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The AwardsWatch PodcastDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 67 - 'A Hidden Life' (Terrence Malick, 2019) with Special Guest Dave Giannini of InSession Film Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you’ve got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 67 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Dave Gian...2024-10-112h 26
The AwardsWatch PodcastDirector Watch Ep. 55 - 'Man on Fire' (Tony Scott, 2004) with guest Dave Giannini of InSession Film Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you’ve got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 55 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Editor-In-Chief of I...2024-07-182h 27
Your List, My CommandPrincess MononokeEpisode Notes
More cartoons? Say it ain't so. Sorry, it is so. Maybe this time, Derek will actually enjoy an anime. We turn to the master, Hayao Miyazake, and (in Dave's opinion) his absolute masterpiece, PRINCESS MONONOKE. Will liberal ideals, beautiful visuals, and a perfect story be enough to satisfy Derek, the grump? Listen and find out!
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Your List, My CommandSerpicoEpisode Notes
We are back, and once again on time! Derek is here to educate Dave on Italian Cinema (finally). In this episode on SERPICO, they discuss the possibility of good cops, slow as molasses plots, and the greatness of Al Pacino. Take a listen!
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Your List, My CommandGuess Who's Coming To DinnerEpisode Notes
At the start of a marathon recording session, Derek makes Dave think about interracial relationships back in the 1960's. Among other topics, we discuss Derek's relationships with white women, the danger of the white liberal, and standard gender binaries about love and logic.
Take a listen to a podcast on a movie that Derek watches every chance he gets.
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2023-08-0735 min
Off Screen DeathBlack Girl (Sight and Sound #98)This is not a happy story, it's probably Dave's fault.
Actually, it’s because of Sight and Sound and their ridiculous list. We had no choice, except not to do a podcast, and good luck getting that to happen. We take a look at a movie that one of us owns (nerd) but neither of us have seen.
This one gets a little serious when talking about representation and streaming, but we manage to still keep it light. After all, Mike is apparently the eponymous Black Girl. Who knew?
Join us as we ta...2023-03-2531 min
Off Screen DeathThe Shop Around the Corner (AFI #28 100 Years... 100 Passions)Dave attempts to give Mike a Valentine's Day gift better than two Gwyneth Paltrows...
We do not get emails on ancient computers, but we do get star crossed lovers, workplace drama that Michael Scott would be proud of, and…suicide. Again, Dave? Ok ignore the suicide attempt, this is actually a very sweet movie, minus the mean spirited fat phobia.
Bonus in this episode, there are no ugly Englishman, just underweight Jimmy Stewart and the Enemies of Judy. Just listen, you’ll get it.
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Your List, My CommandHoop DreamsWait, no delays?
That's right, baby and this is a good one. Dave finally gets Derek to watch a movie that has been in his to watch pile for damn near 20 years.
We talk race, poverty, privilege, and a bit about colorism. But we still have a good time and make fun of each other. As per usual.
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Off Screen DeathThe General (Sight and Sound #99)We delve deeper into Sight and Sound... this time with no sound.
Well, kind of. Dave and Mike manage to compare one of the gems of silent film to both Avatar and Mean Streets. But they also talk about silent films in general and how unfair it is to compare. However, it’s no Terminator 2.
Life can be difficult for action filmmakers (keep an ear out for William Friedkin in this episode) but nowhere near as hard as Buster Keaton had it on this gigantic chase sequence.
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Your List, My CommandBroadcast NewsOnce again, we took a good, long break. It's Derek's fault. I'm not sure how, but just go with me on this one.
In this episode, Derek picks a certified (by Criterion) classic off of Dave's list. We talk news movies, romance, simping, and how real life sometimes intrudes on our enjoyment of art.
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Off Screen DeathAquaman (RT 65%)"The dumb parts of the movie are the best parts of the movie. I wish it had leaned into being more dumb."
We here at OFF SCREEN DEATH thought James Wan's AQUAMAN was plenty dumb, Amy Nicholson. PLENTY DUMB.
And we had a good time with it. Along the way Dave longs for Nicole Kidman (reasonable) and claims Venom as the one comic book character he would aspire to be (questionable) while Mike is complaining about Amber Heard... but just the shade of red they use for her wig. That's it, internet! Now enjoy your...2022-12-1500 min
Off Screen DeathWait Until Dark (AFI #55 100 Years... 100 Thrills)"This 1967 thriller draws its effectiveness less from the intelligence of the direction (by Terence Young) than from the unbridled sadism of the concept."
We think Dave Kehr of The Chicago Reader was a little mean to our director, but that doesn’t mean we liked WAIT UNTIL DARK.
Mike has finally watched an Audrey Hepburn performance and he is filled with deep regret. Dave should have recommended CHARADE instead. Or again, don’t use TV Guide to pick a movie. Despite these obstacles, we talk thrillers, stage plays, and great wigs!
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Off Screen DeathSophie's Choice (Sophie's 1 of 2)"SOPHIE'S CHOICE is a rare film, literate, deeply moving, and gifted with an absolutely awe-inspire it performance by Meryl Streep."
Bob Thomas of the Associated Press really comes out swinging and he should probably calm down. We all agree that Meryl is great, but the rest of the movie... not so much.
"The way Streep inhabits Sophie, and brings her history to life whether she's explicitly talking about the past or carrying herself across the room with wounded grace, can't help but make parts of the rest of the film seem smaller by comparison."
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Off Screen DeathParallel Mothers (Dave's #1 Movie of 2021)"Alas, it is Almodovar in my least favorite mode: As the man who crafts soap-operatic excuses for actresses like Cruz to weep at length."
Dennis Harvey of 48 Hills, like many critics in history, gets it absolutely wrong. Yes, we agree that there are soap opera dynamics at play here, but in our (MUCH BETTER) opinion, Cruz acts admirably and downright calm, as opposed to “weeping at length.
“Parallel Mothers is a movie of infinite tenderness, that rare ode to motherhood that acknowledges mothers as women first and mothers second.”
Stephanie Zacharek of TIME magazi...2022-05-2328 min
Your List, My CommandMurder on the Orient Express (1974)I know, I know, excuses, excuses. But we're back! Hopefully for good this time, but no promises. In this episode, Dave picks a movie at random from Derek's list and ends up with MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS from 1974.
We talk for quite a long time about this movie; including talk on remakes, endings, mysteries, unfortunate racial comments, and even biblical puns. We're not sorry.
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2022-05-1900 min
Off Screen DeathEverybody Wants Some!! (Mike's #1 Movie of 2016)"As small and specific as it is, EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! feels improbably expansive, even universal. As Jake's endless Friday night turns into the inevitable Monday morning, it turns out that his lost weekend was all about being found."
Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post gets it and gets us. Mike and Dave finally get to talk about one of the great hangout movies of all time, from the master of the genre, Richard Linklater.
“It's as if Linklater is bound by a bro code that obliges him to present these guys in a basically uncritical li...2022-04-3037 min
Off Screen DeathThe Slugger's Wife (RT 0%)"Simon's not in a lighthearted mood, and so the silliness of the story gets bogged down in all sorts of gloomy neuroses, angry denunciations, and painful self-analysis."
Sounds like Roger Ebert is ALSO not in a lighthearted mood as he watched Neil Simon and Hal Ashby's THE SLUGGER'S WIFE.
Neither were we. BUT THEN... the pathetic antics of our toxic romantic lead just keep going and one host became charmed. The other can never be charmed and his name is Dave.
Enjoy Michael O'Keefe unbelievably play the home run king of 1985 and Rebecca...2022-04-2944 min
Off Screen DeathBull Durham (1001 Film #804)"Bull Durham is a treasure of a movie because it knows so much about baseball and so little about love."
Roger Ebert, who apparently has no faith in humanity, still finds a way to give Bull Durham a positive review.
We, at Off Screen Death, have a bit more hope but still enjoyed the same things that he did.
“The acting in Bull Durham cannot be faulted and should be remembered at Oscar time. Sarandon has one of the juiciest female roles in years and she makes you think no one could play it...2022-04-2835 min
Off Screen DeathHouse of Gucci (2022 Oscars #1 Snub)"It's a long and poorly paced and plays too loose with the facts. Oh well!"
"The bonkers true story that chronicles the unraveling of the Italian fashion empire is also first-class frothy and fun entertainment.”
This is from Mara Reinstein of US Weekly, but it might as well be from Mike. Whatever, who cares? It’s fun and dumb!
“House of Gucci isn't aggressively bad, but it is undeniably tedious, threadbare, and unengaging.”
Yes, Richard Whittaker of the Austin Chronicle! Dave agrees, either be really good or really bad, but don’t muck aro...2022-04-0134 min
GDTEpisode #25 - Lady Macbeth (with Dave Giannini)It’s a Good Day to Talk about Lady Macbeth! We are joined by Dave Giannini, film writer, to talk about his choice of movie, Lady Macbeth. Join us for our discussion on this underrated film.
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Off Screen DeathScream/Blade Runner 2049 (1001 Films #1210)"It's at a certain point toward the finale that this SCREAM becomes almost as drearily repetitious as the reboot culture it skewers."
Pat Smith of Slant Magazine lines up SCREAM for a stab wound, and sadly, we mostly agree. One of our hosts is kind to the movie, and the other is Dave. We talk about waiting too long, the lack of difference between Scream 4 and 5, and how these kids never quite live up to noted thespians like Matthew Lillard and Jamie Kennedy.
But then we move on to a great movie! Right? Well…
...2022-02-0239 min
Your List, My CommandThe English PatientWe are back again for a treasured classic. Treasured unless you are Elaine Benes from Seinfeld (a show Derek has never watched). We talk all things romance and longing with THE ENGLISH PATIENT. Derek sides with anyone who isn't white and rails against the punishment of white women in caves. Dave basically just cries.
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2021-12-3029 min
Off Screen DeathLast Night in Soho/Repulsion (1001 Movies #462)"Were we supposed to have found it entertaining? There's more horror latent in this notion of the movie audience than in the film itself."
And if Pauline Kael's unkind words about Roman Polanski's REPULSION don't do it for you... how about Father Time Rex Reed for LAST NIGHT IN SOHO?
“Depraved, delirious, and downright stupid, Last Night in Soho is two hours of amateurish drivel by B-movie director Edgar Wright that pretends to be half-retro Swingin’ Sixties comedy and half-horror thriller. It is neither, but for a two hour assault on the I.Q., it’s in a...2021-11-0130 min
Off Screen DeathEnduring Love (RT 59%)"The whole film... is not thrilling or moving; it is interesting, which is fine by me but will not make it a huge success."
Mark Steyn of The Spectator is washing his hands of this stalker film ENDURING LOVE starring Daniel Craig and Rhys Ifans but we are just getting into it as we learn many deep secrets about one host. Such as:
Dave is afraid of balloons.
Dave likes to see James Bond kissing another man.
But be efficient about it; no lollygagging.
And Mike likes the movie but would honestly rather be watching...2021-10-1135 min
Your List, My CommandBottle RocketBottle Rocket
We are back with a much easier film to figure out, BOTTLE ROCKET. Derek accuses Dave of being just like these characters, which frankly stinks of discrimination. But we move on pretty quickly to denigrating Wes Anderson and wishing that he never made any money. We also talk about the very different careers of the two Wilson brothers and determine just how annoying Dave would be if he had watched this movie as a teenager. Derek actually sat through this white nonsense and liked it???
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Off Screen DeathBlack Widow (#1 on Disney Plus Premier Access)"Black Widow represents the MCU looking back when it should be moving forward. Everything about the movie seems small, even the big action set pieces."
James Berardinelli gives words to our comments but not our feelings. Mike and Dave talk about the small scale, road trip camaraderie between ScarJo and Florence Pugh, and touch on why it’s suddenly ok to make fun of superhero nonsense. We also briefly discuss why we are Team ScarJo in the lawsuit connected to this small scale, small profit movie.
We mostly had a good time with BLACK WIDOW, wh...2021-09-0629 min
Your List, My CommandMirrorMirror
Well here we are, the real Criterion of it all. Derek and Dave do their best to do justice to supposedly one of the greatest films ever made.
They talk the pressures of talking about it, relationships with mothers, and films that stick with them.
Even if you haven't seen this one, this episode is worth listening to, we promise!
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Your List, My CommandGiantThis episode is Derek's revenge! After Dave made him sit through the two hours and change of RAN, he strikes back with the aptly named GIANT!
Derek loses his mind (again) about LIz Taylor, and they talk James Dean as the weak link, the scope, and if the United Colors of Benetton ending still works.
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Off Screen DeathClaudine (RT 57%)"A rather simple love story about two experienced and jaded adults."
In a splat review, Janet Branagh’s of the Apollo Guide accidentally hits on what exactly there is to love about this movie! Mike and Dave talk about how refreshing it is to see two adults (each with their own problems) fall in love and build something together.
Join us as we do our best to “save” CLAUDINE from the unnecessarily mean film critics. Join us (and the Criterion collection) as we celebrate a truly underseen classic.
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Your List, My CommandRan
Hello again! This episode was delayed because whoever the idiot is that edits these, forgot to post it!
But anyway, in this episode, Dave makes Derek watch a true classic, Akira Kurosawa's RAN! Listen as Derek backpedals and apologizes for ever impugning Dave's taste in earlier episodes. Finally, the scales are even. (This means Derek liked Ran). We talk Kentucky's terrible education system, Shakespeare adaptations, and the importance of fools. Enjoy!
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Off Screen DeathThe Godfather (AFI #2)"The Godfather shows that there is still life in the massive production engineering which made Hollywood studios the wonder of the entertainment world in their great days."
Alexander Walker of the London Evening Standard unwittingly guides us in our conversation not only of THE GODFATHER, but of where studios should go from here. Mike and Dave both struggle to pinpoint The Godfather of streaming, but weirdly we land on SET IT UP (Mike) and MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (Dave).
Of course, yes, we talk about how great the movie is. No hot takes here. Except fo...2021-07-2849 min
Your List, My CommandThe Stepford Wives (1975)We return once again, this time to watch a movie Dave has never seen. Derek is in disbelief, but Dave has never seen THE STEPFORD WIVES. Weirdly, he has seen the remake but not the original. Dave struggles with the direction of the film, but overall digs it. He may go a little overboard on the political side of things, but he stands by the fact that if you think horror isn't political, you should try again. Derek foolishly allows Dave to keep talking, but joins in to discuss feminism and reveal some things about his childhood.
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Your List, My CommandAkiraDisappointed Derek
Well, Derek was really excited to finally watch AKIRA! Unfortunately, this did not go well. Dave and Derek talk a lot about how difficult it is to watch movies meant for different times and ages. We also wander around a bit and touch on a bunch of topics; including body horror, Dragonball Z, annoying white nerds, and whether or not a movie even needs a plot if it's cool enough.
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Following Films PodcastDIMLAND with Dave Giannini of YOUR LIST, MY COMMANDToday I'm joined by Dave Giannini of YOUR LIST, MY COMMAND to discuss the new film DIMLAND.
In an attempt to shake off her melancholy, a young woman escapes the city to her family's country cottage only to rediscover a world she'd long forgotten and the old friend who may convince her to leave reality behind.
For more information about the film follow Peter Collins Campbell on Twitter @peterfims2021-06-2647 min
Your List, My CommandThe Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her LoverThe Journey Begins
We have finally arrived with our very first episode. In this one, Dave picks one of his favorites off of poor Derek's List. In THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER we take a look at the ridiculously hard to find film from Peter Greenaway.
We talk the difference between respecting and liking a movie, sexual deviance, Helen Mirren, Dave's fashion sense, and, of course, cannibalism.
Watch this on Peacock (of all places) and join us for this spoiler heavy discussion.
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Off Screen DeathOpening Weekend Wasted w/ THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW"Watching it, you have to wonder exactly what kind of movie anyone though they were making."
Alissa Wilkinson of Vox plainly states what we agree with, that this movie is a complete mess and a mishmash of poor choices.
Join Mike, Dave, and returning guest Web of TRILOGY IN THEORY (finally here for a movie with pasty white people) as we try to work through the convoluted story. We fear that we won’t be much help.
Web can barely recall the name of the movie after about 25 minutes of frustration.
Dave can't resist mak...2021-06-0235 min
Your List, My CommandYour List, My Command TrailerThe long wait is over! Dave and Derek are together on a podcast at last. Join us as we go through our lists of shame together!
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Off Screen DeathPsycho 1960 (AFI #14) and Psycho 1998 (RT 39%)"The first American movie since TOUCH OF EVIL to stand in the same creative rank as the great European films"
“As Norman Bates, Vince Vaughn makes us better appreciate how much Anthony Perkins brought to the original project.”
Same title, same shots (mostly), slightly different results from the critic’s circle. In our Mother’s Day episode (get it? Sorry.), Mike and Dave take a close look at the classic, PSYCHO. To get a slightly different angle, Dave finally watches the remake from 1998, which Mike is weirdly obsessed with, and has been since 1998.
Will any...2021-05-1358 min
Off Screen DeathVanilla Sky (RT 42%)"I now find Cruise tolerable only when he's in a movie that undercuts or ridicules his narcissism-- as EYES WIDE SHUT did and as this movie does even more noticeably."
Jonathan Rosenbaum is not nice to Tom Cruise... but he's not wrong here. FOR THAT... you must listen to one host (Dave) as he clearly makes poor dating decision one after the other and did not learn a SINGLE THING from Cameron Crowe's masterpiece VANILLA SKY. The lessons, such as they are:
Cameron Diaz brings sustenance (and sex!)
Penelope Cruze brings cute banter
See which one...2021-05-0643 min
Off Screen DeathAll About Eve (AFI #28) and All About Steve (RT 6%)The two biggest award winners for All About movies!
Yes, we have a special treat for your Oscar season listening. We present a double episode, this time covering ALL ABOUT EVE and ALL ABOUT STEVE. Despite the similar names, they are not in the least bit similar themselves. Following are two quotes from reviews, see if you can work out which is the classic.
“It has substance in virtually every dramatic and romantic mood, which have been given proper shading and projection by producer Darryl F. Zanuck and Mankiewicz. The segue from the commentary school of...2021-04-2557 min
Off Screen DeathHis Girl Friday (1001 Films #141)"Except to add that we've seen THE FRONT PAGE under its own name and others so often before we've grown a little tired of it, we don't mind conceding HIS GIRL FRIDAY is a bold-faced reprint of what was once- and still remains- the maddest newspaper comedy of our times."
Frank Nugent of the New York Times gives one of the most backhanded compliments imaginable to a certified classic in HIS GIRL FRIDAY. Basically, it’s just like this other really good movie, but that’s fine, I guess!
Will our hosts be more impressed than...2021-04-2341 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Gone GirlWell folks, this is how we say goodbye. Kind of. Yes, we are done with David Fincher and we are done with A Podcast Directed by. But good news, we are starting a brand new podcast called Off Screen Death. Link provided below.Subscribe here!But before all that, we talk a grimy, almost trashy double feature. We finish off our talk of pincher with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl. One of these is an underrated Fincher in Dave’s opinion and the other is Gone Girl, obviously an ac...2021-02-111h 04
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonAnd finally we come to the episode that, for some reason, Dave has been looking forward to. We finally watch THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON! Your hosts talk about all manner of things. Included here are deciding when to have sex with Brad Pitt, how good-looking Brad Pitt is, Fincher’s willingness to cast unexpected people as tattooed artists, and our own age and regret. Join us as we go backwards in time, lying to ourselves about how great we once were. Follow us on...2021-01-0843 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - Fight Club and Panic RoomMerry Christmas everybody, we have a gift for you. We will start with David Fincher’s movie from one of the best years in cinema history. If you want more of that year, check out Mike’s other podcast 99 From 99! But. Yes, FIGHT CLUB! A movie that spawned idiots on every side, but still is worthy of actual measured discussion. We talk humor, disturbing line readings from Helena Bonham Carter and just how fucking cool Brad Pitt is, both in this movie and in general. We also discuss whether or not a movie with a twist can hold...2020-12-2551 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - Se7en and The GameYes, we have returned to cover David Fincher movies that Mike likes!First, we take a look at SE7EN, a movie where Fincher finds his muse and Mike finds his idol. Dave, on the other hand, is just concerned about Mr. Pitt's broken arm.Then we move on to a strange Christmas movie in THE GAME. Here, we find out that Michael Douglas is a pig, but we like him anyway!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on Instagram2020-12-2155 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - Alien 3 and MankJust in time, we are back for a new episode! Mike and Dave talk Fincher's first (that he has disowned) and his latest.We begin with ALIEN 3 the much derided but also with passionate fans film without a script. Will this just be Dave screaming into the abyss? Maybe. Deal with it. We also determine who gets the blame? Our precious auteur or the goddamn suits.Then we move to happier topics, with Netflix's MANK. A movie just for film snobs and that's us! We hope you enjoy us talking about Citizen Kane...2020-12-1153 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - Expert Introduction with Marcelo J. PicoHello again everyone! It's time for a new director and this time it is David Fincher! Join Dave and his guest expert, Marcelo J. Pico of Talk Film Society. We discuss what makes Fincher great, why it takes him so long, and whether or not Alien 3 is terrible!Links discussed in this episode:Gone Girl podcast with Marcelo and Dave -https://open.spotify.com/episode/14sEa83Dx40Xt73b3p1j3r?si=N8BqBNWvTaeQ8rF17GQt0wPanic Room Article by Marcelo -https://talkfilmsociety...2020-12-0444 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofsky - mother!We have finally reached the end of Mike’s almost biblical, self-flagellatory quest through the films of Darren Aronofsky. Sadly for him (and happily for the rest of us), it ends sourly for our intrepid co-host. He has been on the record as not enjoying MOTHER! (Exclamation point included) and this is where the end leaves us. Will Mike have a turn like Dave did on THE FOUNTAIN! Probably not, but you’ll never know unless you listen! Join us as we talk creators (of all kinds), poor Jennifer Lawrence, and the glory (as always) of Michelle Pfeiffer.2020-11-2041 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofsky - NoahWe are back to finally have some fun with Aronofsky. Well, Dave has had fun, but Mike gets to relive the glory of a movie that holds the distinction of Mike’s very first podcast appearance, NOAH. We talk the joys of getting drunk on a beach, the terrible acting of “Harry Potter Woman”, and how Aronofsky lets actors loose to just play. Join us as we talk about the surprise hit of an auteur’s career, regardless of film twitters ridiculous response to an action movie about great floods, monsters of rock, and the perils of not having sex. If...2020-11-1336 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofsky - Black SwanIn this episode, Mike and Dave finally take on the Oscar winning film in Aronofsky's filmography, BLACK SWAN.Join us as we talk Mike's continued obsession with lesbian film, word of mouth success, and trying not to solely focus on Mila Kunis.Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Donate to the show and get rewards on Patreon! Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com2020-11-0631 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofsky -PiOk, here we go with a new director for Mike and Dave. I think we picked a challenging one this time around, with Darren Aronofsky! We begin with his first film, PI! Will this be too esoteric? Or maybe it's a hidden gem once you get past all the math and hideous hairlines. Join us to find out!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!Email us and tell us we're wrong...2020-10-0935 min
A Podcast Directed ByAmy Heckerling - Johnny Dangerously and VampsWe return finally! Dave drags Mike back into the booth to talk about two more Heckerling movies.First, we look at JOHNNY DANGEROUSLY, a movie seemingly built in a lab to annoy our cohosts. Gotta be honest, we move on pretty quickly. Keaton is not funny enough and way too short for Mike.But on a happier note, we watch VAMPS a wildly underseen and really fun vampire comedy. Join us as we complain about the lack of output from our favorite women in film!Follow us...2020-10-0537 min
A Podcast Directed ByAmy Heckerling - Look Who's Talking and I Could Never Be Your WomanOk, who's ready for our first double episode? Here we take a look at two movies based on Amy Heckerling's own life experience.First, we travel back to a childhood favorite in LOOK WHO'S TALKING. We discuss the star power of John Travolta (and his hair) and what makes Bruce Willis funny. Dave also goes on an extended diatribe about the terrifying opening credits sequence and Mike tries to calm him down about Moonlighting, of all things.Then, we move on to a movie no one has seen, I COULD NEVER BE YOUR...2020-08-2355 min
A Podcast Directed ByAmy Heckerling - Fast Times At Ridgemont HighOk, it is absolutely time to dive in to another wronged female director and pretty much all of their work. We start off our Heckerling watch with her first (and one of her most well known) movie, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH.Our conversation spans expectations, characters who just want to have sex, the reality (or lack) of characters in teen movies, and Dave's hatred of Judge Reinhold.Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show...2020-08-1439 min
A Podcast Directed ByMichael Bay - Bad Boys and 6 UndergroundOn our first movie episode on Michael Bay, we attempt to find a simple arc to his career by looking at his first and last film.First, we look at one of the quintessential 90's action movies in BAD BOYS. We talk buddy cops, the cult of personality, and maybe the transfer to the "Old Time Kentucky Hour" as Dave moves to Kentucky.Then, we move to the Netflix mega hit (according to Netflix), 6 UNDERGROUND. We discuss the miscast Ryan Reynolds, how little we care about numbers, and Mike viciously attacks Dave Franco.2020-06-0846 min
A Podcast Directed ByIda Lupino - Never FearOn to our second movie of Lupino month with one that hits close to home. In NEVER FEAR, Lupino tackles the tough topic of Polio, a disease that she struggled with herself.Mike and Dave discuss if this hope filled picture continues Lupino's fantastic start after NOT WANTED, or if this one is a little bit more difficult to take. Mike also, as usual, blames Dave for his choices, but we have a good time anyway!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to...2020-05-1529 min
A Podcast Directed ByIda Lupino - Not WantedFresh off getting a great overview from our expert, Mike and Dave dive into Ida Lupino's directorial efforts. We begin with NOT WANTED, a film that she was not credited for, but is undeniably Lupino.We talk female gaze, nerds who are into trains, Sean Penn's dad, and for some reason, the smell of fish on a crowded bus. Do social problems films from the 40's hold up? Listen in as we take a look at the story of an unwed mother who also kidnaps babies? Should be fun!Follow us on Twitter2020-05-0838 min
A Podcast Directed ByRob Reiner - Stand By Me and The Princess BrideFinally, we get to the good stuff! Two accepted classics on this episode, but will both of the hosts agree?We start with STAND BY ME, the rare great movie with almost all child actors. Will Mike ease up on The Brat Pack? Will Dave ever stop talking about River Phoenix? Probably not, but we both agree that pie eating contests are a good thing.Then we move to THE PRINCESS BRIDE, the lone Criterion directed by Rob Reiner. A highlight of this is Mike detailing his early dating experience, and...2020-04-0848 min
A Podcast Directed ByBen Affleck and Casey Affleck - Gone Baby Gone and I'm Still HereNow, we come to the episode of extremes for guest host, Andrew and real host, Dave.
First, we tackle a true masterpiece in GONE BABY GONE. Somehow, Ben Affleck wrangled a stellar performance out of his own brother. With that, he managed to save his own career and truly start Casey's. But does it hold up? Or is it just another first film from a marginally talented actor?
*Big, extended sigh* Now, we come to Casey Affleck's I'M STILL HERE. Will one of our hosts find meaning in the mockumentary, or...2020-03-1842 min
A Podcast Directed ByDrew Barrymore and Jodie Foster - Whip It and Little Man TateAndrew and I are back again, this time talking about former child stars that became directors!First, we look at the star of E.T. and FIRESTARTER, Drew Barrymore. With her one and only directorial effort, we have the coming of age story of WHIP IT. Will this reach Andrew's sports hating nerd heart? Will Dave get over his hatred of JUNO? HmmmmNext, we dive into the work of TAXI DRIVER star Jodie Foster. Although neither Dave nor Andrew are big fans of her other directorial work, maybe this story...2020-03-1250 min
A Podcast Directed ByKaryn Kusama - The InvitationBack for more Kusama with one of her most critically respected films, THE INVITATION! Will Dave do a 180 on this now that he has seen more of her movies? Would you ever invite either of us to a dinner party? Listen in and make your choice!Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya!Check them out on Twitter and Patreon!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!...2020-02-1933 min
A Podcast Directed BySpike Lee - Inside Man and Blackkklansman (Plus Spike Lee's Masterpiece)Here we are, we've reached the end. Well, at least the end in 2020. Our final two movies of the month could not be more different!First, Spike tackles genre with the great heist film, INSIDE MAN. We discuss Denzel playing against type, borderline inappropriate jokes, and Dave's continued hatred of short people.Finally, we get to Spike Lee's Oscar-winner, BLACKKKLANSMAN. Apologies ahead of time, because our reaction might not be what you think. But hey, at least one of our hosts really likes the lead!As we...2020-01-301h 19
A Podcast Directed ByNancy Meyers - The HolidayIt's a little early for Christmas (not for Hollywood) but we at A Podcast Directed By have given you a gift. Another episode on Nancy Meyers, this time on THE HOLIDAY. Dave, as promised, continues to hate Jack Black. But we think our love of this holiday classic more than makes up for it!
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A Podcast Directed ByNancy Meyers - Something's Gotta GiveWe're back for more and maybe the pinnacle of Meyers month. We are finally at SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE! Our expert calls it a masterpiece, find out if Mike and Dave agree! We talk shameful theater experiences, extended crying, laughing at the male form, and the perfection that is Keanu Reeves!
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This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To Be You podcast!
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A Podcast Directed ByNancy Meyers - The Parent TrapWell, your favorite host (Mike, obviously) gets his wish. It is December, and we are covering Nancy Meyers! In this episode, Dave immediately puts him on the defensive, forcing him to defend his choice.Will Dave's grumpiness survive the month? We begin with THE PARENT TRAP, a Disney movie with a child star, which could be a real bad start. But who knows, maybe Lindsay Lohan can save it! Rent THE PARENT TRAP on Amazon! This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To Be You podcast! Follow his podcast on twitter! Follow him...2019-12-0138 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - Goodfellas and Scorsese's MasterpieceAlright, we're finally here. The end of Part 1 of Martin Scorsese. And the final movie we are covering is a big one.
GOODFELLAS. The ultimate mobster movie. The one movie most people think of when it comes to Scorsese. Does it hold up? Is Mike terrible? Is Dave secretly related to mobsters? Listen to find out!
After this, we discuss the movies that may be Marty's early masterpiece. Is it TAXI DRIVER? RAGING BULL? The aforementioned GOODFELLAS? Or something even more surprising? Find out here, along with what we are covering for our 2nd month...2019-10-2657 minA Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Robocop and Total RecallWe are back for some more fun Verhoeven movies, this time focusing solely on science-fiction! Listen in as Dave tries in vain to convince Mike that Robocop means something! Then, we move on to happier topics like nose implants, mutants, and of course, Sharon Stone!
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This episode also features Jerry Smith of The Pod and The Pendulum Podcast as our Verhoeven expert!
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A Podcast Directed ByJohn Ford - The Quiet Man and The SearchersOk, so this might be our oddest double feature yet. I mean who doesn't like a mildly misogynistic romantic comedy paired with a more than mildly racist western? But they are both directed by John Ford and star John Wayne, so we've got that going for us.
In our discussion of THE QUIET MAN, both hosts were convinced that the other would hate it. Have we broken the streak, or do we still love all John Ford movies? We talk Irish representation, gender roles, redheads, and John Wayne on a horse!
When we transfer over...2019-08-2155 min
A Podcast Directed ByJohn Ford - My Darling Clementine and She Wore A Yellow RibbonOur journey into the filmography of John Ford continues with more westerns! Have Dave and Mike seen too many versions of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp? Or will this shoot to the top, right past Tombstone? MY DARLING CLEMENTINE is the latest foray into that well known story, so we'll see if Mr. Fonda brings something new.
Afterwards, we talk about SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON and decide if John Wayne can carry a John Ford movie as the main character. This one combines some serious subject matter with comedy and there is some definite disagreement between...2019-08-1658 min
A Podcast Directed ByJohn Ford - How Green Was My Valley and They Were ExpendableLet's just spoil this up front. Mike did not get his wish of John Ford not talking about poor people. We start with HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, aka the movie that cost CITIZEN KANE the Oscar. That aside, we talk about what works and what doesn't in this one, and we basically disagree on everything. The long and the short of it is that Mike isn't into the love story, but you have to listen to find out why.
We then move on to one of Ford's war propaganda films, THEY WERE EXPENDABLE. We...2019-08-1159 min
A Podcast Directed ByJohn Ford - Stagecoach and The Grapes of WrathWe are back for more John Ford and Mike is mad that he likes these movies.
In this episode, we first talk about one of the few movies that we have both seen in STAGECOACH! Is John Wayne a good actor, a movie star, or a little bit of both? And how on earth does Dave bring up Jared Harris in this episode?
And we continue our journey (and not on the back of a truck) with GRAPES OF WRATH. Will this be too dreary for us, or are we dragged...2019-08-061h 08
A Podcast Directed BySofia Coppola - Somewhere and The Bling RingHere we are, our first double episode! Might want to get used to this as this will be the norm going forward.
In this episode, Mike defends the purposeful ugliness on SOMEWHERE and Dave defends the obviously vapid THE BLING RING.
Pick a side!
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A Podcast Directed BySofia Coppola - Marie AntoinetteDave and Mike return to talk about Sofia Coppola's most fun movie! We talk pink, shoes, and cake with MARIE ANTOINETTE! Will Dave finally get over his odd feelings about Kirsten Dunst? Tune in to find out!
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A Podcast Directed BySofia Coppola - Lost in TranslationCome listen to the first disagreement on the show! Who do you side with? The man who is too old for this nonsense or the one that agrees with the rest of the world? Mike and Dave talk about Sofia Coppola's masterpiece (?) LOST IN TRANSLATION!
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A Podcast Directed BySofia Coppola - The Virgin SuicidesMike and Dave kick off their viewing of Sofia Coppola's obvious feel good movie, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES. Mike focuses on the male gaze, while Dave repeatedly tries to talk about Josh Hartnett and his own odd dislike of Kirsten Dunst (a theme that will repeat). Join us in talking about the impressive first film of Hollywood royalty and her mix tape approach!
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Movie MarathonersEpisode 12: Toy Story 4 w/ Dave GianniniThis week, Matti is joined by guest Dave Giannini (from A Podcast Directed By) to talk about Toy Story 4, the sequel (quadquel?) nobody asked for, but everyone should see! We talk Pixar favorites, fail a Toy Story 4 trivia quiz, discuss the horror elements of the Toy Story franchise, and still find time to dunk on the Cars movies.
02:04 - Toy Story 4
34:43 - Spoilers
58:45 - 0.2 Section: "Child's Play", "The Last Black Man in San Francisco", "Fast Color", and "White Gold: Season 2"
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A Podcast Directed BySofia CoppolaIn this episode, Dave and Mike introduce their first director, Sofia Coppola! They talk briefly about their experience with her work and their expectations of watching all of her movies again.Also featured are clips from It Pod To Be You, Seequels, The Waffle Press, and InSession Film!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com2019-06-1524 minA Podcast Directed ByWelcome to A Podcast Directed ByWelcome to a new podcast featuring Mike from War Machine vs. War Horse and Dave from Pop Culture Case Study! In this show, we will take a closer look at the best directors of all time by watching their best 10 (or less) films and talking our way through them. Join us!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com2019-06-0620 min
You, Me, Empathy73: Being Okay with Not Being Okay with Dave GianniniOn Episode 73 of You, Me, Empathy, Dave Giannini and I explore being okay with not being okay, the importance of curiosity in our mental health, Dave’s beautiful path toward becoming (soon!) a therapist, and the magic of checking in with the people you love. Thanks for listening and thanks for empathizing with us! Read the full show notes. Follow You, Me, Empathy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Support You, Me, Empathy on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google. Get yourself a...2019-04-291h 24
Winning Cures EverythingWCE Daily: 1/29/19 - Barstool kicked out, McGregor Khabib suspensions, Romo's worth, picksOn today's show:
- Barstool's Dave Portnoy and PFT Commenter were kicked out of Super Bowl's opening night with the media - warned of criminal trespassing.
- McGregor and Khabib were handed down their suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and Jon Bones Jones was reinstated for his UFC 235 fight
- is Tony Romo worth $8M to CBS? Because NFL teams are talking about him potentially being a head coaching candidate...
- College Basketball picks!
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Winning Cures EverythingWCE Daily: 1/29/19 - Barstool kicked out, McGregor Khabib suspensions, Romo's worth, picksOn today's show:
- Barstool's Dave Portnoy and PFT Commenter were kicked out of Super Bowl's opening night with the media - warned of criminal trespassing.
- McGregor and Khabib were handed down their suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and Jon Bones Jones was reinstated for his UFC 235 fight
- is Tony Romo worth $8M to CBS? Because NFL teams are talking about him potentially being a head coaching candidate...
- College Basketball picks!
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Winning Cures EverythingEp196-02.19.18 / Barstool fires Rapaport, March Madness, Fergie anthem, NBA All-Star gameGary and Chris jump into President's Day with both feet.
The guys are talking about the following:
- Presidential trivia! Who had a pet parrot?
- Michael Rapaport went insane over the weekend and got fired from Barstool
- who would win in a fight - Rapaport or Barstool's Dave Portnoy?
- SEC Basketball standings got even crazier this weekend
- Ole Miss's Andy Kennedy stepped down, effective immediately
- Bob Huggins MF'ed all 3 officials and got tossed from the WVU / Kansas game Saturday
- LeBron looks like a kid again, and his team won the All-Star game
- Adam...2018-02-2053 min
Winning Cures EverythingEp196-02.19.18 / Barstool fires Rapaport, March Madness, Fergie anthem, NBA All-Star gameGary and Chris jump into President's Day with both feet.
The guys are talking about the following:
- Presidential trivia! Who had a pet parrot?
- Michael Rapaport went insane over the weekend and got fired from Barstool
- who would win in a fight - Rapaport or Barstool's Dave Portnoy?
- SEC Basketball standings got even crazier this weekend
- Ole Miss's Andy Kennedy stepped down, effective immediately
- Bob Huggins MF'ed all 3 officials and got tossed from the WVU / Kansas game Saturday
- LeBron looks like a kid again, and his team won the All-Star game
- Adam...2018-02-2053 min
Winning Cures EverythingEp173-12.01.17 / BIG GAME FRIDAY and Tennessee Coaching SearchIt's Big Game Friday! Gary and Chris start off discussing how Tennessee's coaching search has turned into a trainwreck after Dave Doeren turns down the Vols, and discuss whether there's much of a difference between Jimbo Fisher and Kevin Sumlin (look at their records without Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel).
The guys then discuss the 6 biggest conference championship games this weekend before diving into the 3 biggest NFL games of the weekend.
There are a lot of online sportsbooks out there. MyBookie.ag is the only one that gets our stamp of approval. And you know we don’t give that ou...2017-12-0143 min
Winning Cures EverythingEp173-12.01.17 / BIG GAME FRIDAY and Tennessee Coaching SearchIt's Big Game Friday! Gary and Chris start off discussing how Tennessee's coaching search has turned into a trainwreck after Dave Doeren turns down the Vols, and discuss whether there's much of a difference between Jimbo Fisher and Kevin Sumlin (look at their records without Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel).
The guys then discuss the 6 biggest conference championship games this weekend before diving into the 3 biggest NFL games of the weekend.
There are a lot of online sportsbooks out there. MyBookie.ag is the only one that gets our stamp of approval. And you know we don’t give that ou...2017-12-0143 min
Pop Culture Case StudyMurder on The Orient Express (2017)
Dave and Jairo talk mustaches, mysteries, and Michelle Pfeiffer for the release of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS! Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes!
This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-11-1223 minPop Culture Case StudyJohn Carter and Persistence
To get ready for THOR: RAGNAROK, we cover another movie about a hero fighting some green guys. That's right, JOHN CARTER (from Mars).
Dave watches it for the first time and his guest, Diego, persists (get it?) through a second watch! Enjoy!
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-11-0444 minPop Culture Case StudyTinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Paranoia
Mike returns with a quickness to help Dave tackle one of the best movies of the century, in TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY. We take a look at this, along with the theme of paranoia, in order to prepare for this director's next film, THE SNOWMAN!
Paranoia: 0:04:36
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: 0:16:56
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-10-181h 02Pop Culture Case StudyBlow and Fatherhood
In this episode we get ready for AMERICAN MADE with another true life story about the drug trade in BLOW. In a strange twist, the theme of this movie is focused on fatherhood and Dave talks about what it does to the brain! Jairo from True Bromance joins us to offer his connection to Florida and the drug trade as we talk about the movie, Johnny Depp, Pee Wee Herman, and the fact that he felt nothing when his children were born!
Fatherhood: 0:06:18
Blow: 0:17:09
Check out our Network! Subscribe on iTunes...2017-09-271h 12Pop Culture Case Studymother!
Oh boy, Dave really got on his high horse for this one. In the opening, he talks about MOTHER! and the way we view movies and talk about them.
Britt also joins for a brand new Fangirl Fixation!
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-09-1744 minPop Culture Case StudyPride and Prejudice and Judgment
In this episode, Dave finally dares to watch a Jane Austen movie. To talk about this with any level of credibility, he invites local Austen expert, Samantha Sanders of Audiences Everywhere to talk about this classic!
Judgement: 0:05:50
Pride and Prejudice: 0:17:16
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-08-301h 07Pop Culture Case StudyLogan Lucky and The Italian Job
Dave invites Chris Maynard back, and it's not for a horror movie! What?!?! This time, we talk Soderbergh's newest heist movie, LOGAN LUCKY!
Britt also joins the show to talk about THE ITALIAN JOB, LEAP, DAVE MADE A MAZE, and LADY MACBETH!
Logan Lucky Spoilers: 0:16:43
The Italian Job: 0:27:59
Coming Soon: 0:42:19
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-08-2051 minPop Culture Case StudyShort Term 12 and Juvenile Delinquency
Don't run off the grounds before you listen to our podcast on SHORT TERM 12. Mr. Nerdista and I talk therapy, juvenile delinquency, wonderful performances from Brie Larson and LaKeith Stanfield! Dave also talks about the effects of juvenile delinquency and how we can explain it. All of this to get ready for THE GLASS CASTLE this weekend. Listen in!
Juvenile Delinquency: 0:05:53
Short Term 12: 0:18:41
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2017-08-101h 22Pop Culture Case StudyAtomic Blonde
In this episode, Dave welcomes back Director Miranda Sajdak. They talk about the male gaze, Charlize Theron, James Bond, spy movies, and most of all, action! Join us to swoon over ATOMIC BLONDE!
Spoilers: 0:27:10
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-07-3045 minPop Culture Case StudyDunkirk
In this episode, Dave brings on the crew from Joy Sandwich to talk DUNKIRK! Enjoy!
Spoilers: 0:26:19
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-07-2341 minPop Culture Case StudyThe Big Sick
In this special bonus episode, Dave is joined by Web Bist of DARN THAT DREAM to talk about THE BIG SICK. We talk about the movie itself, the new controversy surrounding it and whiteness, and Web's experience as part of an arranged marriage. We both hope that you like this discussion as much as we enjoyed having it!
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2017-07-1159 minPop Culture Case StudyThe Gift and Psychological Trauma
In this episode, Dave talks about psychological trauma, how it happens, and how to treat it! To take a look through the pop culture lens, he invites Jairo of the True Bromance Film Podcast to talk about the critical darling of 2015, THE GIFT. All of this to get ready for Joel Edgerton's next foray into the horror realm with IT COMES AT NIGHT!
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Subscribe on Stitche...2017-06-141h 12Pop Culture Case StudyMad Max Fury Road and Hope
Is this episode, Dave is joined by Non from the Joy Sandwich Podcast to talk about one of the best action movies of the decade (ever?), MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Dave talks about hope and the psychology of how it affects us. Non and Dave talk about the visceral action, the gross milk, the non-verbal intimacy, and the amazing film that is MAD MAX FURY ROAD!!!
Hope: 0:04:52
Mad Max: Fury Road: 0:16:32
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Do...2017-04-121h 09Pop Culture Case StudyWhale Rider and Modernization
In this episode, Dave brings on a new guest, Jessi Lauren, to talk about one of her favorites, WHALE RIDER! But first, Dave talks about the process by which societies become modern, and whether or not it is inherently racist. Jessi classes up the joint to talk about different cultures, her extensive history with the film, and how many times she cried on rewatch. Enjoy!
Modernization: 0:04:14
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Donate on Patre...2017-03-291h 08Pop Culture Case StudyThe Day The Earth Stood Still and Xenophobia
In this episode, to celebrate the release of LIFE, Dave and his guest discuss THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL! Dave also discusses xenophobia, including the meaning, history, and how it is affecting people even now. Speaking of that guest, we welcome new addition Janna Williford, so be sure to check out her movie review blog!
Xenophobia: 0:03:01
The Day The Earth Stood Still: 0:20:57
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