We are finally coming back (again) to talk Sofia Coppola. She has actually created two (!) more films since we last talked. First, ON THE ROCKS, which features more of Bill Murray running from the police than we like. But, like, it also has Rashida Jones. So, basically all is forgiven. Except if you even think of cheating on Rashida, then you're de…

Episode Notes Remember how we said goodbye? Welllllll, not so fast. Just a few short years later, we have returned to work, just like David Fincher. To celebrate the non theatrical release of this film, your favorite duo has returned to talk about it! Let's talk obsession, contract killers, and sexy Tilda Swinton! This podcast is powered by Pinecas…

Well folks, this is how we say goodbye. Kind of. Yes, we are done with David Fincher and we are done with A Podcast Directed by. But good news, we are starting a brand new podcast called Off Screen Death. Link provided below. Subscribe here! But before all that, we talk a grimy, almost trashy double feature. We finish off our talk of pincher with T…

We finally return to the greatness of David Fincher with THE SOCIAL NETWORK! We talk about nerd jealousy, sex on cinema, and even sprinkle in some current events. Mike is uncomfortable but we push our way through one of the best of the last decade. Join us! Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Donate to the show and get rew…

And finally we come to the episode that, for some reason, Dave has been looking forward to. We finally watch THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON! Your hosts talk about all manner of things. Included here are deciding when to have sex with Brad Pitt, how good-looking Brad Pitt is, Fincher’s willingness to cast unexpected people as tattooed artists, …

Ok. Deep breath. Time to talk about David Fincher's best movie. We have arrived at ZODIAC. We take it mostly seriously. That is, until Mike compares the killer's notes to Dungeons and Dragons and we basically admit we both would have shot Arthur Leigh Allen in cold blood... But other than that, this episode is a lovefest for our "prickly asshole" o…

Merry Christmas everybody, we have a gift for you. We will start with David Fincher’s movie from one of the best years in cinema history. If you want more of that year, check out Mike’s other podcast 99 From 99! But. Yes, FIGHT CLUB! A movie that spawned idiots on every side, but still is worthy of actual measured discussion. We talk humor, disturb…

Yes, we have returned to cover David Fincher movies that Mike likes! First, we take a look at SE7EN, a movie where Fincher finds his muse and Mike finds his idol. Dave, on the other hand, is just concerned about Mr. Pitt's broken arm. Then we move on to a strange Christmas movie in THE GAME. Here, we find out that Michael Douglas is a pig, but we l…

Just in time, we are back for a new episode! Mike and Dave talk Fincher's first (that he has disowned) and his latest. We begin with ALIEN 3 the much derided but also with passionate fans film without a script. Will this just be Dave screaming into the abyss? Maybe. Deal with it. We also determine who gets the blame? Our precious auteur or the godd…

Hello again everyone! It's time for a new director and this time it is David Fincher! Join Dave and his guest expert, Marcelo J. Pico of Talk Film Society. We discuss what makes Fincher great, why it takes him so long, and whether or not Alien 3 is terrible! Links discussed in this episode: Gone Girl podcast with Marcelo and Dave - https://open.spo…

Well, we have reached the end of Aronofsky's movies. Luckily for you, our expert, Richard L. Newby has returned to educate us one last time. Along with a terrific conversation, Richard will tell us the best, his favorite, and Aronofsky's masterpiece. Will he stick with BLACK SWAN? Or maybe finally give Mickey Rourke a long deserved ovation for the …

We have finally reached the end of Mike’s almost biblical, self-flagellatory quest through the films of Darren Aronofsky. Sadly for him (and happily for the rest of us), it ends sourly for our intrepid co-host. He has been on the record as not enjoying MOTHER! (Exclamation point included) and this is where the end leaves us. Will Mike have a turn l…

We are back to finally have some fun with Aronofsky. Well, Dave has had fun, but Mike gets to relive the glory of a movie that holds the distinction of Mike’s very first podcast appearance, NOAH. We talk the joys of getting drunk on a beach, the terrible acting of “Harry Potter Woman”, and how Aronofsky lets actors loose to just play. Join us as we…

In this episode, Mike and Dave finally take on the Oscar winning film in Aronofsky's filmography, BLACK SWAN. Join us as we talk Mike's continued obsession with lesbian film, word of mouth success, and trying not to solely focus on Mila Kunis. Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Donate to the show and get rewards on Patreo…

Well, the boys are back to talk more Darren Aronofsky. This time we wax poetic about such topics as Oscar heartbreak and Twitter interventions. I swear this has something to do with the movie we are covering, THE WRESTLER. We also discuss taking 180s on Marvel movies and what is truly the definitive Mickey Rourke performance. Join us as we weirdly …

Our podcast on Darren Aronofsky continues. This week, we talk about a movie that somehow we forgot, THE FOUNTAIN. Our two cohosts disagree on the quality of the movie, but definitely agree on both Hugh Jackman and Brad Pitt. If you listen, this strange sentence will be explained. We also discussed whether this is the director's best looking movie, …

Look at us, actually on schedule! We are back to talk about another disturbing work from Aronofsky. This time we look at DARE's wet dream, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM. Everyone says not to watch it more than once, but we're going in. Can we handle a movie with the worst Joker and the Scary Movie guy? Just kidding, we mainly talk about Ellen Burstyn. Follow…

Ok, here we go with a new director for Mike and Dave. I think we picked a challenging one this time around, with Darren Aronofsky! We begin with his first film, PI! Will this be too esoteric? Or maybe it's a hidden gem once you get past all the math and hideous hairlines. Join us to find out! Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Inst…

We are back right away with a new director! This time we go full pretentious cinephile with Darren Aronofsky. And our expert is prolific writer for The Hollywood Reporter, Richard Newby. We talk faith, unwanted guests, strategic camerawork, and duality. But also, we have fun! Listen in! Writing mentioned in the episode found here! https://newbyfade…

We have reached the end (so far!) of Amy Heckerling's movies. So, Roxana Hadadi has returned to give us her final takes on the greatness of both Amy Heckerling and movie soundtracks. Listen in! Follow Roxana on twitter: https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi See her reviews on Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/roxana-hadadi/movies F…

And here we go, Mike will be happy. We have arrived at CLUELESS. Does yet another teen classic from Amy Heckerling hold up? Does the Fox News of it all ruin anything? Or is it all as it should be? Tune in to find out if two old men from Kentucky can still enjoy this one. Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Donate to the sh…

We return finally! Dave drags Mike back into the booth to talk about two more Heckerling movies. First, we look at JOHNNY DANGEROUSLY, a movie seemingly built in a lab to annoy our cohosts. Gotta be honest, we move on pretty quickly. Keaton is not funny enough and way too short for Mike. But on a happier note, we watch VAMPS a wildly underseen and …

We have returned, not like losers, but triumphantly to continue our Amy Heckerling marathon! But we are watching LOSER, which, for some reason, we both saw theatrically. It wasn't exactly loved then, so we'll see if it aged gracefully. Listen in as we talk mostly about Greg Kinnear, new podcast ideas, and how one of our hosts just can't stand nice …

Ok, who's ready for our first double episode? Here we take a look at two movies based on Amy Heckerling's own life experience. First, we travel back to a childhood favorite in LOOK WHO'S TALKING. We discuss the star power of John Travolta (and his hair) and what makes Bruce Willis funny. Dave also goes on an extended diatribe about the terrifying o…

Ok, it is absolutely time to dive in to another wronged female director and pretty much all of their work. We start off our Heckerling watch with her first (and one of her most well known) movie, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Our conversation spans expectations, characters who just want to have sex, the reality (or lack) of characters in teen movie…

Ok, folks, time to start a new director. This time around, we celebrate Amy Heckerling. To begin this process, we welcome Roxana Hadadi to the show to give us some context. She is a writer for many outlets and recently wrote about Clueless on its 25th Anniversary. On this first episode we talk about feminism, female filmmakers, auteur theory, and U…

We are finally back, baby! And we celebrate by watching Michael Bay's best movie, PAIN AND GAIN! Strap in, and get ready to believe in fitness with your out of shape co-hosts. We watch Marky Mark scream about how big and hot he is while we scream with laughter. Oh also, Mike decided to change the show again. Sorry. Follow us on Twitter Look at the …

Time to get extreme, baby! In this episode, we look at Michael Bay's best and worst. Let's start with the good news. We begin with THE ROCK, that somehow still holds up. We talk the gravitas of Ed Harris, the cute James Bond references, gay hairdressers (of course), and whether not Nicolas Cage works in an action movie. Then we move to Mike's pain,…

On our first movie episode on Michael Bay, we attempt to find a simple arc to his career by looking at his first and last film. First, we look at one of the quintessential 90's action movies in BAD BOYS. We talk buddy cops, the cult of personality, and maybe the transfer to the "Old Time Kentucky Hour" as Dave moves to Kentucky. Then, we move to th…

Join us as we start a new month with Michael Bay! We bring on Steph Williams to talk all of the mayhem (good and bad) of Michael Bay. We cover many topics, including racism, sexism, big budget action, and...air conditioning? All will be explained over the next hour, we promise! Follow Steph on twitter and keep up with her webcomics! Follow us on Tw…

Well, we have reached the end of another month! We finish off our watch of Lupino with another noir classic, THE BIGAMIST. But will this have more charm than previous efforts and will Lupino as an actress carry this one over the top? We talk moralizing, chinese food, and executive moods with our last movie of the month. Then we decide on our person…

We continue with our Ida Lupino month with her most well-known film, THE HITCH-HIKER. Can your hosts handle the true crime, pure evil of it all? Or is this one just too mean spirited? We talk old movies, action, and Ashley Judd (?) in this episode, so listen in. Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Donate to the show and ge…

On to our second movie of Lupino month with one that hits close to home. In NEVER FEAR, Lupino tackles the tough topic of Polio, a disease that she struggled with herself. Mike and Dave discuss if this hope filled picture continues Lupino's fantastic start after NOT WANTED, or if this one is a little bit more difficult to take. Mike also, as usual,…

Fresh off getting a great overview from our expert, Mike and Dave dive into Ida Lupino's directorial efforts. We begin with NOT WANTED, a film that she was not credited for, but is undeniably Lupino. We talk female gaze, nerds who are into trains, Sean Penn's dad, and for some reason, the smell of fish on a crowded bus. Do social problems films fro…

Alright, it's time for a new month! To introduce this month, we bring on a real honest to god expert. Julie Grossman, also a teacher and film scholar, recently co-authored a book on Ida Lupino. We discuss Lupino as an auteur, the difficulties of being a female director past and present, and Lupino's courage to focus on social problems pictures. We …

Well, sadly, it is time to close out our crowd pleasing month. Rob Reiner has given us a lot of fun, just not near the more recent times... We start with GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI, where Reiner gets political, to mixed effect. Will speeches from Alec Baldwin be enough to save the somehow Oscar Winning film in our eyes? Or will this just mark the movie …

In our latest episode on Rob Reiner, we finally come to our Aaron Sorkin doubleheader. First, we talk courtroom drama, Tom Cruise's subpar baseball swing, and star power. In A FEW GOOD MEN, we also get to see Jack Nicholson bite into a huge role, but we talk about what's important, like Kevin Pollak and JT Walsh. Next, we move on to the beginnings …

Now we are really in the thick of Rob Reiner's incredible streak of incredible movies. We begin with (at the least) one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Can Mike get over his hatred of Billy Crystal's hair to enjoy the best cinematic speech ever? Then, we move to MISERY, as Reiner moves on to much gorier territor…

Finally, we get to the good stuff! Two accepted classics on this episode, but will both of the hosts agree? We start with STAND BY ME, the rare great movie with almost all child actors. Will Mike ease up on The Brat Pack? Will Dave ever stop talking about River Phoenix? Probably not, but we both agree that pie eating contests are a good thing. Then…

In this episode, we talk about the populist pick, Rob Reiner! We start with THIS IS SPINAL TAP, the original mockumentary and rockumentary and decide whether it work as a group of bits or as an actual movie. Does the original Reiner movie actually work or is just nostalgia? Then we move on to a combination sex comedy/romcom in THE SURE THING! Does …

Ok, we made it to the end! Here are our two last movies that were directed by actors! First, we take on A QUIET PLACE. Originally, this was going to time out for when the sequel came out, but yknow, the world is on fire, so STAY HOME! Andrew and I have a disagreement, one of us hates pregnancy and the other one has empathy. Who knew? Then we move o…

Now, we come to the episode of extremes for guest host, Andrew and real host, Dave. First, we tackle a true masterpiece in GONE BABY GONE. Somehow, Ben Affleck wrangled a stellar performance out of his own brother. With that, he managed to save his own career and truly start Casey's. But does it hold up? Or is it just another first film from a marg…

Andrew and I are back again, this time talking about former child stars that became directors! First, we look at the star of E.T. and FIRESTARTER, Drew Barrymore. With her one and only directorial effort, we have the coming of age story of WHIP IT. Will this reach Andrew's sports hating nerd heart? Will Dave get over his hatred of JUNO? Hmmmm Next,…

This week, we continue our look at actors turned directors with one of the most famous romantic couples in Hollywood history. We open with Anjelica Huston's award winning film, BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA. The subject matter makes at least one of our host's extremely uncomfortable and we discuss how the director might be responsible for that. Then, we …

Well, we're trying something new this month. We invite Andrew on to talk about one of his weird passions, actors who become directors. Saddle up for this episode featuring the stars of BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (sorry, not sorry). Check out the underseen RACHEL, RACHEL directed by Paul Newman and starring Joanne Woodward. We talk about the…

Sadly, we have reached the end of Kusama month. On this episode, we take a look at her most recent film, DESTROYER, starring Nicole Kidman. Will this dirty, neo-noir, Bigelow inspired flick make its way onto the top of our lists? Speaking of those, at the end of this episode, we pick our favorites, bests, and masterpieces of Kusama. Is it the indie…

Back for more Kusama with one of her most critically respected films, THE INVITATION! Will Dave do a 180 on this now that he has seen more of her movies? Would you ever invite either of us to a dinner party? Listen in and make your choice! Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya! Check them out on Twitter and Patreon! Follow us …

We are back for a misunderstood movie that has finally been reappraised, JENNIFER'S BODY! One of our hosts, all of a sudden, becomes anti-gay? Weird. But tune in to find out if it's better on rewatch or if you've never seen it! Horror? Satire? Just a couple pretty faces? Again, listen! Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya! Ch…

Ok, we are back for more! Maybe the biggest challenge in Kusama's filmography, AEON FLUX. How can you talk about a movie that was taken away from a director on a director's podcast? Well, we give it our best shot. Weirdly, we also talk about The Matrix a bunch, so tune in to find out why! Our expert this month is critic and filmmaker, Scout Tafoya!…

We're back for a new month! We are back to Mike's choice, and you know what that means? A directors with a small filmography! That's right, we are taking a look at Karyn Kusama. We talk about our (lack of) experience with Kusama's work and then dive into her debut film, GIRLFIGHT! We also talk a lot about Lost, for some reason, but we eventually to…