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Trilogy in TheoryThe Game (1997)The First Part in our Brothers Brought Low Trilogy
Michael Douglas being a desperate (and often times very sweaty) asshole is something like movie comfort food here at the TiT offices... HOWEVER David Fincher's THE GAME is not a film that your two hosts can agree upon. Such gentlemanly episodes are saved for verified classics like TOWER HEIST (coming this Thanksgiving if that threat doesn't have you unsubscribing before then) but this conversation is all about what Sean Penn got wrong with his brotherly birthday gift to Mr. Douglas. And then it's about how wrong (AND STUPID...2025-04-1731 min
The Brothers RandomEp. 97 - Fight Club | Purpose Or Pleasure? | Part-2Furthering the conversation for the 25th anniversary of Fight Club, The Brothers welcome back guest Deven Beck to the show to help us break more rules. We discuss this film’s theories on fathers and its philosophies about purpose and masculinity. Welcome back for more about David Fincher’s dark masterpiece. This is part two of two. Enjoy!Two ordinary brothers discussing extraordinary ideas... and some random shit.Email- thebrothersrandomv@gmail.comCheck us out on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@thebrothersrandom
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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 391: Lighting for David Fincher & Michael Mann with Erik MesserschmidtAward-winning director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC has a natural eye for arresting and spellbinding images, thriving in a role that allows him to combine his love of art, craft and science. Recently, he lensed Devotion for director J.D. Dillard, based on the real-life story of a Black naval officer who befriends a white naval officer during the Korean War, with both becoming heroes for their selfless acts of bravery.He also is currently shooting Michael Mann’s biographical film Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, and Penélope Cruz, and recently completed shooting David Fincher’s The Killer, starr...2024-10-311h 20The Brothers RandomEp. 95 -Fight Club | The Philosophy of Nihilism | Part-1.We welcome guest Deven Beck to the show to help us break some rules. We discuss theories, philosophies and scenes form David Fincher’s dark masterpiece. This is part one of two. Enjoy!Two ordinary brothers discussing extraordinary ideas... and some random shit.Email- thebrothersrandomv@gmail.comCheck us out on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@thebrothersrandom
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Hit Rewind Podcast NetworkHit Rewind- Copland, The Game, Conspiracy Theory, Operation Condor & Alien: ResurrectionWelcome to another episode of Hit Rewind! Today, we're diving into the films of 1997, a year often overlooked despite its cinematic gems. With John joining in place of Jacob, we explore the diverse range of movies that made 1997 unique. While blockbuster hits like "Men in Black" and "Face/Off" dominate the nostalgic conversation, we also shine a light on lesser-known yet thoroughly enjoyable films.
In this episode, we discuss "Copland," a film that, despite its stellar cast and critical acclaim, seems to have lost some of its initial impact over time. We delve into the performances, particularly...2024-09-0839 min
The Reel DiscussionFight Club-Episode 3-The Reel DiscussionToday we discuss David Fincher's unforgettable Fight Club! From its clever wit to its many complex themes join Greg Dickman, Spencer Kandra, guest Hayden Rankin and I for this in depth discussion of the iconic dark comedy thriller.2024-04-251h 19
The Deucecast Movie ShowThe 2024 Deucie Awards (and the Top 10 of the Year)Normally, when you hear "A tradition unlike any other", you think The Masters, as that's the slogan. However, it is a slogan that more closely describes THE DEUCIE AWARDS!! For the 11th time, Dave and Mikey, now joined by #XLessDrEarl, preside over the "people's movie awards"... and the top 10 of the year as well! And to assist, the Deucecast crew invites in many friends of the show, from Burgess to Kaufman to Aussie to the Ryfuns and even more -- with an assist from The Main Street Electrical Podcast co-host Jenn Novotny, it's quite an a...2024-04-241h 47
Is It Safe?Hey Nadine | March 28th, 2024This is a great show! Lots of laughs in this one. Govier mixed up Montessori with monsignor in tribute to monsignor's bone. There's a garbage crisis in our towns & Brother Tom is there for us. Then the Brett Butler "Hey Nadine" repetition begins. There's more Brett Butler to come in this show. Mike was on 93-94: A Music Podcast which unleashes a treasure trove of memories related to high school bullies. Even Luke had his own problems. We got two emails! Also, we try to get into P-Diddy's scumbag ways, but we get delayed. Mr. Pink helps us spell...2024-03-291h 39
The Entertainment with Tom Knoblauch11. His Name is David FincherDavid Fincher's latest film, The Killer, sees Michael Fassbender as a kind of archetypal Fincher protagonist: a methodical control freak, cynical and arrogant and finding some mixture of success and failure based on how he navigates the complex world around him. In many ways, The Killer is explicitly about his method, his earned confidence as a contractor-assassin in a meaningless world. What gives him meaning is his impeccable craft. Until he misses. More than a few critics couldn’t help but view The Killer as a kind of autobiographical work, a self-reflective tale of a control freak trying to co...2024-03-2353 min
The Deucecast Movie ShowThe Almost Top 10 Top FiveThe Academy Awards are finally completed, which means the Awards Season has but one stop... the Deucie Awards. And to give out the awards, you need the nominations... so tonight, two special guests and Friends of the Show step up to reveal all that you have been wishing for (and you'll find below) First, though, Mikey, d$, and #XLessDrEarl discuss a little Oscar recap -- what was snubbed, the surprises, the chalk of it all, the good parts and the bad. Then, they take a look at their fave films of the year, and while all of their Top...2024-03-131h 14
NOT the SermonBONUS HOT TAKE: How to talk with an Atheist w/ Michael FincherHave you ever talked with an atheist before? The dialogue between Christians and atheists has been strained by years of "boogeyman" stories and a general misunderstanding of each other's culture.
On this Bonus Hot Take Episode Jamie and Eric are joined by a professing atheist, Michael Fincher. Michael and the NTS crew talk about science, ethics, and how Atheist meetups are a buzzkill. They talk about shared values and what Christians and atheists can do to better understand each other.
Enjoy!
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The Slime ZoneNSFW A.I. ChatbotsThis time we enlist the help of horny chatbots to write ourselves a screenplay. We've got David Fincher in our camp and we have a contract with Sony Pictures for $500m. And here's the best part - we want YOU to star in it. The catch? You just have to do a small Dave & Busters plug. Also you might have to fuck an ostrich.2024-01-251h 16
No Soy OriginalDavid Fincher: El maestro del thriller psicológicoPara los que no son cinéfilos y se acercan al cine sólo para entretenerse es posible que ni les suene el nombre de este director. Pero si os cito películas como “Alien 3”, “El club de la lucha” o “Millenium”, o series como “House of Cards” o “Mindhunter” ya os podéis hacer una idea. Voy a recorrer las diversas obras del director con sus correspondientes críticas y halagos, como debe ser.
David Fincher: el maestro del thriller psicológico
David Fincher es uno de los directores más reconocidos y aclamados de Hollywood, con una trayectoria que abarca más de tres déca...2023-12-2650 min
ZZ PodcastDavid Fincher: El maestro del thriller psicológicoPara los que no son cinéfilos y se acercan al cine sólo para entretenerse es posible que ni les suene el nombre de este director. Pero si os cito películas como “Alien 3”, “El club de la lucha” o “Millenium”, o series como “House of Cards” o “Mindhunter” ya os podéis hacer una idea. Voy a recorrer las diversas obras del director con sus correspondientes críticas y halagos, como debe ser. David Fincher: el maestro del thriller psicológico David Fincher es uno de los directores más reconocidos y aclamados de Hollywood, con una trayectoria que abarca más de tres déca...2023-12-2651 minZZ PodcastDavid Fincher: El maestro del thriller psicológicoPara los que no son cinéfilos y se acercan al cine sólo para entretenerse es posible que ni les suene el nombre de este director. Pero si os cito películas como “Alien 3”, “El club de la lucha” o “Millenium”, o series como “House of Cards” o “Mindhunter” ya os podéis hacer una idea. Voy a recorrer las diversas obras del director con sus correspondientes críticas y halagos, como debe ser. David Fincher: el maestro del thriller psicológico David Fincher es uno de los directores más reconocidos y aclamados de Hollywood, con una trayectoria que abarca más de tres déca...2023-12-2651 min
Mike & Mike Go To The MoviesOff Mike - Napoleon, Godzilla Minus One, May December, and more!This week, it's another Off Mike Discussions episode! Smith is trying to catch up on new releases like NAPOLEON, GODZILLA MINUS ONE, AFIRE, NEXT GOAL WINS, and MAY DECEMBER, while Mike D is filling in some director gaps with David Fincher's PANIC ROOM and Michael Mann's MANHUNTER!2023-12-071h 02
Reel Fanatics#410 : PRISCILLA / THE KILLERTwo masters return with films that seem ideally suited to their styles. How do they fare? Jared and Joe discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, then Michael joins in to analyze David Fincher's The Killer.2023-11-271h 05
Das FilmmagazinWie gut ist "Der Killer" von David Fincher?Vertraue niemandem!
https://www.merkur.de/kultur/der-killer-david-fincher-kritik-netflix-thriller-michael-fassbender-zr-92669497.html
https://www.swr.de/swr2/film-und-serie/david-finchers-the-killer-glaenzt-durch-seinen-hauptdarsteller-michael-fassbender-100.html
https://www.rnd.de/medien/der-killer-david-finchers-todesengel-geht-im-netflix-thriller-auf-rachefeldzug-A3S64SZNDVHNZJ2JQXNHESC4QI.html
https://netflixwoche.de/news/david-fincher-der-killer-am-set-michael-fassbender-interview
https://www.zeit.de/kultur/film/2023-10/the-killer-david-fincher-michael-fassbender2023-11-1935 min
Beyond the ScreenplayEpisode 169: The KillerThe BTS team discusses Fincher's signature look and feel, attempts to unravel the film's themes, and examines the value of the pursuit of perfection.
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: Fincher’s Murderers With A Brain - Seven (1995) / The Killer (2023)Michael drives hard through 2 Fincher films with his lovely wife Maranda in tow.
She'd never seen Seven so this was eye opening.
This week's films are 1995's Seven with Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and John C. McGinley. As well as The Killer from 2023 with Michael Fassbender.
Credits: Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan2023-11-171h 45
CineMatesDavid Fincher's The Killer Review + The Curse E1 ReviewJake and Mike gather near midnight to discuss two of their most anticipated projects for the year: David Fincher’s The Killer and the Nathan Fielder show: The Curse! After, Jake debuts a new segment “CineNews”, much to Mike’s chagrin, before the two run over what they watched and what’s coming out as the year is nearing its final weeks.0:00 - Intros & The Killer review30:52 - The Curse E1 review48:26 - CineNews Recap1:01:13 - What we watched/what’s releasing for the week of November 14Twitter: @thecinematespod@jake_s...2023-11-151h 08
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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The Deucecast Movie ShowThe Prestige of Nolan With David Fincher releasing a new (and super good) film this week, "The Killer", the Deucecast thought it would be a great time to pay homage to one of our country's greatest living directors - Christophe Nolan. (We aren't sure everyone had time to see Fincher's latest, so we swerved) And what better way than to call up our friend of the show, the Podawan himself, The Pride of Smyrna, Georgia, young Garrison Ryfun! First, a little round of WORD UP!, where the guys fill in the blanks on the most important topics of the da...2023-11-152h 04
The AwardsWatch PodcastAwardsWatch Podcast #208: Reviewing 'The Killer' and our Top 5 David Fincher Films On episode 208 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Jay Ledbetter discuss David Fincher’s latest film The Killer and give out their Top 5 David Fincher films. One of the most celebrated directors of our time is a man that is fully obsessed with every detail about making a film. Known for being a perfectionist, director David Fincher has made a body of work that stands amongst many as one of the best to ever do it. From police pro...2023-11-132h 25
BIRD PROTOCOLEpisode 116: The Killer & The David Fincher Power RankingsWhat’s good, my fellow birds? This week, we decided to talk about another new film that we both thoroughly enjoyed and do our second power ranking session for a director and filmmaker that we consider to be one of the best working today, David Fincher. Calling all Finch-heads! We both got a chance to see his new film, “The Killer” starring Michael Fassbender and wanted to talk about it. So, hop on over to Netflix and watch the film before today’s episode because we don’t avoid spoilers this time around… then come back and enter the Fincher Zone...2023-11-121h 45Beyond the ScreenplayEpisode 165: Se7enIn our season premiere, the BTS team discusses David Fincher's place as one of our greatest modern auteurs, how Se7en masterfully balances emotion with technical prowess, and how the bleak and hopeless narrative still manages to provide a glimmer of light.
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👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY MERCH https://lessons-from-the-screenplay...2023-10-131h 21Reel Fanatics#407 : Favorite Hitman MoviesIn anticipation of David Fincher's The Killer, the guys list their ten favorite films about professional killers. Joe and Jared also recommend some recent releases, while Michael eliminates some 1970s blind spots.2023-10-101h 58Beyond the ScreenplayAnnouncing our Fall Schedule!We're launching our fall season, "Auteur Autumn" with a new episode releasing every Friday.
We're going to examine some of our most iconic directors' unique styles and voices by looking at an early film from their portfolio and then a new film that they have coming out.
October 13: Se7en (David Fincher)
October 20: Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese)
October 27: Patreon-Exclusive — Killers of the Flower Moon (Martin Scorsese)
November 03: Virgin Suicides (Sofia Coppola)
November 10: Priscilla (Sofia Coppola)
November 17: The Killer (David Fincher)
November 24: Patreon-Exclusive — Prometheus (Ridley Scott)
December 1: Napoleon (Ridley Scott)
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Filmjitsu! The Podcast that wields films as deadly weaponsEpisode 10: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Bottom 5 DiseasesAwards-bait isn't the usual kind of cinema Filmjitsu is known for, and films directed by David Fincher typically wouldn't be found around these parts either. Yet Mike shoves Jay in the curious path of "Benjamin Button" and as it turns out, yep, an Oscar-winner helmned by an A-list director can punish as well as grade-z trash. To double-down on the madness, the guys offer up their bottom five movie diseases, a list that includes films you'll expect and... a few you won't.2023-07-1059 minBeyond the ScreenplayEpisode 150: The Girl with the Dragon TattooThe BTS team discusses Fincher's take on the original Swedish novel and film, how it efficiently delivers story and character exposition, and when a perfectionist's touch can go too far...
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Hacks & WonksTackling Poverty with Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy CenterOn this midweek show, Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center talks with Crystal about the opportunity this legislative session to align the laws and budget of the state with our values and provide bright futures for all Washingtonians. As legislators prepare to set the State Budget for the next two years, Crystal and Misha discuss how important issues like housing and homelessness are receiving a lot of attention in contrast with less fanfare around education, before diving into impactful cash assistance programs targeted at addressing the wealth gap such as Guaranteed Basic Income and baby bonds...2023-01-1737 min
CinephiliaEp. 039 - David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)New YearNew LookNew SeasonNew Theme Songand of course...New Episode!Join us for David Fincher's masterpiece of love, loss, longing and cutting edge visual effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 637: Lighting for David Fincher & Michael Mann with Erik MesserschmidtAward-winning director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC has a natural eye for arresting and spellbinding images, thriving in a role that allows him to combine his love of art, craft and science. Recently, he lensed Devotion for director J.D. Dillard, based on the real-life story of a Black naval officer who befriends a white naval officer during the Korean War, with both becoming heroes for their selfless acts of bravery. He also is currently shooting Michael Mann’s biographical film Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, and Penélope Cruz, and recently completed shooting David Fincher’s The Killer, starr...2022-11-291h 21
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 637: Lighting for David Fincher & Michael Mann with Erik MesserschmidtAward-winning director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC has a natural eye for arresting and spellbinding images, thriving in a role that allows him to combine his love of art, craft and science. Recently, he lensed Devotion for director J.D. Dillard, based on the real-life story of a Black naval officer who befriends a white naval officer during the Korean War, with both becoming heroes for their selfless acts of bravery. He also is currently shooting Michael Mann’s biographical film Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, and Penélope Cruz, and recently completed shooting David Fincher’s The Killer, starr...2022-11-291h 21
Full Cast And CrewRobert Downey, Jr, Jake Gyllenhall, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Edwards in David Fincher's 'Zodiac' (2007)Thrilled to finally deep-dive into the making-of David Fincher's brilliant newspaper movie/police procedural/serial killer obsession film 'Zodiac'. Topics: The insane detail that went into preproduction. Praise for producer Brad Fischer and screenwriter Jamie Vanderbilt. Soundbites from Fincher's obsessive attention to period detail. Sound from the real Dave Toschi, memorably played by Mark Ruffalo in a brilliant performance. The astounding character arc played by Robert Downey, Jr in one of his final films before joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jake Gyllenhaal's fantastic portrayal of...2022-11-221h 57
El Salón del CinéfiloTHE GAME (1997), de David FincherReseña de uno de los trabajos más entretenidos y desquiciantes de David Fincher. Michael Douglas interpreta a un inversor financiero que arrastra un trauma relacionado con el suicidio de su padre, que le impide acortar distancias con los demás. Un día, su hermano pequeño (Sean Penn) le ofrece una tarjeta para participar en un juego que dará algo de color a su vida, pero esto resultará ser una mortífera conspiración cuyos tentáculos parecen alcanzarlo todo, y a todas las personas que forman parte de la vida del protagonista, cuyo mundo perfectamente controlado tardará po...2022-11-1934 min
Hacks & WonksWeek in Review: July 22, 2022On today’s Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Co-Founder and Editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett. They start off the episode looking into King County Elections’s request to the sheriff’s office to investigate a GOP ballot-box ‘surveillance’ program, which critics claim is disguised voter intimidation. Also in elections, Crystal and Erica discuss the alarming intimidation, harassment, and direct attacks on Black candidates and staff, and what we need to do to keep candidates of color safe. Erica then breaks down the packed Secretary of State race, and what the consequences of this race are on elections in Washing...2022-07-2248 min
Trilogy in TheoryHoly New Release! It's... The Batman (2022)In which one host caters to the other who really, really loves his funny books.
But also... we are pandering for listeners with the only new release around. Thankfully (?) director Matt Reeves is making the media rounds pulling from superior works such as SEVEN and ZODIAC. Alas, there is no David Fincher behind the camera but there is Colin Farrell in a lot of makeup hiding his pretty face.
I don't know if that's good or bad but enjoy the latest episode of TRILOGY IN THEORY!
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The NeverEnding Movie MarathonZodiac (2007) - Bat SignalsEven if he never stepped on set, director David Fincher has his fingerprints all over 'The Batman' and this is the film to blame! Not only is Paul Dano's Riddler based on the real Zodiac Killer (just look at their similar masks), Fincher's meticulous craftsman style is a direct influence on Bat-director Matt Reeves.We've been tracing the films that inspired 'The Batman' in this Bat Signals mini-marathon, and 'Zodiac' has the clearest visual influence of the three. Matt, Alex, and Rocco break down why this may be the crown jewel in Fincher's long career of greats...2022-03-091h 46
Carruthers, Leggetter & WhoeverFINCHER #2 - The Game (1997)Continuing our journey into the world of David Fincher, Jay Reef returns following his and Tom’s discussion of “Se7en” to discuss another great early Fincher thriller, “The Game”. This devilish Michael Douglas thriller is a first watch for Jay, but certainly not for Tom, with a film that combines that three of his favourite things; Michael Douglas, David Fincher and psychological hijinks regarding suicidal contemplation. Fun!
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Red Carpet Rookies#19 - Jeff Cronenweth: Shooting The Social Network, His Fight Club Meeting With Fincher, Taylor Swift, Creative Freedom, Film Bro Copycats and His Christmas Present to Aaron SorkinIn today’s episode we’re joined by one of the world’s greatest Cinematographer’s, Jeff Cronenweth. Born into the film business, he grafted his way through the rungs of the camera department and music video scene of the 1990s and after shooting videos for the likes of George Michael and Janet Jackson, got the call from David Fincher to take the reins of Fight Club. From there it's been a run of legendary movies including, One Hour Photo and Gone Girl as well as The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo both of which he picke...2022-01-3138 min
Kino oder CouchBasti Bielendorfer - Papa hat mich in „Jurassic Park“ geschmuggeltKino oder Couch
Heute zu Gast ist Comedian Basti Bielendorfer.
Wie kein anderer Film hat ihn „Fight Club“ umgehauen – Basti feiert vor allem die Filmsprache und die Geschwindigkeit von Regisseur David Fincher. Auch „Don’t look up“ hat den Comedian nachhaltig beeindruckt, könnte der Weltuntergang sich seiner Meinung nach doch ziemlich genau so abspielen wie in dem Film. Ein richtiger Horrorfilm ist für ihn dagegen „Super süß und super sexy“. Was Serien angeht, hält der 37-Jährige sich an die Klassiker: Sein absoluter Liebling ist „Breaking Bad“ mit dem fantastischen Bryan Cranston in der Hauptrolle.
Sein Papa hat Basti früh die Li...2022-01-272h 11
Hacks & WonksWeek in Review: December 17, 2021Today on the show, fellow political consultant Heather Weiner joins Crystal to preview the players in the upcoming state legislative session - who’s stepping down, who’s getting appointed, who’s moving up in leadership positions - as well as a peek at next year’s elections with announcements that several incumbents are resigning (and one who changed their mind). They discuss Inslee’s supplemental budget announcement, an opportunity to address our upside-down tax system with a Wealth tax, and the need to fix the now-delayed WA Cares long-term care benefit system. Plus a reminder to get your booster!2021-12-1837 min
Hacks & WonksPost Election Break Down Part 2This week we have the second part of the Hacks & Wonks post-election breakdown, featuring Executive Director of America Walks and former mayor of Seattle Mike McGinn, Managing Partner of Upper Left Strategies Michael Charles, and Co-Founder of the Mercury Group and former Colleen Echohawk campaign consultant, Bill Broadhead! They get into election results from outside of Seattle, the continual incorrect characterization of the most progressive elected officials as the "most divisive", the need to hold elected officials accountable to their campaign promises, how strange the office of City Attorney actually is, and much more. As always, a...2021-11-1347 min
Hacks & WonksPost Election Break Down Part 1This week Crystal is joined for part one of a post-election breakdown by Executive Director of America Walks and former mayor of Seattle Mike McGinn, Managing Partner of Upper Left Strategies Michael Charles, and Co-Founder of the Mercury Group and former Colleen Echohawk campaign consultant, Bill Broadhead! They discuss the irony of Bruce Harrell running as an “outsider” candidate, the importance of having a powerful message and transmitting it effectively to the voters, and why the Seattle political establishment doesn’t necessarily reflect the changing demographics of Seattle. As always, a full text transcript of the show is ava...2021-11-0630 min
Hacks & WonksWeek in Review: October 29, 2021Today Crystal is joined by Michael Charles, political consultant and managing partner at Upper Left Strategies. Elections are coming up next Tuesday, November 2nd, and Crystal and Michael break down spending in the Seattle City Attorney's race, how campaigns are spending their money and what the strategies may be behind it, races to watch all around the state, and the importance of paying attention to political races outside of Seattle. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii...2021-10-3031 min
Hacks & WonksConsultant Roundtable Part 2This week on the show we have the second half of the Consultant Roundtable, featuring Consultants Riall Johnson of Prism Consulting, Michael Charles of Upper Left Strategies, and Heather Weiner discussing the results of the primary elections, and what we can expect from the general election in November. Discussion points include the Kathy Lambert’s risks in the King County Council race, the upset in the City Attorney’s race, the possibility of having abolitionists both on the Seattle City Council and in the City Attorney’s office, the low hanging fruit that is Senator Reuven Carlyle, the frequent mischa...2021-08-2948 min
Hacks & WonksConsultant Roundtable: Part 1Missed the Hacks & Wonks consultant roundtable? Never fear! On today’s show you’ll catch up on the first half of it. Consultants Riall Johnson of Prism Consulting, Michael Charles of Upper Left Strategies, and Heather Weiner join Crystal to discuss the results of the primary elections earlier this month, and what we can expect from the rest of election season. On today’s show they discuss the mayoral primary election results, Charter Amendment 29 / Compassion Seattle, and the primary results for City Council Position 9 (City Wide). As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below...2021-08-2541 min
The Very Very Very Strongest Podcast2. Syrup VillageWe dock our ships and meet Usopp, the newest member of the Straw hats in our latest Episode of The Very Very VERY Strongest One Piece Podcast covering episodes 9-18 of the One Piece Anime.
Louis and Justin argue over if Jango looks more like Michael Jackson or Steven Tyler.
Bill waxes philosophical over how we're just scratching the surface to one of the greatest works of fiction of all time.
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Safe Travels and remember, WHEN SHANKS SAYS NO...2021-06-181h 27
The Michael Moore PodcastEp. 183: Oscar-Winning Screenwriter and "Mank" Producer Eric RothEric Roth is one of the most successful Hollywood screenwriters of our time. His writing credits include “A Star Is Born," “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “The Good Shepherd,” “Munich,” “Ali,” “The Insider,” “The Horse Whisperer,” “The Postman,” and the film for which he won an Academy Award, "Forrest Gump."
He's also written two of the most highly-anticipated films coming later this year: the science-fiction drama "Dune," and the Martin Scorcese-Leonardo DiCaprio-Robert De Niro collaboration, "Killers of The Flower Moon."
His most recent film, MANK, is one that he produced, and it's up for an Academy Award fo...2021-04-151h 17The Michael Moore PodcastEp. 179: Aaron Sorkin -- "The Only Thing Better Than A Story You Don't Know Is A Story You Think You Know"Aaron Sorkin is one of our most celebrated and influential playwrights and screenwriters whose plays, films and television work include A Few Good Men, The American President, The West Wing, Sports Night, The Newsroom, The Social Network, Moneyball, and Steve Jobs. Before the pandemic, his stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch, had turned into one of the the great Broadway shows of all time.
His latest film, which he wrote and directed, is The Trial of the Chicago 7. It has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, along...2021-04-051h 30
Because You Watched StarcrashDune (1984) - Because You Watched StarcrashDune (1984)
“My name is a killing word.”
This week the Distinguished Professors discuss David Lynch’s visionary tour de something, Dune. Topics discussed include josting, Clink’s babyface status, the movie’s ambitious failures, the nature of spice, parallels with The Lion King, Toto’s guitar-heavy soundtrack, information overload, the role of Princess Irulan as the narrator, the awesomeness of Dune: The Storybook, the perils of trying to stick too close to the book, the Shakespearean tone, Dr. Berres puts in a plug for Frank Herbert’s book, the hell of narration and the failure of the studio...2021-03-281h 02
Hacks & WonksWeek in Review: March 19, 2021Today on the show co-host Michael Charles of Upper Left Strategies joins Crystal to go over news of the week, including the need to confront hate and bigotry against our Asian neighbors experienceing racist violence, why it matters when white journalists write inaccurately (and misspell the names of) women of color, the continued marginalization of political consultants of color, and new developments in the Seattle mayoral race. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s...2021-03-2044 min
Hard OutHard Out: My Favorite Movie - FIGHT CLUB (w/ guest Dylan Avery)David Fincher's macho-masochistic masterpiece FIGHT CLUB is the focus of this episode of the HARD OUT subseries "My Favorite Movie," a 60-minute ticking time bomb of a podcast in which we have one or more guests on to geek out on their all-time favorite movie.
Famed filmmaker Dylan Avery (LOOSE CHANGE and BLACK & BLUE documentaries, the upcoming narrative feature ASTEROID) makes a Pitt-stop to chop it up over not only his all-time favorite flick, but a few of his favorite "bad" movies, documentary vs fiction filmmaking, his previous work, and more. Originally aired on YouTube on December 26, 2020.2021-03-181h 00
Kill Streak55. Alien 3 (1992)Tune in this week to hear our hot takes on one of the most infamous director vs. studio shitshows in all of horrordom, "Alien 3." Is this the worst Alien movie? Probably not! Is this the worst Fincher movie? The answer to that probably depends on your stomach for Brad Pitt as an old man baby hijinks! Is this a weird, fucked up, interesting to think and talk about movie? Definitely! After our breakdown, stick around to hear about the brand new "Kill Streak Hall of Shame," and how you can help decide who gets inducted!2021-03-162h 15
Hacks & WonksWeek in Review: February 12, 2021Today on the show co-host (and new dad!) Michael Charles of Upper Left Strategies joins Crystal to discuss the appointment of accused sexual assailant Joe Fain by Republicans to the redistricting commission, what may happen as we jump into mayoral and county council election season, and the kind of leadership Seattle and King County need right now. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Michael Charles, at @mikeychuck. More info is available at...2021-02-1233 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
Food Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: ZODIAC (or, We Met At The Movies Once.)
Before I kill you I'm going to throw your baby out the window, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Movie theaters no longer exist so Sean, Michael, and Jon watched David Fincher's ZODIAC, to close Manksgiving Ranksgiving where we rank all his films! Will we get to the bottom of the best Finch? Or will we follow the clues to a dead end? Tune in to find out!
So grab your popcorn, sneak in your...2021-01-3057 min
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 minFood Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: The Game (or, The Plot Summary That Would Not End)
THE GAME is afoot (a movie), Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Movie theaters no longer exist so Sean and Michael watched David Fincher's THE GAME, as part of Manksgiving Thanksgiving where we rank all his films! Will this be the movie that gamed the savage beasts? Or will the boys say, "the Game Over?" Tune in to find out!
So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop some pepto because it's time...2021-01-231h 16Food Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: Gone Girl (or, Tyler Perry’s Gone Girl)
His majesty prefers not to be moistened, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Movie theaters no longer exist so Sean, Michael, and Jon watched David Fincher's GONE GIRL, as part of Manksgiving Ranksgiving where we rank all his films! Will the fellas follow the clues and love the mystery? Or will they, like the tv duck, yell "Attack!"? Tune in to find out!
So grab your popcorn, sneak in your snacks, and pop some pepto...2021-01-161h 02
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 - 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 minFood Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: SE7EN (or, Se7en 8ight 9ine)He made me F her, Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Movie theaters no longer exist so Sean and Michael watched David Fincher's SE7EN, as part of Manksgiving Ranksgiving where we rank all his films! Will the boys forget old acquaintances as they watch the John Doe's horrors unfold? Or will they splash hot spaghetti sauce in their eyes that they may look no longer? Tune in to find out!
So grab your popcorn, sneak in...2021-01-011h 14
Reel Fanatics#343 : MANKThe guys review David Fincher’s Mank in this episode, but not before weighing in on Netflix’s other big fall film, Hillbilly Elegy.2020-12-301h 17Beyond the ScreenplayEpisode 61: MankThe LFTS team discusses Mank's "old Hollywood" visual style, the scripts's unusual structure and meandering plot, and where the film fits into David Fincher's filmography.
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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
Front RowDavid FincherVisionary director David Fincher on Mank, his new film about 1930s Hollywood, as seen through the eyes of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) as he races to finish Citizen Kane with Orson Welles. Mank's screenplay is by Fincher's father Jack Fincher, who started writing it in the early 1990s and died in 2003. David Fincher's other films, which have earned thirty Oscar nominations, include Fight Club, Se7en, The Zodiac, The Social Network, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , Gone Girl and Panic Room. Fincher also talks about the future of cinema, streaming...2020-12-1728 minFood Court Movie PodcastFood Court Movie Podcast: Alien 3 (or, What Dreams May Come Bursting Out Of Your Chest)
Get away from her, you bitchin' Kill Donkeys! It's time for FOOD COURT, your favorite podcast, where we brave the malls and the movie halls so you don't have to!
Movie theaters no longer exist so Jon and special guest Jason Shawhan (The AV Club, Nashville Scene) watched David Fincher's Alien 3 for Manksgiving, our celebration of the work of David Fincher where we watch every one of his movies! And quit your grinnin' and drop your linen, cuz this is a long one. Will the fellas reappraise this often misunderstood sci-fi housing of F...2020-12-161h 14