie to tap it in, just tap in, give it a little tappy, tap tap taparoo after rewatching…
Josh & Benny Safdie and Ronald Bronstein join Anthony to discuss their work together on their new film 'Uncut Gems'. Produced by David Janove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
On Day 11 of our New York Film Festival daily podcast, we explore the making of the festival's surprise screening, Uncut Gems. In the introduction, Eugene Hernandez, FLC's Deputy Director and…
In this special Radio Rehab Entertainment Episode, Dayna teams up with Erin & Angie of The Bitch Talk Podcast to do a joint interview with Robert Pattinson & Josh & Benny Safdie to talk about their…
Send us Fan Mail Yes, we had a good time interviewing the writers/directors of the film Good Time and also interviewing the lead actor Robert Pattinson. Yes, that Robert Pattinson or as we like to…
The Safdie Brothers talk about how the knew Robert Pattinson would be able to give himself over to their unique approach to filmmaking and how they built a story around aspects of the "Twilight" star…
A conversation with directors Ben Safdie and Joshua Safdie of the new film Heaven Knows What.