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Cord Jefferson
Manage episode 399556209 series 3545987
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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12 episodes
Manage episode 399556209 series 3545987
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)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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