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Alright, here is where things get weird. Long gone are the days of Robocop and Total Recall. Now, we dive into the blunt, obvious commentary of STARSHIP TROOPERS. But is it all bad? Or does it get its point across in a fun way? We also talk HOLLOW MAN, and it's...not great, Bob. If you ever wanted to hear one of our hosts honestly angry, boy have you come to the right place! Rent STARSHIP TROOPERS...

Ok, enough of the science fiction, time for the sexy Verhoeven movies...kind of. On the sexier of the two, BASIC INSTINCT, Mike talks about his mother. Yes, really. But more importantly, we get to talk about Sharon Stone again. When we move on to SHOWGIRLS, we both question its status as a cult classic and wonder aloud why people enjoy this movie, except for Gina Gershon, of course. Rent Basic Ins...

We are back for some more fun Verhoeven movies, this time focusing solely on science-fiction! Listen in as Dave tries in vain to convince Mike that Robocop means something! Then, we move on to happier topics like nose implants, mutants, and of course, Sharon Stone! Rent Robocop on Amazon Buy Total Recall on Amazon or stream it with a Showtime membership This episode also features Jerry Smith of Th...

It's a new month and a new filmmaker! This time we go with someone a bit more known to modern audiences with famed provocateur, Paul Verhoeven. We, as usual, talk a little bit about what we expect from him, but mainly jump in to his first English language movie, FLESH + BLOOD! (Mike is very excited about this one) We talk a lot about sex and whether or not you could make this movie now, the lack o...

We have finally reached the end of Mike's month long homework assignment. He has enjoyed the first 9 Ford movies, but can we toss a perfect game? Or is THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE the bloop single that makes us think, what if? Listen here to find out if Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne can make the grade. Afterwards, we decide on what John Ford's masterpiece will be. There are lots of good choice...

Ok, so this might be our oddest double feature yet. I mean who doesn't like a mildly misogynistic romantic comedy paired with a more than mildly racist western? But they are both directed by John Ford and star John Wayne, so we've got that going for us. In our discussion of THE QUIET MAN, both hosts were convinced that the other would hate it. Have we broken the streak, or do we still love all Joh...

Our journey into the filmography of John Ford continues with more westerns! Have Dave and Mike seen too many versions of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp? Or will this shoot to the top, right past Tombstone? MY DARLING CLEMENTINE is the latest foray into that well known story, so we'll see if Mr. Fonda brings something new. Afterwards, we talk about SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON and decide if John Wayne can...

Let's just spoil this up front. Mike did not get his wish of John Ford not talking about poor people. We start with HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, aka the movie that cost CITIZEN KANE the Oscar. That aside, we talk about what works and what doesn't in this one, and we basically disagree on everything. The long and the short of it is that Mike isn't into the love story, but you have to listen to find out...

We are back for more John Ford and Mike is mad that he likes these movies. In this episode, we first talk about one of the few movies that we have both seen in STAGECOACH! Is John Wayne a good actor, a movie star, or a little bit of both? And how on earth does Dave bring up Jared Harris in this episode? And we continue our journey (and not on the back of a truck) with GRAPES OF WRATH. Will this be...

On to our 2nd month! This month we talk a hard right turn from contemporary directors and move to a classic, JOHN FORD. In order to help us, we bring in Paul Ponte of the Screen Watcher's Guild, our new John Ford expert. Be sure to follow him on Twitter ! In this introductory episode, we both talk about our admittedly shallow understanding of John Ford as director and Mike implies that school does...

Hey, we made it! We finished a month of the podcast and we hope you enjoyed our look at the great Sofia Coppola. But first, THE BEGUILED! In this section, we discuss if this version is more or less dirty than the Eastwood version, Irish accents, and poor, defenseless turtles. We wrap up by discussing our opinion of Ms. Coppola's work in general, as well as what our favorites are. But what film is...

Here we are, our first double episode! Might want to get used to this as this will be the norm going forward. In this episode, Mike defends the purposeful ugliness on SOMEWHERE and Dave defends the obviously vapid THE BLING RING. Pick a side! Rent Somewhere on Amazon Rent The Bling Ring on Amazon Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Email us and tell us we're wrong at dire...

Dave and Mike return to talk about Sofia Coppola's most fun movie! We talk pink, shoes, and cake with MARIE ANTOINETTE! Will Dave finally get over his odd feelings about Kirsten Dunst? Tune in to find out! Rent Marie Antoinette on Amazon Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Come listen to the first disagreement on the show! Who do you side with? The man who is too old for this nonsense or the one that agrees with the rest of the world? Mike and Dave talk about Sofia Coppola's masterpiece (?) LOST IN TRANSLATION! Rent Lost In Translation on Amazon Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Mike and Dave kick off their viewing of Sofia Coppola's obvious feel good movie, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES. Mike focuses on the male gaze, while Dave repeatedly tries to talk about Josh Hartnett and his own odd dislike of Kirsten Dunst (a theme that will repeat). Join us in talking about the impressive first film of Hollywood royalty and her mix tape approach! Rent The Virgin Suicides on Amazon - Free o...

In this episode, Dave and Mike introduce their first director, Sofia Coppola! They talk briefly about their experience with her work and their expectations of watching all of her movies again. Also featured are clips from It Pod To Be You, Seequels, The Waffle Press, and InSession Film! Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@...

Welcome to a new podcast featuring Mike from War Machine vs. War Horse and Dave from Pop Culture Case Study! In this show, we will take a closer look at the best directors of all time by watching their best 10 (or less) films and talking our way through them. Join us! Follow us on Twitter Look at the pretty pictures on Instagram Email us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com