Episodes

Full Metal Jacket (1987) 22.03.2019 15:30

Join Mike as he discusses the first film that introduced him to Stanley Kubrick, Full Metal Jacket! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com

Scooby Doo On Zombie Island (1998) & The Witch's Ghost (1999) 10.03.2019 40:56

Join Mike and Brian this week as they delve into their childhoods to talk about Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, and The Witch's Ghost! Can someone say "DOUBLE FEATURE"? Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com

Amateur Auteurs Retrospective 04.03.2019 52:24

“Thank you everyone who has followed and supported us through our journey of podcasting. In this special episode, we wanted to sit down and reflect on the last three and a half years producing this show. We explore the evolution of the show, and hopefully allow a deeper and more personal look into both of our personalities for you, the listener. As always, thank you for listening, and we’ll see yo...

A Conversation About Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) 18.02.2019 1:28:28

Dana Buckler from The Dana Buckler Show joins Mike this week to discuss the polarizing, yet popular biopic film, “Bohemian Rhapsody”! Dana’s Twitter! https://twitter.com/DanaBucklershow Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

Bird Box (2018) 26.01.2019 53:24

Join Mike and Brian as they discuss Netflix's infamous, "Bird Box". Is this a wannabe horror film with a catchy gimmick, or is there something more to the film? Listen in to find out! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

The Young Girls Of Rochefort (1967) 19.01.2019 39:21

Tune in as Mike and Brian talk about this classic and underrated French musical! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

The House That Jack Built (2018) - PT 2 25.12.2018 1:07:00

Listen in to find out how Von Trier's newest film holds up against a genuine fan (Brian), and if upon a second viewing it changes the mind of a skeptic (Mike)! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

The House That Jack Built (2018) - Part 1 20.12.2018 1:05:10

Part 1 of our conversation about "The House That Jack Built"! Introducing the newest addition to the Amateur Auteurs squad, please welcome Will! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) 17.11.2018 33:03

Ayyyyy-Ooooooh! The new Queen Biopic has been polarizing audiences and critics alike, some praising it as a true tribute to Queen and its memorable front man Freddie Mercury, while others claim it to be a superficial telling that doesn't do the band justice. Who's right and who's wrong? Is there merit to both arguments? Listen in to find out!

Hereditary (2018) 10.11.2018 43:30

Let's watch a movie! Sit down, relax and join in as Mike watches and reacts to the recent horror success of Hereditary! Out Twitter! @AuteursPod

Whiplash (2014) 22.10.2018 56:07

After some technical difficulties, the Damien Chazelle retrospective continues with his second film, Whiplash! Following the success in the Indie Film World, Chazelle returned to his Jazz drumming roots to craft this film. Once again, with critics and audiences alike praising it for its ambition, but this time on a national / global level. Do the guys think the film holds up to the high praise? Li...

Guy And Madeline On A Park Bench (2009) 12.10.2018 1:27:13

Mike and Brian kick off the Damien Chazelle retrospective series with his first film, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench! Chazelle first picked up momentum in the indie film world with his Harvard student thesis of Guy and Madeline, with critics and audiences alike praising it for its originality and ambition. Do the guys think that the film lives up to its hype? Listen in to find out! Our Twitter!...

My Friend Dahmer (2018) [Five Minute Review] 08.10.2018 7:19

Mike brings you another Five Minute Review of the 2018 film, “My Friend Dahmer”! Based on the graphic novel of the same name, the film focuses on the High School days of one of America’s most infamous serial killers, Jeffery Dahmer. Is this film worth checking out? Listen in to find out! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Cha...

Dunkirk With David Jerez - Szathmary 18.09.2018 1:26:15

Mike is joined by his good friend David Szathmary in this week’s episode of Amateur Auteurs! David, a World War 2 enthusiast, gives an insightful and amazing historical context to Christopher Nolan’s, “Dunkirk”! Tune in if you want a new found historical appreciation for this unique WW2 drama! Mike and Brian want to hear your feedback! Please feel free to email us at our personal email, or drop a...

[Five Minute Review] My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) 07.09.2018 7:55

Well... I guess we had to talk about a RomCom at some point... Listen in on Mike's thoughts on My Big Fat Greek Wedding in this episode of Five Minute Review! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

Sorry To Bother You (2018) 05.09.2018 29:25

Rapper turned Director / Writer Boots Riley delivered an interesting debut to the film world with "Sorry To Bother You". Being well received by audiences and critics alike, does the film hold up to the hype? Or does Riley's inexperience show? Listen in to find out! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! www.youtube.com/c...

[Five Minute Review] Land Of Mine (2015) 01.09.2018 7:54

In this Five Minute Review, Mike sits down to talk about Danish-German film, "Land of Mine"! Focusing on German POWs who were forced to comb the beaches of Denmark following WW2 for mines, the film is a powerful drama that focuses on a little known moment in the world's history. Should you see this film? Listen in and find out! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateu...

[Five Minute Review] Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998) 28.08.2018 8:00

Mike sits down to bring you all another "Five Minute Review"! This episode, Mike briefly talks about Terry Gilliam's, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". Is this a film you should watch if you haven't seen already? Is the hype around its cult status earned? Listen in to hear Mike's thoughts on the film! Our Twitter! twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com O...

[Five Minute Review] Hardcore Henry (2015) 23.08.2018 10:53

Join Mike as he introduces a new segment to the show, "Five Minute Review"! Here, Mike will review a film in 5 minutes or less, and what better film to start with than Hardcore Henry?! Listen in and find out Mike's thoughts on the film! Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Email! theamateurauteurspodcast@gmail.com Our Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQEl...

A Conversation About BlackkKlansman (2018) 21.08.2018 58:01

Spoiler Discussion this week as Mike and Brian finally went to the movies! On the agenda, Brian's first viewing of Spike Lee's, the "BlackkKlansman"! Listen in on our thoughts on the film's contemporary themes and messages! Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/AuteursPod "@AuteursPod" Our Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQElrzp2HWZUolLrsgV1ww "Amateur Auteurs"

BlackkKlansman (2018) [Spoiler Free Discussion – First Impression #12] 08.08.2018 15:50

In the newest Spike Lee joint, two undercover police officers infiltrate the Klux Klux Klan. Ron Stallworth, an African American, and Flip Zimmerman, a Jewish man, accomplish this by having Stallworth handle business by phone and sending Zimmerman in to the face to face contact situations. Through clever detective work, fantastic manipulation, and some luck, Stallworth and Zimmerman eventually bec...

Dont Hug Me. Im Scared (2011 - 2016) 02.08.2018 30:28

What’s your favorite idea? Mine is creating … podcasts. Step into the bizarre and strange world of the Youtube cult phenomenon of “Don’t Hug Me. I’m Scared”. Is this show just a baffling mess of unique and insane visuals, or does this show have a deeper meaning once the context is understood? Join Mike as he delves into a world of Creativity, Time, and Technology in this week’s episode of The Amat...

The Last Jedi (2018) [With Jim Hemphill] 23.07.2018 56:52

In Part II of Mike and Brian's conversation with Jim Hemphill, the three discuss the newest installment to the current Star Wars Trilogy, The Last Jedi! Jim's information: Website: www.jimhemphillfilms.com Twitter: Jim Hemphill Amazon Prime Video: Bad Reputation & The Trouble with the Truth

Jim Hemphill, Film Maker And Enthusiast 19.07.2018 1:29:50

2018 is the year of The Amateur Auteurs podcast! Join Mike and Brian as they sit down and talk with acclaimed film maker Jim Hemphill. Listen in as they talk all things from inspirations to film making! Jim's information: Website: www.jimhemphillfilms.com Twitter: Jim Hemphill Amazon Prime Video: Bad Reputation & The Trouble with the Truth

Murderball (2005) 09.07.2018 15:59

Murderball is easily one of the most underrated documentaries that no one is talking about. Listen in to hear why you should check out this film out ASAP!