Talking Pictures

Cord Jefferson

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Writer director Cord Jefferson (American Fiction) and host Ben Mankiewicz talk life transitions, bravery, and family for this in-depth conversation. Jefferson charts his path from journalist to TV writer to first-time film director of 2023’s celebrated American Fiction. He shares the movies important to him and gives his take on the ending of Shawshank Redemption.


FILMS MENTIONED:

  • American Fiction
  • Saltburn 
  • Promising Young Woman 
  • Sex, Lies, and Videotape
  • Master of None
  • The Good Place
  • Succession*
  • Watchmen*
  • The People vs. Larry Flynt
  • Do The Right Thing
  • Jacob’s Ladder
  • Clueless 
  • Cruel Intentions
  • Dangerous Liaisons
  • Punch-Drunk Love
  • Shawshank Redemption
  • Paths of Glory
  • The Killing
  • Eyes Wide Shut
  • Full Metal Jacket*
  • Pulp Fiction*
  • Young Frankenstein
  • Blazing Saddles*
  • Philadelphia

    • *Available on Max as of 2/6 (Availability of titles subject to change)

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