At the Pictures

What happens when sex becomes just another side hustle? We speak with writer-director Mikko Mäkelä about Sebastian, a provocative new film exploring the blurred lines of intimacy, desire, and transaction in the digital age. Plus, the director and star of Four Mothers join us to discuss their sharp yet tender comedy about family, obligation, and the unique — sometimes fraught — relationships gay men share with their mothers. All that, and a little cinematic elegance.

Disney’s "Snow White" was a $250 million gamble and it's off to a shaky start. Benjamin and Karen ask whether the controversy could signal a turning point in the studio’s live-action strategy. Plus: Steven Soderbergh’s "Black Bag" has all the hallmarks of a sleek spy thriller, so why is it struggling to find its audience? And revisiting "I Know Where I’m Going", a British classic that sweeps you away to the windswept Scottish isles—whether you’re ready or not.

The haunting beauty of “Picnic at Hanging Rock” returns in stunning 4K—what its enigmatic mystery can teach today’s filmmakers. Plus, why the next chapter of James Bond remains elusive nearly four years on. And Apple’s “The Studio”—a sharp Hollywood satire where art and commerce collide.

Step inside At the Pictures—a podcast for those who see cinema as an art, not just an industry. Recorded in the heart of Soho, hosts Benjamin Wilson and Karen Krizanovich bring sharp criticism, insider insight, and a touch of old-world glamour to the world of film. From Cannes to Hollywood, Hitchcock to contemporary masters, expect sophisticated conversation, wry wit, and a celebration of cinema at its finest.Get a sneak peek before the show’s grand debut in February. Press play—your front-row seat awaits.