A Podcast Directed By

Here we are, we've reached the end. Well, at least the end in 2020. Our final two movies of the month could not be more different! First, Spike tackles genre with the great heist film, INSIDE MAN. We discuss Denzel playing against type, borderline inappropriate jokes, and Dave's continued hatred of short people. Finally, we get to Spike Lee's Oscar-winner, BLACKKKLANSMAN. Apologies ahead of time,...

This episode we take on two Spike Lee movies that maybe don't fit into your perception of a Spike Lee joint. First, we look at Spike's take of Scorsese with SUMMER OF SAM, a movie seemingly more about sexual repression than serial killers, and people in 1999 were pissed! But it is also possibly the Spike movie with the best female characters? We'll get into all of that, plus some talk about how di...

We are back with probably the oddest double feature possible for Spike Lee Month. First, we get a little serious and talk about Spike's Academy Award nominated documentary 4 LITTLE GIRLS. We talk about our own uneducated perspective and just how great Spike Lee is at telling a very human and painful story. After that, we take the hardest of right turns into HE GOT GAME, which is one of our host's...

We are back for more Spike Lee joints! One of your cohosts has a dark horse for favorite Lee movie, and it's not MALCOLM X. We talk interracial relationships, colorism, and loudmouth best friends. We also explore Mike's borderline allergic aversion to biopics, especially when they are over 3 hours. This should definitely go well! This episode also features our two Spike Lee experts, Randy Wilkins...

Time to start another month! This January, we take on one of the most productive directors of this generation in Spike Lee. In this episode, we talk about our high school, video rental days of Spike and how our views have changed over the years. Then we move on to our double feature of SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT and DO THE RIGHT THING. We cover everything from student film sizzle reels to American classi...

Well, today is a very sad day. This is the end of Nancy Meyers' month. We wish she had more than six films, but alas, Ms. Meyers takes her time and picks her projects wisely. We close out with THE INTERN, with a surprising performance from Robert De Niro and a typically lovely performance from Anne Hathaway. Join us as we say goodbye to Nancy Meyers and pick our own personal favorites! Rent THE IN...

Although we have had back to back fantastic films, we still press on to test Nancy Meyers this December. The stacked casts continue with Queen Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin in IT'S COMPLICATED! Can thee Meyers streak continue, or will Meryl's terrible adult children ruin it for all of us? Rent IT'S COMPLICATED on Amazon! This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To B...

It's a little early for Christmas (not for Hollywood) but we at A Podcast Directed By have given you a gift. Another episode on Nancy Meyers, this time on THE HOLIDAY. Dave, as promised, continues to hate Jack Black. But we think our love of this holiday classic more than makes up for it! Rent THE HOLIDAY on Amazon! This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It Pod To Be You...

We're back for more and maybe the pinnacle of Meyers month. We are finally at SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE! Our expert calls it a masterpiece, find out if Mike and Dave agree! We talk shameful theater experiences, extended crying, laughing at the male form, and the perfection that is Keanu Reeves! Rent SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE on Amazon! This episode also features our Nancy Meyers expert, Manish of the It...

Nancy Meyers month continues and this one could get awkward. Hard for a movie to age well when it start Mel Gibson as a romantic lead! But here we are, covering WHAT WOMEN WANT! We discuss whether the lead is punished enough and whether or not Meyers is too hard on her female leads. Check it out and see if we're on the right track or if we need Gibson's supernatural powers to move forward Rent WHA...

Well, your favorite host (Mike, obviously) gets his wish. It is December, and we are covering Nancy Meyers! In this episode, Dave immediately puts him on the defensive, forcing him to defend his choice. Will Dave's grumpiness survive the month? We begin with THE PARENT TRAP, a Disney movie with a child star, which could be a real bad start. But who knows, maybe Lindsay Lohan can save it! Rent THE...

Alright kids, we made it. Here is our episode on THE IRISHMAN, just in time for its Netflix release today! We talk de-aging technology, the Netflix model, and disagree about the worth of Anna Paquin? Anyway, watch THE IRISHMAN on Netflix and listen to our thoughts. Afterwards, we figure out Scorsese's best movie, our favorites, and his masterpiece. Does TAXI DRIVER reign supreme? Or does one of ou...

In this episode, we tackle morality from two different films, but obviously both from Martin Scorsese. First, we tackle the maybe misunderstood WOLF OF WALL STREET. Does Marty feel bad for Jordan Belfort? Does he want us to? We talk in depth about this, as well as Scorsese's dive into pure comedy this late in his career. Then we move on to SILENCE. We are absolutely qualified to talk about this be...

Finally, we get to the important stuff....The Academy Awards? That's right, we start off with THE DEPARTED, a movie everyone expected to rake in the awards. Right? Maybe not, but Marty finally has Oscar gold, with the help of perpetually anxious Leonardo DiCaprio and horribly evil Matt Damon. It might not be his most subtle picture, but winners tell the story. Next, we watch HUGO and attack anyone...

We continue with our Scorsese watch with one movie that was snubbed for Oscars and another that has been snubbed altogether! BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is a mainly forgotten Scorsese film, but both hosts love this one, so strap in for a wild ride. THE AVIATOR won a bunch of awards, but not the right ones. We talk about Oscar bait, Leo's best performances, and the fastest 3 hour movie ever! Rent BRINGIN...

Alright, it's time for our first of many insanely random pairings with Scorsese. This time we have a period costume drama paired with a repeat mobster hit. First, we look at THE AGE OF INNOCENCE. Can this overcome Michael's hatred of both period films and Winona? Probably not, but we shall see! Then, we move to CASINO to see if Scorsese's return to his wheelhouse can repeat the greatness of GOODFE...

Alright everyone, we are back! We jump right into our second month of Martin Scorsese by reviewing what we learned from last month and trying to get inside of this great director's head. We start this month with a remake in CAPE FEAR! Is De Niro's accent work up to par? Does the intimidation of his teeth make a difference? (we'll talk about this, I promise) Join us as we figure out if this movie w...

Alright, we're finally here. The end of Part 1 of Martin Scorsese. And the final movie we are covering is a big one. GOODFELLAS. The ultimate mobster movie. The one movie most people think of when it comes to Scorsese. Does it hold up? Is Mike terrible? Is Dave secretly related to mobsters? Listen to find out! After this, we discuss the movies that may be Marty's early masterpiece. Is it TAXI DRIV...

Look, when you have a career as varied as Martin Scorsese, you're going to end up with some really weird double features. We start with a movie star sports movie in THE COLOR OF MONEY. We wonder aloud if Mary was bored while filming this and the passing of the torch from Paul Newman to Tom Cruise. Plus, some bonus confused Oscar talk. Then we move on to Marty's original passion project, THE LAST T...

Welcome to the underappreciated Marty years! We start with THE KING OF COMEDY which, of course, has received a fair amount of attention because of JOKER, but we are definitely not here to talk about that! We discuss whether it is a hidden gem or if it is just too out there. We then move on to another cinephile favorite, AFTER HOURS. Marty takes on a screwball, up all night, comedy. What could poss...

Alright we are moving on deep into Marty's filmography and here is where the hosts begin to fight. Seems appropriate given the second half of the episode. But that is not where the fight lies! We delve into musical territory with NEW YORK NEW YORK. One of our hosts loves musicals and one despises them. Will that hold true here? Listen to find out if DeNiro's chops are up to musical standards. We t...

Ok, time to really dive into Scorsese. In this episode, we have a bit of a strange double feature. First, the criminally underseen ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, one of the few Marty movies with an actual female lead. Can Marty do this, or is there a reason no one talks about it. Then, we move on to a true classic in TAXI DRIVER. Has this one faded with our host's age, or is it still perfect? Re...

We are finally here, one of the big ones. This month is Martin Scorsese and the real news is that this month is only half of what we are covering. That's right, two months, and 20 movies worth of Marty! In this one, we talk about our expectations of seeing all twenty movies and what we think of when someone mentions Scorsese. After this, we jump in to our first movie, MEAN STREETS! Does the beginn...

Well, we have reached our supposed fun month. There was a whole lot of sexual assault. It is possible that we didn't think this through. But we made it! We finish off with a movie that had a lot of awards buzz in ELLE. Is the amazing Isabelle Huppert enough to carry this one? Well, it depends on which host you listen to. Make the right choice. And we wrap it all up with our choices for best, favor...

Things are about to get real dicey around here. Both hosts are honestly worried about Paul Verhoeven using WWII and Nazis as inspiration. But that's exactly what we get with BLACK BOOK. Are they needlessly worried? Can this director handle this material? You should rent it and then listen to our thoughts right here. After that, we take a little break with a crowdfunded film in TRICKED that even ou...