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A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - The KillerEpisode Notes
Remember how we said goodbye? Welllllll, not so fast. Just a few short years later, we have returned to work, just like David Fincher. To celebrate the non theatrical release of this film, your favorite duo has returned to talk about it!
Let's talk obsession, contract killers, and sexy Tilda Swinton!
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Off Screen DeathPatreon Preview of Five Star Christmas (Xmas Kills Us #2)If you can't remove all memories of your children and take the death leap into late stage capitalism when would be the appropriate time?
He's not the real David Puddy and there are no little Elaine kicks but there is an AWFUL LOT of information about sassafras candy canes... as well as a candy store heist as a romantic grand gesture but it's mostly deceit and horniness in our second episode of CHRISTMAS KILLS US!
Enjoy Christmas with us ALL YEAR LONG
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2023-08-2807 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.
Support what we do on Patreon with early access and...2023-02-2333 min
Off Screen DeathThe Verdict (AFI #75 100 Years... 100 Cheers)David Mamet sure knows how to write an ending...
... even if they don't really use it. But, BUT... there is one of the greatest final speeches in the history of film and that is why one host picked this as his first selection in the Sight & Sound Was Wrong draft.
Even though he didn't know it yet.
For he hadn't seen the movie.
And his co-host had.
But he didn't trust him,
Naturally.
Put your trust in Paul Newman's greatest performance as he boozes, has...2023-02-0239 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 DeathEternals/The Hunger (RT 55%)"All superhero movies are ridiculous. That's where the super part comes in. With good superhero movies, you don't notice the ridiculousness- or it doesn't matter. With ETERNALS, you notice."
While we are just now catching up to Mark Feeney of the Boston Globe (conveniently timed for its ultimate destiny as a square on Disney+) we find ourselves looking for more comforting ridiculousness in...
... sexy vampires. Not just any sexy vampires. Sexy vampires as played by Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. THE HUNGER as directed by Tony Scott. A real filmmaker! Not some Academy...2022-01-1146 min
Off Screen DeathThe Godfather Part II (AFI #32; Sight and Sound #31)"Godfather sires weak son."
“Coppola’s ambitions THE GODFATHER PART TWO is a slow, aimless and annoyingly restless movie which purports to be about gangsterism but is, in fact, about the boredom of waiting.”
These two reviews from The Philadelphia Enquirer (Desmond Ryan) and Philadelphia Daily News (Joe Baltalke), respectively, are placed here for your mockery (seriously, what is going on in Philly??) Obviously, THE GODFATHER PART II is a piece of great American art. That being said, your hosts buck against the idea that it is better than its predecessor.
We talk Pacino...2021-12-3133 min
Off Screen DeathThe Mothman Prophecies (RT 52%)"A gaudy yet grim science-fiction horror movie of such surpassing silliness, humorless intensity and stylistic overkill that watching it may actually put you in a state of paranoia. Why are these moviemakers persecuting us?"
Michael Wilmington of the Chicago Tribune does not seem okay. However we are ESPECIALLY if it involves Richard Gere, America's greatest of the silver foxes. Pair him up for another entry in the Gere and Laura Linney two handers as they take on a giant bug that likes to make crank calls (and predictions) and what you've got is a film that Robert...2021-09-0941 min
Off Screen DeathThe Nines (RT 65%)"August is on solid ground when he's riffing on Stephen King and celebrities, but he's stretching when he tries to be David Lynch, which would require a distinctly different kind of brain damage."
Robert Davis of Paste Magazine manages to be both kind and extremely unkind in one sentence. But he's got nothing on our first featured Letterboxd user Emaann!
It takes about a half hour to do not much more than that as we discus John August's THE NINES. Some of the topics of concern:
Ryan Reynolds faces failure. Fine. His genes grant...2021-08-1733 min
Off Screen DeathOpening Weekend Wasted w/ TOM CLANCY'S WITHOUT REMORSE"There are forehead-smacking lapses of common sense and the conspiracy at the movie's core is just plain dumb."
This is one of many “splats” from the dumbass critics who didn’t like WITHOUT REMORSE as much as you very smart hosts of Off Screen Death.
Let’s go over this, shall we?
Michael B. Jordan rules... again.
Muscles are good, actually.
It's a little predictable but who cares? Shut up.
We like fun and no one else does.
Both hosts hope you listen to us and not the word of mouth and watch this WIT...2021-05-1126 min
Off Screen DeathSpartan (65% RT)"Imagine David Mamet rewriting his political satire WAG THE DOG as a joke-free kidnap drama. Or don't imagine, just pony up for the glum spectacle of SPARTAN"
Peter Travers of ROLLING STONE does not share our sense of humor or our large audience but that's okay because we've got something most people don't:
SPARTAN on DVD.
Or at least one host does. And that's good enough for him as we go back to working without a list and instead the consumer decisions that were made pre-VERONICA MARS... though we get into the days...2021-04-0340 min
Off Screen DeathBrief Encounter (BFI #2)"It's refreshing to find a classic romance without meet-cutes and pathetic attempts to be clever, with two adults who know what is happening to them."
Michael Mirasol of RogerEbert.com throws the hammer down at basically the entire modern romance genre in his review of our movie, BRIEF ENCOUNTER. It will be interesting to hear our thoughts, because unlike Mean Michael here, we happen to like meet-cutes and out of control romances. And there is definitely some pressure here. From a great filmmaker (David Lean) and very high on the list of British Films throughout history, this...2021-02-1538 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 Social NetworkWe finally return to the greatness of David Fincher with THE SOCIAL NETWORK! We talk about nerd jealousy, sex on cinema, and even sprinkle in some current events. Mike is uncomfortable but we push our way through one of the best of the last decade. Join us!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 at directedbypod@gmail.com2021-01-2553 min
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
Off Screen DeathWelcome to Your OFF SCREEN DEATHA Trailer for Death Off Screen
As if 2020 wasn't bad enough here's a podcast from Michael Denniston and David Giannini contemplating how they are spending their time on earth and here's the worst part:
It's recording yet another film podcast.
But along the way they watch a bunch of movies although their starting points may be different. One man is a snob that nobody loves as he punishes himself for not having all of the Criterion Collection and hopes to one day see all of the 1001 movies that need to be seen before...2021-01-0417 min
A Podcast Directed ByDavid Fincher - ZodiacOk. Deep breath. Time to talk about David Fincher's best movie. We have arrived at ZODIAC. We take it mostly seriously. That is, until Mike compares the killer's notes to Dungeons and Dragons and we basically admit we both would have shot Arthur Leigh Allen in cold blood...But other than that, this episode is a lovefest for our "prickly asshole" of a director. Listen in as we talk true crime, procedurals, and obsession.Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to...2021-01-0150 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 - 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 - The WrestlerWell, the boys are back to talk more Darren Aronofsky. This time we wax poetic about such topics as Oscar heartbreak and Twitter interventions. I swear this has something to do with the movie we are covering, THE WRESTLER. We also discuss taking 180s on Marvel movies and what is truly the definitive Mickey Rourke performance. Join us as we weirdly laugh a lot talking about this dour movie.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...2020-10-3036 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofksy - The FountainOur podcast on Darren Aronofsky continues. This week, we talk about a movie that somehow we forgot, THE FOUNTAIN. Our two cohosts disagree on the quality of the movie, but definitely agree on both Hugh Jackman and Brad Pitt. If you listen, this strange sentence will be explained. We also discussed whether this is the director's best looking movie, if it needs improvement, and which of us is the true romantic. Listen in as we talk about the fountain of youth and the merits of Aronofsky going big and bold!Follow us on Twitter Look at...2020-10-2333 min
A Podcast Directed ByDarren Aronofsky - Requiem For A DreamLook at us, actually on schedule! We are back to talk about another disturbing work from Aronofsky. This time we look at DARE's wet dream, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM. Everyone says not to watch it more than once, but we're going in. Can we handle a movie with the worst Joker and the Scary Movie guy? Just kidding, we mainly talk about Ellen Burstyn.Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!2020-10-1733 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 ByDarren Aronofsky -Expert Intro with Richard NewbyWe are back right away with a new director! This time we go full pretentious cinephile with Darren Aronofsky. And our expert is prolific writer for The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Newby.We talk faith, unwanted guests, strategic camerawork, and duality. But also, we have fun! Listen in!Writing mentioned in the episode found here!https://newbyfadeto.blogspot.com/2014/04/noah-review-dir.htmlhttp://www.audienceseverywhere.net/god-help-noah-mother-aronofskys-mythic-domestic-horrors/http://www.audienceseverywhere.net/10-good-movies-never-want-see/http://www.audienceseverywhere.net/mother-inspired-creation/...2020-10-0627 min
A Podcast Directed ByAmy Heckerling - Outro with expert Roxana HadadiWe have reached the end (so far!) of Amy Heckerling's movies. So, Roxana Hadadi has returned to give us her final takes on the greatness of both Amy Heckerling and movie soundtracks. Listen in! Follow Roxana on twitter: https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadiSee her reviews on Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/roxana-hadadi/moviesFollow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!2020-10-0551 min
A Podcast Directed ByAmy Heckerling - CluelessAnd here we go, Mike will be happy. We have arrived at CLUELESS. Does yet another teen classic from Amy Heckerling hold up? Does the Fox News of it all ruin anything? Or is it all as it should be? Tune in to find out if two old men from Kentucky can still enjoy this one.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...2020-10-0532 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 - Loser and Angels with Dirty FacesWe have returned, not like losers, but triumphantly to continue our Amy Heckerling marathon!But we are watching LOSER, which, for some reason, we both saw theatrically. It wasn't exactly loved then, so we'll see if it aged gracefully. Listen in as we talk mostly about Greg Kinnear, new podcast ideas, and how one of our hosts just can't stand nice people.Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on...2020-09-0435 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 ByAmy Heckerling - Intro with Roxana HadadiOk, folks, time to start a new director. This time around, we celebrate Amy Heckerling. To begin this process, we welcome Roxana Hadadi to the show to give us some context. She is a writer for many outlets and recently wrote about Clueless on its 25th Anniversary. On this first episode we talk about feminism, female filmmakers, auteur theory, and UPN (of all things). Please join us for this episode before we dive in to all the movies (coming soon!).Articles discussed can be found here:https://crookedmarquee.com...2020-08-0743 min
A Podcast Directed ByMichael Bay - Pain and GainWe are finally back, baby! And we celebrate by watching Michael Bay's best movie, PAIN AND GAIN!Strap in, and get ready to believe in fitness with your out of shape co-hosts. We watch Marky Mark scream about how big and hot he is while we scream with laughter.Oh also, Mike decided to change the show again. Sorry.Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!2020-07-3141 min
A Podcast Directed ByMichael Bay - The Rock and Transformers: The Last KnightTime to get extreme, baby! In this episode, we look at Michael Bay's best and worst.Let's start with the good news. We begin with THE ROCK, that somehow still holds up. We talk the gravitas of Ed Harris, the cute James Bond references, gay hairdressers (of course), and whether not Nicolas Cage works in an action movie.Then we move to Mike's pain, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT. Will Mike survive this, or does he just shut it down like he did with 6 UNDERGROUND? Join us as we talk nostalgia, loud noises, and hot Merlins.2020-06-1548 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 ByMichael Bay - Interview with Steph WIlliamsJoin us as we start a new month with Michael Bay!We bring on Steph Williams to talk all of the mayhem (good and bad) of Michael Bay. We cover many topics, including racism, sexism, big budget action, and...air conditioning? All will be explained over the next hour, we promise!Follow Steph on twitter and keep up with her webcomics!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get rewards on Patreon!Email us...2020-06-0152 min
A Podcast Directed ByIda Lupino - The Bigamist and Lupino's MasterpieceWell, we have reached the end of another month! We finish off our watch of Lupino with another noir classic, THE BIGAMIST. But will this have more charm than previous efforts and will Lupino as an actress carry this one over the top? We talk moralizing, chinese food, and executive moods with our last movie of the month.Then we decide on our personal picks. Will we focus on the meanness of THE HITCHHIKER? Or the sexual energy of HARD, FAST, AND BEAUTIFUL? Tune in to find out!Follow us on...2020-05-2946 min
A Podcast Directed ByIda Lupino - The Hitch-HikerWe continue with our Ida Lupino month with her most well-known film, THE HITCH-HIKER. Can your hosts handle the true crime, pure evil of it all? Or is this one just too mean spirited?We talk old movies, action, and Ashley Judd (?) in this episode, so listen in.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 at directedbypod@gmail.com2020-05-2326 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 ByIda Lupino - Interview with Film Scholar and Author Julie GrossmanAlright, it's time for a new month! To introduce this month, we bring on a real honest to god expert. Julie Grossman, also a teacher and film scholar, recently co-authored a book on Ida Lupino. We discuss Lupino as an auteur, the difficulties of being a female director past and present, and Lupino's courage to focus on social problems pictures.We hope you enjoy this very informative introduction to Ida Lupino.If you like what you hear, you should purchase Julie Grossman's book on the subject!https...2020-05-0159 minA Podcast Directed ByRob Reiner - Ghosts of Mississippi and The Bucket ListWell, sadly, it is time to close out our crowd pleasing month. Rob Reiner has given us a lot of fun, just not near the more recent times...We start with GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI, where Reiner gets political, to mixed effect. Will speeches from Alec Baldwin be enough to save the somehow Oscar Winning film in our eyes? Or will this just mark the movie where James Woods became, well, James Woods?Then we move on to THE BUCKET LIST. The irony of this being the last film of our month...2020-04-2953 min
A Podcast Directed ByRob Reiner - A Few Good Men and The American PresidentIn our latest episode on Rob Reiner, we finally come to our Aaron Sorkin doubleheader.First, we talk courtroom drama, Tom Cruise's subpar baseball swing, and star power. In A FEW GOOD MEN, we also get to see Jack Nicholson bite into a huge role, but we talk about what's important, like Kevin Pollak and JT Walsh.Next, we move on to the beginnings of The West Wing, in THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT. It's a romcom, so Mike of course loves it. Find out if his co-host agrees, or if we are...2020-04-2250 min
A Podcast Directed ByRob Reiner - When Harry Met Sally and MiseryNow we are really in the thick of Rob Reiner's incredible streak of incredible movies. We begin with (at the least) one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Can Mike get over his hatred of Billy Crystal's hair to enjoy the best cinematic speech ever?Then, we move to MISERY, as Reiner moves on to much gorier territory. We talk screenplays, pulling punches, and making improvements to Stephen King!This episode also features our Rob Reiner expert, Jairo of The True Bromance Film...2020-04-1549 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 ByRob Reiner - This Is Spinal Tap and The Sure ThingIn this episode, we talk about the populist pick, Rob Reiner!We start with THIS IS SPINAL TAP, the original mockumentary and rockumentary and decide whether it work as a group of bits or as an actual movie. Does the original Reiner movie actually work or is just nostalgia?Then we move on to a combination sex comedy/romcom in THE SURE THING! Does John Cusack always have it or does this one feel super dated? Listen in to find out!This episode also features our Rob Reiner expert...2020-04-0257 min
A Podcast Directed ByJohn Krasinski and Olivia Wilde - A Quiet Place and BooksmartOk, we made it to the end! Here are our two last movies that were directed by actors!First, we take on A QUIET PLACE. Originally, this was going to time out for when the sequel came out, but yknow, the world is on fire, so STAY HOME! Andrew and I have a disagreement, one of us hates pregnancy and the other one has empathy. Who knew?Then we move on to the critical darling BOOKSMART. If you are online at all, you have been likely told to watch it already. And we...2020-03-2556 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 ByAnjelica Huston and Jack Nicholson - Bastard Out of Carolina and The Two JakesThis week, we continue our look at actors turned directors with one of the most famous romantic couples in Hollywood history. We open with Anjelica Huston's award winning film, BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA. The subject matter makes at least one of our host's extremely uncomfortable and we discuss how the director might be responsible for that. Then, we move to a colossal failure of a sequel in Jack Nicholson's THE TWO JAKES. Can we find something good about the understandably reviled sequel to CHINATOWN? Find out here!Follow us on TwitterLook at...2020-03-0452 min
A Podcast Directed ByPaul Newman and Robert Redford - Rachel, Rachel and Ordinary PeopleWell, we're trying something new this month. We invite Andrew on to talk about one of his weird passions, actors who become directors. Saddle up for this episode featuring the stars of BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (sorry, not sorry). Check out the underseen RACHEL, RACHEL directed by Paul Newman and starring Joanne Woodward. We talk about the surprisingly progressive film (for any time) before moving on to one of Andrew's favorites, ORDINARY PEOPLE, directed by Robert Redford!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate...2020-03-011h 05
A Podcast Directed ByKaryn Kusama - Destroyer and Kusama's MasterpieceSadly, we have reached the end of Kusama month. On this episode, we take a look at her most recent film, DESTROYER, starring Nicole Kidman. Will this dirty, neo-noir, Bigelow inspired flick make its way onto the top of our lists?Speaking of those, at the end of this episode, we pick our favorites, bests, and masterpieces of Kusama. Is it the indie classic, GIRLFIGHT? The terrifying social anxiety of THE INVITATION? Or something else entirely? Find out!Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya!Check them out...2020-02-2646 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 ByKaryn Kusama - Jennifer's BodyWe are back for a misunderstood movie that has finally been reappraised, JENNIFER'S BODY! One of our hosts, all of a sudden, becomes anti-gay? Weird. But tune in to find out if it's better on rewatch or if you've never seen it! Horror? Satire? Just a couple pretty faces? Again, listen!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...2020-02-1234 min
A Podcast Directed ByKaryn Kusama - Aeon FluxOk, we are back for more! Maybe the biggest challenge in Kusama's filmography, AEON FLUX. How can you talk about a movie that was taken away from a director on a director's podcast? Well, we give it our best shot. Weirdly, we also talk about The Matrix a bunch, so tune in to find out why!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...2020-02-0535 min
A Podcast Directed ByKaryn Kusama - GirlfightWe're back for a new month! We are back to Mike's choice, and you know what that means? A directors with a small filmography!That's right, we are taking a look at Karyn Kusama. We talk about our (lack of) experience with Kusama's work and then dive into her debut film, GIRLFIGHT! We also talk a lot about Lost, for some reason, but we eventually to the important stuff and talk about the movie.Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya!Check them out on Twitter...2020-02-0137 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 BySpike Lee - Summer of Sam and 25th HourThis episode we take on two Spike Lee movies that maybe don't fit into your perception of a Spike Lee joint.First, we look at Spike's take of Scorsese with SUMMER OF SAM, a movie seemingly more about sexual repression than serial killers, and people in 1999 were pissed! But it is also possibly the Spike movie with the best female characters? We'll get into all of that, plus some talk about how disgusting Wikipedia is.And we close it out with little Ed Norton being given Spike's best monologue on record. But does...2020-01-231h 06
A Podcast Directed BySpike Lee - 4 Little Girls and He Got GameWe are back with probably the oddest double feature possible for Spike Lee Month. First, we get a little serious and talk about Spike's Academy Award nominated documentary 4 LITTLE GIRLS. We talk about our own uneducated perspective and just how great Spike Lee is at telling a very human and painful story. After that, we take the hardest of right turns into HE GOT GAME, which is one of our host's very favorite Denzel Washington performance!This episode also features our two Spike Lee experts, Randy Wilkins and Khylen Steward!Follow...2020-01-151h 05
A Podcast Directed BySpike Lee - Jungle Fever and Malcolm XWe are back for more Spike Lee joints! One of your cohosts has a dark horse for favorite Lee movie, and it's not MALCOLM X. We talk interracial relationships, colorism, and loudmouth best friends. We also explore Mike's borderline allergic aversion to biopics, especially when they are over 3 hours. This should definitely go well!This episode also features our two Spike Lee experts, Randy Wilkins and Khylen Steward!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramDonate to the show and get...2020-01-081h 00
A Podcast Directed BySpike Lee - She's Gotta Have It and Do The Right ThingTime to start another month! This January, we take on one of the most productive directors of this generation in Spike Lee.In this episode, we talk about our high school, video rental days of Spike and how our views have changed over the years. Then we move on to our double feature of SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT and DO THE RIGHT THING. We cover everything from student film sizzle reels to American classics!This episode also features our two Spike Lee experts, Randy Wilkins and Khylen Steward!2020-01-011h 07
A Podcast Directed ByNancy Meyers - The Intern and Her MasterpieceWell, today is a very sad day. This is the end of Nancy Meyers' month. We wish she had more than six films, but alas, Ms. Meyers takes her time and picks her projects wisely. We close out with THE INTERN, with a surprising performance from Robert De Niro and a typically lovely performance from Anne Hathaway. Join us as we say goodbye to Nancy Meyers and pick our own personal favorites!
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This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To Be You...2019-12-2753 min
A Podcast Directed ByNancy Meyers - It's ComplicatedAlthough we have had back to back fantastic films, we still press on to test Nancy Meyers this December. The stacked casts continue with Queen Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin in IT'S COMPLICATED! Can thee Meyers streak continue, or will Meryl's terrible adult children ruin it for all of us?
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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 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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This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To Be You podcast!
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2019-12-1646 min
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 - What Women WantNancy Meyers month continues and this one could get awkward. Hard for a movie to age well when it start Mel Gibson as a romantic lead! But here we are, covering WHAT WOMEN WANT! We discuss whether the lead is punished enough and whether or not Meyers is too hard on her female leads. Check it out and see if we're on the right track or if we need Gibson's supernatural powers to move forward
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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 - The Irishman and His MasterpieceAlright kids, we made it. Here is our episode on THE IRISHMAN, just in time for its Netflix release today! We talk de-aging technology, the Netflix model, and disagree about the worth of Anna Paquin? Anyway, watch THE IRISHMAN on Netflix and listen to our thoughts. Afterwards, we figure out Scorsese's best movie, our favorites, and his masterpiece. Does TAXI DRIVER reign supreme? Or does one of our co-hosts throw you for a loop? Listen and find out!This episode also features our Scorsese expert, Jairo of The True Bromance Film...2019-11-271h 04
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - The Wolf of Wall Street and SilenceIn this episode, we tackle morality from two different films, but obviously both from Martin Scorsese.First, we tackle the maybe misunderstood WOLF OF WALL STREET. Does Marty feel bad for Jordan Belfort? Does he want us to? We talk in depth about this, as well as Scorsese's dive into pure comedy this late in his career.Then we move on to SILENCE. We are absolutely qualified to talk about this because we actually saw it in the theater! Amazing but true. Much like THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, the two...2019-11-241h 21
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - The Departed and HugoFinally, we get to the important stuff....The Academy Awards?
That's right, we start off with THE DEPARTED, a movie everyone expected to rake in the awards. Right? Maybe not, but Marty finally has Oscar gold, with the help of perpetually anxious Leonardo DiCaprio and horribly evil Matt Damon. It might not be his most subtle picture, but winners tell the story.
Next, we watch HUGO and attack anyone who doesn't love it. We discuss if this is just another kids film, or if there is something deeper at work here...2019-11-1854 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - Bringing Out The Dead and The AviatorWe continue with our Scorsese watch with one movie that was snubbed for Oscars and another that has been snubbed altogether!
BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is a mainly forgotten Scorsese film, but both hosts love this one, so strap in for a wild ride.
THE AVIATOR won a bunch of awards, but not the right ones. We talk about Oscar bait, Leo's best performances, and the fastest 3 hour movie ever!
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A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - The Age of Innocence and CasinoAlright, it's time for our first of many insanely random pairings with Scorsese. This time we have a period costume drama paired with a repeat mobster hit.
First, we look at THE AGE OF INNOCENCE. Can this overcome Michael's hatred of both period films and Winona? Probably not, but we shall see!
Then, we move to CASINO to see if Scorsese's return to his wheelhouse can repeat the greatness of GOODFELLAS!
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A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - Cape FearAlright everyone, we are back! We jump right into our second month of Martin Scorsese by reviewing what we learned from last month and trying to get inside of this great director's head.
We start this month with a remake in CAPE FEAR! Is De Niro's accent work up to par? Does the intimidation of his teeth make a difference? (we'll talk about this, I promise) Join us as we figure out if this movie was better suited for other directors or if our man Marty uplifts the material.
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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 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - The Color of Money and The Last Temptation of ChristLook, when you have a career as varied as Martin Scorsese, you're going to end up with some really weird double features.
We start with a movie star sports movie in THE COLOR OF MONEY. We wonder aloud if Mary was bored while filming this and the passing of the torch from Paul Newman to Tom Cruise. Plus, some bonus confused Oscar talk.
Then we move on to Marty's original passion project, THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. We also discuss Mike's odd love of gingers and, maybe more importantly, our differing views based on religious...2019-10-211h 03
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - The King of Comedy and After HoursWelcome to the underappreciated Marty years!
We start with THE KING OF COMEDY which, of course, has received a fair amount of attention because of JOKER, but we are definitely not here to talk about that! We discuss whether it is a hidden gem or if it is just too out there.
We then move on to another cinephile favorite, AFTER HOURS. Marty takes on a screwball, up all night, comedy. What could possibly go wrong??
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2019-10-1653 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - New York New York and Raging BullAlright we are moving on deep into Marty's filmography and here is where the hosts begin to fight. Seems appropriate given the second half of the episode. But that is not where the fight lies!
We delve into musical territory with NEW YORK NEW YORK. One of our hosts loves musicals and one despises them. Will that hold true here? Listen to find out if DeNiro's chops are up to musical standards.
We then move on to what has been accepted as one of the great movies of the 1980's (or any other decade for...2019-10-1157 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and Taxi DriverOk, time to really dive into Scorsese. In this episode, we have a bit of a strange double feature.
First, the criminally underseen ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, one of the few Marty movies with an actual female lead. Can Marty do this, or is there a reason no one talks about it. Then, we move on to a true classic in TAXI DRIVER. Has this one faded with our host's age, or is it still perfect?
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2019-10-0657 min
A Podcast Directed ByMartin Scorsese - Mean StreetsWe are finally here, one of the big ones. This month is Martin Scorsese and the real news is that this month is only half of what we are covering. That's right, two months, and 20 movies worth of Marty!
In this one, we talk about our expectations of seeing all twenty movies and what we think of when someone mentions Scorsese. After this, we jump in to our first movie, MEAN STREETS! Does the beginning of Scorsese's career hold up, especially when he leans on his own Catholic baggage? Check out the episode to find...2019-10-0137 min
A Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Elle and His MasterpieceWell, we have reached our supposed fun month. There was a whole lot of sexual assault. It is possible that we didn't think this through. But we made it! We finish off with a movie that had a lot of awards buzz in ELLE. Is the amazing Isabelle Huppert enough to carry this one? Well, it depends on which host you listen to. Make the right choice.
And we wrap it all up with our choices for best, favorite, and Verhoeven's masterpiece. Is it the early fantasy work of FLESH + BLOOD? The science fiction fun of TOTAL...2019-09-2648 min
A Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Black Book and TrickedThings are about to get real dicey around here. Both hosts are honestly worried about Paul Verhoeven using WWII and Nazis as inspiration. But that's exactly what we get with BLACK BOOK. Are they needlessly worried? Can this director handle this material? You should rent it and then listen to our thoughts right here.
After that, we take a little break with a crowdfunded film in TRICKED that even our Verhoeven expert hasn't seen!
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A Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Starship Troopers and Hollow ManAlright, here is where things get weird. Long gone are the days of Robocop and Total Recall. Now, we dive into the blunt, obvious commentary of STARSHIP TROOPERS. But is it all bad? Or does it get its point across in a fun way?
We also talk HOLLOW MAN, and it's...not great, Bob. If you ever wanted to hear one of our hosts honestly angry, boy have you come to the right place!
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A Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Basic Instinct and ShowgirlsOk, enough of the science fiction, time for the sexy Verhoeven movies...kind of. On the sexier of the two, BASIC INSTINCT, Mike talks about his mother. Yes, really. But more importantly, we get to talk about Sharon Stone again.When we move on to SHOWGIRLS, we both question its status as a cult classic and wonder aloud why people enjoy this movie, except for Gina Gershon, of course.Rent Basic Instinct on iTunesStream Showgirls on TubiThis episode also features Jerry Smith of...2019-09-111h 04A 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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A Podcast Directed ByPaul Verhoeven - Flesh + BloodIt's a new month and a new filmmaker! This time we go with someone a bit more known to modern audiences with famed provocateur, Paul Verhoeven. We, as usual, talk a little bit about what we expect from him, but mainly jump in to his first English language movie, FLESH + BLOOD! (Mike is very excited about this one)
We talk a lot about sex and whether or not you could make this movie now, the lack of star power, and the odd grounding and simplicity of it, despite it involving a great deal of nonconsensual sex and...2019-09-0133 min
A Podcast Directed ByJohn Ford - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and His MasterpieceWe have finally reached the end of Mike's month long homework assignment. He has enjoyed the first 9 Ford movies, but can we toss a perfect game? Or is THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE the bloop single that makes us think, what if? Listen here to find out if Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne can make the grade.
Afterwards, we decide on what John Ford's masterpiece will be. There are lots of good choices here. We have a few Criterion films and even a couple Oscar winners. But with a 2019 lens, you just never know what is...2019-08-2649 min
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 ByJohn Ford -The InformerOn to our 2nd month! This month we talk a hard right turn from contemporary directors and move to a classic, JOHN FORD. In order to help us, we bring in Paul Ponte of the Screen Watcher's Guild, our new John Ford expert. Be sure to follow him on Twitter!
In this introductory episode, we both talk about our admittedly shallow understanding of John Ford as director and Mike implies that school doesn't matter. Typical. Then, we move on to a litte seen (but Oscar winning) movie in THE INFORMER! Be sure to rent it...2019-08-0142 min
A Podcast Directed BySofia Coppola - The Beguiled and Her MasterpieceHey, we made it! We finished a month of the podcast and we hope you enjoyed our look at the great Sofia Coppola. But first, THE BEGUILED! In this section, we discuss if this version is more or less dirty than the Eastwood version, Irish accents, and poor, defenseless turtles.
We wrap up by discussing our opinion of Ms. Coppola's work in general, as well as what our favorites are. But what film is her actual masterpiece? Tune in to find out!
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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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Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com2019-07-0741 min
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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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