Shows
Rogue Auteurs"If We Picked the Winners"Our annual "If We Picked the Winners" episode where we choose OUR picks for ten of the Oscar categories. With the Oscars on March 10, Jake and Chad reveal who they would choose as winners if they had a vote.
2024-03-0443 minRogue AuteursFavorite End-Credits SongsJake and Chad hit the niche but fun topic of "favorite end-credits songs." What makes a great song for the final moments of a movie or the first moments of the credits, when the viewers are contemplating what they just saw? We discuss it!
2024-02-2528 minRogue AuteursThe Singularity of May DecemberJake, Eric, Chad, and Jordan Hadfield discuss Todd Haynes' campy but effective May December and discuss how funny it is supposed to be and how Todd Haynes pulls off its tricky tone.
2024-02-0636 minRogue AuteursOur Oscar WishlistEric, Jake, Chad, and Jordan Hadfield discuss the movies that they hope get nominated for Oscars this year. We normally called this episode our "Memo to the Academy," but it really is what we hope and wish will happen in some of the categories. The Oscar noms come out on January 23, 2024.
2024-01-2232 minRogue AuteursCeline Song's PAST LIVESJake, Eric, and Chad explore and review Celine Song's Past Lives, one of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2023 so far, considering what makes it great and its similarities to Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy.
2023-07-3125 minRogue AuteursCoasting on Vibes: Ranking the Movies of Wes AndersonJake, Eric, and Chad rank all 11 movies of director Wes Anderson. They also discuss Asteroid City in a little more depth, as it just became available to stream.
They also muse about the classic battle of style vs. substance.
2023-07-181h 11Rogue AuteursOur Favorite WesternsJake, Eric, and Chad share their favorite Westerns of all-time and briefly examine what makes a Western.
2023-07-0451 minRogue AuteursWhat Makes Across the Spider-Verse So Great?!Eric, Jake, and Chad review Across the Spider-Verse and discuss what makes it so much better than other comic book and superhero movies. Also, what are they hoping to see from Beyond the Spider-Verse?
2023-06-1546 minRogue AuteursPride Month PicksJake and Chad each pick five movies that you can (and should!) stream during Pride Month. They both reveal what these movies have meant to them and why they are worthy candidates for you to check out at ANY TIME, but especially during Pride Month in June.
2023-06-121h 00Rogue AuteursIf We Picked the Winners 2023Jake, Eric, and Chad decide who they would pick to win in the biggest 8 categories of the Academy Awards. In the tradition of Siskel and Ebert, the gentlemen say who they would declare the winners if they had that kind of power. The Oscars are on Sunday, March 12.
2023-03-0751 minRogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2022!The best day of the YEAR! Eric, Jake, and Chad share their favorite movies of 2022. They also share multiple friends' and family members' favorite movies of the year.
2023-02-071h 20Rogue AuteursMini-Episode: AFTERSUN and Our Hopes and Wishes for the Oscar NominationsJake and Chad discuss Charlotte Wells' AFTERSUN and its subtle beauty. They also give a wish list of things they hope (or pray) will be nominated for Oscars this year.
2023-01-2319 minRogue AuteursThe Divisiveness of Damien Chazelle's BABYLONJake, Eric, Chad, and Jordan Hadfield all discuss Damien Chazelle's latest movie BABYLON, specifically looking at what makes the movie so divisive and considering where it falls in a ranking of Chazelle's movies.
2023-01-2358 minRogue AuteursBenoit Blanc Returns!Eric, Chad, and special guest Jordan Hadfield discuss Knives Out and its Netflix sequel (of a sort) Glass Onion. Specifically, who gives the best performance out of both movies, which of the two movies is better, and what they would like to see in the third Benoit Blanc film.
2023-01-0844 minRogue AuteursThe Magic of Taika Waititi***AUDIO QUALITY WARNING*** The sound quality of this episode is below par. We apologize for our recording trouble. We hope you will still listen to the episode and have some fun with us.
Jake, Chad, and special guest Kresten Erickson talk about Taika Waititi. What are his strengths as a director? Does he have any weaknesses? Why is he so ubiquitous? They also give their top 3 favorite Waititi-directed movies.
2022-09-0750 minRogue AuteursRoger Deakins RULESEric, Jake, and Chad discuss the career of famed cinematographer Roger Deakins and reflect on what makes him great.
2022-08-0129 minRogue AuteursThe Before Trilogy: Richard Linklater Deserves More LoveJake, Eric, and Chad discuss the power of the Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight). Why do they work? Why do they resonate? Do they solidify Linklater's legacy? Also, can you actually rank these three movies when they are so inextricably connected? They also ruminate on the connection to Linklater's filmmaking opus, Boyhood.
2022-07-2855 min
Rogue AuteursTop Gun: Maverick -- Glen Powell's Abs Saved CinemaJake, Eric, Chad, and special guest and incredible human Kolton Nielsen talk about the phenomenon that is Top Gun: Maverick. They discuss how good the movie ACTUALLY is related to the way people talk about it. How much of the love stems from nostalgia and how much for the pristine and incredible cinematography. Also, are theaters finally actually back?
2022-06-1444 minRogue AuteursEverything Everywhere All At Once: Hot Dog Fingers are ResonantJake, Eric, Chad, and special guest Kolton Nielsen discuss the appeal and Oscar possibilities of the Daniels' EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. What made it "pop"? They also discuss the return of Ke Huy Quan, as well as the comic booky aspects of the movie. It's a good time.
2022-06-0832 minRogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2021Our favorite episode of the year: celebrating movies by picking our top 10 favorites of 2021.
In which Jakes continues to root for "making it weird."
In which Eric continues to be hard to pin down.
In which Chad continues to argue for cutting "the naked giants."
2022-02-281h 41Rogue AuteursMemo to the Academy!The Oscar nominations are announced on February 8th. This is our annual episode where we give some "suggestions" for nominations that we feel have been unfairly overlooked. Some of the movies that get mentioned: The Green Knight, Candyman, The Last Duel, Dune, Spencer.
2022-01-311h 09Rogue AuteursRanking the Movies of Denis VilleneuveEric, Jake, and Chad rank Villeneuve's movies, starting with Incendies and ending with Dune. They discuss what makes him great and how hard it was to rank someone who has zero bad movies.
2021-12-1454 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: Movies We Have SeenJake and Eric catch up on some good stuff they have seen, such as Encanto, The Power of the Dog, Last Night in Soho, etc. Chad jumps in to share quick thoughts on West Side Story and Sing 2.
2021-12-1415 minRogue AuteursMini Episode: Tick, Tick . . . Boom is One of the Year's BestChad discusses the impact and effectiveness of Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut. Also, Chad does a little bit of singing. So hold on to your hats. Andrew Garfield is sensational and Chad is not.
2021-12-0909 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: Last Night in SohoChad reviews and discusses Edgar Wright's latest Last Night in Soho, starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy.
2021-12-0710 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: Movies That Make Me ThankfulChad discusses the article he wrote two years ago on medium.com about movies he watches that make him thankful for life and family and friends. These are not "Thanksgiving movies" in any literal sense, but movies that remind him to be grateful and gracious and nostalgic for the little things. Happy Thanksgiving!
2021-11-2414 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: The French Dispatch is Classic Wes AndersonChad discusses Wes Anderson's newest movie, The French Dispatch. Do Anderson's movies keep audiences at an emotional distance? Does it matter? Where does Dispatch stack up--generally speaking--with the rest of Anderson's oeuvre? Is there any downfall to watching incredible actresses and actors do Wes Anderson?
2021-11-2209 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: King Richard Reaction and ReviewChad reviews Reinaldo Marcus Green's King Richard right as he walks out of the theater. Does the movie transcend sports movie cliches and tropes? Does it matter? How is Will Smith? Will you cry as much as Chad did? (Doubtful.)
2021-11-2009 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: The Harder They Fall on NetflixChad reviews Netflix's new Western, The Harder They Fall. Spoiler alert: You should watch it ASAP.
2021-11-2014 minRogue AuteursHalloween Kills and Movies We Love During Halloween "Season" (Fifth Anniversary Episode #2)Eric, Jake, and Chad revisit many of the ideas they first discussed in their "Horror Movies" episode from 2016. Today, they start out talking about the newest Halloween sequel, Halloween Kills. They muse on why so many movies have been made in the Halloween series. Next, they talk about what makes a classic "Halloween season" movie. This includes a discussion of the movies they love to watch during the month of October. All of this is tinged with Chad's fear of scary movies and Jake and Eric's amusement at that fact.
2021-10-1857 minRogue AuteursRanking our Favorite Super-Hero MoviesEric, Jake, and Chad convene to discuss what they like about comic book/super-hero movies. They also rank each of their top 10 favorite in the genre.
2021-10-181h 19Rogue AuteursMovies We JUDGE Other People OnIn which Chad gets a little mean-spirited. This was one of our favorite episodes to record EVER.
Eric, Jake, and Chad reveal movies that they use to judge other people. Though there is a lot of judginess in this episode, it also reveals a lot about our hosts' proclivities and inner monologues. :)
2021-07-2859 minRogue AuteursMini-Episode: Reaction to OLDChad and his two oldest kids chat about their initial reactions to M. Night Shyamalan's OLD. The audio is a little rough, since the car's Bluetooth took over unannounced!
2021-07-2407 minRogue AuteursAnd . . . we're back!Jake, Eric, and Chad catch up on the new and old movies and TV shows they have seen, including Cruella, In the Heights, Fast 9, Black Widow, Loki, Schmigadoon, and Hacks. They discuss the sameness of the MCU and the excitement of Suicide Squad maybe breaking the superhero doldrums.
2021-07-2258 minRogue AuteursIf We Picked the Winners 2021Jake and Chad reveal their picks in ten Oscar categories--who they would choose if they had the power.
2021-04-2240 minRogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2020Eric, Jake, and Chad reveal their 10 favorite movies of 2020 -- including all the movies that are eligible for the Oscars as part of the 2020 slate. They also briefly discuss the things about the Oscar nominations that brought them sadness and the things about the Oscar nominations that brought them joy. It was a very different year for cinema, so take some time to listen to those movies that persevered through the pandemic to become the best of the year.
2021-04-071h 32Rogue AuteursThe Actor Spectrum REVISITED (Fifth Year Anniversary #1)In July 2016, in the 6th full episode of the Rogue Auteurs podcast, Chad unveiled his "Actor Spectrum," borne of a teacher's aide's humorous question about her responsibility. Here, almost five full years later, Jake, Chad, and Eric all talk about the Actor Spectrum, trying to find representative actors and actresses for various levels of bad to great acting. It's fun and it's long. Listen during your commute and help us celebrate our five-year anniversary!
2021-02-271h 23Rogue AuteursOur All-Time Favorite DirectorsJake and Chad count down their favorite directors of all time. They also check back in briefly with Promising Young Woman, including some awesome thoughts from Hailey Plautz, a listener and friend who recently saw it and offered us a female perspective.
2021-01-251h 09Rogue AuteursPromising Young Woman and a Recap of our Hiatus WatchingJake, Eric, and Chad masked up and went to the theater to see Emerald Fennell's darkly comic PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, starring Carey Mulligan. Then they sat down to talk about that, but mostly to talk about the movies they have seen since season 3 ended. The movies include TENET, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, MANK, the SMALL AXE ANTHOLOGY, SOUL, HAPPIEST SEASON, WONDER WOMAN 1984, ON THE ROCKS, THE MIDNIGHT SKY, NEWS OF THE WORLD, MULAN, and THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND. So take a listen and let us know what you think.
2020-12-311h 06Rogue AuteursThe Assistant is on Hulu!Chad, Jake, and Eric discuss Kitty Green's THE ASSISTANT starring Julia Garner, which tackles sexism in the workplace in a nuanced but powerful way. Since the movie is available on Hulu, it is a great time for you to watch it and then spend a little time listening to us chat about it.
2020-08-2857 minRogue AuteursA Discussion About HAMILTON on Disney+Eric, Jake, and Chad talk about the phenomenon of Hamilton, specifically in reference to its premiere on Disney Plus, as well as their feelings about its impact. They address the question of if ANY stage play will EVER have the wide-ranging and massive influence Hamilton did and does.
2020-07-2349 minRogue AuteursPalm SpringsIn which Chad is embarrassed for remembering an important scene incorrectly. But, more importantly: Jake, Eric, and Chad discuss Hulu's PALM SPRINGS! It's funny and charming and perfectly calibrated for the Coronavirus era, even though it was made before that.
2020-07-1536 minRogue Auteurs5 Favorite Literary AdaptationsChad and Jake count down their favorite literary adaptations, focusing on what makes a movie adaptation work and what makes it effective.
2020-07-081h 04Rogue AuteursA Discussion About Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING and DA 5 BLOODSJake, Eric, and Chad have a thoughtful discussion about Spike Lee's 1989 cinematic classic Do the Right Thing, specifically looking at its continued relevance and examination of complex themes. They also discuss Lee's brand-new Netflix drama Da 5 Bloods and consider its relevance to the present moment in the United States.
2020-06-181h 02Rogue Auteurs5 Favorite Movies Based on True Stories (Besides The Social Network)Though there are a few audio issues, Jake, Eric, and Chad reveal their favorite movies that are based on real events. They consider what makes those movies great and why.
2020-06-1649 minRogue AuteursThe Big LebowskiJake, Eric, Chad, and special guest Daniel Potter discuss the enduring appeal of the Coens' slacker comedy The Big Lebowski, including its best lines and moments, as well as where it fits in the Coens' filmography.
2020-05-2648 minRogue Auteurs5 Favorite "Non-Musical" Movie SongsEric, Jake, and Chad rank their favorite songs from movies that are not musicals. Jake and Chad stick with songs written for and performed in movies, even though those movies are not traditional musicals. Eric just ranks favorite performances of songs in movies with no real restrictions. It is a rollicking good time!
2020-05-1243 minRogue AuteursJerry MaguireJake, Eric, and Chad discuss Cameron Crowe's sports agent-romantic comedy Jerry Maguire, considering its appeal, the performances of its stars, and its genre. Jake discusses his experience seeing it for the first time 24 years after its release, and everyone praises Cameron Crowe's writing.
2020-04-2739 minRogue AuteursTop 5 Favorite Sports MoviesJake, Eric, and Chad reveal their 10 favorite sports movies, but focus on discussing the top 5 and why they resonate with them. They first discuss what makes a "sports movie" and what makes a "great" sports movie, as well as movies that didn't quite make the cut.
2020-04-2047 minRogue AuteursThe Assignment Episode (#1)Jake, Chad, and Eric each assigned another member of the Rogue Auteurs team a movie to watch that they had not yet seen. This episode is made up of the three discussions that came from these assignments. Chad assigned Eric to watch Snowpiercer (available on Netflix). Jake assigned Chad to watch Apocalypse Now (available on HBO Go). Eric assigned Jake to watch The Shawshank Redemption (available on Netflix). Each of these movie discussions could have taken up a whole episode on its own, but the boys roll quickly through each film and its quality and impact.
2020-04-1557 minRogue AuteursJunoEric, Jake, and Chad discuss Jason Reitman's Best Picture-nominated Juno, including a look at the Oscar-winning script, a chat about who gave the second-best performance behind Ellen Page's masterful, Oscar-nominated turn as the titular character. They also consider if the movie has become less celebrated over the years and debate the criticism that the movie somehow trivializes teen pregnancy.
2020-04-0645 minRogue AuteursThe Quarantine Episode (and Steven Soderbergh's Contagion)Jake, Chad, and Eric discuss their "Quarantine Curriculum" (movies that people should watch during their time at home that are available to stream right now!). They also break down Steven Soderbergh's 2011 virus outbreak thriller Contagion, highlighting the eerie parallels and frighteningly sharp writing. The audio is much less good on this episode, as it was done digitally due to the "stay at home" guidelines.
2020-03-3038 minRogue AuteursThe ArtistJake, Eric, and Chad discuss Michel Hazanavicius' 2011 Best Picture winner The Artist, which showed up on Chad's and Jake's "Favorite Movies of the Decade" list. They discuss why the movie's reputation has diminished a bit and what makes the movie work, especially as a silent, black-and-white film made on the 2010s.
2020-03-2345 minRogue AuteursThe Invisible ManJacob Hampton, Eric Wood, and Chad Durham break down Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss. They consider its genre categorization, as well as Ms. Moss's chances for an Oscar nomination. They take a closer look at the movie's metaphorical dealing with abuse and the #MeToo movement,
2020-03-1646 minRogue AuteursOur Favorite Movies of the DECADEJake, Eric, and Chad count down their Top 10 Favorite Movies of the Decade (2010-2019). They discuss recency bias and the relative ease of making a Top 10 List of movies that they are more intimately familiar with. They also break down the 2020 Oscars and share Peter Glahn's Top 10 Favorite Musicals of All Time.
2020-02-281h 26Rogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2019Jake, Eric, and Chad share their favorite movies of the year 2019.
They start with some reactions to the Oscars and a discussion of what did NOT make their individual top 10 lists.
Then they count down from #10 to #1.
They also include some of their favorite scenes of the year, performances of the year, and LEAST favorite movies of the year.
2020-01-221h 59Rogue AuteursThe Questions EpisodeJake and Chad field a few questions from a couple loyal listeners and then ask each other questions of their own to spark discussion. The questions are not pre-discussed. Jake also discusses Bong Joon-ho's Parasite.
2019-11-191h 09Rogue AuteursConversations About JokerJake, Eric, and Chad have a free-flowing discussion about Todd Phillips' Joker, hitting on topics ranging from "Which live-action Joker has given the best performance?" to if Joaquin Phoenix deserves an Oscar nomination to if this movie has rewritten comic-book movies of the future to if Phillips and his team want us to root for the Joker. Anchoring it all is the trio's belief that the movie is good, but perhaps not great.
2019-10-161h 11Rogue AuteursThe Second Viewing TheoryJake, Chad, and Eric discuss the theory that you never actually know what you think of a movie--not FULLY--until you see it a second time. They posit that the best movies almost require you to watch them a second time before you can process your reaction completely.
They also discuss Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
2019-09-281h 23
Rogue AuteursTop 5 Favorite Live-Action MusicalsEric, Jake, and Chad reveal their top 5 favorite live-action musicals. This includes a discussion of what makes a musical great, as well as some exploration of why musicals have resurged a bit in recent years.
0:00 - 0:55 Intro
0:55 - 4:41 Why did musicals decline and then re-emerge?
4:41 - 10:40 What qualified as a "musical" and why?
10:40 - 14:01 What qualities did we each look for in a great musical?
14:01 - 23:12 Musicals that just missed the cut
23:12 - 35:12 #10 to #6, just for fun
35:12 - 1:26:50 Count down of #5 to #1
1:26:50 - END Final thoughts about the future of movie musicals and the magic of musicals
2019-07-191h 35
Rogue AuteursThe Florida Project RoundtableJake Hampton, Eric Wood, Chad Durham, and special guests Channing Hyde and Marcus Marinos discuss Sean Baker's indie masterpiece The Florida Project, including what makes it so special and the travesty of its lack of Oscar nominations.
0:00 - 12:00 Introduction
12:00 - 21:20 Participants' histories with the movie and why they love it
21:20 - 26:47 The contrast between innocence/joy and reality/sadness
26:47 - 30:45 Is it a movie that you can watch more than once
30:45 - 41:20 Favorite performances/lack of Oscars
41:20 - 1:12:00 Big discussion of lines, quotes, shots, and beauty
1:12:00 - 1:28:48 Final thoughts and conclusionary ramblings
1:28:48 - END Social media biz
2019-07-081h 31
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of David FincherChad, Jake, and Eric reveal their personal rankings of all of David Fincher’s movies. They discuss common characteristics of movies that Fincher has directed, as well as consider if Fincher is considered an “all-time” director.
0:00 - 3:36 Intro
3:36 - 14:00 Common Fincherian characteristics
14:00 - 16:30 Fincher’s movie chronology
16:30 - 21:05 Tiers? Also, what movies were hard to rank and what movies are you curious where the other two have them ranked?
21:05 - 57:30 Counting down #10 to #6
57:30 - 1:43:58 Counting down #5 to #1
1:43:58 - 1:45:58 Favorite performances
1:45:58 - 1:48:30 Fincher’s status as a director
1:48:30 - 1:50:40 What’s next for Fincher
1:50:40 - END Wrap-up
2019-06-261h 51
Rogue AuteursTop 10 Favorite Coming-of-Age MoviesJake and Chad reveal their top 10 favorite "coming-of-age movies," including defining that term and discussing what makes a good coming-of-age film to each of them and why.
0:00 - 4:50 Introduction
4:50 - 13:04 Definition of a coming-of-age movie and a discussion of what makes a good one
13:04 - 19:29 What movies did NOT make the cut
19:29 - 48:48 Counting down #10 to #6
48:48 - 1:22:30 Counting down #5 to #1
1:22:30 - 1:25:27 Wrap-up/Why these movies mean something
1:25:27 - END Next podcast/final thoughts
2019-05-311h 27
Rogue AuteursAvengers: Endgame And The Marvel Cinematic UniverseJake and Chad review Avengers: Endgame and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. They also delve into what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe while trying to give credit to the unsung heroes of all of the MCU.
0:00 - 7:00 Intro and two-minute reviews from Jake, Chad, and Chad's kids.
7:00 - 10:00 Was Endgame satisfying? (And how many times did Chad cry?)
10:00 - 24:18 Favorite and least favorite moments
24:18 - 35:25 Quick topics (Gamora, Hawkeye, humor, time travel, Captain Marvel)
35:25 - 40:10 Could this movie get Oscar nominations?
40:10 - 46:30 Unsung heroes of Endgame/the MCU
46:30 - 55:32 Favorite movies of the MCU and where Endgame fits in
55:32...
2019-05-061h 17
Rogue AuteursOur Top 10 Favorite ScoresJake and Chad reveal their personal favorite top 10 scores. They try to explain what makes these scores iconic or relevant or resonant for them. They also very briefly react to the Oscars and Jake gives an opinion of Captain Marvel.
0:00 - 1:15 Introduction
1:15 - 4:04 Brief reaction to the Oscars
4:04 - 7:08 Captain Marvel response and excitement for Jordan Peele's US
7:08 - 12:30 What makes a score GREAT to us
12:30 - 17:51 Scores that did NOT make our lists, even though we love them
17:51 - 27:22 Quick countdown of numbers 10 to 6
27:22 - 57:15 Jake and Chad reveal numbers 5 to 1
57:17 - END Final thoughts and what should we...
2019-03-2958 min
Rogue AuteursFavorite Movies Of 2018Jake Hampton, Eric Wood, and Chad Durham reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2018. They also discuss their favorite scenes of the year, some least favorite movies, and some great screenplays. They consider the impact of Roma being on Netflix and debate the merits of Bohemian Rhapsody and Paddington 2.
0:00 - 15:23 Introduction and Oscar nomination discussion
15:23 - 19:39 Movies that JUST MISSED making our top 10s
19:39 - 33:41 #10 to #8
33:41 - 39:24 Favorite scenes of 2018
39:24 - 46:25 #7 and #6
46:25 - 48:55 Jake's least favorite movies of 2018
48:55 - 1:00:05 #5 to #3
1:00:05 - 1:02:15 Eric's favorite screenplays of 2018
1:02:15 - 1:18:35 #2 and #1
1:18:35 - END Conclusion/Watch our Oscar Facebook Live video on February 19th
2019-01-311h 20
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of Alfonso CuaronIn light of Alfonso Cuaron's Oscar front runner and Netflix production ROMA, Jake and Chad each personally rank the movies of Alfonso Cuaron, pondering what makes him a great filmmaker.
0:00 - 11:42 Intro/What make Alfonso Cuaron interesting
11:42 - 30:56 #8 to #5
30:56-1:02:28 #4 to #1
1:02:28 - END Emmanuel Lubezki is cool/Alfonso Cuaron is an all-time great/Conclusion
2019-01-181h 04
Rogue AuteursOur Dream Oscar Nominations 2019Jake and Chad do their annual "Memo to the Academy" podcast episode, where they detail some of the picks for Oscar nominations they would champion if they had the ability to vote. They split their wish lists into "Crazy" picks, "long shots," and "dark horses."
0:00 - 3:24 Intro to the episode
3:24 - 16:51 CRAZY picks
16:51 - 31:51 Long shots
31:51 - 39:46 Dark horses
39:46 - END Final thoughts
2019-01-1842 min
Rogue AuteursTop 5 Favorite ScreenplaysJake Hampton, Chad Durham, and Eric Wood rank their top 5 favorite screenplays of all time. They reveal what makes a good script for each of them, as well as discussing the script for the movie Widows, written by Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn.
0:00 - 2:08 Intro
2:08 - 8:08 Let's talk about Widows
8:08 - 13:40 What makes a good script?
13:40 - 18:17 What movies did not make our top 5 (Chad and Jake count down #10 to #6)
18:17 - 52:09 Counting down our top 5 favorite screenplays
52:09 - END Upcoming episodes and final thoughts
2018-12-1854 min
Rogue AuteursOur Love Affair With MoviesIn one of the podcast's most personal episodes, Jake and Chad discuss the events and moments that led to them loving movies so much and desiring to interpret and understand them. This includes silly anecdotes and seminal experiences that fueled their passion and informed their enthusiasm. One of the longest--and definitely the most personal--episodes in Rogue Auteurs' history. 0:00 - 1:28 Intro to the episode 1:28 - 22:17 Movies we have recently seen 22:17 - 1:43:20 Our love affair with movies: stories, thoughts, and ruminations 1:43:20 - END Wrap-up/Upcoming episodes
2018-11-171h 45
Rogue AuteursTop 10 Favorite Animated MoviesJake Hampton and Chad Durham give their personal top 10 favorite animated movies. They both break down what makes a great animated movies and the influence of nostalgia on their picks. As well, they reveal movies they have recently seen, such as Bad Times at the El Royale and First Man.
0:00 - 1:06 Intro
1:06 - 24:11 Movies they have recently seen
24:11 - 33:35 How did they choose their favorite animated movies?
33:35 - 37:17 Animated movies that did NOT make the cut
37:17 - 1:00:03 Counting down #10 to #6
1:00:03 - 1:35:00 Counting down #5 to #1
1:35:00 - END Final thoughts and possible upcoming episodes
2018-10-291h 37
Rogue AuteursAlmost Famous RoundtableJake Hampton and Chad Durham, with special guests Channing Hyde and Daniel Potter, have a roundtable discussion about Cameron Crowe's musical dramedy Almost Famous. Topics include favorite lines, favorite performances, favorite moments, and a discussion of its place in movie history. The emotions run high in discussing one of the best movies about music ever made.
0:00 - 1:27 Introduction
1:27 - 6:55 Cameron Crowe's career
6:55 - 10:17 Brief Almost Famous context and synopsis
10:17 - 20:44 Our personal histories with the movie/Why does it resonate with us?
20:44 - 27:45 Favorite lines/quotes
27:45 - 40:10 Favorite performances
40:10 - 54:50 Favorite moments
54:50 - 1:03:33 Is this one of the best movies...
2018-10-051h 10
Rogue AuteursFavorite Hans Zimmer ScoresJake Hampton, Chad Durham, and special guest Josh Wiltbank (now of the Pause Rewind Play podcast) count down their individual top 5 favorite Hans Zimmer scores. They briefly discuss his career and what they look for in a good film score before counting down each of their faves. 0:00 - 1:26 Intro 1:26 - 16:36 Movies they have recently seen 16:36 - 23:32 What they look for in a good film score 23:32 - 30:55 Hans Zimmer and his career 30:55 - 37:16 Honorable mention scores that did not make their lists 37:16 - 1:30:30 Counting down their top 5 Hans Zimmer scores 1:30:30 - 1:33:09 Upcoming podcast episodes and final wrap-up
2018-09-181h 33
Rogue AuteursOur Favorite Movie CinematographyJake, Chad, and special guest Marcus Marinos rank their five favorite "cinematography movies," taking the time to explain why cinematography is so important, as well as some of their honorable mentions. They also talk about what movies they have recently seen and their personal reactions to the announced "Best Popular Film" award at the Oscars.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00 - 2:03 Intro
2:03 - 18:18 What movies we have recently seen
18:18 - 26:23 Our reactions to the proposed "Best Popular Film" category at the Oscars
26:23 - 42:37 What sticks out to us about cinematography; what is cinematography; how did we rank these movies, generally; why we love...
2018-08-261h 46
Rogue AuteursRanking The Mission: Impossible MoviesJake and Chad give their personal rankings for the Mission: Impossible series, especially in light of Fallout receiving the best reviews of any movie in the series. They also discuss if Christopher McQuarrie will keep helming future installments, as well as some of the hallmarks of the M: I series.
0:00 - 6:25 Intro and a CELEBRATION of the wonderful, generous donors who helped make this podcast possible!
6:25 - 13:35 Who and what is Rogue Auteurs? Why do we do this?
13:35 - 19:35 Discussion of the rise (and possible downfall) of Movie Pass.
19:35 - 20:12 Give our podcast a review, if you want.
20:12 - 34:16 What...
2018-08-081h 35
Rogue AuteursRanking the Movies of Edgar WrightJake and Chad review Baby Driver and rank the films of Edgar Wright. (This podcast was recorded in the summer of 2017.) Wright's films include Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Baby Driver.
2018-08-081h 40
Rogue AuteursWonder Woman ReviewJake Hampton and Chad Durham review DC's Wonder Woman, discussing the novelty (which should not be) of a female-led superhero movie. They ultimately give a letter grade after considering the acting, the directing, the relevance, and the climax. This episode includes a brief discussion of Snatched.
0:00-10:14 -- Discussion of Snatched and Pirates of the Caribbean 1-4.
10:14-50:50 -- Review of Wonder Woman with NO SPOILERS.
50:50-55:15 -- SPOILERS in discussing the ending of Wonder Woman.
55:15-1:03:06 -- Final thoughts, including grades and recommendation.
1:03:06-end -- Upcoming movies and goodbye.
2017-06-141h 05
Rogue AuteursRanking The Fast And The Furious MoviesJake and Chad--newcomers to the Fast and the Furious franchise--rank all of the movies in the series, paying special attention to the characteristics that make them so popular. Krista Durham also drops by to give her insight about the series.
0:00-20:37: Movies they have seen (including Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, The Circle, and Sleight).
20:37-1:37:53: Ranking the Fast and the Furious films.
2017-05-231h 37
Rogue AuteursThe Social NetworkJake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss David Fincher's modern classic The Social Network. Both critics explain why it resonates with them and why it will stand the test of time.
0:00 - 25:25 Discussion of movies that they have recently seen, including a small discussion of Dreamworks Animation, as well as a look at Raw and Looper.
25:25 - 1:07:34 The Social Network is a modern classic.
1:07:34 -1:08:45 What is coming out in the next little bit.
1:08:45 - 1:10:32 Intro to our next podcast episode, which is a ranking of the Fast and the Furious movies.
2017-05-021h 10
Rogue Auteurs2017 Upcoming MoviesChad and Jake discuss the movies coming out in 2017 that they are most excited about. As well, they discuss Get Out, Logan, and Kong: Skull Island at the beginning of the episode.
2017-03-231h 15
Rogue AuteursIf We Picked The WinnersJake and Chad cast their vote in 11 of the biggest Oscar categories. Patterned after Siskel and Ebert's old "If We Picked the Winners" episodes, Jake and Chad reveal who they would pick if they were members of the Academy in all of the acting categories, both script categories, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Animated Feature, Best Song, and Best Picture. They dressed up and made "envelopes" as well. You can check out the video on the Rogue Auteurs Facebook page.
2017-02-181h 14
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of M. Night Shyamalan, Part 2Chad and Jake rank the movies of M. Night Shyamalan. While doing so, they analyze his career and his recent resurgence.
0:00 - 47:00 Counting down #5 to #1; 47:00 - 1:00:00 Spoiler-heavy discussion of Unbreakable and Split; 1:00:00 - 1:01:09 Final thoughts
2017-02-021h 01
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of M. Night Shyamalan, Part 1Chad and Jake rank the movies of M. Night Shyamalan. While doing so, they analyze his career and his recent resurgence.
0:00 - 9:15 Thoughts on the Oscar nominations; 9:15 - 20:16 Discussion of Shyamalan's career and analysis of his reputation; 20:16 - 1:06:46 Counting down #11 to #6
2017-02-021h 06
Rogue AuteursThe Best Movies Of 2016, Part 2We are excited to present our podcast episode counting down Chad Durham and Jake Hampton's top 10 movies of 2016! Because of the sheer amount of passion they had for each of their favorite movies from last year, the countdown had to be split into two separate episodes, both of which are linked below. Chad and Jake also finish the second half with a few pleas to the Oscar voters about which movies they don't want to see overlooked in certain categories.
0:00 - 1:06:02 #5 down to #1; 1:06:02 - 1:23:01 "Memo to the Academy": Chad and Jake give some notes to AMPAS voters on movies that...
2017-01-171h 24
Rogue AuteursThe Best Movies Of 2016, Part 1We are excited to present our podcast episode counting down Chad Durham and Jake Hampton's top 10 movies of 2016! Because of the sheer amount of passion they had for each of their favorite movies from last year, the countdown had to be split into two separate episodes, both of which are linked below. Chad and Jake also finish the second half with a few pleas to the Oscar voters about which movies they don't want to see overlooked in certain categories.
0:00 - 4:30 Golden Globes reactions; 4:30 - 14:16 least favorite/worst movies of the year; 14:16 - 25:40 movies that did not quite make our...
2017-01-171h 31
Rogue AuteursLa La Land Review/Whiplash AnalysisChad and Jake join forces with Daniel Potter to orally review Damien Chazelle's lush and well-received throwback musical LA LA LAND. They also analyze Chazelle's previous feature WHIPLASH and discuss some of the similarities in topic and theme between the two features. (Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, podcast apps, and as a Facebook Live video on the Rogue Auteurs Facebook page.)
0:00 -- Introduction; 1:20 La La Land review begins; 42:38 -- Whiplash analysis begins; 53:30 -- Whiplash SPOILERS as the ending is discussed in great detail; 1:07:26 -- NO MORE SPOILERS from here on out. 1:13:50 -- Upcoming podcast episodes and approximate schedule.
2016-12-231h 16
Rogue AuteursFavorite Christmas MoviesJake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss the appeal of Christmas movies and the personal power (and nostalgia) they hold. They are joined by special guests Susan Martin, Krista Durham, and Chase Durham, who all reveal their personal Top 3 Favorite Christmas Movies.
At 0:00, the guests give short reviews of movies they have recently seen, including Loving, Arrival, Moonlight, Fantastic Beasts, Nocturnal Animals, La La Land, and Moana.
At 16:38, they discuss the Christmas movie genre in general and the way that certain movies become personal favorites for people.
At 22:30, they discuss a lot of the "classic" Christmas movies and many others.
At 36:40...
2016-12-011h 32
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of Spike JonzeChad Durham and Jake Hampton rank the movies of Spike Jonze. They also go through a few movies they have recently seen: Trolls, Certain Women, Dr. Strange, and Moonlight included.
2016-11-191h 26
Rogue AuteursThe Romantic Comedy GenreJake Hampton, Chad Durham, and special guest expert Krista Durham discuss the romantic comedy genre. Is it trash? Is it lazy? Or is it perfect escapism? They also discuss what makes something a rom-com and how the genre has developed a bit throughout the years.
2016-10-261h 31
Rogue AuteursRanking The Movies Of Jared HessIn the wake of the release of Masterminds, Chad Durham and Jake Hampton personally rank the five Jared Hess-directed movies Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Gentlemen Broncos, Don Verdean, and Masterminds. They try to analyze what makes a Jared Hess movie and push the theory that there is a lot more going on in Hess' movies than many people assume. The underlying sadness that pervades some of the movies particularly resonates for Jake, while Chad finds that he was more emotional moved by a few of the movies than he ever thought he would be.
2016-10-041h 15
Rogue AuteursTop 3 Favorite Male And Female Acting PerformancesJake Hampton and Chad Durham run down their Top 3 Favorite Male and Female Performances of All Time. There is no attempt here to say what the BEST performances of all time are. These are simply Jake and Chad's FAVORITE performances. They describe a lot that just missed the cut, as well as delving into what made each of these six performances so great to them personally.
2016-09-171h 21
Rogue AuteursTop 5 Under-Appreciated MoviesJake Hampton and Chad Durham run down their top 5 "under-appreciated" movies of all time. These are movies that, for some reason or another, have been underseen or undervalued in many ways. Jake and Chad first define the term under-appreciated and then alternate their top 5 picks.
2016-08-301h 16
Rogue AuteursRanking the Movies of Christopher NolanJake Hampton, Chad Durham, and Eric Wood give their personal ranking of the 9 movies that Christopher Nolan has directed. As a filmmaker with great vision who blends commercial and critical success unlike almost anyone else, it is stimulating to take stock of his career, especially with Dunkirk hitting theaters in 2017.
2016-08-141h 31
Rogue AuteursThe Actor SpectrumJake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss Chad's self-made "actor spectrum," which aims to put representative actors and actresses from Hollywood on a timeline that moves from less talented to most talented. Jake adds his two cents on Chad's miscalculations and suggests other actors and actresses that would fit on the spectrum. Also, they discuss Knight of Cups, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, the Looking movie on HBO, and Owen Gleiberman's memoir Movie Freak.
2016-07-281h 13
Rogue AuteursFavorite Movies Of 2016- -So FarJake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss five of their favorite films of 2016 so far. They break down the movies into categories to discuss some of their favorite performances, comic book movies, scripts, and surprises. Each critic also reveals his #1 favorite movie of the year so far.
2016-07-1657 min
Rogue AuteursFinding Dory Review and Personal Pixar Top FivesJake Hampton and Chad Durham orally review Finding Dory and then reveal their personal Top 5 Favorite Pixar Films.
2016-06-221h 05
Rogue AuteursThe Horror GenreJake Hampton, Eric Wood, and Chad Durham discuss the ubiquity and repetitiveness of the horror genre, highlighting movies that have broken out of the rut that horror can fall into.
2016-06-2258 min
Rogue AuteursThe Marvel Cinematic UniverseChad Durham and Jake Hampton break down and discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including addressing if the filmmakers and writers need to start killing main characters. They also talk about movies they have recently seen and movies coming out soon.
2016-06-2255 min
Rogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2015 | Part 2Tom Jones and Chad Durham reveal their personal Top 5 Movies of 2016.
2016-02-261h 09
Rogue AuteursFavorite Movies of 2015 | Part 1Tom Jones and Chad Durham reveal their personal lists of the Best Movies of 2016. In this first half, they count down #10 - 6.
2016-02-2648 min