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Join co-hosts Grant Hodges and Austin Hale in their weekly quest to delve into the filmographies of some of the world's greatest directors, analyzing their careers from beginning to end with a different film each week.

Grant Hodges & Austin Hale


    • Apr 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    44. Chloé Zhao #2 - The Rider (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 67:49


    It's either a dumpster fire or our best episode ever. You decide! We talk about The Rider for about twenty minutes then get sidetracked and talk about literally anything else... 4:12 - The Rider Discussion 28:10 - Falcon and the Winter Soldier Discussion 39:30 - Sideway Discussion… Kind of? 45:40 - Schedule Walkthrough 51:00 - Ranking Our Director by Attractiveness? I don’t know, we really went off the rails here Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    43. Chloé Zhao #1 - Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 62:41


    We start our discussion of Chloé Zhao with a movie no one cares about. But hey, if you're not interested in that, maybe you'll enjoy our rather lengthy discussions of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier or the HBO Watchmen Series. There are timecodes below: 3:30 - Songs My Brothers Taught Me Discussion 30:20 - Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Discussion 39:50 - Watchmen (2019) Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    42. Zack Snyder #8 - Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 79:32


    It's finally here! We talk the Snyder Cut, the rankings of Zack Snyder's entire filmography, and episode one of the newly released Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Give it a listen! Timecodes: 1:40 - Black Widow Same Day Disney+/Theatrical Premiere 4:22 - Warner Brothers Announces 45 Day Release Window for 2022 Movies 6:50 - Justice League Discussion 53:45 - Zack Snyder Rankings 1:07:00 - Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 1 Discussion That Creepy Podcast (with Nathanael): https://www.instagram.com/thatcreepypodcast/?igshid=oqdre7nl1d4n Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    41. Best of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 87:10


    We talk our top 10 films of 2020, our personal Oscar nominations, as well as the (slightly underwhelming) WandaVision finale.  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    40. Joss Whedon #4 - Justice League (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 71:00


    We talk the theatrical nightmare that is Zack Snyder/Joss Whedon's Justice League, while also talking about WandaVision, plus Watchmen and The Haunting of Hill House... two shows that came out two years ago but we're just now catching up on... 0:00 - Justice League Discussion 37:00 - WandaVision Episode 8 Discussion 50:00 - Watchmen (2019) Discussion 1:01:00 - The Haunting of Hill House Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    39. Zack Snyder #7 - Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 76:51


    We discuss Batman V Superman, WandaVision Episode 7, and uh... not that much else. But it's still over an hour long somehow. Timecodes: 2:15 - Army of the Dead Gets Teaser/Release Date 3:40 - Danny Elfman Composing Doctor Strange 2 7:50 - Spider-Man 3 Gets Title 10:40 - Pixar’s Luca Gets Trailer 15:40 - Batman V Superman Discussion 1:03:25 - WandaVision Episode 7 Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    38. Zack Snyder #6 - Man of Steel (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 53:25


    Apologies for the rough audio. We were drunk. That's the excuse.  We discuss Man of Steel for a while... then WandaVision for a whole lot longer. Give it a listen if you wanna listen to some drunken rambling.  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    37. Zack Snyder #5 - Sucker Punch (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 75:08


    Hope you like the sound of us arguing cause this is a movie we have wildly differing opinions on... Timecodes: 4:20 - Christopher Plummer Has Passed 7:00 - Chloe Zhao Directing Dracula 11:00 - First Image of Jared Leto in Justice League 13:44 - Gina Carano Fired From The Mandalorian 19:30 - Sucker Punch Discussion 52:50 - Recommendations 1:05:00 - WandaVision Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    36. Zack Snyder #4 - Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 49:06


    There's not much to say about this one... so instead we spend most of the time speaking about WandaVision, James Bond, and uh... whatever else comes to our minds.  Timecodes: 23:55 - WandaVision Episode 4 Discussion 38:40 - Supernova 40:15 - Da 5 Bloods Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    35. Zack Snyder #3 - Watchmen (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 69:02


    Surprise, Surprise. We actually like a Zack Snyder movie? I mean there's stuff we have problems with but... you know what? Just listen and hear for yourself. Also includes discussion of WandaVision episode 3. Hope you enjoy! Timecodes: 2:06 - HBO announces live action Harry Potter series 3:36 - Nolan and Warner Brothers Get Divorced 5:26 - Raya and the Last Dragon going to Disney+ Premium Access  8:00 - Watchmen Discussion 55:10 - WandaVision Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    300. Zack Snyder #300 - 300 (300)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 65:16


    We talk about the themes behind Zack Snyder's second feature, while also discussing the first two episode of WandaVision, as well as Joker and One Night in Miami.  Timecodes: 4:05 - Snyder Cut Update 5:00 - 300 Discussion 34:00 - WandaVision Discussion 45:20 - Joker Discussion 52:00 - One Night in Miami Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    33. Zack Snyder #1 - Dawn of the Dead (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 81:14


    We start the filmography of the bro-eist director around, Zack Snyder, talking about the social commentary and themes prevalent in Dawn of the Dead before moving into recent films such as Promising Young Woman, Herself, Gretel & Hansel, and His House. Oh, also we rant about Incredibles 2 for a while. Please enjoy. Timecodes: 1:30 - Deadpool 3 News 4:20 - Armie Hammer Tabloid News 8:50 - Dawn of the Dead 50:00 - Promising Young Woman 54:30 - Herself 56:05 - Gretel & Hansel 57:50 - His House 1:02:00 - Incredibles II Rant Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    32. Damien Chazelle #4 - First Man (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 81:46


    We finish our talk on Damien Chazelle with an underrated gem, before moving on to talking about Pixar, the Before Trilogy, and (for some reason) Doctor Who again. Timecodes: 52:00 - Chazelle Ranking 58:00 - Recommendations Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    31. Damien Chazelle #3 - La La Land (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 73:02


    We are joined by a special guest as we talk about La La Land... also a lot about Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul at the end too. So spoilers for all those... this is your warning. Timecodes: 53:00 - Wonder Woman 1984 Discussion 57:40 - Soul Discussion Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Tucker's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tjclement/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    30. Damien Chazelle #2 - Whiplash (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 81:26


    Merry Christmas, you guys! We celebrate Christmas the only way we know how... by talking about Damien Chazelle's Whiplash. We get into the nitty gritty of the differences between the short and feature, as well as discussing our favorite Christmas films... oh, and also we really go off the rails... a few times. Timecodes: 3:16 - Zack Snyder Announces Justice League Release Date 5:30 - MGM Selling Themselves for 5.5 Bil 14:26 - Whiplash Discussion 1:04:38 - Recommendations  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    29. Damien Chazelle #1 - Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 73:07


    We begin talking about Damien Chazelle with his thesis film, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. We also talk A LOT about the recently announced Disney news, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. Timecodes: 2:07 - Marvel News 13:00 - Star Wars News 17:34 - Pixar News 25:36 - Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench Discussion 51:00 - Recommendations 1:07:35 - Emails Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    28. David Fincher #11 - Mank (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 65:43


    We talk David Fincher's newly-released Mank, rumors about Spider-Man 3, and groundbreaking news that Warner Bros is sending their films straight to HBO MAX. Hope you enjoy! Timecodes: 1:45 - Warner Brothers Entire 2021 Slate Going to HBO MAX 8:40 - Spider-Man 3 is Spider-Verse I Guess??? 18:35 - Mank Discussion 39:15 - David Fincher Rankings 55:50 - Shout-Outs/Which Director Comes Next Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    UPDATE - Mank Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 1:24


    Just a little update telling you that today's episode is unfortunately going to be delayed. Hope everybody is staying safe!

    27. David Fincher #10 - Gone Girl (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 65:00


    We (once again remotely due to Austin's unforeseen illness) talk Gone Girl, as well as some really random recommendations, like Aunty Donna and the Up documentary series. Oh, also there's a whole rant about Doctor Who at the end.  Timecodes: 5:10 - Gone Girl Discussion 41:20 - Recommendations Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    26. David Fincher #9 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 67:06


    We (again remotely) talk The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, as well as David Fincher's career in general, and the recently released Yes, God, Yes.  Timecodes: 1:40 - David Fincher Talking Orson Welles 6:04 - David Fincher Signed 4 Year Deal w/ Netflix 8:40 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Discussion 55:50 - Recommendations? Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    25. David Fincher #8 - The Social Network (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 71:07


    We (remotely) discuss David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's collaborative masterpiece The Social Network... somehow for a really long time even though there's no news or anything. Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    24. David Fincher #7 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 56:31


    We discuss our wildly differing opinions of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as well as the recently released Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    23. SPOOKY SCARY SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 96:08


    We take a break from David Fincher to talk our very favorite horror movies as well as the history of the slasher... and get a little too into film theory a couple times. Apologies for the echo. Today's been a disaster. Timecodes: News: 2:30 - Oscar Isaac in talks as Moon Knight 6:15 - David Fincher’s Mindhunter likely not moving ahead for Season 3 8:35 - Netflix Making Assassin’s Creed TV Show  8:58 - Halloween Kills Gets Teaser Trailer (October 12, 2021) 11:50 - Insidious 5 Announced   Horror Movies: 15:40 - Psycho (1960) 23:08 - Eyes Without a Face 28:35 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre 31:15 - Halloween 35:05 - Alien/Terminator 37:12 - The Shining 40:42 - Friday the 13th 42:44 - The Evil Dead/Evil Dead 2 45:35 - Psycho II  46:52 - Nightmare on Elm Street 48:15 - Child’s Play 50:40 - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday 52:31 - New Nightmare 53:36 - Scream 56:42 -Tucker and Dale Vs Evil 57:30 - Cabin in the Woods 59:00 - The Blair Witch Project 1:00:38 - The Exorcist 1:03:03 - THE ENTIRE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY FRANCHISE 1:07:00 - Get Out/Us 1:13:15 - Hereditary 1:17:32 - Ready Or Not 1:20:32 - Insidious 1:23:54 - Oculus/Gerald’s Game 1:26:30 - IT (2016) 1:27:28 - Suspiria (2018)   1:32:20 - Emails/Special Thanks   Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    22. David Fincher #6 - Zodiac (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 77:09


    We discuss Zodiac, cycle through a shit ton of news, and give our thoughts on the recently released Trial of the Chicago 7.  Timecodes: 1:07 - Head of AT&T admits Tenet was a Disaster 1:48 - Quibi ALREADY shutting down 4:14 - Raya and the Last Dragon Gets Teaser Trailer 4:40 - Tatiana Maslany isn’t She-Hulk? 5:15 - Jared Leto Returning as The Joker in Justice League Reshoots 9:10 - Justin Lin Returning to Direct Final Fast and the Furious Movies 10:16 - Tim Burton Developing Addams Family Reboot Show 11:00 - Tobey MacGuire and Andrew Garfield Rumored to be in Spider-Man 3 11:48 - Dexter Returning for Limited Series 13:12 - Robert Downey Jr. Developing Sherlock Holmes Cinematic Universe 14:51 - Mark Ruffalo says Kevin Feige Almost Left Marvel 17:57 - Jake Gyllenhaal Starring in Denis Villeneve Directed HBO Limited Series 19:47 - Zodiac Discussion 54:50 - Recommendations  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    21. David Fincher #5 - Panic Room (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 49:01


    We talk David Fincher's Panic Room... and not much else. It's a pretty short episode cause Grant was sick. I don't know what else to say. Timecodes: 1:19 - 21st Anniversary of Fight Club 3:47 - Soul Premiering on Disney+ on Christmas Day 6:50 - Mad Max Furiosa Prequel Being Made By George Miller 8:08 - Panic Room Discussion 41:10 - Recommendations? Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Austin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/auhale/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirectedBy_Pod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    20. David Fincher #4 - Fight Club (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 87:17


    We get our hands dirty as we go in depth analyzing (and discussing the misinterpretations of) the anarchistic messages and homoerotic undertones in David Fincher's biggest film so far - Fight Club. We also discuss the upcoming Spider-Man and Doctor Strange sequels as well as the changing nature of theaters as a whole. Timecodes: 1:46 - Mank Receives Trailer and Release Date 7:36 - Jamie Foxx and Benedict Cumberbatch join Spider-Man 3 15:17 - Regal/Cineworld Closing Theaters & General Movie Delays 23:55 - Fight Club Discussion 1:12:00 - Listener Reviews 1:19:03 - Recommendations  Grant's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ghodges96/ Email: directedbypodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group

    19. David Fincher #3 - The Game (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 86:17


    We discuss (and mostly shit on) David Fincher's third film, The Game. We also touch on the recently released Kajillionare and The Devil All the Time.  Timecodes: 1:10 - The Lion King Sequel Announced with Barry Jenkins attached to direct 4:15 - Nick Fury Disney+ Show Announced 7:14 - Ms. Marvel Cast For Disney+ Show 13:14 - Avatar 2 Done Filming 14:45 - Borat 2 Gets Trailer and Release Date 17:52 - The Game Discussion 59:44 - Recommendations (Kajillionare/The Devil All the Time/Cobra Kai)

    18. David Fincher #2 - Se7en (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 85:21


    We talk Se7en, we talk Emmys, we talk Marvel movie release dates. Join us for another infuriating episode of Directed By where we see just how far your patience will extend with us. Timecodes: 4:25 - Emmys Overview 11:32 - WandaVision Trailer Released 15:58 - Tatiana Maslany Cast As She-Hulk in Disney + Series 18:48 - Black Widow Delayed; Marvel Movies Rearranged 21:43 - West Side Story Release Date Moved 22:39 - Trial of the Chicago 7 Trailer Released  23:54 - HBO MAX Suicide Squad Prequel Series Announced 25:10 - Justice League Re-Shoots Announced 27:03 - Se7en Discussion 1:10:00 - Recommendations

    17. David Fincher #1 - Alien 3 (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 90:32


    We begin our discussion on David Fincher with nobody's favorite film (including his) Alien 3. But we swear hearing about the behind-the-scenes production issues is really interesting! TIMECODES: NEWS: 2:49 - Woman Wonder 1984 Delayed/Warner Brothers Not Releasing Daily Box Office Info for Tenet/Dune News 5:50 - Denis Villenueve Making New Film With Jake Gyllenhaal 6:50 - In-Justice League/Warner Brothers Announced Fake Movie 9:34 - Mulan Controversy 10:05 - Daisy Ridley Discusses Star Wars Production Issues 14:13 - The Mandalorian Season 2 Gets Release Date 17:23 - CBS All Access Being Rebranded 18:56 - McG Threatens to Release Termiantor Salvation Director’s Cut 21:32 - Alien 3 Discussion 1:05:18 - Recommendations 1:24:05 - Shout-Outs Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037    

    16. Christopher Nolan #11 - Tenet (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 89:30


    We return to director Christopher Nolan with discussion of his new film, Tenet, and how it ranks within his filmography. Also includes brief discussion on new releases The Personal History of David Copperfield and I'm Thinking of Ending Things (see the recommendations section). TIMECODES: 2:36 - First Images from Mank (David Fincher’s New Film) Released 5:26 - Francis Ford Coppola Releasing New Cut of The Godfather Part III 9:06 - Denis Villenueve's Dune Teaser Trailer Released  10:17 - Borat 2 Exists??? 15:26 - Tenet Non-Spoiler Discussion 38:30 - Tenet Spoiler Discussion 55:20 - Nolan Filmography Re-Ranking 1:02:36 - Recommendations 1:22:10 - Shout-Outs 1:26:56 - HOT GITTLES Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037    

    15. Edgar Wright #5 - Baby Driver (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 72:50


    We wrap up our discussion of Edgar Wright's filmography with Baby Driver. Also includes our discussion on the legacy of recently deceased Chadwick Boseman, our overall thoughts on Edgar Wright's filmography, and a brief review of the finally released New Mutants (spoiler: it's bad). 2:33 - Chadwick Boseman Passed Away at Age 43 9:26 - Mulan Being Released To Everyone on Disney+ in December 10:50 - Haunted Mansion Reboot in the Works 14:13 - Baby Driver Discussion 51:10 - Edgar Wright Ranking/Retrospective 1:00:54 - New Mutants Discussion/Recommendations  Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    14. Edgar Wright #4 - The World's End (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 83:23


    We discuss Edgar Wright's penultimate (and, in our opinion, best) film as well as the state of theaters as they reopen and a whole bunch about DC's upcoming film slate. Timecodes: 2:20 - New Mutants Not Being Reviewed By Critics/General Theater Discussion 8:06 - Blumhouse Rebooting The Thing with John Carpenter 10:43 - James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Gets Trailer 14:15 - Zack Snyder’s The Justice League Gets Trailer 19:58 - Ben Affleck Reprising Role as Batman in The Flash 22:05 - The Batman Gets Trailer 29:47 - The World’s End Discussion 1:06:40 - Recommendations Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    13. Edgar Wright #3 - Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 83:38


    We talk a lot about David Bowie in this episode that has absolutely NOTHING to do with him.  Timecodes: 4:42 - Tron 3 Confirmed 7:58 - AMC theaters reopening with reduced ticket prices 12:24 - Ryan Reynold’s new streaming service 13:45 - Blazing Saddles recieves intro on HBO Max 19:30 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles remake announced 20:56 - Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Discussion 1:07:05 - Recommendations  Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    12. Edgar Wright #2 - Hot Fuzz (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 85:04


    We continue delving into the filmography of Edgar Wright with our discussion of Hot Fuzz. Also includes a discussion on the monopolistic nature of Disney and a shit ton of recommendations (including a conversation about Doctor Who that lasts way too long). Timecodes: 4:00 - Captain Marvel Sequel Director Announced 9:30 - Tenet Release News 12:00 - Disney Has a Monopoly on Everything 18:25 - Hot Fuzz Discussion 1:03:00 - Recommendations Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    11. Edgar Wright #1 - Shaun of the Dead (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 70:43


    We begin our watch-through of Edgar Wright's filmography with Shaun of the Dead. Not much else happens honestly. But whatever. It's fun. Give it a listen. Or don't. Timecodes: 1:51 - Batman: A Death in the Family Choose Your Own Adventure Film Announced 9:21 - Mulan Heading to Disney+ to Buy On Demand 15:30 - Shaun of the Dead Discussion 1:00:32 - Recommendations  Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    10. Christopher Nolan #10 - Dunkirk (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 84:07


    We round off our discussion of Christopher Nolan's filmography (for now) with Dunkirk. Also features our ranking and retrospective discussion of all of Nolan's films. Timecodes: 2:44 - Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 Gets Netflix Release Date 4:35 - Robert Rogrideuz new Netflix movie We Can Be Heroes featuring Shark Boy and Lava Girl 8:28 - Taron Egerton starring in Tetris movie 10:40 - Mulan delayed indefinitely  15:36 - Injustice League Updates 19:28 - Jurassic World: Dominion to feature most animatronic dinosaurs in the franchise 21:07 - The Witcher spin-off series announced 22:29 - Edgar Wright’s Upcoming Projects 25:07 - Emmy Nominations Announced 27:24 - Tenet Gets Unconventional Release Model 29:36 - Historic AMC/Universal Deal 36:57 - Dunkirk Discussion 1:04:00 - Nolan Ranking/Retrospective Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037

    9. Christopher Nolan #9 - Interstellar (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 84:57


    We discuss the delay of Tenet (again), the new theatrical landscape, and give our surprising reactions to Christopher Nolan's ninth feature film - Interstellar. Timecodes: 2:40 - Star Wars: The Bad Batch TV Series Announced 6:12 - Peacock Exists 8:05 - HBO Max Losing Streaming Rights to Harry Potter (Already) 9:21 - Tenet Delayed/General Theater Discussion 21:15 - Interstellar Discussion 1:15:00 - Recommendations Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037 

    8. Christopher Nolan #8 - The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 100:51


    Christopher's Nolan reaches his lowest point so far with the ironically titled The Dark Knight Rises. Also includes a continued discussion on Hamilton and news about the upcoming Batman TV series. Timecodes: 4:14 - Halloween Kills pushed back a year 8:04 - Ready Player One sequel announced 9:45 - Malcolm and Marie secretly filmed during quarantine  14:14 - The Crown confirmed for six seasons 15:00 - Gotham TV series connected to new The Batman movie announced 23:28 - The Dark Knight Rises Discussion 1:25:00 - Recommendations  1:36:00 - Shout-Outs Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037 

    7. Christopher Nolan #7 - Inception (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 109:02


    THIS IS THE ONE WITH THE GOOD AUDIO. We go through news, duke it out over Inception, and end with a discussion on Hamilton. 3:41 - Joss Whedon Controversy 8:17 - New Charlie Kaufman film gets release date 12:33 - Ennio Moriccone Dead at 91 14:12 - Last Night in Soho First Image Released 19:20 - Sony Animation Making PG-13/R Rated Movies 23:32 - Christopher Nolan Doesn't Allow Chairs  26:53 - Inception Discussion 1:32:00 - Hamilton Discussion Reach us at directedbypodcast@gmail.com! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Directed-By-102715131518037/?view_public_for=102715131518037   

    6. Christopher Nolan #6 - The Dark Knight (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 104:15


    It's The Dark Knight. You know it. You've seen it. Now listen to two idiots talk about it. TIMECODES: 5:36 - Terminator Sequel(s) 6:56 - Tenet Release Date Pushed (Again) 10:59 - Scott Pilgrim Animated Series In the Works 12:46 - New Evil Dead Movie Gets Title 17:18 - Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot(s) 23:33 - Christopher Nolan On Set 27:34 - The Dark Knight Discussion 1:34:30 - Recommendations 

    5. Christopher Nolan #5 - The Prestige (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 98:52


    For the first time in our podcast's short history, we actually get into a disagreement about a movie! Also featuring up-to-date news (including the release date of Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie) and stick around for a debate on the merits (and possible pitfalls) of film and television censorship.  Timecodes: 4:35 - Tenet Release Date 6:20 - Hamilton Gets PG-13 Rating 9:40 - Joel Schumacher Passes 10:38 - Michael Keaton returning as Batman 14:42 - The Prestige Discussion 1:14:58 - Movie/Show Reccomendations 1:20:13 - Censorship in Media    

    4. Christopher Nolan #4 - Batman Begins (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 86:13


    We return from a week long hiatus to bring you Christopher Nolan's foray into mainstream cinema with Batman Begins. This is the first movie you've probably seen. Check it out. 

    3. Christopher Nolan #3 - Insomnia (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 60:16


    We try desperately to stay on topic while talking about Christopher Nolan's third film - a remake of a 1997 Norwegian film - Insomnia. 

    2. Christopher Nolan #2 - Memento (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 71:35


    Memento. The Zack Snyder cut of Justice League. Obscure NBC sitcoms. All this and more is talked about in the second episode of our podcast... which really goes off the rails... a few times.

    1. Christopher Nolan #1 - Following (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 47:40


    In the first episode of our the critically acclaimed and long-running podcast, we begin making our way through the films of Christopher Nolan - starting with his feature debut: Following. 

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