Sarah Polley

Fresh off of winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Women Talking, Sarah Polley is posed to become a major voice in modern filmmaking. In this episode, we review Polley's short but impressive list of films. Warning: We also talk rickshaws. As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show Notes/Sources:    https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/sarah-polley-women-talking-interview-oscars-1234811960/    https://www.vogue.com/article/women-talking-sarah-polley-interview    https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/sarah-polleys-journey-from-child-star-to-feminist-auteur    https://www.wgaeast.org/onwriting/episode-106-sarah-polley-women-talking/   http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1403-sarah-polley   https://movingimage.us/programs/sarah-polley/

Fresh off of winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Women Talking, Sarah Polley is posed to become a major voice in modern filmmaking. In this episode, we review Polley's short but impressive list of films. Warning: We also talk rickshaws. As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/sarah-polley-women-talking-interview-oscars-1234811960/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/sarah-polley-women-talking-interview-oscars-1234811960/</a> <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/women-talking-sarah-polley-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.vogue.com/article/women-talking-sarah-polley-interview</a> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/sarah-polleys-journey-from-child-star-to-feminist-auteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/sarah-polleys-journey-from-child-star-to-feminist-auteur</a> <a href="https://www.wgaeast.org/onwriting/episode-106-sarah-polley-women-talking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.wgaeast.org/onwriting/episode-106-sarah-polley-women-talking/</a> <a href="http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1403-sarah-polley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1403-sarah-polley</a> <a href="https://movingimage.us/programs/sarah-polley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://movingimage.us/programs/sarah-polley/</a>

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are filmmakers that embody independent filmmaking. There latest film, Something in the Dirt was made largely by just three people. In this episode, we have a blast jumping into their micro-budget Lovecraftian multiverse.    As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.    Show Notes/Sources:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mortalpodkast/episodes/Justin-Benson--Aaron-Moorhead-vs--Baraka-e1msgei  https://content.libsyn.com/p/6/0/a/60a38baf727565fd/SynchronicQandAJustinBensenAaronMoorhead.mp3   https://variety.com/2015/film/features/10-directors-to-watch-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-1201391322/   https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-interview-moon-knight-into-the-dirt   https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/justin-benson-and-aaron-moorhead-on-la-covid-and-conspiracies   https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-endless-aaron-moorhead-and-justin-benson-interview/

Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are filmmakers that embody independent filmmaking. There latest film, Something in the Dirt was made largely by just three people. In this episode, we have a blast jumping into their micro-budget Lovecraftian multiverse.  As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>.  Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mortalpodkast/episodes/Justin-Benson--Aaron-Moorhead-vs--Baraka-e1msgei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mortalpodkast/episodes/Justin-Benson--Aaron-Moorhead-vs--Baraka-e1msgei</a> <a href="https://content.libsyn.com/p/6/0/a/60a38baf727565fd/SynchronicQandAJustinBensenAaronMoorhead.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://content.libsyn.com/p/6/0/a/60a38baf727565fd/SynchronicQandAJustinBensenAaronMoorhead.mp3</a> <a href="https://variety.com/2015/film/features/10-directors-to-watch-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-1201391322/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://variety.com/2015/film/features/10-directors-to-watch-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-1201391322/</a> <a href="https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-interview-moon-knight-into-the-dirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-interview-moon-knight-into-the-dirt</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/justin-benson-and-aaron-moorhead-on-la-covid-and-conspiracies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/justin-benson-and-aaron-moorhead-on-la-covid-and-conspiracies</a> <a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-endless-aaron-moorhead-and-justin-benson-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-endless-aaron-moorhead-and-justin-benson-interview/</a>

Benson & Moorhead

Kasi Lemmons

Our film education continues with the films of Kasi Lemmons. Lemmons made the transition from acting to behind the camera with the stellar Eve's Bayou. A filmmaking career that has spanned over 25 years, including 2019's Harriet, her writing and directing output is worth a look. Join us as we discuss.  As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show Notes/Sources:   https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/forevermark-2016/third-act-the-journey-of-a-hollywood-director/816/    https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/harriet-kasi-lemmons-interview-1202183808/  https://aalbc.com/interviews/interview.php?id=2217   https://youtu.be/PB621yuwddY   https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/kasi-lemmons-african-american-history-1203511035/   https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-treatment/kasi-lemmons-sandy-king-carpenter-and-joe-coscarelli-on-the-treat

Our film education continues with the films of Kasi Lemmons. Lemmons made the transition from acting to behind the camera with the stellar Eve's Bayou. A filmmaking career that has spanned over 25 years, including 2019's Harriet, her writing and directing output is worth a look. Join us as we discuss.  As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/forevermark-2016/third-act-the-journey-of-a-hollywood-director/816/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/forevermark-2016/third-act-the-journey-of-a-hollywood-director/816/</a> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/harriet-kasi-lemmons-interview-1202183808/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/harriet-kasi-lemmons-interview-1202183808/</a> <a href="https://aalbc.com/interviews/interview.php?id=2217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://aalbc.com/interviews/interview.php?id=2217</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/PB621yuwddY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/PB621yuwddY</a> <a href="https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/kasi-lemmons-african-american-history-1203511035/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/kasi-lemmons-african-american-history-1203511035/</a> <a href="https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-treatment/kasi-lemmons-sandy-king-carpenter-and-joe-coscarelli-on-the-treat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-treatment/kasi-lemmons-sandy-king-carpenter-and-joe-coscarelli-on-the-treat</a>

Shane Black was once Hollywood's hottest screenwriter. After some rough times, he transitioned into the director's chair and has helmed a Marvel Cinematic Universe film (Iron Man 3) and 2018's The Predator. Nonetheless, we were most excited to talk about his other films - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys.  In this episode we were joined by Shane Black enthusiast and always busy podcaster Jay Cluitt. Listen as we talk through the highs and one significant low of Black's career. Find more from Jay here: https://lifevsfilm.com/  Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast  Con Air - The Podcast @LifeVsFilm   Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/shane-black-interview-predator-2018-lethal-weapon-kiss-bang-director-a8531186.html  https://trailersfromhell.com/podcast/shane-black/  https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/shane-black/id827905050?i=1000368780081  https://www.scriptapart.com/episodes/episode-38-kiss-kiss-bang-bang-shane-black-interview  https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/shane-black-christmas-the-nice-guys-w-frank-and-geoff/id1508135944?i=1000588456290

Shane Black was once Hollywood's hottest screenwriter. After some rough times, he transitioned into the director's chair and has helmed a Marvel Cinematic Universe film (Iron Man 3) and 2018's The Predator. Nonetheless, we were most excited to talk about his other films - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys.  In this episode we were joined by Shane Black enthusiast and always busy podcaster Jay Cluitt. Listen as we talk through the highs and one significant low of Black's career. Find more from Jay here: <a href="https://lifevsfilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lifevsfilm.com/</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-blue-sea-the-podcast/id1522738259" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con-air-the-podcast/id1634716740" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Con Air - The Podcast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lifevsfilm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LifeVsFilm</a> Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/shane-black-interview-predator-2018-lethal-weapon-kiss-bang-director-a8531186.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/shane-black-interview-predator-2018-lethal-weapon-kiss-bang-director-a8531186.html</a> <a href="https://trailersfromhell.com/podcast/shane-black/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://trailersfromhell.com/podcast/shane-black/</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/shane-black/id827905050?i=1000368780081" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/shane-black/id827905050?i=1000368780081</a> <a href="https://www.scriptapart.com/episodes/episode-38-kiss-kiss-bang-bang-shane-black-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.scriptapart.com/episodes/episode-38-kiss-kiss-bang-bang-shane-black-interview</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/shane-black-christmas-the-nice-guys-w-frank-and-geoff/id1508135944?i=1000588456290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/shane-black-christmas-the-nice-guys-w-frank-and-geoff/id1508135944?i=1000588456290</a>

Shane Black

David Cronenberg

In part 2 of our journey through the films of David Cronenberg, we get away from the horror. In this episode, we examine the controversial (Crash), the confusing (Naked Lunch), and the upsetting (Cosmopolis). Paul Kowalski is back for a fun draft of all 15 films written and directed by Cronenberg.   As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show Notes/Sources: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/crash-1997 https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse?director=cronenberg-david

In part 2 of our journey through the films of David Cronenberg, we get away from the horror. In this episode, we examine the controversial (Crash), the confusing (Naked Lunch), and the upsetting (Cosmopolis). Paul Kowalski is back for a fun draft of all 15 films written and directed by Cronenberg. As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/crash-1997" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/crash-1997</a> <a href="https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse?director=cronenberg-david" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse?director=cronenberg-david</a>

David Cronenberg - Part 2

For our Halloween episode, Paul Kowalski is back to delve into a 2-parter on body horror master David Cronenberg. In part 1, we go from the oddities of his early experimental films to cult classics Scanners and Videodrome. Listen as we explore these wild films and try to reach some consensus on his best body horror film.    Staff Notes/Sources: https://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/features/14547/  https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1678-videodrome-the-slithery-sense-of-unreality  https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3739-the-brood-separation-trials  https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/229-david-cronenbergs-vanilla-sex-life https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086541/criticreviews 

For our Halloween episode, Paul Kowalski is back to delve into a 2-parter on body horror master David Cronenberg. In part 1, we go from the oddities of his early experimental films to cult classics Scanners and Videodrome. Listen as we explore these wild films and try to reach some consensus on his best body horror film.  Staff Notes/Sources: <a href="https://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/features/14547/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/features/14547/</a> <a href="https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1678-videodrome-the-slithery-sense-of-unreality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1678-videodrome-the-slithery-sense-of-unreality</a> <a href="https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3739-the-brood-separation-trials" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3739-the-brood-separation-trials</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/229-david-cronenbergs-vanilla-sex-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/229-david-cronenbergs-vanilla-sex-life</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086541/criticreviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086541/criticreviews</a>

David Cronenberg - Part 1

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron may have been the master of the romantic comedy (Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, &amp; When Harry Met Sally), but her filmography is far more diverse and at times supernatural (angels and witches). Listen as we discuss the variety of films she wrote and directed during her career. As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show notes/sources:  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/the-nora-ephron-we-forget  https://www.rogerebert.com/features/her-own-story-a-nora-ephron-appreciation https://youtu.be/3HhXgLux6iw https://youtu.be/mCBdWwnGDhs  https://www.theringer.com/2019/8/7/20757318/nora-ephron-julie-and-julia-anniversary

Nora Ephron may have been the master of the romantic comedy (Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, &amp; When Harry Met Sally), but her filmography is far more diverse and at times supernatural (angels and witches). Listen as we discuss the variety of films she wrote and directed during her career. As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show notes/sources: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/the-nora-ephron-we-forget" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/the-nora-ephron-we-forget</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/features/her-own-story-a-nora-ephron-appreciation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/features/her-own-story-a-nora-ephron-appreciation</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/3HhXgLux6iw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3HhXgLux6iw</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/mCBdWwnGDhs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/mCBdWwnGDhs</a> <a href="https://www.theringer.com/2019/8/7/20757318/nora-ephron-julie-and-julia-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theringer.com/2019/8/7/20757318/nora-ephron-julie-and-julia-anniversary</a>

Lawrence Kasdan

We are back to finish up the filmography of Lawrence Kasdan. His second half may not include the hits and critical successes of the first half, but we came into this episode hopeful. Listen to hear whether that hope was paid off or if Kasdan lost his fastball in his later works.   As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show Notes/Sources: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/darling-companion-2012  https://screenrant.com/tombstone-vs-wyatt-earp-movies-best-biopic/

We are back to finish up the filmography of Lawrence Kasdan. His second half may not include the hits and critical successes of the first half, but we came into this episode hopeful. Listen to hear whether that hope was paid off or if Kasdan lost his fastball in his later works. As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/darling-companion-2012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/darling-companion-2012</a> <a href="https://screenrant.com/tombstone-vs-wyatt-earp-movies-best-biopic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://screenrant.com/tombstone-vs-wyatt-earp-movies-best-biopic/</a>

Lawrence Kasdan - Part 2

Lawrence Kasdan is best known for his screenwriting credits in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones universe, but he's an accomplished filmmaker in his own right. In this episode, we start our exploration of Kasdan's filmography from Body Heat to Grand Canyon.   As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Chris's Scene from Silverado: https://youtu.be/QxXbtzn-6PE   Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3250-the-big-chill-these-are-your-parents  https://medium.com/@saramurphyme/why-you-no-longer-have-to-hate-the-big-chill-bd1419d9033d https://youtu.be/x9-0O8_obNc https://youtu.be/rhtF8lK0IWg https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/grand-canyon-1992 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-accidental-tourist-1989 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-big-chill-1983

Lawrence Kasdan is best known for his screenwriting credits in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones universe, but he's an accomplished filmmaker in his own right. In this episode, we start our exploration of Kasdan's filmography from Body Heat to Grand Canyon. As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Chris's Scene from Silverado: <a href="https://youtu.be/QxXbtzn-6PE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/QxXbtzn-6PE</a> Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3250-the-big-chill-these-are-your-parents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3250-the-big-chill-these-are-your-parents</a> <a href="https://medium.com/@saramurphyme/why-you-no-longer-have-to-hate-the-big-chill-bd1419d9033d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://medium.com/@saramurphyme/why-you-no-longer-have-to-hate-the-big-chill-bd1419d9033d</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/x9-0O8_obNc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/x9-0O8_obNc</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/rhtF8lK0IWg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/rhtF8lK0IWg</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/grand-canyon-1992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/grand-canyon-1992</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-accidental-tourist-1989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-accidental-tourist-1989</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-big-chill-1983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-big-chill-1983</a>

Lawrence Kasdan - Part 1

Christopher McQuarrie

We don't claim to be action movie experts, but maybe McQuarrie never rerally saw himself becoming a blockbuster action director. Following an early Oscar and a near exit from the film industry, McQuarrie has paired with Tom Cruise for reliable box office success. DJ Valentine from Simplistic Reviews helps guide us through the four thinking-man action films written and directed by McQuarrie, from The Way of the Gun to Mission: Impossible - Fallout.   Movie Clips mentioned: Mission: Impossible - Fallout Foot Chase Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Opening Chase   Where to Find more from DJ Valentine: @TryingToBeDJV https://simplistic.media/   As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, @PopcornAuteur, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com.   Show Notes/Sources: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-way-of-the-gun-2000 http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2012/12/christopher-mcquarrie-jack-reacher-q.html http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/07/tom-cruise-christopher-mcquarrie.html http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2018/07/mission-impossible-fallout-q.html  https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/55769789&amp;af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/55769789

We don't claim to be action movie experts, but maybe McQuarrie never rerally saw himself becoming a blockbuster action director. Following an early Oscar and a near exit from the film industry, McQuarrie has paired with Tom Cruise for reliable box office success. DJ Valentine from <a href="https://simplistic.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplistic Reviews</a> helps guide us through the four thinking-man action films written and directed by McQuarrie, from The Way of the Gun to Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Movie Clips mentioned: <a href="https://youtu.be/Sjn3ELLcy2U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mission: Impossible - Fallout Foot Chase</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/Eev3FYxrOH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Opening Chase</a> Where to Find more from DJ Valentine: <a href="https://twitter.com/TryingToBeDJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TryingToBeDJV</a> <a href="https://simplistic.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplistic.media/</a> As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PopcornAuteur</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-way-of-the-gun-2000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-way-of-the-gun-2000</a> <a href="http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2012/12/christopher-mcquarrie-jack-reacher-q.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2012/12/christopher-mcquarrie-jack-reacher-q.html</a> <a href="http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/07/tom-cruise-christopher-mcquarrie.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/07/tom-cruise-christopher-mcquarrie.html</a> <a href="http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2018/07/mission-impossible-fallout-q.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2018/07/mission-impossible-fallout-q.html</a> <a href="https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/55769789&amp;af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/55769789" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/55769789&amp;af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/55769789</a>

Jon and Chris get a film education, one filmmaker at a time. Each month, we pick a famous filmmaker and watch every film that he or she wrote and directed.  Then, we research the filmmaker’s history and critical assessments of their work.  Finally, we talk about the films, consistent themes throughout, and answer definitively: Are they an auteur and do we like them?

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Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson has occupied a rare space in film - critical appreciation, award show recognition, and box office consistency.  He's been able to do this while making nine feature films.  Before his tenth film, The French Dispatch, comes out later in 2020, Jon and Chris are joined by John Axford to discuss the works of Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs.   Show Notes/Sources:   https://pitchfork.com/features/article/how-wes-anderson-perfected-the-music-nerd-soundtrack/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/feb/23/wes-anderson-grand-budapest-hotel-director  https://web.archive.org/web/20140927074125/http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/11/02/wild-wild-wes  https://www.indiewire.com/2011/10/nyff-wes-anderson-cast-of-royal-tenenbaums-talk-the-challenges-of-working-with-gene-hackman-115775/ https://youtu.be/trWLY6NrS2Q   https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/20/11-wes-anderson-movies/  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-next-picture-show/e/54158701  https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2018/3/29/674-isle-of-dogs-top-5-wes-anderson-scenes-fs-madness-final-four (Yes - we know we ended up poaching two scenes from Josh Larsen's list)

Wes Anderson has occupied a rare space in film - critical appreciation, award show recognition, and box office consistency.  He's been able to do this while making nine feature films.  Before his tenth film, The French Dispatch, comes out later in 2020, Jon and Chris are joined by John Axford to discuss the works of Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs. Show Notes/Sources:  <a href="https://pitchfork.com/features/article/how-wes-anderson-perfected-the-music-nerd-soundtrack/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://pitchfork.com/features/article/how-wes-anderson-perfected-the-music-nerd-soundtrack/</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/feb/23/wes-anderson-grand-budapest-hotel-director" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/feb/23/wes-anderson-grand-budapest-hotel-director</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140927074125/http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/11/02/wild-wild-wes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://web.archive.org/web/20140927074125/http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/11/02/wild-wild-wes</a> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2011/10/nyff-wes-anderson-cast-of-royal-tenenbaums-talk-the-challenges-of-working-with-gene-hackman-115775/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/2011/10/nyff-wes-anderson-cast-of-royal-tenenbaums-talk-the-challenges-of-working-with-gene-hackman-115775/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/trWLY6NrS2Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/trWLY6NrS2Q</a> <a href="https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/20/11-wes-anderson-movies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/20/11-wes-anderson-movies/</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-next-picture-show/e/54158701" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-next-picture-show/e/54158701</a> <a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2018/3/29/674-isle-of-dogs-top-5-wes-anderson-scenes-fs-madness-final-four" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2018/3/29/674-isle-of-dogs-top-5-wes-anderson-scenes-fs-madness-final-four</a> (Yes - we know we ended up poaching two scenes from Josh Larsen's list)

George Lucas

George Lucas may be the most talked and written about filmmaker in the history of movies.  We take a fresh look at the full scope of Lucas's works, from THX 1138 to Revenge of the Sith.  Will we find genius and ambition in the prequels or half-baked fan service?  Will American Graffiti compare well to modern "gems" like Can't Hardly Wait and Superbad?  Will Lucas ever direct again?   Episode Notes and Sources:  http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-phantom-menace-doesnt-really-get-what-it-1742188503 http://io9.gizmodo.com/attack-of-the-clones-is-a-star-wars-wish-fulfillment-ch-1743553858 http://io9.gizmodo.com/sure-revenge-of-the-sith-is-the-best-star-wars-prequel-1744646183 http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-original-star-wars-is-a-great-movie-because-it-asks-1745802421 http://www.cracked.com/video_20196_how-george-lucas-almost-accidentally-made-masterpiece.html http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jar-Jar-Binks-Sith-Lord-Star-Wars-Theory-Isn-t-Crazy-You-Think-98257.html http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/thx-1138-2004 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6793.Easy_Riders_Raging_Bulls https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia/playlists?sort=dd&amp;view=50&amp;shelf_id=11

George Lucas may be the most talked and written about filmmaker in the history of movies.  We take a fresh look at the full scope of Lucas's works, from THX 1138 to Revenge of the Sith.  Will we find genius and ambition in the prequels or half-baked fan service?  Will American Graffiti compare well to modern "gems" like Can't Hardly Wait and Superbad?  Will Lucas ever direct again? Episode Notes and Sources: <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-phantom-menace-doesnt-really-get-what-it-1742188503" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-phantom-menace-doesnt-really-get-what-it-1742188503</a> <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/attack-of-the-clones-is-a-star-wars-wish-fulfillment-ch-1743553858" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/attack-of-the-clones-is-a-star-wars-wish-fulfillment-ch-1743553858</a> <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/sure-revenge-of-the-sith-is-the-best-star-wars-prequel-1744646183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/sure-revenge-of-the-sith-is-the-best-star-wars-prequel-1744646183</a> <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-original-star-wars-is-a-great-movie-because-it-asks-1745802421" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-original-star-wars-is-a-great-movie-because-it-asks-1745802421</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/video_20196_how-george-lucas-almost-accidentally-made-masterpiece.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/video_20196_how-george-lucas-almost-accidentally-made-masterpiece.html</a> <a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jar-Jar-Binks-Sith-Lord-Star-Wars-Theory-Isn-t-Crazy-You-Think-98257.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jar-Jar-Binks-Sith-Lord-Star-Wars-Theory-Isn-t-Crazy-You-Think-98257.html</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/thx-1138-2004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/thx-1138-2004</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6793.Easy_Riders_Raging_Bulls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6793.Easy_Riders_Raging_Bulls</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia/playlists?sort=dd&amp;view=50&amp;shelf_id=11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia/playlists?sort=dd&amp;view=50&amp;shelf_id=11</a>

Mike Judge

Mike Judge may be more successful on the small screen (Beavis &amp; Butt-Head, King of the Hill, and Silicon Valley).  But, while his film work has not met with the same commercial success, his movies have certainly developed a following.  Despite Office Space and Idiocracy being box office failures, people still talk about them years after their release.  In this episode, we critique the films of Judge and get into a conversation about Judge's worldview.   Show Notes/Sources:  http://www.ecuador.com/blog/mike-judge-the-ultimate-animator-from-ecuador  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/magazine/mike-judge-the-bard-of-suck.html  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beavis-and-butt-head-do-america-1996  https://news.avclub.com/mike-judge-says-office-space-helped-rid-the-world-of-f-1798269510  http://ew.com/article/2003/05/23/fax-life/  https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/09/weekend-at-the-movies-disappoints/24679/  https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bn3vgv/idiocracy-is-elitist-porn  https://www.salon.com/2016/03/05/idiocracys_curdled_politics_the_beloved_dystopian_comedy_is_really_a_celebration_of_eugenics_partner/  http://www.cracked.com/article_19710_6-movies-inadvertently-remade-as-other-movies.html  https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/idiocracy-is-a-cruel-movie-and-you-should-be-ashamed-for-liking-it/ https://youtu.be/BC_rkE8j-To https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-mike-judge/

Mike Judge may be more successful on the small screen (Beavis &amp; Butt-Head, King of the Hill, and Silicon Valley).  But, while his film work has not met with the same commercial success, his movies have certainly developed a following.  Despite Office Space and Idiocracy being box office failures, people still talk about them years after their release.  In this episode, we critique the films of Judge and get into a conversation about Judge's worldview. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="http://www.ecuador.com/blog/mike-judge-the-ultimate-animator-from-ecuador" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.ecuador.com/blog/mike-judge-the-ultimate-animator-from-ecuador</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/magazine/mike-judge-the-bard-of-suck.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/magazine/mike-judge-the-bard-of-suck.html</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beavis-and-butt-head-do-america-1996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/beavis-and-butt-head-do-america-1996</a> <a href="https://news.avclub.com/mike-judge-says-office-space-helped-rid-the-world-of-f-1798269510" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://news.avclub.com/mike-judge-says-office-space-helped-rid-the-world-of-f-1798269510</a> <a href="http://ew.com/article/2003/05/23/fax-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://ew.com/article/2003/05/23/fax-life/</a> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/09/weekend-at-the-movies-disappoints/24679/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/09/weekend-at-the-movies-disappoints/24679/</a> <a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bn3vgv/idiocracy-is-elitist-porn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bn3vgv/idiocracy-is-elitist-porn</a> <a href="https://www.salon.com/2016/03/05/idiocracys_curdled_politics_the_beloved_dystopian_comedy_is_really_a_celebration_of_eugenics_partner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.salon.com/2016/03/05/idiocracys_curdled_politics_the_beloved_dystopian_comedy_is_really_a_celebration_of_eugenics_partner/</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_19710_6-movies-inadvertently-remade-as-other-movies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.cracked.com/article_19710_6-movies-inadvertently-remade-as-other-movies.html</a> <a href="https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/idiocracy-is-a-cruel-movie-and-you-should-be-ashamed-for-liking-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/idiocracy-is-a-cruel-movie-and-you-should-be-ashamed-for-liking-it/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/BC_rkE8j-To" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/BC_rkE8j-To</a> <a href="https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-mike-judge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-mike-judge/</a>

Andrea Arnold

When you have a fan that recommends a filmmaker that "carries on the legacy" of Jane Campion, it's worth taking note.  Andrea Arnold's films may not be easy to watch, but there is power in her work.  In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the Arnold's films.    Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film  https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/big-little-lies-season-2-andrea-arnold-lost-creative-control-jean-marc-vallee-1202156884/  https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-1127-wuthering-heights-20121129-column.html  https://web.archive.org/web/20110510114119/http://blogs.suntimes.com/foreignc/2011/02/afis-class-of-92.html  https://www.vox.com/2016/10/4/13057498/andrea-arnold-american-honey-fishtank-wuthering-heights  https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/luke-evans-andrea-arnold-empire-podcast/  https://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/filmmaker-toolkit-podcast-episode-6-andrea-arnold-america-honey-shia-labeouf-1201727501/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07x6j4x

When you have a fan that recommends a filmmaker that "carries on the legacy" of Jane Campion, it's worth taking note.  Andrea Arnold's films may not be easy to watch, but there is power in her work.  In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the Arnold's films.  Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/2016/09/29/495924904/filmmaker-andrea-arnold-on-american-honey-and-preserving-mystery-in-film</a> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/big-little-lies-season-2-andrea-arnold-lost-creative-control-jean-marc-vallee-1202156884/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/big-little-lies-season-2-andrea-arnold-lost-creative-control-jean-marc-vallee-1202156884/</a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-1127-wuthering-heights-20121129-column.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-1127-wuthering-heights-20121129-column.html</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110510114119/http://blogs.suntimes.com/foreignc/2011/02/afis-class-of-92.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://web.archive.org/web/20110510114119/http://blogs.suntimes.com/foreignc/2011/02/afis-class-of-92.html</a> <a href="https://www.vox.com/2016/10/4/13057498/andrea-arnold-american-honey-fishtank-wuthering-heights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.vox.com/2016/10/4/13057498/andrea-arnold-american-honey-fishtank-wuthering-heights</a> <a href="https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/luke-evans-andrea-arnold-empire-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/luke-evans-andrea-arnold-empire-podcast/</a> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/filmmaker-toolkit-podcast-episode-6-andrea-arnold-america-honey-shia-labeouf-1201727501/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/filmmaker-toolkit-podcast-episode-6-andrea-arnold-america-honey-shia-labeouf-1201727501/</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07x6j4x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07x6j4x</a>

John Hughes

John Hughes was a major figure in the mainstream films of the 1980s.  Writing films at a furious pace throughout the decade, his films have remained basic cable staples while finding a place in many a teenager's heart.  This episode, we dive into the eight films written and directed by John Hughes from Sixteen Candles to Curly Sue.  Join us for the laughs, the teen angst, and of course John Candy.    Show Notes:  http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/80s/content/john-cusack-still-seemingly-hates-80s-and-john-hughes-movies  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88591800  https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/get-over-ferris-bueller-everyone/240155/  http://www.cracked.com/blog/3-classic-movies-that-desperately-need-epilogue/  http://www.avclub.com/article/last-thoughts-on-john-hughes-31509?permalink=true  https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/03/john-hughes-201003?currentPage=1  http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/style/view-when-the-losers-ruled-in-teenage-movies.html?pagewanted=4&amp;src=pm  http://film.avclub.com/john-hughes-uncle-buck-is-the-sentient-version-of-the-1798259620  https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/952-the-adult-sympathies-of-the-breakfast-club/  http://www.cracked.com/video_18889_11-reasons-ferris-buellers-day-off-secretly-terrifying.html  http://www.cracked.com/article_20199_6-deleted-backstories-that-totally-change-classic-movies.html  http://www.cracked.com/article/18367_6-insane-fan-theories-that-actually-make-great-movies-better/ http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/weird-science-1985 http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/john-hughes  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lambcast/id352164911?mt=2#

John Hughes was a major figure in the mainstream films of the 1980s.  Writing films at a furious pace throughout the decade, his films have remained basic cable staples while finding a place in many a teenager's heart.  This episode, we dive into the eight films written and directed by John Hughes from Sixteen Candles to Curly Sue.  Join us for the laughs, the teen angst, and of course John Candy.  Show Notes: <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/80s/content/john-cusack-still-seemingly-hates-80s-and-john-hughes-movies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/80s/content/john-cusack-still-seemingly-hates-80s-and-john-hughes-movies</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88591800" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88591800</a> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/get-over-ferris-bueller-everyone/240155/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/get-over-ferris-bueller-everyone/240155/</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/3-classic-movies-that-desperately-need-epilogue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/blog/3-classic-movies-that-desperately-need-epilogue/</a> <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/last-thoughts-on-john-hughes-31509?permalink=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/last-thoughts-on-john-hughes-31509?permalink=true</a> <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/03/john-hughes-201003?currentPage=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/03/john-hughes-201003?currentPage=1</a> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/style/view-when-the-losers-ruled-in-teenage-movies.html?pagewanted=4&amp;src=pm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/style/view-when-the-losers-ruled-in-teenage-movies.html?pagewanted=4&amp;src=pm</a> <a href="http://film.avclub.com/john-hughes-uncle-buck-is-the-sentient-version-of-the-1798259620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://film.avclub.com/john-hughes-uncle-buck-is-the-sentient-version-of-the-1798259620</a> <a href="https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/952-the-adult-sympathies-of-the-breakfast-club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/952-the-adult-sympathies-of-the-breakfast-club/</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/video_18889_11-reasons-ferris-buellers-day-off-secretly-terrifying.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/video_18889_11-reasons-ferris-buellers-day-off-secretly-terrifying.html</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_20199_6-deleted-backstories-that-totally-change-classic-movies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/article_20199_6-deleted-backstories-that-totally-change-classic-movies.html</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article/18367_6-insane-fan-theories-that-actually-make-great-movies-better/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/article/18367_6-insane-fan-theories-that-actually-make-great-movies-better/</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/weird-science-1985" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/weird-science-1985</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/john-hughes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/john-hughes</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lambcast/id352164911?mt=2#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lambcast/id352164911?mt=2#</a>

Alex Garland

Alex Garland may not buy into the auteur theory (we may not either), but he's been at the helm of two of the most interesting science fiction films in the last decade.  Listen as we dive into Ex Machina and Annihilation.   Show Notes/Sources: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ex-machina-2015  https://io9.gizmodo.com/director-alex-garland-explains-why-ex-machina-is-so-dis-1696309078  https://film.avclub.com/ex-machina-s-alex-garland-talks-robots-and-why-the-aute-1798278654  http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/04/alex-garland-ex-machina-q.html  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-ringer/channel-33/e/53501516?autoplay=true  https://geeksguideshow.com/2015/04/23/ggg147-alex-garland/ https://youtu.be/1Ko9mWdqW-M https://youtu.be/LMmA2pu2gdY https://youtu.be/tvH-5rBEsgs  https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/21/17029500/annihilation-ex-machina-director-alex-garland-sci-fi  https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exc-karl-urban-says-alex-garland-directed-dredd-updates-on-reprising-role-329

Alex Garland may not buy into the auteur theory (we may not either), but he's been at the helm of two of the most interesting science fiction films in the last decade.  Listen as we dive into Ex Machina and Annihilation. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ex-machina-2015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ex-machina-2015</a> <a href="https://io9.gizmodo.com/director-alex-garland-explains-why-ex-machina-is-so-dis-1696309078" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://io9.gizmodo.com/director-alex-garland-explains-why-ex-machina-is-so-dis-1696309078</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/ex-machina-s-alex-garland-talks-robots-and-why-the-aute-1798278654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://film.avclub.com/ex-machina-s-alex-garland-talks-robots-and-why-the-aute-1798278654</a> <a href="http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/04/alex-garland-ex-machina-q.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2015/04/alex-garland-ex-machina-q.html</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-ringer/channel-33/e/53501516?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-ringer/channel-33/e/53501516?autoplay=true</a> <a href="https://geeksguideshow.com/2015/04/23/ggg147-alex-garland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://geeksguideshow.com/2015/04/23/ggg147-alex-garland/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1Ko9mWdqW-M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/1Ko9mWdqW-M</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/LMmA2pu2gdY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/LMmA2pu2gdY</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/tvH-5rBEsgs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/tvH-5rBEsgs</a> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/21/17029500/annihilation-ex-machina-director-alex-garland-sci-fi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/21/17029500/annihilation-ex-machina-director-alex-garland-sci-fi</a> <a href="https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exc-karl-urban-says-alex-garland-directed-dredd-updates-on-reprising-role-329" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exc-karl-urban-says-alex-garland-directed-dredd-updates-on-reprising-role-329</a>

Brad Bird

Brad Bird has worked with Steven Spielberg, consulted on the Simpsons, directed the cult classic The Iron Giant, won multiple Oscars with Pixar, and helmed a critically acclaimed chapter of the Mission Impossible series.  Is there anything Brad Bird can't do?  Perhaps a live-action film loosely inspired by part of an amusement park was a bridge too far.   We are thrilled to be joined this episode by Jonathan Sundy, illustrator, character designer, and friend of the show.  Listen as we discuss the philosophical underpinnings in Bird's works, the strength of his cinematic storytelling, and whether the ending of Tomorrowland is redeemable.   To find more about Jonathan Sundy, visit his website at:  http://jonathansundy.com/   Show Notes and Sources:  http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/brad-bird-words-144186.html http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/05/tomorrowland_and_ayn_rand_incredibles_director_brad_bird_s_key_influence.html https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/06/the-passion-of-brad-bird/394487/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/brad-birds-objectivist-leanings-shine-brightest-in-tomorrowland/article24549785/ https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/812-the-slippery-politics-of-the-incredibles-and-other/ http://www.avclub.com/article/brad-bird-faux-populist-14766 https://youtu.be/KiXZMujutI0 http://collider.com/brad-bird-iron-giant-signature-edition-interview-original-ending/ https://youtu.be/YOfhMPXSAQc https://youtu.be/aop2ShYJFXI http://taughtbyapro.com/podcast-brad-bird-interview-tomorrowland/ http://www.vox.com/2015/5/23/8647021/tomorrowland-review-disney https://youtu.be/p5xvBA3cyAw http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/810-the-incredibles-incredible-focus-on-the-family/ http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/10/an-interview-with-brad-bird?page=3 http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/22/damon-lindelof-s-persecution-complex-there-are-people-who-are-gunning-for-me.html http://pixar.wikia.com/wiki/Brad_Bird http://www.dailyinterlake.com/archive/article-f1f5632d-e179-5b34-934e-3368a3adaeae.html http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Brad Bird has worked with Steven Spielberg, consulted on the Simpsons, directed the cult classic The Iron Giant, won multiple Oscars with Pixar, and helmed a critically acclaimed chapter of the Mission Impossible series.  Is there anything Brad Bird can't do?  Perhaps a live-action film loosely inspired by part of an amusement park was a bridge too far.   We are thrilled to be joined this episode by Jonathan Sundy, illustrator, character designer, and friend of the show.  Listen as we discuss the philosophical underpinnings in Bird's works, the strength of his cinematic storytelling, and whether the ending of Tomorrowland is redeemable.   To find more about Jonathan Sundy, visit his website at:  <a href="http://jonathansundy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jonathansundy.com/</a> Show Notes and Sources: <a href="http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/brad-bird-words-144186.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/brad-bird-words-144186.html</a> <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/05/tomorrowland_and_ayn_rand_incredibles_director_brad_bird_s_key_influence.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/05/tomorrowland_and_ayn_rand_incredibles_director_brad_bird_s_key_influence.html</a> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/06/the-passion-of-brad-bird/394487/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/06/the-passion-of-brad-bird/394487/</a> <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/brad-birds-objectivist-leanings-shine-brightest-in-tomorrowland/article24549785/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/brad-birds-objectivist-leanings-shine-brightest-in-tomorrowland/article24549785/</a> <a href="https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/812-the-slippery-politics-of-the-incredibles-and-other/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/812-the-slippery-politics-of-the-incredibles-and-other/</a> <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/brad-bird-faux-populist-14766" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/brad-bird-faux-populist-14766</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/KiXZMujutI0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/KiXZMujutI0</a> <a href="http://collider.com/brad-bird-iron-giant-signature-edition-interview-original-ending/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://collider.com/brad-bird-iron-giant-signature-edition-interview-original-ending/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/YOfhMPXSAQc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/YOfhMPXSAQc</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/aop2ShYJFXI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/aop2ShYJFXI</a> <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/podcast-brad-bird-interview-tomorrowland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://taughtbyapro.com/podcast-brad-bird-interview-tomorrowland/</a> <a href="http://www.vox.com/2015/5/23/8647021/tomorrowland-review-disney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vox.com/2015/5/23/8647021/tomorrowland-review-disney</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/p5xvBA3cyAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/p5xvBA3cyAw</a> <a href="http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/810-the-incredibles-incredible-focus-on-the-family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/810-the-incredibles-incredible-focus-on-the-family/</a> <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/10/an-interview-with-brad-bird?page=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/10/an-interview-with-brad-bird?page=3</a> <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/22/damon-lindelof-s-persecution-complex-there-are-people-who-are-gunning-for-me.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/22/damon-lindelof-s-persecution-complex-there-are-people-who-are-gunning-for-me.html</a> <a href="http://pixar.wikia.com/wiki/Brad_Bird" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pixar.wikia.com/wiki/Brad_Bird</a> <a href="http://www.dailyinterlake.com/archive/article-f1f5632d-e179-5b34-934e-3368a3adaeae.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dailyinterlake.com/archive/article-f1f5632d-e179-5b34-934e-3368a3adaeae.html</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm</a>

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon's cult success and comic book credentials led him to The Avengers, which still ranks as the highest grossing superhero movie.  One of our favorites, Whedon's work ranges from science fiction to Shakespeare.  Is Whedon a complete filmmaker?  What can or will he do next?  Listen as Jon and Chris discuss. Show Notes and Sources:  http://mentalfloss.com/article/63120/qa-joss-whedon-super-heroes-killing-characters-and-existing-outside-pop-culture  https://filmschoolrejects.com/23-things-we-learned-from-joss-whedons-much-ado-about-nothing-commentary-45ecf5e01278#.a6ld55t0w http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/Serenity-1157.html  http://io9.gizmodo.com/5905802/why-does-joss-whedon-always-kill-the-characters-we-love  http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189113956/whedon-adapts-much-ado-about-nothing-for-silver-screen  http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/tv-the-book-why-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-was-the-best-possible-name-for-that-show https://youtu.be/2Nsl3Of0ZIk https://youtu.be/Fp2iUAVJZvo https://youtu.be/wPnqzENRToA

Joss Whedon's cult success and comic book credentials led him to The Avengers, which still ranks as the highest grossing superhero movie.  One of our favorites, Whedon's work ranges from science fiction to Shakespeare.  Is Whedon a complete filmmaker?  What can or will he do next?  Listen as Jon and Chris discuss. Show Notes and Sources: <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/63120/qa-joss-whedon-super-heroes-killing-characters-and-existing-outside-pop-culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://mentalfloss.com/article/63120/qa-joss-whedon-super-heroes-killing-characters-and-existing-outside-pop-culture</a> <a href="https://filmschoolrejects.com/23-things-we-learned-from-joss-whedons-much-ado-about-nothing-commentary-45ecf5e01278#.a6ld55t0w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://filmschoolrejects.com/23-things-we-learned-from-joss-whedons-much-ado-about-nothing-commentary-45ecf5e01278#.a6ld55t0w</a> <a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/Serenity-1157.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/Serenity-1157.html</a> <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/5905802/why-does-joss-whedon-always-kill-the-characters-we-love" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://io9.gizmodo.com/5905802/why-does-joss-whedon-always-kill-the-characters-we-love</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189113956/whedon-adapts-much-ado-about-nothing-for-silver-screen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189113956/whedon-adapts-much-ado-about-nothing-for-silver-screen</a> <a href="http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/tv-the-book-why-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-was-the-best-possible-name-for-that-show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/tv-the-book-why-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-was-the-best-possible-name-for-that-show</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/2Nsl3Of0ZIk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2Nsl3Of0ZIk</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/Fp2iUAVJZvo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Fp2iUAVJZvo</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/wPnqzENRToA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/wPnqzENRToA</a>

Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci is probably best known in the US for the political satire Veep.  Across the pond, he also has a number of successful TV credits; however, this TV showrunner has also made two of the best reviewed comedies in the last ten years with In the Loop and The Death of Stalin.  We didn't get to him in our comedy episode, so we are remedying that now.  In this episode, we are joined by Mark Staron, to review the film works of Armando Iannucci.  As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com. Show Notes/Sources: https://film.avclub.com/in-the-loop-1798206635  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/418380.Essence_of_Decision  https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=111062899 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b098mtzx  https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/the-death-of-stalin-and-tracy-k-smith-in-the-woods  https://www.maximumfun.org/bullseye/bullseye-jesse-thorn-forest-whitaker-and-armando-iannucci  https://film.avclub.com/the-50-best-comedies-since-2000-1798250301

Armando Iannucci is probably best known in the US for the political satire Veep.  Across the pond, he also has a number of successful TV credits; however, this TV showrunner has also made two of the best reviewed comedies in the last ten years with In the Loop and The Death of Stalin.  We didn't get to him in our comedy episode, so we are remedying that now.  In this episode, we are joined by Mark Staron, to review the film works of Armando Iannucci.  As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://film.avclub.com/in-the-loop-1798206635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://film.avclub.com/in-the-loop-1798206635</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/418380.Essence_of_Decision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/418380.Essence_of_Decision</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=111062899" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=111062899</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b098mtzx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b098mtzx</a> <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/the-death-of-stalin-and-tracy-k-smith-in-the-woods" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/the-death-of-stalin-and-tracy-k-smith-in-the-woods</a> <a href="https://www.maximumfun.org/bullseye/bullseye-jesse-thorn-forest-whitaker-and-armando-iannucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.maximumfun.org/bullseye/bullseye-jesse-thorn-forest-whitaker-and-armando-iannucci</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/the-50-best-comedies-since-2000-1798250301" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://film.avclub.com/the-50-best-comedies-since-2000-1798250301</a>

Sam Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah is the oldest and surely the most violent filmmaker that we have covered to this point.  Listen as we discuss this iconic and influential filmmaker while grappling with the implications of Peckinpah's world view.  From the seminal The Wild Bunch to the polarizing Straw Dogs, join Chris, Jon, and guest Pete Gerharz on this journey.    Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1974 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/straw-dogs-1971  https://film.avclub.com/straw-dogs-1798198413  https://film.avclub.com/bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1798200542  https://film.avclub.com/sam-peckinpah-1798222917   http://sensesofcinema.com/2002/great-directors/peckinpah/   https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/259-straw-dogs-home-like-no-place  https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4696-navigating-the-cruel-world-of-straw-dogs  https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1203-Summer-2012/Peckinpah.aspx  https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/retrospective-the-films-of-sam-peckinpah-83864/  https://genius.com/The-flaming-lips-fight-test-lyrics   https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/its-peckinpah-tastic-on-edgar-wrights-debut-a-fistful-of-fingers  https://film.avclub.com/before-the-wild-bunch-sam-peckinpah-took-a-shot-at-the-1798248727

Sam Peckinpah is the oldest and surely the most violent filmmaker that we have covered to this point.  Listen as we discuss this iconic and influential filmmaker while grappling with the implications of Peckinpah's world view.  From the seminal The Wild Bunch to the polarizing Straw Dogs, join Chris, Jon, and guest Pete Gerharz on this journey.  Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1974</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/straw-dogs-1971" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/straw-dogs-1971</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/straw-dogs-1798198413" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://film.avclub.com/straw-dogs-1798198413</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1798200542" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://film.avclub.com/bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-1798200542</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/sam-peckinpah-1798222917" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://film.avclub.com/sam-peckinpah-1798222917</a> <a href="http://sensesofcinema.com/2002/great-directors/peckinpah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://sensesofcinema.com/2002/great-directors/peckinpah/</a> <a href="https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/259-straw-dogs-home-like-no-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/259-straw-dogs-home-like-no-place</a> <a href="https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4696-navigating-the-cruel-world-of-straw-dogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4696-navigating-the-cruel-world-of-straw-dogs</a> <a href="https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1203-Summer-2012/Peckinpah.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1203-Summer-2012/Peckinpah.aspx</a> <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/retrospective-the-films-of-sam-peckinpah-83864/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.indiewire.com/2016/03/retrospective-the-films-of-sam-peckinpah-83864/</a> <a href="https://genius.com/The-flaming-lips-fight-test-lyrics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://genius.com/The-flaming-lips-fight-test-lyrics</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/its-peckinpah-tastic-on-edgar-wrights-debut-a-fistful-of-fingers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/its-peckinpah-tastic-on-edgar-wrights-debut-a-fistful-of-fingers</a> <a href="https://film.avclub.com/before-the-wild-bunch-sam-peckinpah-took-a-shot-at-the-1798248727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://film.avclub.com/before-the-wild-bunch-sam-peckinpah-took-a-shot-at-the-1798248727</a>

Alfonso Cuarón

Alfonso Cuarón is our first Oscar winner for best directing and we were certainly impressed with his talent.  Listen as we discuss the effectiveness of Cuarón's filmmaking technique, his worldview, and the potency of Children of Men in today's political climate.  Will Jon be won over by Gravity?  Will Chris understand how AIDs can be funny?  Listen to find out.  Note: We do our best with Spanish pronunciations . . . which are not very good.   Show Sources and Notes:  http://www.cracked.com/article_24342_8-times-studios-nearly-wrecked-your-favorite-movies.html http://www.cracked.com/article_24134_6-film-plots-directly-lifted-from-video-games.html http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-movies-that-put-insane-work-into-stuff-you-never-noticed/ http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/alfonso-cuaron https://mic.com/articles/66473/alfonso-cuaron-how-the-gravity-director-saved-harry-potter#.iRxDxbkym http://www.rogerebert.com/chazs-blog/rogers-favorites-guillermo-del-toro-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3n-and-alejandro-gonz%C3%A1lez-i%C3%B1%C3%A1rritu http://www.rogerebert.com/far-flung-correspondents/no-longer-an-inconceivable-future-the-vision-of-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3ns-children-of-men http://www.slashfilm.com/new-alfonso-cuaron-movie/ http://www.avclub.com/article/video-essay-illustrates-power-alfonso-cuarons-long-241610 http://www.avclub.com/article/ichildren-of-meni-35640 http://www.avclub.com/article/why-backgrounds-children-men-mattered-225093 http://www.vulture.com/2013/09/director-alfonso-cuaron-on-making-gravity.html http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/movies/awardsseason/alfonso-cuaron-discusses-his-films.html?_r=0

Alfonso Cuarón is our first Oscar winner for best directing and we were certainly impressed with his talent.  Listen as we discuss the effectiveness of Cuarón's filmmaking technique, his worldview, and the potency of Children of Men in today's political climate.  Will Jon be won over by Gravity?  Will Chris understand how AIDs can be funny?  Listen to find out.  Note: We do our best with Spanish pronunciations . . . which are not very good. Show Sources and Notes: <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_24342_8-times-studios-nearly-wrecked-your-favorite-movies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/article_24342_8-times-studios-nearly-wrecked-your-favorite-movies.html</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_24134_6-film-plots-directly-lifted-from-video-games.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/article_24134_6-film-plots-directly-lifted-from-video-games.html</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-movies-that-put-insane-work-into-stuff-you-never-noticed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-movies-that-put-insane-work-into-stuff-you-never-noticed/</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/alfonso-cuaron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/alfonso-cuaron</a> <a href="https://mic.com/articles/66473/alfonso-cuaron-how-the-gravity-director-saved-harry-potter#.iRxDxbkym" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mic.com/articles/66473/alfonso-cuaron-how-the-gravity-director-saved-harry-potter#.iRxDxbkym</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/chazs-blog/rogers-favorites-guillermo-del-toro-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3n-and-alejandro-gonz%C3%A1lez-i%C3%B1%C3%A1rritu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/chazs-blog/rogers-favorites-guillermo-del-toro-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3n-and-alejandro-gonz%C3%A1lez-i%C3%B1%C3%A1rritu</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/far-flung-correspondents/no-longer-an-inconceivable-future-the-vision-of-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3ns-children-of-men" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/far-flung-correspondents/no-longer-an-inconceivable-future-the-vision-of-alfonso-cuar%C3%B3ns-children-of-men</a> <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/new-alfonso-cuaron-movie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.slashfilm.com/new-alfonso-cuaron-movie/</a> <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/video-essay-illustrates-power-alfonso-cuarons-long-241610" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/video-essay-illustrates-power-alfonso-cuarons-long-241610</a> <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/ichildren-of-meni-35640" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/ichildren-of-meni-35640</a> <a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/why-backgrounds-children-men-mattered-225093" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/why-backgrounds-children-men-mattered-225093</a> <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2013/09/director-alfonso-cuaron-on-making-gravity.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2013/09/director-alfonso-cuaron-on-making-gravity.html</a> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/movies/awardsseason/alfonso-cuaron-discusses-his-films.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/movies/awardsseason/alfonso-cuaron-discusses-his-films.html?_r=0</a>

Neill Blomkamp

For a while Neill Blomkamp seemed to inhabit a unique space in modern filmmaking - big original science fiction films.  Then Chappie happened. Listen as we dive into the three films of Blomkamp starting with District 9, the critical darling that garnered a Best Picture nomination, and ending with Chappie, basically a reimagining of Short Circuit.   Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/chappie/49924/looking-back-at-chappie-with-director-neill-blomkamp  https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/79-elysium-is-just-a-bigger-broader-dumber-district-9/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/aug/17/elysium-neill-bloomkamp-interview

For a while Neill Blomkamp seemed to inhabit a unique space in modern filmmaking - big original science fiction films.  Then Chappie happened. Listen as we dive into the three films of Blomkamp starting with District 9, the critical darling that garnered a Best Picture nomination, and ending with Chappie, basically a reimagining of Short Circuit. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/chappie/49924/looking-back-at-chappie-with-director-neill-blomkamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/chappie/49924/looking-back-at-chappie-with-director-neill-blomkamp</a> <a href="https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/79-elysium-is-just-a-bigger-broader-dumber-district-9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/79-elysium-is-just-a-bigger-broader-dumber-district-9/</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/aug/17/elysium-neill-bloomkamp-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/aug/17/elysium-neill-bloomkamp-interview</a>

Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright has had a camera in his hand for most of his life.  Renown for his filmmaking and celebrated for his hilarious homages to classic genres, is there anything that Wright can’t do?  Listen as we discuss Wright’s films from Shaun of the Dead to Baby Driver.    Show Notes: https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag  https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/edgar-wright-i-am-a-film-school-reject-twice  https://davechen.net/2014/02/the-making-of-that-close-ups-video-essay/  http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/4451-directors-trademarks-edgar-wright.html http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/about/  https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/aug/15/edgar-wright-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-british-film  https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/baby-driver-a-high-speed-vehicle-for-the-fast-and-the-hilarious/  https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/109-why-the-worlds-end-is-the-most-complex-of-the-corn/ https://youtu.be/pxuK4NQ2NHk  http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_445_-_edgar_wright

Edgar Wright has had a camera in his hand for most of his life.  Renown for his filmmaking and celebrated for his hilarious homages to classic genres, is there anything that Wright can’t do?  Listen as we discuss Wright’s films from Shaun of the Dead to Baby Driver.   Show Notes: <a href="https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/edgar-wright-i-am-a-film-school-reject-twice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/edgar-wright-i-am-a-film-school-reject-twice</a> <a href="https://davechen.net/2014/02/the-making-of-that-close-ups-video-essay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://davechen.net/2014/02/the-making-of-that-close-ups-video-essay/</a> <a href="http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/4451-directors-trademarks-edgar-wright.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/4451-directors-trademarks-edgar-wright.html</a> <a href="http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/about/</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/aug/15/edgar-wright-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-british-film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/aug/15/edgar-wright-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-british-film</a> <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/baby-driver-a-high-speed-vehicle-for-the-fast-and-the-hilarious/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/baby-driver-a-high-speed-vehicle-for-the-fast-and-the-hilarious/</a> <a href="https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/109-why-the-worlds-end-is-the-most-complex-of-the-corn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/109-why-the-worlds-end-is-the-most-complex-of-the-corn/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/pxuK4NQ2NHk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/pxuK4NQ2NHk</a> <a href="http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_445_-_edgar_wright" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_445_-_edgar_wright</a>

George Miller

George Miller has a most curious filmography.  The same man responsible for four Mad Max movies wrote and directed the Happy Feet movies and Babe:  Pig in the City.  In this episode, we rank the Mad Max saga, discuss the merits of Happy Feet (winner of an Academy Award), and delve into the mythology and messages of Miller's films.  How did a low budget Australian action movie spawn a franchise?  How are dancing penguins criticized as being anti-Christian?  Listen as we try to answer these and more questions about this fascinating filmmaker.    Show Notes and Sources:  http://www.cracked.com/article_23652_6-beloved-movies-that-are-secretly-autobiographical.html http://io9.gizmodo.com/you-may-never-see-a-better-video-than-mad-max-fury-roa-1786534726 http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/im-just-here-for-the-gasoline-an-overview-of-the-mad-max-saga https://youtu.be/CegN8_pn0-I http://www.npr.org/2016/02/08/465989808/mad-max-director-george-miller-the-audience-tells-you-what-your-film-is http://www.thewrap.com/mad-max-fury-road-george-miller-not-making-sequels-tom-hardy-charlize-theron/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/mad-max-director-george-miller-889872 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-miller-mad-max-sequels-861549 https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/1026-for-mad-maxs-george-miller-all-roads-lead-to-myth-/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ulYRPvja0 http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-lessons-all-movies-should-learn-from-mad-max/ http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mad-max-beyond-thunderdome-1985 https://youtu.be/RoltZ7XjaAk

George Miller has a most curious filmography.  The same man responsible for four Mad Max movies wrote and directed the Happy Feet movies and Babe:  Pig in the City.  In this episode, we rank the Mad Max saga, discuss the merits of Happy Feet (winner of an Academy Award), and delve into the mythology and messages of Miller's films.  How did a low budget Australian action movie spawn a franchise?  How are dancing penguins criticized as being anti-Christian?  Listen as we try to answer these and more questions about this fascinating filmmaker.  Show Notes and Sources: <a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_23652_6-beloved-movies-that-are-secretly-autobiographical.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/article_23652_6-beloved-movies-that-are-secretly-autobiographical.html</a> <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/you-may-never-see-a-better-video-than-mad-max-fury-roa-1786534726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/you-may-never-see-a-better-video-than-mad-max-fury-roa-1786534726</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/im-just-here-for-the-gasoline-an-overview-of-the-mad-max-saga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/im-just-here-for-the-gasoline-an-overview-of-the-mad-max-saga</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/CegN8_pn0-I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/CegN8_pn0-I</a> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2016/02/08/465989808/mad-max-director-george-miller-the-audience-tells-you-what-your-film-is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.npr.org/2016/02/08/465989808/mad-max-director-george-miller-the-audience-tells-you-what-your-film-is</a> <a href="http://www.thewrap.com/mad-max-fury-road-george-miller-not-making-sequels-tom-hardy-charlize-theron/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thewrap.com/mad-max-fury-road-george-miller-not-making-sequels-tom-hardy-charlize-theron/</a> <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/mad-max-director-george-miller-889872" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/mad-max-director-george-miller-889872</a> <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-miller-mad-max-sequels-861549" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-miller-mad-max-sequels-861549</a> <a href="https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/1026-for-mad-maxs-george-miller-all-roads-lead-to-myth-/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/1026-for-mad-maxs-george-miller-all-roads-lead-to-myth-/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ulYRPvja0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ulYRPvja0</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-lessons-all-movies-should-learn-from-mad-max/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-lessons-all-movies-should-learn-from-mad-max/</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mad-max-beyond-thunderdome-1985" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mad-max-beyond-thunderdome-1985</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/RoltZ7XjaAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RoltZ7XjaAk</a>

Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler went from student-athlete and film fan to box office king in a little over a dozen years.  He's done three successful and critically acclaimed movies in his short career, from the potent and personal Fruitvale Station to the comic book grandeur of Black Panther. Listen as we gush and occasionally rant (mostly Chris) about the films Ryan Coogler.  As always let us know what we got wrong on Facebook, on Twitter, or our email us at popcornauteur@gmail.com. Show Notes/Sources:  https://thirstaidkitpodcast.tumblr.com/post/173993600710/thirst-aid-kit-s2e08-ryan-coogler-bay-area  https://news.wttw.com/2018/03/27/people-vs-democracy-and-battle-our-political-future  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/earwolf/denzel-washington-is-the-greatest/e/49121750 https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/ryan-coogler

Ryan Coogler went from student-athlete and film fan to box office king in a little over a dozen years.  He's done three successful and critically acclaimed movies in his short career, from the potent and personal Fruitvale Station to the comic book grandeur of Black Panther. Listen as we gush and occasionally rant (mostly Chris) about the films Ryan Coogler.  As always let us know what we got wrong on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/popcornauteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, on <a href="https://twitter.com/PopcornAuteur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our email us at <a href="mailto:popcornauteur@gmail.com">popcornauteur@gmail.com</a>. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://thirstaidkitpodcast.tumblr.com/post/173993600710/thirst-aid-kit-s2e08-ryan-coogler-bay-area" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://thirstaidkitpodcast.tumblr.com/post/173993600710/thirst-aid-kit-s2e08-ryan-coogler-bay-area</a> <a href="https://news.wttw.com/2018/03/27/people-vs-democracy-and-battle-our-political-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://news.wttw.com/2018/03/27/people-vs-democracy-and-battle-our-political-future</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/earwolf/denzel-washington-is-the-greatest/e/49121750" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/earwolf/denzel-washington-is-the-greatest/e/49121750</a> <a href="https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/ryan-coogler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/ryan-coogler</a>

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis is responsible for or has been involved in some of the greatest movies of all time.  A comedy legend and one of, if not the most, influential comedy filmmaker of the last fifty years.  We examine the highs and lows in his full career, and Jon may insult Robert De Niro's acting along the way.   Show Notes and Sources:  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/04/19/comedy-first  http://www.vulture.com/2014/02/comic-legend-harold-ramis-dead-at-age-69.html  http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/8755-examining-hollywood-remakes-bedazzled.html http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/analyze-that-2002  https://www.gq.com/story/harold-ramis-director-animal-house-ghostbusters-groundhog-day  https://www.lionsroar.com/harold-ramis-profile-by-perry-garfinkel/  https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/i-got-you-babe-why-groundhog-day-is-the-pinnacle-of-harold-ramis-and-bill-murrays-collaborations/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/26/caddy-capers/59f3bf4b-70a7-4880-a617-b6975c9755ac/?utm_term=.b33b5d668dd2 http://www.movingimagesource.us/dialogues/view/325  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/club-paradise-1986 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bedazzled-2000  https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Head-Conversations-About-Comedy/dp/0812987284

Harold Ramis is responsible for or has been involved in some of the greatest movies of all time.  A comedy legend and one of, if not the most, influential comedy filmmaker of the last fifty years.  We examine the highs and lows in his full career, and Jon may insult Robert De Niro's acting along the way. Show Notes and Sources: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/04/19/comedy-first" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/04/19/comedy-first</a> <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2014/02/comic-legend-harold-ramis-dead-at-age-69.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.vulture.com/2014/02/comic-legend-harold-ramis-dead-at-age-69.html</a> <a href="http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/8755-examining-hollywood-remakes-bedazzled.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/8755-examining-hollywood-remakes-bedazzled.html</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/analyze-that-2002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/analyze-that-2002</a> <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/harold-ramis-director-animal-house-ghostbusters-groundhog-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gq.com/story/harold-ramis-director-animal-house-ghostbusters-groundhog-day</a> <a href="https://www.lionsroar.com/harold-ramis-profile-by-perry-garfinkel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.lionsroar.com/harold-ramis-profile-by-perry-garfinkel/</a> <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/i-got-you-babe-why-groundhog-day-is-the-pinnacle-of-harold-ramis-and-bill-murrays-collaborations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/i-got-you-babe-why-groundhog-day-is-the-pinnacle-of-harold-ramis-and-bill-murrays-collaborations/</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/26/caddy-capers/59f3bf4b-70a7-4880-a617-b6975c9755ac/?utm_term=.b33b5d668dd2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/07/26/caddy-capers/59f3bf4b-70a7-4880-a617-b6975c9755ac/?utm_term=.b33b5d668dd2</a> <a href="http://www.movingimagesource.us/dialogues/view/325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.movingimagesource.us/dialogues/view/325</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/club-paradise-1986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/club-paradise-1986</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bedazzled-2000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bedazzled-2000</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Head-Conversations-About-Comedy/dp/0812987284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Head-Conversations-About-Comedy/dp/0812987284</a>

Andrew Stanton

Andrew Stanton has been with Pixar since Toy Story and is responsible for some of the studio's biggest hits such as WALL-E and Finding Nemo; however, his attempt to make the transition to live action with John Carter fell flat.  Will we find a hidden gem in Stanton's flop?  Who will have more praise for WALL-E?  Does Finding Dory signal that Stanton is getting lazy?  Listen as we discuss the answers to these and more questions.    Show Notes and Sources:  http://io9.gizmodo.com/5892594/some-random-theories-about-why-john-carter-flopped http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wall-e-2008 https://youtu.be/KxDwieKpawg https://youtu.be/-Kuk4ir54KI http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/the-dirty-truth-about-finding-nemo/ http://soundworkscollection.com/news/soundworks-collection-interview-series-director-andrew-stanton-finding-dory

Andrew Stanton has been with Pixar since Toy Story and is responsible for some of the studio's biggest hits such as WALL-E and Finding Nemo; however, his attempt to make the transition to live action with John Carter fell flat.  Will we find a hidden gem in Stanton's flop?  Who will have more praise for WALL-E?  Does Finding Dory signal that Stanton is getting lazy?  Listen as we discuss the answers to these and more questions.  Show Notes and Sources: <a href="http://io9.gizmodo.com/5892594/some-random-theories-about-why-john-carter-flopped" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://io9.gizmodo.com/5892594/some-random-theories-about-why-john-carter-flopped</a> <a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wall-e-2008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wall-e-2008</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/KxDwieKpawg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/KxDwieKpawg</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/-Kuk4ir54KI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-Kuk4ir54KI</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/the-dirty-truth-about-finding-nemo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/the-dirty-truth-about-finding-nemo/</a> <a href="http://soundworkscollection.com/news/soundworks-collection-interview-series-director-andrew-stanton-finding-dory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://soundworkscollection.com/news/soundworks-collection-interview-series-director-andrew-stanton-finding-dory</a>

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow has had his hand in some of the biggest comedies of the 21st Century, but only wrote and directed four films, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, and This is 40.  We rank those films and look at the defining features of Apatow's work.  Is it dick jokes, man-children, or a realization that no one gets a "happy" ending?   Show Notes:  http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/This-Is-40-review-This-is-not-funny-4135554.php https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/?tag=Judd+Apatow https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag http://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-judd-apatow/ https://youtu.be/s4hUj75cS3E  http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/682-sex-improv-and-the-40-year-old-virgin/  https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-40-year-old-virgin-almost-didnt-get-made-231413328.html  http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-famous-people-whose-best-work-was-motivated-by-revenge/  http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/interview-judd-apatow#image-46

Judd Apatow has had his hand in some of the biggest comedies of the 21st Century, but only wrote and directed four films, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, and This is 40.  We rank those films and look at the defining features of Apatow's work.  Is it dick jokes, man-children, or a realization that no one gets a "happy" ending? Show Notes: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/This-Is-40-review-This-is-not-funny-4135554.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/This-Is-40-review-This-is-not-funny-4135554.php</a> <a href="https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/?tag=Judd+Apatow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/?tag=Judd+Apatow</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3FOzD4Sfgag</a> <a href="http://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-judd-apatow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-judd-apatow/</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/s4hUj75cS3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/s4hUj75cS3E</a> <a href="http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/682-sex-improv-and-the-40-year-old-virgin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/682-sex-improv-and-the-40-year-old-virgin/</a> <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-40-year-old-virgin-almost-didnt-get-made-231413328.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-40-year-old-virgin-almost-didnt-get-made-231413328.html</a> <a href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-famous-people-whose-best-work-was-motivated-by-revenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-famous-people-whose-best-work-was-motivated-by-revenge/</a> <a href="http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/interview-judd-apatow#image-46" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/interview-judd-apatow#image-46</a>

Jeff Nichols

Jeff Nichols hasn't made a feature film since 2016.  Despite being Cannes-approved and critically appreciated, Nichols' films have never broken through to mainstream audiences or the major award circuits.  Listen as we delve into his films.   Show Notes/Sources:  https://www.ifc.com/2011/09/jeff-nichols-take-shelter-interview  https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/midnight-special-ending  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/024-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-midnight-special-pt-2/id1057714949?i=1000366806114  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-nichols/id1137863855?i=1000415491119  http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2016/04/host-jeff-goldsmith-interviews-writer.html   https://www.dga.org/Events/2017/Jan2017/Loving_QnA_1116.aspx  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/shotgun-stories-2008

Jeff Nichols hasn't made a feature film since 2016.  Despite being Cannes-approved and critically appreciated, Nichols' films have never broken through to mainstream audiences or the major award circuits.  Listen as we delve into his films. Show Notes/Sources: <a href="https://www.ifc.com/2011/09/jeff-nichols-take-shelter-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ifc.com/2011/09/jeff-nichols-take-shelter-interview</a> <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/midnight-special-ending" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/midnight-special-ending</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/024-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-midnight-special-pt-2/id1057714949?i=1000366806114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/024-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-midnight-special-pt-2/id1057714949?i=1000366806114</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-nichols/id1137863855?i=1000415491119" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeff-nichols/id1137863855?i=1000415491119</a> <a href="http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2016/04/host-jeff-goldsmith-interviews-writer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.theqandapodcast.com/2016/04/host-jeff-goldsmith-interviews-writer.html</a> <a href="https://www.dga.org/Events/2017/Jan2017/Loving_QnA_1116.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.dga.org/Events/2017/Jan2017/Loving_QnA_1116.aspx</a> <a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/shotgun-stories-2008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/shotgun-stories-2008</a>

Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, an actor, and a filmmaker.  In this episode, we'll take a look at Birbiglia's career behind the camera as a filmmaker for such films as Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice.  Does Birbiglia have what it takes to be a 21st Century comedy auteur?   Show Notes &amp; Sources:  https://film.avclub.com/nathan-rabin-sundance-2012-day-six-1798229514 http://theoldonespodcast.libsyn.com/ira-glass https://youtu.be/UmFvJzbNC_8  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/03/dont-think-twice-mike-birbiglia-review  http://beta.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-mike-birbiglia-ira-glass-sxsw-snl-this-american-life-20160316-story.html  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mike-birbiglia-started-in-improv-everything-since-has-gone-according-to-plan/2017/10/12/ddb2fcda-aea5-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.b77dff57498a  https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130644070  http://www.vulture.com/2016/07/mike-birbiglia-dont-think-twice.html  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-widom/sleepwalk-with-me_b_1852836.html  https://news.avclub.com/joss-whedon-wont-stand-for-mike-birbiglias-sleepwalk-wi-1798232835

Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, an actor, and a filmmaker.  In this episode, we'll take a look at Birbiglia's career behind the camera as a filmmaker for such films as Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice.  Does Birbiglia have what it takes to be a 21st Century comedy auteur? Show Notes &amp; Sources: <a href="https://film.avclub.com/nathan-rabin-sundance-2012-day-six-1798229514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://film.avclub.com/nathan-rabin-sundance-2012-day-six-1798229514</a> <a href="http://theoldonespodcast.libsyn.com/ira-glass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theoldonespodcast.libsyn.com/ira-glass</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/UmFvJzbNC_8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/UmFvJzbNC_8</a> <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/03/dont-think-twice-mike-birbiglia-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/03/dont-think-twice-mike-birbiglia-review</a> <a href="http://beta.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-mike-birbiglia-ira-glass-sxsw-snl-this-american-life-20160316-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://beta.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-mike-birbiglia-ira-glass-sxsw-snl-this-american-life-20160316-story.html</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mike-birbiglia-started-in-improv-everything-since-has-gone-according-to-plan/2017/10/12/ddb2fcda-aea5-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.b77dff57498a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mike-birbiglia-started-in-improv-everything-since-has-gone-according-to-plan/2017/10/12/ddb2fcda-aea5-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.b77dff57498a</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130644070" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130644070</a> <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/07/mike-birbiglia-dont-think-twice.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.vulture.com/2016/07/mike-birbiglia-dont-think-twice.html</a> <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-widom/sleepwalk-with-me_b_1852836.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wendy-widom/sleepwalk-with-me_b_1852836.html</a> <a href="https://news.avclub.com/joss-whedon-wont-stand-for-mike-birbiglias-sleepwalk-wi-1798232835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://news.avclub.com/joss-whedon-wont-stand-for-mike-birbiglias-sleepwalk-wi-1798232835</a>

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