Discovering Directors

You didn't think we would stop recording before finishing James Mangold, did you?Join Ethan and Paige for discussing the Oscar-nominated film Ford v Ferrari. Do we know anything about cars? No. Do we have knowledge of global racing events? Nope. But do we love to watch a good Matt Damon performance? You know we absolutely do.Email us your thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Time for Discovering Directors to talk about one of the most breakout superhero movies of the last decade! Joined by Bryan Gill from Mad About Movies we break down James Mangold's vision for superhero movies, painful memories of our grandparents fading away, characters we want to see retired like Wolverine, and our hopes and fears for Indiana Jones 5. Only one more week before we finish James Mangold and have our wrap  party!Find more Brian Gill at @BGill12 on Twitter or at  Mad About Movies  You can shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com.OR follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod OR on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.

*cue the X-Men theme song* Discovering Directors is happy to welcome back DJ from Mainly Movies for his third guest appearance on the podcast, and we are talking X-Men and The Wolverine. Who's the biggest X-Men fan? Who can name 100 X-Men from memory? The answer probably won't surprise you. Plus there is a "sprinkle of Hugh Jackman's butt" in this movie.Email us your thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Sam Shakusky and Suzy Bishop. Zero and Agatha. Mr and Mrs Fox. Viago and Katherine. Wall-E and EVE. John Carter and Dejah Thoris. Seymour and Audrey. Kermit and Miss Piggy. Newton and Gwen. Kate and Leopold. Johnny and June. We have talked about a lot of couples on this podcast, but are any less charismatic together than Diaz and Cruise?? Listen this week as Ethan does his best to get over his love of Tom Cruise and Paige suffers through a subpar action film. Our friend and cohost Sidney has chosen to step away from the podcast to pursue his own interests and have some more free-time and we wish him well! But don't worry, Paige and Ethan will continue to bring you the Discovering Directors you know and love, we are a pairing as strong as…Cruise and Diaz…?Email us your thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Discovering Directors is joined by the hosts of The Rank Kings, Ty and Danny! We're talking Westerns. We're talking cowboys. We're talking fancy hats and mustaches."Even bad men loves their mommas."Check out Danny and Ty on The Rank Kings, or on We Should Watch a Movie with previous guest Ellen, both  podcasts streaming on a service near you!Email us your Western thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Have you ever walked the line? Been through a burning ring of fire? Did your daddy sing bass? Then this podcast episode may be for you! (that or you are Johnny Cash) Join Discovering Directors as we discuss James Mangold's musical biopic about famous country singer Johnny Cash. We're halfway through the season; are you enjoy this filmography?Email us your James Mangold thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com and we will read your opinions during our Wrap Party!Find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

It's a Discovering Directors first! In this episode, we will be discussing our first horror film, thanks to James Mangold. Identity is a slasher horror film and continues with the "unimportant films" in his filmography. Did the three of us enjoy discussing this new genre? Did Paige watch the entire film behind closed eyelids? Listen in to find out.Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

It's Rom-Com time for Mr. Mangold! James is tackling his first "un-important" movie, starting with this time traveling, Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan, and Viola Davis???? film. Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Thank you for joining us as we continue our James Mangold journey, accompanied this episode by Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie! In this episode, we are talking the Winona Ryder/Angelina Jolie drama Girl, Interrupted. And you won't want to miss Ethan drop his Teen Choice Award knowledge at the end.Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Cop Land, James Mangold's second film or the most depressing theme park on Earth? Listen to your favorite hosts talk about essentially the entire cast of the Sopranos before they were the Sopranos, how Harvey Weinstein ruins movies (Did you guys know this??), and Sidney earns his New York Bridges Badge. A podcast notoriously bad at accents tackles a Sylvester Stallone movie and you're not going to want to miss it. Also, find us discussing In The Heights on one of our favorite podcasts, Mainly Movies!Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Hello and welcome to Season Five of Discovering Directors! We are covering the films of James Mangold, starting off with his directing debut Heavy! Learn about Mangold's early rise and fall within the Walt Disney Company, his involvement with Oliver and Company, and  how it's never too late to go back to school. There's a lot of talk about Liv Tyler and both Ethan and Paige try to sing Blondie songs and you're not gonna want to miss it!Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

The Discovering Directors gang takes a quick look at Frank Oz's most recent directorial feature on Hulu before jumping into our usual wrap party shenanigans. Who wants to see The Chamberlain in Indian in the Cupboard? Who's a cynical doubter of magic? Who sings nursery rhymes? Listen to this episode to find out! You can skip all the In & Of Itself talk by jumping to 17:00 exactly!Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Frank Oz gets relegated from quickly inflating studio films to a low-budget indie comedy, how does that suit him? We are joined by Ellen Beck from We Should Watch a Movie and Love that Movie to help us talk about Alan Tudyk's bare ass, how British comedy stars all look like someone we have seen before, and what our dream funerals would look like. Are you in the Triangle of Positivity or is this a painful endeavor for you? Join us this Saturday for our Frank Oz Wrap Party and a brief discussion of In & Of Itself!Find More Ellen Beck at Love that Movie! and We Should Watch a Movie.Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Product placement? Inflatable breasts? Gay republicans? Personal ATMs that still require credit cards? Ethan's favorite movie we've covered on this podcast yet? It's The Stepford Wives by Frank Oz.Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson for our logo!

Join us for talking about Frank Oz's one shot at making a non-comedy movie! In this episode we talk about The 2021 Oscars results,  notorious drama between Frank Oz and Marlon Brando, why Angela Basset should fire her agent, and the whole team gets sent to impression jail. You won't want to miss it.

Two characters for the price of one actor? That's right folks, this Frank Oz film features one of the best actors to play multiple characters in the same film, Eddie Murphy! AND Bowfinger captures Christine Baranski's ability to over-act but still make it classy. Even Robert Downy Jr makes an appearance! ...oh yeah, and that Steve Martin guy that Ethan loves in films.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.You can find DJ on the amazing Mainly Movies podcast!Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.

Are you IN or OUT on this Frank Oz comedy? Join Discovering Directors as we discuss our thoughts on the world's most ridiculous fictional awards show, our emotional adjustment periods for looking at Tom Selleck without a mustache, and what it truly means to be a "Macho Man".Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.You can find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors PodcastEmail the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

In this one we talk for just far too long about how the Darth Vader/T Rex/Robo Cop/Star Trek scene breaks the entire premise of the movie. So if you're looking for that you've found the right place.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.You can email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.

We promise you can listen to this episode without watching the movie.Listen to the Discovering Directors trio talk House Sitter, a randomly financially successful film by none other than Frank Oz. At least we can all agree that Goldie Hawn is amazing. We may or may not agree on the overall value of this comedy.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.You can email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast

This isn't Frank Oz! In order to properly celebrate Oscar Season each year your hosts at Discovering Directors decided to cover a filmmaker who made their debut film that year to signify that we will continue to cover their career and where it goes in the future! This year we picked the director of one of the most talked about, debated, and admired films of the year, Emerald Fennell! We brought Megan Spell back from On The Download to help us dissect this film, lend us her TV watching expertise, and gush about Bo Burnham as we talk the crazy Oscar trajectory of this film. You won't want to miss it!TW: Sexual assault, violence, rapeFollow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.You can also email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comYou can find everything Megan Spell at meganspell.com and at On The Download.

What about Discovering Directors? What about Bill Murray? What about this "demented" movie? What about Frank Oz? What about your opinions on Dr. Leo Marvin? What about a 'What About Bob' franchise?Special thanks to Michael Thompson at Level Up Agent Services for our logo.You can find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors PodcastEmail the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

"I've got culture coming out of my ass!" Join us and guest Megan Spell from On the Download to talk this quirky and possibly problematic movie? It's pretty darn funny though? It's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Let us know your thoughts on this comedic crime movie! Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFind us on twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo!

It's a Discovering Directors first! Today we discuss Paige's FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME: Little Shop of Horrors. Is this the peak of Frank Oz's filmography? Will Sidney enjoy this musical? Just HOW many times does Paige unfortunately sing in this episode? Tune in to find out!Email us YOUR favorite Little Shop of Horrors song at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.

DISCOVERING DIRECTORS IS BACK. ...It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to talk Frank Oz on Discovering Directors tonight! The three of us talk about the Muppets and the hideous image that is "Miss Piggy" on roller skates. We've missed all our listeners during our break from publishing episodes! Email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com with what movies YOU have been watching these past few weeks.Find us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our awesome logo.

Hello everyone! We will be taking a short break from posting episodes due to a family emergency. We will be back at it again soon though, so look forward to Muppets Take Manhattan by Frank Oz.

Join us for Season Four of Discovering Directors! We are discussing the many eras of Frank Oz starting with his collaboration with Jim Henson. Puppets! Creatures! Coronavirus Angst! It’s all in this episode folks. You can email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@Gmail.comOr tweet us at https://twitter.com/ddirectorpod?lang=enOr join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/discoveringdirectors/

WELCOME TO THE ANDREW STANTON WRAP PARTY. Join Discovering Directors as we give our final thoughts on Andrew Stanton's filmography, including top 5 characters, favorite scenes, and a Finding _______ Madlib!Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Send the show an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod.

On this episode, we will be discussing Andrew Stanton's most recent film, Finding Dory. Does Stanton end (temporarily) on a high note? Does he leave much to be desired? Are whale sharks even whales? OR ARE THEY SHARKS? Tune in to find out.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Find us on Twitter @DDirectorpod or on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.OR send us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com.

"DISCOVERING DIRECTORS COVERS THE HIGHEST GROSSING ANDREW STANTON MOVIE OF ALL TIME" is not an accurate description of this podcast. Join us as we discuss Andrew Stanton's exploration into the world of live action with guest Aaron from Mainly Movies podcast. It's a least an interesting journey...Check out Aaron on Mainly Movies at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mainly-movies/id1338352547 and other streaming sites.Send us your John Carter thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Put on your Sunday clothes and join us for this episode of Discovering Directors! We're talking Andrew Stanton's masterpiece: Wall-E. If you don't fall in love with these two robots after this episode then we do not believe we have done our jobs properly.You can find Brian on Mad About Movies at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mad-about-movies/id600020121 or other streaming sites.Tell us how much you ALSO loved Wall-E by shooting us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com.OR follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod OR on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

It's time for episode 2 of Discovering Director's third season: Andrew Stanton! In this episode, we are talking the childhood nostalgia film Finding Nemo with guest DJ from Mainly Movies. Whether you relate more to Marlin or Nemo, or if you are an Ethan and don't find fish interesting (unless they are sharks?), or if you truly believe "fish are friends, not food", we know you'll enjoy this episode.You can find DJ on Mainly Movies at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1338352547 or other streaming sites.Shoot us your Pixar thoughts at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comOR follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod OR on Facebook at Discovering Directors Podcast.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Welcome to Season 3 of Discovering Directors! We are diving into the world of Pixar with director Andrew Stanton, so join us as we discuss his first co-directed film, A Bug's Life. If you are looking for some great Pixar knowledge, alongside an astonishing amount of butterfly facts, this is your episode.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our awesome logo!Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod OR Facebook at Discovering Directors PodcastOR shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

It's the Taika Waititi WRAP PARTY! Now that you have listened to all 6 episodes of the Taika Waititi season of the Discovering Directors podcast (riiiiiiight?), it's time to give final thoughts on Taika and his filmography. We will be ranking Taika's films, from "at least they have fun accents" average to "favorite movie of 2019" amazing. So prepare your own superlatives and join us for this BONUS episode!Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Agree with our rankings? OUTRAGED by our rankings? Shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

It's the final movie for Season Two of Discovering Directors. Join us for a discussion of Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi's most recent release. We are talking Cats, we are talking Rabbits, and we are talking many many movies that may or may not be related directly to Jojo Rabbit. But it's a fun conversation anyways.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod .Thanks for listening!

Let's talk Marvel! We are in Season 2 of Discovering Directors and we are so excited to discuss a movie in the MCU., directed by Taika Waititi. Join us for the BEST Hela and Korg impressions you will ever hear, and we encourage you to share YOUR opinions on what Taika Waititi will wish for when he completes his "Infinity Gauntlet".Special thanks for Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Email the show at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the second season of Discovering Directors covering Taika Waititi! Join us in our discussion today as we talk about a powerhouse Rachel House performance, New Zealand as a filming location, and how the Skuxx life chose us. You can email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com Or follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ddirectorpodSpecial thanks to Michael Thompson at Level Up Agent Services for our Logo!

It's episode three of the Taika Waititi season and we are talking vampires! Like, a LOT of vampires. So join us and come prepared with your catalog of famous vampires to discuss this comedic mockumentary about vampire flatmates. Can we find themes and lessons to talk about with this goofy movie? (not THE Goofy Movie, as Sidney always reminds us) Tune in to find out.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod

Welcome to Discovering Directors! In this episode, we are talking Boy, Taika Waititi's second film. Join us as we discuss themes such as masculinity, true maturity, outsiders, and most importantly, listen for some really good Michael Jackson impersonations. Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com .Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of Season Two of Discovering Directors! This season, we are talking about the director Taika Waititi. Come along as we dive into his entire filmography, beginning with Eagle vs Shark. Have you seen this quirky Rom-Com? Yeah.... we hadn't either. But NOW we have and we invite you to tune into this discussion of Taika's beginning as a film creator, and this fascinating (depending on your definition of fascinating) movie.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Thoughts on this film or Taika Waititi? Shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com .

The Wes Anderson season has come to a close, and we are celebrating with a proper wrap party! Join us as we discuss our rankings of every released Wes Anderson film, our favorite characters and scenes, and any other fun/interesting/weird thoughts we have about this unique director. So prepare your superlatives and best Owen Wilson "wow" and tune in for this bonus episode.A big thank you to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Wes Anderson series. We are talking Isle of Dogs, the last film in Wes Anderson's filmography (that has been released, COME TO US FRENCH DISPATCH). In this episode, Ethan has a mini poetry slam of his own with some creative haikus, Sidney provides an update about train engines with faces, and we make a few pleas to Wes himself.The article that Ethan references written by Emily Yoshida: https://www.vulture.com/2018/03/what-its-like-to-watch-isle-of-dogs-as-a-japanese-speaker.htmlThank you to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or shoot us an email at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.com .

It's episode 8 of the Wes Anderson season of Discovering Directors! In this episode, Ethan, Paige, and Sidney gush over the aesthetic of the film, Ethan tries to remember the word concierge too many times, and... could this be the film to stop Wes Anderson's dog killing streak? Stay tuned to find out.Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod or email the show at DiscoveringDirectorsPodcast@gmail.com .Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Thank you for joining us for Discovering Directors! In episode 7 of the Wes Anderson season, we are talking Moonrise Kingdom. Ethan, Sidney, and Paige travel back in time to reminisce about summer camp love (well, maybe just Ethan does), Sidney attempts to be French, and Paige falls in love with randomly specific details about this film. Thanks for tuning in!Follow us on Twitter @DDirectorPodSpecial thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Join us on a stop-motion animation journey with Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox. In this episode, your ears will experience pitchy recreations of fun songs, Paige attempting to remember the plot to one of her favorite Wes Anderson movies, and WHACK BAT.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.Enjoy!

Join us for episode five of the Wes Anderson season of Discovering Directors. In this episode, we explore the world's greatest train movies, Sweet Lime, and emotional (or is it physical?) baggage. We also announce the director we will be discussing in season two. So tune for a lively discussion of The Darjeeling Limited.Special thanks to Michael Thompson at LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Join us for a seafaring voyage in this week’s episode on the films of Wes Anderson! We talk about Vessel movies, Owen Wilson’s accent work, being a dad, and a LOT about Willem Dafoe. As always you can find us at one of the social media links below and thank you for listening!Email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @DDirectorPodSpecial thank you to Michael Thompson at Next Level Agent Services for our logo!

Join us for episode three of the Wes Anderson season of Discovering Directors! It’s time to talk The Royal Tenenbaums. In this episode, we discuss adopted sibling romances, kidnapped birds of prey, and the beginning of Wes Anderson’s hatred for dogs and divorce.Trigger Warning: discussion of a suicide attempt

Welcome to Discovering Directors! In this episode, we discuss the differences of Wes Anderson's creative choices from his first movie to his second film, Rushmore. Join us for a fun analysis of Rushmore, which includes great (bad) puns from Sidney, Wes Anderson's first cinematic princess, and the beginning of Bill Murray's long line of characters with unfortunate romantic relationships. Poor Bill Murray. Email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @DDirectorPodSpecial thank you to Michael Thompson with LEVEL UP Agent Services for our logo.

Welcome to the inaugural season of Discovering Directors! In this episode we discuss Wes Anderson's early life and his first movie Bottle Rocket. Along the way we talk about the best parent names ever, bare feet, beleaguered producers and Ethan's lack of knowledge about fireworks! Catch us every week for a new episode as we go through Wes Anderson's entire filmography!Email us at discoveringdirectorspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @DDirectorPod