Warrior's Director: Gavin O'Connor feat. Bill Kairis
For your Halloween listening enjoyment, we bring you a director who has never made a horror film! Join us as we talk sports movies, dramas, and sports dramas. The boys are joined this week by special guest, podcast host, and all around good guy: Bill Kairis.
Films Covered:
Comfortably Numb - 1995
Tumbleweeds - 1999
Miracle - 2004
Pride and Glory - 2008
Warrior - 2011
Jane Got a Gun - 2015
The Accountant - 2016
The Way Back - 2020
9 Sept 2021
Thor Ragnarok's Director: Taika Waititi
Join us this week as we look at one of the fastest rising Hollywood directors. From Oscar shorts, to mocking Hitler, we're covering Taika Waititi!!!!
Films Covered:
Eagle vs. Shark - 2007
Boy - 2010
What We Do in the Shadows - 2014
Hunt for the Wilderpeople - 2016
Thor: Ragnarok - 2017
Jojo Rabbit - 2019
8 Aug 2021
Cruella's Director: Craig Gillespie
Vampires, Sex Dolls, and Dalmatians. This guy has everything. Join us as we attempt to chart a narrative for one of Hollywood's fastest rising directors.
Films covered:
Mr. Woodcock - 2007
Lars and the Real Girl - 2007
Fright Night - 2011
Million Dollar Arm - 2014
The Finest Hours - 2016
I, Tonya - 2017
Cruella - 2021
9 Jul 2021
The Bourne Identity's Director: Doug Liman
Back from a lengthy relocation hiatus, the boys jump into the career of Doug Liman: The guy Tom Cruise is taking to space!
Films covered:
Getting In - 1994
Swingers - 1996
Go - 1999
The Bourne Identity - 2002
Mr. & Mrs. Smith - 2005
Jumper - 2008
Fair Game - 2010
Edge of Tomorrow - 2014
The Wall - 2017
American Made - 2017
Locked Down - 2020
7 May 2021
The Hunger Games Sequels' director: Francis Lawrence
Hunger Games, Will Smith, DC Comics! This is maybe one of the highest profile Hollywood directors you've NEVER heard of.
Films covered:
Constantine - 2005
I Am Legend - 2007
Water for Elephants - 2009
Catching Fire - 2013
Mockingjay Part 1 - 2014
Mockingjay Part 2 - 2015
Red Sparrow - 2018
8 Apr 2021
Home Alone's Director: Chris Columbus
He helped shape our childhoods, our sense of wonder, and the spirit of Christmas. Now let's see how his lesser known projects stack up. The boys check out Chris Columbus's filmography to see how this writer turned director got his start, and try to figure out why his failed projects flopped so badly.
25 Mar 2021
Furious 7's Director: James Wan featuring Matt Braunsdorf
This week we are joined by Director, Cinematographer, and Host of Trailer Trashed: Matt Braunsdorf!!! A self-described Wan-Fan, he leads us through a deep dive into Aquaman, and helps us analyze the horror from Saw to The Conjuring.
Trailer Trashed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWBqj0lysWDkqXNqBClQcw
18 Feb 2021
Iron Man's director: Jon Favreau
Building the MCU, making the most beloved Christmas classic in the past 20 years, teaching us how to make a proper Cubano sandwich. This man has done it all. Join us as we cover the career of Jon Favreau and dig deep on what the heck is going on with Disney live-action remakes.
5 Feb 2021
BIG DOG SPECIAL! Dazed and Confused's director: Richard Linklater
In our first Big Dog episode, we tackle the rare director that you may have heard of! Hang out with us as we journey through the career of the man who pioneered the "hang out film", brought two grown men to tears on a rooftop with his Before Trilogy, and taught us all how to rock.
21 Jan 2021
What About Bob's director: Frank Oz
Join us this week as we set aside Ms. Piggy and Yoda and talk about Oz's career behind the camera. Comedies, family dramas, a musical, and of course... The Stepford Wives remake. We'll cover his tense working relationship with the majority of his lead actors, debate who the worst muppet is, and wade through a kids movie about having a god-complex.
7 Jan 2021
Snakes on a Plane's director: David R. Ellis
A stuntman turned director who died a mysterious death. David R. Ellis's career brings you everything: campy horror, a deep dive into the Final Destination series, the 3D craze in Hollywood, and of course, a sequel to a beloved family film. Join us this week as we chart his entertaining career from car chases to creature features.
23 Dec 2020
Jumanji's director: Joe Johnston (Special Christmas Episode)
Happy Holidays to us all. This week, we take a look at a man you likely don't know the name of, but definitely grew up watching his films, From his "small" beginnings to his "super heroic" efforts, Joe Johnston has been a trusted name in big special effects films for over 30 years. And as a special bonus, since it is 'tis the season', we finish on his most recent project, Disney's latest piece of holiday trash, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. A lot of highs, a few lows, some cult hits, and some big swings, all await ye dear listener, if you but join us as we tell the tale of Joe Johnston's Career in Film.
10 Dec 2020
The Sandlot's director: David Mickey Evans
Who doesn't love The Sandlot? The baseball, the camaraderie, the Americana? Possibly one of our hosts! Join us as we discuss this beloved classic, and then dissect the pile of crap that is the rest of David Mickey Evans' filmography like its 9th grade biology class.
26 Nov 2020
Austin Powers' director: Jay Roach
A comedy director with two major franchises under his belt. Why does he take the turn to making political dramas for HBO? What is wrong with The Campaign? Did he make the greatest sports movie you've never heard of? Join us this week as Zach and Nick dissect Jay Roach's filmography from Zoo Radio to Bombshell.
12 Nov 2020
Super Troopers' director: Jay Chandrasekhar
This week we go through the career of Broken Lizard's founding member, Jay Chandrasekhar. As we explore the highs and lows of his solo work and the Broken Lizard filmography, we'll sift through to find something light and funny to recommend you watch instead of doom scrolling on twitter.
29 Oct 2020
Menace II Society's directors: The Hughes Brothers
Join us this week as we dive into not one, but two directors: The Hughes Brothers. We explore the career of Albert and Allen Hughes including their time as young independent directors, their separation, and their solo efforts.
15 Oct 2020
Clue's director: Jonathan Lynn (The Fudged Pilot)
As an inaugural bonus episode, we wanted to share with you the ill-fated pilot that was pieced together through two mic failures. Join us as we recount our interview with director Jonathan Lynn, as well as do a deep-dive into his historic career in comedy!
15 Oct 2020
The Rundown's director: Peter Berg
Join us this week as we look at the career of Peter Berg. From the highs of Friday Night Lights to the lows of Hancock, we sort through them all to bring you the hidden gems you may have missed.
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