Following the publication of their explosive New York Times article, the #MeToo movement demanded accountability, with thousands of women sharing their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault. When journalists Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey published their expose on Harvey Weinstein’s serial pattern of sexual assault and harassment (and the lengths that the industry took to cover it up), they completely upended a culture of silence.

The picks below represent some of the very best audiobooks and podcasts about movies available, ranging in topic from engrossing film histories to unreserved memoirs from directors and actors alike to behind-the-scenes tales that glimmer with all the wonder of that bonafide movie magic. Whether you’re an armchair movie buff fascinated by the ins-and-outs of cinema or you’re an aspiring filmmaker looking for a bit of guidance or inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Perhaps you’re curious about just how those big budget blockbusters and life-affirming indie dramas alike go from screenplay to silver screen. From the aroma of semi-stale, highly buttered popcorn emanating from the concessions to the feeling of leaning back in your chair once the trailers begin to roll, it’s an experience that’s enchanting and engrossing and impossible to replicate. While many theaters remain closed across the globe and releases have shifted to streaming services as of late, there’s nothing that quite compares to settling in to watch the newest film at your local movie house. Movies are an escape, a refuge, an opportunity to step into another world, if only for a few hours.

Wisecracker by William J. Mann