The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia

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The Artists is a podcast exploring the minds, methods, and inner lives of artists across cinema, culture, and ideas. Hosted by filmmaker Suchita, the show brings conversations with filmmakers, thinkers, cultural voices to ask one central question: How do Great Artists think? Through conversations spanning storytelling, cinema, design, psychology, technology, and the future of art, The Artists moves between process and philosophy—between how artists think and why they create.

  1. 4d ago

    TONY LEUNG: The Making of a Great Artist | Ft: mark Gallgher | The Artists with Suchita #180

    We are HUGE Tony Leung fans! What a great artist! We wanted to take this opportunity to bring film scholar Mark Gallagher, author of Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, to The Artists for a fascinating exploration of a question: What separates a great artist from a good actor? Tony Leung has this extraordinary ability to say so much with so little. A fleeting expression, the smallest gesture, a pause, a look — and suddenly, he conveys the entire emotional spectrum of a scene. Yet he can also move effortlessly between comedy, action and deeply nuanced collaborations with filmmakers like Wong Kar-wai. If you’ve seen Chungking Express, Happy Together, Lust, Caution and so many of his other films, you’ll know what makes him such a compelling artist. In this new episode of The Artists, Mark Gallagher and Suchita Bhhatia explore Tony Leung’s artistry through these three remarkable films, examining what makes his performances so extraordinary. For artists across disciplines, this is a must-watch conversation. And of course, if you’re an actor, this episode is especially for you! The arts are interconnected, and there is so much to learn about our own creative practice by studying the work of a great artist. Watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts. #theartistspodcast #tonyleung #chungkingexpress #lustcaution

  2. Oct 24

    TONY LEUNG'S MAGIC | MARK GALLAGHER | THE ARTISTS WITH SUCHITA #PROMO #CLIP

    I am a HUGEEEE Tony Leung fan! What a great artist!And so, I wanted to take this opportunity to invite film scholar Mark Gallagher, author of Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, to explore a question I find fascinating: What separates a great artist from a good actor?Tony Leung has this extraordinary ability to say so much with so little. A fleeting expression, the smallest gesture, a pause, a look — and suddenly, he conveys the entire emotional spectrum of a scene. Yet he can also move effortlessly between comedy, action and deeply nuanced collaborations with filmmakers like Wong Kar-wai.If you’ve seen Chungking Express, Happy Together, Lust, Caution and so many of his other films, you’ll know what I mean.In this new episode of The Artists, Mark and I explore Tony Leung’s artistry through these three remarkable films and examine what makes his performances so compelling.If you’re an artist practising any art form, this is a must-watch conversation. And of course, if you’re an actor, this episode is a must-watch for you! The arts are interconnected, and there is so much we can learn about our own creative practice by studying the work of a great artist.Watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts.If you enjoy this conversation, like, share, subscribe and leave us a review. Follow @the.artistspodcast for more conversations exploring how extraordinary artists think and work.Film stills: Chungking Express (1994) and Happy Together (1997), directed by Wong Kar-wai. Images courtesy of Janus Films.

  3. Oct 18

    The Craft Behind Blockbuster Films | Niren Bhatt |The Artists Podcast with Suchita

    One of the best episodes of The Artists Podcast is back — this time in WATCH MODE. What does it take to become a better screenwriter? How do you develop your craft, find your own process, and write stories that connect with millions? In this deeply insightful conversation, Niren Bhatt, the screenwriter behind blockbusters including Stree 2 (which crossed ₹400 crore at the box office), Bala, Munjya and Bhediya, takes us inside the mind and process of a working writer. This is an episode to return to, revisit and learn from. Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter, an established writer, a filmmaker or simply someone interested in the art of storytelling, there is something here for you. IN THIS CONVERSATION, WE DISCUSS: Writing is a thinking process: How does a writer think, and how do you find your own creative process? The purpose of writing: Maslow’s hierarchy, self-actualisation and the search for creative fulfilment. From theatre to screenwriting: What playwriting taught Niren about dialogue, scenes and storytelling. Learning the craft: Syd Field, Robert McKee — and the advice Niren received from Gulzar Saab. The writing process: Research, procrastination and knowing when to stop preparing and start writing. The first draft to the 15th: Why Stree 2 went through multiple drafts, and why rewriting is central to the craft. Script literacy and bouncing boards: Who should read your script, and why the right feedback matters. Rejection and self-doubt: The realities of a writer’s life and the importance of a supportive creative collaborator. Market research and algorithms: When analysis helps — and when it can become a trap. The anatomy of genre: What successful genre films get right, and what writers can learn from them. Every writer has a different process. This conversation may help you refine yours — or discover it. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE on YouTube and Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts. If this conversation helps you, like, share, subscribe and leave us a review. Follow @the.artistspodcast for more conversations exploring how extraordinary artists think and work.

  4. Oct 13

    Screenwriting in all genres | Niren Bhatt | The Artists with Suchita #clip

    HOW DO YOU BECOME A BETTER SCREENWRITER & THINKER?One of the most insightful episodes of The Artists Podcast — with Niren Bhatt, the writer behind blockbuster hits across genres, including Stree 2, Bala, Munjya and Bhediya.This is a masterclass in the craft of writing — from finding your process to surviving rejection, writer’s block and endless drafts.We get into:How writers think — and find their own processWhy writer’s block might be a mythFrom the first “vomit draft” to the 15th or 16th draftScript literacy, feedback and finding your writing circleRejection, imposter syndrome and mental healthGenre, market research and what successful producers get rightEvery writer has a different process. This conversation might help you refine yours — or discover it.WATCH MODE: For the first time, watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify. Link in bio.If you’re a writer, filmmaker or storyteller, don’t miss this one.Like, share, subscribe and follow @the.artistspodcast for more conversations that go deeper into the minds and craft of extraordinary artists.

  5. Sep 25

    How to get Discovered: The Al Pacino story | Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita

    HOW DO YOU GET DISCOVERED AS AN ARTIST?Al Pacino was doing plays when Francis Ford Coppola saw him and fought to cast him as Michael Corleone in The Godfather — even when the studio wasn't convinced. Pacino's early footage didn't impress them either, until Coppola shot the restaurant scene that changed everything.The lesson? Put yourself out there. Keep showing up. You never know who's watching.Hear the full story with Lawrence Grobel on The Artists Podcast.Watch the full episode on YouTube & Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts.Like, share, subscribe & follow @the.artistspodcast.

  6. Episode 179

    THE ARTISTIC INTEGRITY OF AL PACINO | Ft: Lawrence Grobel | the Artists with Suchita #clip #shorts

    THE ARTISTIC INTEGRITY OF AL PACINO Al Pacino was offered $17 million — and walked away. Why would one of the greatest actors of his generation turn down that kind of money? What does this reveal about Pacino’s relationship with his craft, his choices and the kind of artist he wanted to become? In this clip, Lawrence Grobel — longtime close friend of Al Pacino, acclaimed journalist and author of Al Pacino and Conversations with Brando — shares the story behind Pacino’s decision. Watch the full conversation on YouTube & Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Like, share, subscribe and follow @the.artistspodcast for more conversations about great artists, cinema and the ideas behind their work.

  7. Episode 179

    Al Pacino | The making of a Great Artist | Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita #clip2

    Al Pacino became one of the greatest artists of his generation. But why?What qualities did he hone that others missed? Was it resilience? Confidence? Instinct?Perhaps surprisingly, Pacino was full of self-doubt. But he had something else: an openness to choosing the right scripts, the right directors, and allowing each collaboration to shape him as an artist.And then there is Marlon Brando.Both legends. Both in The Godfather. But how different were they as artists? What did each bring to the craft — and what made their approaches so distinct?And most importantly: which 3 Al Pacino films should every Gen X watch?We explore all this and more with Lawrence Grobel — a longtime close friend of Al Pacino, acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author, who spent more than 25 years in conversation with Pacino and has written extensively about some of the greatest artists of our time.Watch the full episode now on YouTube & Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts.Follow our insta@ the.artistspodcast #TheArtistsPodcast #AlPacino #LawrenceGrobel #MarlonBrando #TheGodfather #Cinema #Film #Actors #GenX #GreatArtists

  8. Sep 7

    Al Pacino | The Making of a Great Artist | Ft: Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita # 179

    Al Pacino Was Full of Self-Doubt | The Making of a Great ArtistAl Pacino was full of self-doubt — and almost wasn't cast in The Godfather.Why was Pacino almost rejected for the role that would change his life? What was his equation with Marlon Brando? What influenced the trajectory of his career the most? And what qualities — beyond talent — made him a great artist?This and much more in this fascinating episode with Lawrence Grobel, the legendary interviewer, writer and author who has spent decades in conversation with some of the most extraordinary artists of our time.Grobel has written more than 25 books and has interviewed and spent time with icons including Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Barbra Streisand and Dolly Parton. His conversations with Pacino began in 1979 and continued for more than 25 years, eventually becoming the book Al Pacino: In Conversation with Lawrence Grobel.In this conversation, we explore:Al Pacino and self-doubtWhat was happening beneath the confidence of one of cinema's greatest actors?Why Pacino was almost rejected for The GodfatherHow did he end up becoming Michael Corleone?Pacino and Marlon BrandoTheir relationship, their contrasting personalities and the extraordinary legacy they created together.What shaped Pacino's careerThe people, choices and experiences that influenced his trajectory as an artist.What makes Al Pacino a great artist?Talent, instinct, discipline, vulnerability — and his relentless commitment to the craft.The artist behind the iconWhat can we learn from Pacino about artistic life, doubt and longevity?We also pay tribute to Dolly Parton, another extraordinary artist Grobel has known and interviewed, and hear some of his remarkable stories from a lifetime spent in conversation with great artists.Watch the full episode on YouTube & Spotify.Listen on Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, rate and review The Artists Podcast. It helps us continue bringing you conversations with extraordinary artists and thinkers.Instagram: @the.artistspodcast Like. Share. Subscribe

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The Artists is a podcast exploring the minds, methods, and inner lives of artists across cinema, culture, and ideas. Hosted by filmmaker Suchita, the show brings conversations with filmmakers, thinkers, cultural voices to ask one central question: How do Great Artists think? Through conversations spanning storytelling, cinema, design, psychology, technology, and the future of art, The Artists moves between process and philosophy—between how artists think and why they create.

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