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Auteur DetourMaid in Mexico (Roma and Final Thoughts on Alfonso Cuaron)Cuaron's final (for the time being) film is a deeply personal story that ties together many of his themes and his love for pushing the art of filmmaking forward that garnered him many academy awards and helped define the current landscape of filmmakers making indulgent and passionate projects on streaming platforms rather than big film studios.Ian, Travis, and Chris all loved Roma and its a great talk. followed by the wrap up of where we think Cuaron stands in cinema history. and how he has impacted film for the better.thanks for listening!we'll be back with a new...2022-06-021h 27
Auteur DetourSpace Junk (Gravity)Alfonso Cuaron returns after almost 8 years since Children of Men to create his most financially succesful and critically acclaimed movie to date. Gravity is a technical marvel and a bare bones story with only a couple actors and a lot of groundbreaking CGI.we talk about our differing opinions about the movie and which parts work and which parts did not for some of us. Ian lays out his theory on what this movie is REALLY the story of...Travis does his best to convince everyone that the script should be about equal importance to...2022-05-261h 09
Auteur DetourChildren of MenIan, Chris, and Travis get into the world of Children of Men. from the incredible, long, single shots with the camera moving through like a character, to the unbelievable prescience and socially brilliant messaging; it's clear that Alfonso Cuaron is in his stride as a filmmaker. pushing forward technically and conceptually. artwork by Travis Whitemusic by Ian Hinkleyfollow us on socials @auteurdetour2022-05-191h 14
Auteur DetourWicked Awesome (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)Alfonso Cuaron follows up his independent film about the class disparities in Mexico with a dip into franchise filmmaking. the third and best Harry Potter film. Ian, Travis, and Chris talk about how Cuaron fits in as director in this series and how he manages the constraints of it. we also talk a lot about wizards and shit. it's fun. also, travis uses the term Halloweenyana and that's fun too. listen to it won't you. p.s. suck it jk Rowling we stand with trans people.follow us on socials @auteurdetourar...2022-05-121h 02
Auteur DetourLife's a Beach (Y Tu Mama También)Cuaron's 4th film is a powerful and poetic masterpiece about two teenagers having sex with a woman twice their age. it is a uniquely independent movie at this point in his filmography in terms of budget and style, and it exquisitely tackles the dynamics of wealth disparity in a friendship and in a country possibly better than any movie we've ever seen. Ian, Travis, and Chris get into all of that and dig deeper into the transition Cuaron's career takes in this movie. give it a listen!artwork : Travis WhiteMusic: Ian Hinkley...2022-05-0554 min
Auteur DetourLowered Expectations (Great Expectations)moving right along through the Cuaron filmography to his star studded take on Charles Dickens classic novel. Robert Deniro! Ethan Hawke! Gwyneth Paltrow! Anne Bancroft! Chris Cooper! Beautiful cinematography and coming off another brilliant classic book adaption! how could this go wrong???oh shit, it's terrible.welp, listen to us in our bewilderment!follow @auteurdetour on social mediaArt by Travis WhiteMusic by Ian Hinkley2022-04-2852 min
Auteur DetourA Little Podcast (A Little Princess)Alfonso Cuaron's second film and first American production is a tour de force. listen to us gush about the green visual splendor and the beauty of the relationship between father and daughter in his 90's masterwork.art by travis whitemusic by Ian Hinkley2022-04-211h 09
Auteur DetourThe Return of The Mac (The Tragedy of Macbeth)checking back in with a Coen Brother. Enjoy our very special bonus episode on the latest Coen movie. and see how we feel about it.2022-04-1832 min
Auteur DetourSo-So Con Tu Pareja (Solo Con Tu Pareja)welcome back to Auteur Detour. we start off the series on Alfonso Cuaron with his first feature. do we like it? Do we like him? what does this movie tell us about the future of his filmography? the answers may surprise you....2022-04-1454 min
Auteur DetourI Know What Boys Like (Auteur Detour's Favorite Films of All Time)we wanted to welcome you back to the new season with a special episode! before we dive into Alfonso Cuaron, here is (all three of) our top ten films of all time lists. its a really fun episode (even if Ian cried)music and editing Ian HinkleyArtwork by Travis Whitefollow us @Auteurdetour on the socials!2022-04-0754 min
Auteur DetourDune It & Dune It & Dune It WellBefore we dive into our next director series, we wanted to get together and talk about the summers biggest movie: Denis Villeneuve's "Dune"we all had a lot to say about this movie; Chris is a big fan of the director, but how does this fit into his filmography? Travis is a big fan of Dune (the book and the David Lynch film) but how does this film compare? Ian grapples with whether the stunning and elaborate visuals made possible by today's budgets and technologies are a worthy trade off for the richness in craft that can...2021-11-251h 02
Auteur DetourEnd of the Line (the Ballad of Buster Scruggs + our final thoughts on the Coen Brothers)it's a supersized Coen Brothers finale! We talk in depth about their most recent film and their last as collaborators for the foreseeable future, and then give our thoughts about all that we've learned over this series. follow us @auteurdetourmusic by Ian hinkleyArt by Travis White2021-08-052h 07
Auteur DetourHail, Mock-A-Rena (Hail, Caesar)In the seventeenth feature from the Coen Brothers, they once again dive into pure comedy and pure referential diorama storytelling. the movie worked for Chris, but Ian and Travis both found it too meandering in tone and without an essential premise to grab onto. while there are countless scenes that could be played and shown to be the work of creative geniuses, as a film it just doesn't add up. follow us @auteurdetourmusic by Ian Hinkleyart by Travis White2021-07-291h 01
Auteur DetourAuteur Me-tour! (we'll see you next week)we don't have the Hail Caesar episode ready. I'm sorry, Okay???? k thanks we love you. we'll be back (extreme English accent) next weeeeek.follow us @auteurdetour2021-07-2200 min
Auteur DetourLook Out Lleywyn, It's the Llandllord! (Inside Llewyn Davis)As Ian, Travis and Chris close in on the end of the series, they are all surprised at this new take on a classic Coen character. While Audiences found the movie to be a little too dark and unlikable, the critics and our hosts agree that the Coens have crafted a heartbreaking and funny story about a tomcat in 1960's Greenwich Village. Oscar Isaac gives an incredible performance and Coen regular John Goodman shows up in a scene stealing segment. sorry for the slight technical audio problems with this episode, we got it mostly fixed but there's a...2021-07-151h 20
Auteur DetourThere is Nothing Free (True Grit)Ian, Chris, and Travis discuss the 15th film in the Coen Brothers filmography: True Grit. this crowd pleaser is, to this date, the Coens' greatest financial success; and their first foray into a straightforward western. we all agree that it is fun, well made, and wonderfully acted; while lacking in a lot of what makes a Coen Brothers movie feel like a Coen Brothers movie. we also get into genre movies in general and whether westerns are inherently conservative.2021-07-081h 02
Auteur DetourDon’t Tell Mom, Sy Ableman is Dead (A Serious Man)Travis, Chris, and Ian talk about the Coen Brothers exploration into faith. This Parable was under seen and very unlike any movie that ever comes out from any director, but it is incredibly worthwhile and there is a lot of discussion that comes from it.2021-07-011h 08
Auteur DetourSpies Like Us (Burn After Reading)The Coen's follow up their Oscar winning No Country for Old Men with a star studded comedy about the stupidity and self grandiosity of people at every level in Washington. from the heads of the CIA to the trainers at the gym that their housekeepers go to. Travis and Ian found a lot to love in this movie, Chris not so much. it's a great talk and the Coen's maintain what feels like their. new mastery in directing style.artwork by Travis WhiteTheme Song by Ian Hinkleyfollow us @auteurdetour2021-06-241h 03
Auteur DetourDismal Tide? No, Country for Old Men!Travis, Chris, and Ian get into the Coen's later masterpiece; and discuss what it means in terms of their career arc, what it means as a film, and how they managed to completely reset again, after hitting the lowest point of their career. lots of discussion and a late night record make this a really fun and interesting episode.artwork by Travis WhiteTheme song by Ian Hinkleyfollow us @auteurdetour2021-06-171h 19
Auteur DetourGarbage Men (The Ladykillers)Want to hear what it sounds like when three people watch a terrible movie, made by great directors? This is the episode for you! The ladykillers is offensive, and unfunny, and bewildering. based on a classic dark comedy that we appreciate and (some of us) love. so we break our brains to try to figure out how the Coen Brothers missed the mark so terribly in their 11th outing as filmmakers.artwork by Travis WhiteTheme Song by Ian Hinkleyfollow us on social media @auteurdetour2021-06-101h 02
Auteur DetourStupid Dumbheads (Intolerable Cruelty)Ian, Travis, and Chris get into the 10th feature from the Coen Brothers, Intolerable Cruelty. a lot of time is spent trying to figure out where they went wrong and why it feels like this movie missed the mark in every way. it's a lot of laughing in this one. it's fun to talk about terrible bullshit.song by Ian HinkleyArt by Travis White2021-06-0359 min
Auteur DetourThe Uncertainty Principal Barber. (The Man Who Wasn't There)The Man who Wasn't There, we all agree, is an under seen and underrated classic. a throwback to the film noirs and melodramas of the 1940's and 50's filmed in stunning black and white; the film is a visual playground for the Coen Brothers. it is also a palette for them to explore some of their most interesting takes on philosophy...and according to what we talk about, maybe a lot more than is on the screen.follow us on social media @auteurdetour artwork by Travis WhiteTheme song by Ian Hinkley2021-05-271h 08
Auteur DetourO Brothers Gonna Work it OutTravis, Ian, and Chris talk about the 8th film by The Coen Brothers: O Brother, Where Art Thou. the musical homeric odyssey through the depression era south sparks a big debate about what works, what doesn't, and the surprising cultural movement that happened surrounding the films soundtrack.trigger warning: there is a very frank and tricky conversation about race and representation in the last half hour of the episode in which we try to get into how inappropriate the Coens can be with their black characters. it's never an easy topic to cover but I think it's a necessary conversation...2021-05-201h 15
Auteur DetourDudes by Default (The Big Lebowski)Ian, Travis, and Chris discuss the Coen's stoner, serpentine noir, brilliant buddy comedy in this episode. and dig into their human avatar for the constant motif that runs through their filmography; as the dude rolls through the chaos of the world with a confused by acquiescing smirk. we all abide by this movie.artwork by travis whitetheme song by Ian Hinkley2021-05-131h 09
Auteur DetourBrain Nerds (Fargo)moving on from the experimental and masturbatory work of the last couple movies; the Coen Brothers scaled it back and delivered a masterpiece of independent crime cinema. Travis, Ian, and Chris discuss the movie and how it changed the landscape of indie films to come. also, marveling at how much of the Coen aesthetic, motifs, and narrative devices play out so naturally and concisely here.Follow us on Social Media @AuteurDetour2021-05-061h 07
Auteur DetourThe Hudsucker ProdcastyThe fifth Coen Brothers film is also their largest in scale to date. In this conversation, we mostly agree with the critics and culture from the time in thinking that bigger doesn't always mean better. There is a lot to love in this movie though, and certainly a deeper dive into the themes that the Coen's are constantly exploring. the circular metaphor and symbolism is front and center.Artwork: Travis WhiteTheme Song: Ian Hinkleyfollow us on social media @auteurdetour2021-04-291h 00
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Isaiah Jackson Bitcoin & Black AmericaThe legacy financial system has traditionally shut out the Black community and perpetuates a culture that places Black lives in spaces where conflict with police is elevated often leading to deadly outcomes. Today we are speaking with Isaiah Jackson, author of Bitcoin & Black America on how Bitcoin can be the vehicle to combat the legacy financial system and the financial oppression of the Black community.
Isaiah Jackson is the best-selling author of Bitcoin & Black America, co-founder of KRBE Digital Assets Group and co-host of “The Gentlemen of Crypto” daily YouTube show. He is an award-winning spea...2021-04-2446 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Pep Love (Emcee, Producer, Hip Hop Pioneer, and Founding Member of Hieroglyphics)Today on Radio Causeway, we’ll be talking with Pep Love, emcee, hip hop pioneer and founding member of Hieroglyphics.
Plus, the Mullet’s Strange News, Mullet at the Movies, & Pav’s Pick.
Follow Pep Love at: https://twitter.com/PepLava
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This episode of Radio Causeway is hosted by Tim Grigsby and Chris Bolaza from KCSB FM in Santa Barbara.
August 17, 20202021-04-2446 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Diogo Monica Co-Founder & President of AnchorageToday on Radio Causeway we will be exploring the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency and to help us with that we will be speaking with Diogo Monica. Diogo is the co-founder and president of Anchorage, an institutional platform for crypto investors. Before Anchorage he was an early employee and led the security teams at Square and Docker.
Plus, the Mullet's Strange News, Mullet at the Movies (Mandy), and Pav's Pick!
www.radiocauseway.org
This episode of Radio Causeway is hosted by Tim Grigsby and Chris Bolaza from KCSB...2021-04-2443 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: National TPS Alliance and Plaintiffs of Ramos vs NeilsenToday on Radio Causeway we are speaking with members of the National TPS Alliance as well as plaintiffs on the Ramos vs Nielsen lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule for deciding whether to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for countries facing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other specific crises.
Plus, we have the Mullet’s Strange News, Mullet at the Movies (Blade Runner 2049), & Pav’s Pick!
Guests:
William Martinez (National TPS Alliance Organizer),
Maria Ayala-Flores (Plaintiff),
Crista Ramos (Plaintiff),
...2021-04-2442 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Andrew McCumber (Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at UC Santa Barbara)Andrew McCumber (Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at UC Santa Barbara)
From anticoagulant poisons to helicopter mounted rifles, the systematic extermination of non native species takes many physical forms but exist in part due to cultural norms. Andrew McCumber, Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at UC Santa Barbara takes a look at this and more in his 2020 Marvin E. Olsen Award winning paper, Killing for Life: Species Eradication and the Ecology of Meaning in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands.
Andrew McCumber's website: https://www.andymccumber.com/
We also have the Mullet’s Stran...2021-04-2445 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Adrian Spinelli (Music, Arts & Culture Journalist)
Adrian Spinelli (Music, Arts & Culture Journalist)
Today on Radio Causeway, we will be speaking with Music, Arts & Culture Journalist and Gaucho Alumn, Adrian Spinelli on his work chronicling the music and culture scene and he will also be sharing with us a few new releases that we will be listening to. Adrian is a Music, Arts & Culture Journalist for publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, the Noise Pop Podcast, and Paste Magazine.
Adrian on Twitter: @AGSpinelli
Blog: everythingecstatic.net
And later...2021-04-2443 min
Auteur DetourI'm Barton Fink, Who The Hell are You?Ian, Travis, and Chris continue their journey into the films of the Coen Brothers. Barton Fink presents them with the challenging concept of The Life of The Mind. we do our best to navigate how much of this exploration is deep metaphor, and how much is simply a palette for them to enjoy their craft. We all agree, John Goodman and John Turturro are in top form.Artwork: Travis WhiteTheme Song: Ian HinkleyFollow us on Social Media @auteurdetour2021-04-2256 min
Radio CausewayRadio Causeway: Winnie Wong (Independent Freelance Producer)Winnie Wong is an independent freelance producer based in LA that is currently working with the Defender Project as well as “A Lo-Fi Blues” a feature film about an aging blues musician who believes that his late wife is trapped inside of a song.
Plus, the Mullet’s Strange News, Mullet at the Movies (Swiss Army Man), and Pav’s Pick
www.radiocauseway.org
This episode of Radio Causeway is hosted by Tim Grigsby and Chris Bolaza from KCSB FM in Santa Barbara.
July 20, 20202021-04-2244 min
Auteur DetourWhat's a SCHMATTA With You (Millers Crossing)In this episode, Ian, Chris, and Travis dive into the Coen Brothers gangster epic "Miller's Crossing". We talk about how the Coen's have entered a new phase of their career and argue about the success of their effort. We all agree though, it's an incredibly layered and ambitious movie. Artwork by Travis White.Theme song by Ian HinkleyFollow us on social media @auteurdetour to continue the conversation!2021-04-151h 10
Auteur DetourBonus Ep! Life = Bad, Movies = Goodthis was a conversation we had after recording the "Raising Arizona" episode. the three of us dive into what we like about movies as an art form in general and whether it's still the culture driving art form it once was. also, we debate whether it ever was or if it was a good thing when it was. It was a conversation we loved having so we decided to share it with you here as a bonus. Hope you enjoy!Like us on social media @auteurdetour and subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast! 2021-04-1219 min
Auteur DetourPraising ArizonaIan, Travis and Chris talk about the second and most manic of all of the Coen Brothers movies: raising Arizona. We dive into their complete tonal shift and how it resulted in one of the best comedies of the 80's and possibly all time. we also discuss where it fits into their filmography and how it stands apart from the rest of their filmography.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @auteurdetour and like our Facebook page to keep the conversation going!2021-04-081h 03
Auteur DetourBlood SimpletonsIan, Chris, and Travis discuss the Coen Brothers first film: Blood Simple. we also dive into the making of the movie, the motifs that start here and will persist through many Coen Brothers movies, and the incredible way that they burst onto the scene as fully formed auteurs and changed independent cinema forever.follow us on Twitter and Instagram @auteurdetour and keep the conversation going!2021-04-011h 06
Auteur DetourAuteur Detour Trailerplease join us as Travis White, Ian Hinkley, and Chris Bolaza travel through the filmographies of our favorite directors. Like, Subscribe, share with your friends and enjoy!2021-03-2702 min