Joe watches too many movies. He grew up in central Washington, earned his B.A. in Education and Fine Art, an M.A. in Theology and currently works in the printing industry. During school, he fit in a few film classes. He is interested in writing, theology and hopes to one day compose the ultimate Joe Versus the Volcano commentary track.
Melissa has a B.A. in History and an M.A. in English with an emphasis on Film Studies. She has taken classes on everything from silent to romance to post-colonial films and much in between. Her research and interests lie mainly in feminist film theory, women in film, Hitchcock and the studio era. At the end of the day, however, she just loves films; from Notorious to Die Hard!
Thu, 29 November 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 3:25 PM Comments[333] |
Tue, 20 November 2007  Jean Renoir once called Leo McCarey a great humanist, or, more precisely, said that McCarey understood people better than anyone in Hollywood. A few decades have passed and Mr. McCarey's legend has shifted to that of melodrama and family-friendly comedy. On this edition, we'll review a sliver of the director's work, reflecting on his contributions, his voice and whether it's time for a revisit of McCarey's legacy.
Join us as we look at the monumental classics Duck Soup and An Affair To Remember, lament some lesser films and spend a little time talking Bing and Grant. (Next WTD: Jane Campion - Dec 11)Birds & Batteries  "I'll Never Sleep Again" (mp3) from "I'll Never Sleep Again" (Birds and Batteries) Comments[227] |
Mon, 19 November 2007  People love his films, but most just don't know it. On this edition we break down a small list of listener-submitted 10 Quizes, but still get a chance to talk a bit more about the man behind An Affair To Remember, The Awful Truth and Duck Soup... ("a bit" is the operative phrase). Join us for an appetizer-strength examination of one of the studio era's most honored directors.Comments[172] |
Sat, 17 November 2007  Last year, WTD featured a couple Christmas season Special Editions: Mel Gibson and our "Directors To Watch" feature. This Christmas we're at it again, looking at a director who doesn't quite meet our basic criterion of having five features. We've compiled a quick list of listener nominations and posted them on our poll.Between now and Wednesday, November 28th we will accept votes on the poll and "other" nominations. (Note: this stage of the poll is set to allow multiple nominations.) After that, until Friday, December 5th, we will post a new poll. This one will be a refined list of the top eight vote-getters plus the two most popular "other" nominations. The winner of the poll will be announced on the December 11th Jane Campion edition. The show will publish Christmas Day. Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 5:48 PM Comments[174] |
Fri, 2 November 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 1:24 PM Comments[149] |
Fri, 2 November 2007  Some directors are destined to be remembered, others forgotten, and then there's James Whale - a director who is mostly obscured. Although he is known for his two landmark creations - the Frankenstein series and The Invisible Man - he actually did a bit more... a whole lot more. The problem is that his musical, Showboat, is hard to get hold of. His premiere World War I film, Journey's End, hasn't made it to the U.S. yet. But what does exist is provocative and fulfills the entertainer's mandate: leave them wanting more.On this episode we take what we can get and explore the horror, humor and majesty of a brief but significant career. (Next WTD: Leo McCarey 1931-62 - Nov 20) Music by The Glare of Day (website) Comments[191] |
Thu, 1 November 2007  There may not be a lot of films available on dvd. There may not even be a ton of listener-submitted 10 Quizes, but that doesn't mean there isn't at least thirty minutes of discussion about James Whale, his work and what we think about it. Join us for the show. It's not scary.Comments[224] |
Fri, 26 October 2007  Yes, we've already moved Kurosawa 1948-58 once and we hate to do it again, but there's a really good reason. John - from the For Lack of a Better Word podcast - e-mailed us with a new release of Kurosawa's films on the Eclipse/Criterion label. Considering that some of these are very difficult to get hold of (if possible at all) and that this collection represents five films from the ten-year period we will be examining, we just had to wait (Eclipse Postwar Kurosawa set release date: Jan 15, 2008).In Kurosawa's place, we're putting in a classic American director: Leo McCarey (1931-62). So watch Duck Soup, An Affair to Remember and The Bells of St. Mary and get ready for the new, rock-solid episode 33 of WTD. Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 11:32 AM Comments[201] |
Tue, 16 October 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 1:24 PM Comments[90] |
Tue, 16 October 2007  Over the last few years, the name "Alfonso Cuarón" has gone from a buzz to a roar. After developing a remarkably fluid and visual style, Cuarón earned critical praise with the Spanish-language Y tu mamá también, Impressed blockbuster audiences by his transformation of the Harry Potter franchise and astounded movie-goers of all types with his social dystopian vision in Children of Men. On this episode, we spend a bit of time with Cuarón's small but impressive filmography. We also shake things up a little in a meager attempt to pack more into the show. And this is the first ever episode of WTD without a single 10 Quiz. Be sure to download the separate 10 Quiz episode for that.  (Next WTD: James Whale - Oct 30)(Next Watching Theology: Children of Men - Oct 23) Download "Take It Back" (mp3) from "It's Yours To Keep" by Loquat Comments[220] |
Tue, 16 October 2007  Welcome to the first attempt at a new format for Watching The Directors. In an effort to give a bit more time to both the 10 Quizes and the rest of the show, this special 10 Quiz portion delves into Mr. Cuarón's work with a bit more from the listener. Surprisingly, this guy with only six features gave a lot of us almost too much to talk about.(Next WTD 10 Quiz: James Whale - Oct 30) Comments[275] |
Wed, 3 October 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 12:21 AM Comments[174] |
Tue, 25 September 2007 Due to some unexpected schedule changes, we are pushing the Watching the Directors and Watching Theology schedules back a week. Have no fear, this is not a sign of things to come. We will resume normal bi-weekly shows starting, for WTD, on October 9, 2007 with Alfonso Cuaron and WT, on October 2, 2007 with Forbidden Planet. We appreciate your patience. Thanks for listening! Category: general -- posted at: 7:48 PM Comments[105] |
Wed, 19 September 2007  In response to a short ballot of directors that "deserve a bit of respect," John Hughes came out as the listener choice. So here he is, in all of his pre-Beethoven glory. Considered by many to be the essential director of 1980's teen films, Hughes has also put together a compelling writing career. Besides directing The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, he was the writer of other 80's classics like Vacation, Mr. Mom and Pretty in Pink. Join us as we look at a sentimental favorite, browse through a few 10 quizes and review Hughes' first film, Sixteen Candles. (note: Joe's just pretending to be a sensitive elitist. He actually thinks Long Duk Dong is hilarious.) (Next WTD: Alfonso Cuarón - Oct 2) (Next Watching Theology: Forbidden Planet - Sept 25)  Download "Revolution" (mp3) Comments[181] |
Tue, 4 September 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 4:00 PM Comments[245] |
Tue, 4 September 2007  Unlike pop music, filmmaking doesn't normally think in terms of duos. But somehow, Joel and Ethan Coen have combined their talents into a singular force, creating a unique voice in contemporary cinema. They have developed a filmography that includes surreal comedies like Raising Arizona, cinematic statements like Miller's Crossing and cult-like followings with The Big Lebowski. Combined with a breakthrough masterpiece with 1996's Fargo, the Coens have demonstrated a persistent style and quality that has made them favorites of both critics and popular audiences.In this episode we take a look at the Coen's work, spending time with guys named "Ed the Barber", "H.I", and, of course, "The Dude". Along the way, we'll sample some 10 Quizes, talk essentials and try to make sense of a very interesting career. (Next WTD: John Hughes - Sept 18) (Next Watching Theology: Barton Fink - Sept 11) Music from Chad Serhal at www.myspace.com/chadserhal Comments[173] |
Tue, 21 August 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 12:59 AM Comments[215] |
Tue, 21 August 2007  Beyond Springsteen and Bon Jovi, New Jersey never gets the respect of the other "New" state. Woody Allen had the magic and majesty of Manhattan, but Kevin Smith opted for the grit and vulgarity of Red Bank. Rather than yielding to the shadow of Metropolis, Smith infused his hometown with John Hughes's mythical Shermer, Illinois. He built a troupe of characters with their own, profane atmosphere. He told simple stories about conversations and sentiment.On this episode we look at Smith's breakthrough film Clerks and follow him through it's bookend, Clerks II. In between, angels almost destroy existence, Ben Affleck loses J-Lo and Star Wars shows its cultural power. Besides an examination of Smith's career, we'll look into our letterbox, talk about a ton of Ten Quizes and reveal the listener pick for episode 30. (Next WTD: Coen Brothers - Sept. 4) (Next Watching Theology: Dogma - Aug 28)  Download "Robert Onion" (mp3)  More On This AlbumComments[210] |
Sun, 12 August 2007 There were a ton of nominees for our Episode 30 WTD - a show, we keep trying to define a bit: "Guilty Pleasure," "Show Some Respect," "Not as Bad as Critics Say," "Doesn't Anyone Else Love This Guy?", etc. Most of the write-ins were for accomplished directors like Soderbergh, Spike Lee and Kurosawa. A few people nominated some directors that might fit a bit better into the theme. So we removed the three directors with the least amount of votes and replaced them with the three most popular write-ins. Goodbye Martha Coolidge, Roland Emmerich and Garry Marshall. Hello Richard Donner, Irvin Kershner and George Miller. The final votes will be tallied on Saturday, August 18. The winner will be announced on WTD 28 - Kevin Smith. Category: general -- posted at: 10:29 PM Comments[213] |
Wed, 8 August 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 12:25 AM Comments[241] |
Tue, 7 August 2007  No one knows how to shake up a political season like Flint Michigan native, Michael Moore. Likewise, few people have done more to document the plight of organized labor and the politically unpopular than Barbara Kopple. They represent the progressive edge of documentary filmmaking. While Kopple has managed to remain behind the scenes, Moore has figured out a way to turn the documentary format into a celebrity-making device. Whether it's Kopple's landmark expose on life in a mining town, Harlan County USA, or Moore's attack on industry, Roger & Me, both have popularized and utilized the documentary for social change. Not only do we throw out some Ten Quizes and the kind of insight you can only find on a free podcast, we also have our first-ever filmmaker interview. Matthew Porter, director and editor of the documentary, Hope Positive, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at documentary making. See HopePositive.com or 95-Theses.com for more from Mr. Porter. (Next WTD: Kevin Smith - Aug 21) (Next Watching Theology: Grizzly Man - Aug 14)  MusicDownload "Wooden Home" (mp3) from "The Rock Garden" by Tom Langford GoDigital Records More On This AlbumComments[206] |
Sat, 4 August 2007 Now's your chance to show a little love to the unloved. Through September 1st, we will be taking votes through the online poll (to the right). The winner will become the subject of episode 30, Sept 18th. The poll is our best attempt to put out a list of directors that people watch but don't always respect. Since we do believe it's fine that not every director is a Hitchcock or Bergman - and since so many listeners have suggested opening up to "lower tier" directors - we're presenting this list. Plus, after August 11th, we will look at the "other" nominations. The two highest "others" will replace the two lowest vote-getters. The poll will be reset (and "other" will be removed as an option). So come back and vote after that. Voting closes Saturday, August 18th. The winner will be announced on WTD 28. Remember, be kind to us. Category: general -- posted at: 12:57 PM Comments[243] |
Tue, 24 July 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 12:57 AM Comments[184] |
Tue, 24 July 2007  The first episode of season 2 is a marathon look at Stanley Kubrick, the revered mind behind Spartacus, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey and a few films that will make your skin crawl while you waltz. Joe and Melissa are joined by Duke, who was last heard on the Tarantino episode and now co-hosts the podcast Degree of Separation. Together, they attempt to discuss the essence of Kubrick, the work and mastery of one of cinema's most respected and enigmatic directors. Along the way, mail and 10 Quizes piled up and the show tries to answer that most asked of questions: "Does anyone like Eyes Wide Shut?"(Next WTD: Barbara Kopple and Michael Moore - Aug 7) (Next Watching Theology: 2001 - July 31)  Download "Bee Hive" (mp3) from "Fantastic Hawk" by Bottom of the Hudson Absolutely Kosher Comments[76] |
Fri, 6 July 2007  Category: Coming Soon -- posted at: 1:47 AM Comments[186] |
Tue, 26 June 2007  A year ago, we were cramming Spielberg's entire career into a forty-five minute episode. The show's changed little-by-little, but we're still after the same thing: exploring the way that different directors approach their films. On this episode we consider the first season, talk a bit about season two and have the definitive conversation on Shyamalan's inflated Director Score. We also "re-watch" the two films listener's most often say we've missed. We put together the 10 Essential films from Season one, plus a bonus 10 Insider films. And we ramble through listener e-mail trying to get to the heart of whatever happened to "Hitchcock Episode 1".Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Death Cab for Cutie and John Vanderslice (Podsafe Music Network) (Next WTD: Stanley Kubrick - July 24) (Next Watching Theology: Die Hard - July 3)  Comments[218] |
Tue, 12 June 2007  If foreign films seem scary, and the idea of Swedish movies about God and relationships is absolutely terrifying, this is the edition you've been avoiding. But don't worry. Ingmar Bergman isn't that terrifying. On this episode we'll spend some time with a selection of his movies, covering all of The Criterion Collection's releases, spanning nearly thirty years of some landmark cinema. Join us as we offer our usual Ten Quizes and unbelievably deep insights. But we break the format a bit to offer an expanded - very expanded - 5-minute filmography. We'll talk about each of the movies we watched. There's probably one in there that you've been waiting all your life to see. Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Quit Your Day Job and Elliot Smith (Next WTD: Anniversary Show Special Edition - June 26) (Next Watching Theology: The Virgin Spring - June 19) Comments[162] |
Tue, 29 May 2007  If "Goes to 11", "Inconceivable", "I'll have what she's having" and "You can't handle the truth" make you go into full movie trivia mode, you have Rob Reiner to thank. Since 1984, Reiner has been creating the most memorable non-Jedi scenes and characters in popular movies. From the landmark "mockumentary" This is Spinal Tap to the single chief executive in The American President, his films combine personal growth with humor and romance. He also managed to turn a dead body and Kathy Bates' hammer swing into surprisingly human interpretations of Stephen King's work. Join us as we look at Reiner's work, play with some 10 Quizes and consider whether the man who gave us the Dread Pirate Roberts still has something left.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Montoya (Podsafe Music Network) (Next WTD: Ingmar Bergman - June 12) (Next Watching Theology: The Princess Bride - June 5) Comments[247] |
Tue, 15 May 2007  Curtis Hanson created this generation's Purple Rain (8 Mile). He also spent a solid decade turning Hitchcock suspense formula films into a career path. But in 1997, Hanson stumbled across - or engineered - a change in direction with a classic modern film noir, the critically and popularly adored L.A. Confidential. His subsequent films have been small character studies, more concerned with finding home than homicides. On this episode of WTD, we look at Hanson's last twenty years, including our 10 Quizes and a review of the theatrical release, Lucky You.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Lee Coulter (Podsafe Music Network) (Next show: Rob Reiner - May 29) Comments[201] |
Tue, 1 May 2007  If you love Hitchcock, but you're afraid of Norman Bates, download this show. On this episode, WTD covers the years 1948-1976, looking exclusively at the color films. Join us as we look at the highest and lowest points of a legendary career, complete with coverage of the classics (North By Northwest, Vertigo) and the lesser works (Torn Curtain, Family Plot) with glances in between. Of course we'll feature our 10 Quizes, a 5-minute filmography and a review by Melissa. (Note: concerning the "part 3" in the title. So far we have only published "part 2" on WTD 11. "Part 1" - covering the British era remains to be scheduled.)Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Beirut (courtesy of Ba Da Bing Records) (Next show: Curtis Hanson - May 16) Comments[178] |
Tue, 24 April 2007  From the creators of Watching the Directors comes a new podcast that is bound to be of interest to at least one or two people.... On those off weeks, when you really want to destroy your favorite films by talking about the theological and philosophical content, we provide you with the ultimate solution: Watching Theology. In this show, Joe and Melissa look at the theological, philosophical and thematic content of a single film, often from a director covered on Watching the Directors.If you're interested, hop on over to watchingtheology.com and download our first edition, a brief (under 30 minutes is brief for us) examination of Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. We now resume regular podcasting. Category: general -- posted at: 9:46 AM Comments[351] |
Tue, 10 April 2007  WTD invites its first ever guest host to face the vulgar, visceral, violent and verbal world of Quentin Tarantino. Join us as we look at the career of America's most celebrated and self-promoted director of the last twenty years. Together, we'll tackle a stack of guest 10-Quizes, discuss the Tarantino style and mystique, spend too much time recounting scenes and see if anyone will give Jackie Brown some love. Plus we feature a review of Tarantino's newest film, Death Proof, from the Grindhouse double-feature. Download this show - don't be a [].Links: Elvis Mitchell's The Treatment interview with QT. Article: "Redemption and Spiritual Transformation in Kill Bill" Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by The Delstars (Podsafe Music Network) (Next show: Hitchcock - 1948-76 color films - May 1) Comments[200] |
Thu, 5 April 2007  We didn't really talk about the Kubrick connection. We barely mentioned the career in commercials or the relationship to brother Tony. So what did we discuss? Listen to this episode as we explore the varied and fascinating career of Ridley Scott. Over the course of the last thirty years, the elder Scott has created some of film's most famous science fiction and action. Join us for our 10-Quizes, the (slightly-more-than) 5 Minute Filmography and a lot of talk about whether or not Gladiator is the greatest film ever, or even of Scott's career.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Cul De Sac (courtesy of Strange Attractors Audio House) (Next show: Quentin Tarantino - April 10) Comments[196] |
Tue, 3 April 2007 Believe it or not, we are VERY excited about Ridley Scott. Due to some unfortunate scheduling conflicts and Melissa recently loosing her voice...we are delaying episode 20. Fear not, we hope to have the episode posted in a few days and it will not effect our regular schedule. We've gotten some great 10 quizes and now there is still time to get yours in! Category: general -- posted at: 4:10 PM Comments[202] |
Tue, 20 March 2007  We've waited. We really have. But Wes Anderson hasn't given us enough material for a regular show - hence, this special edition. On this episode of WTD, we look at the four features from that unlikely Texan. Join us as we talk about estranged fathers and sons, symmetry and red speedos. Beginning with Anderson's short Bottle Rocket up to The Life Aquatic... we will do our best to give a quick overview of his all-to-brief career.Plus, we dedicate ten good minutes at the end of the show to listener response about The Game. Were we wrong in saying it undermined the film? (Of course we don't think so). Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Music by Elliott Smith from archive.org (Next show: Ridley Scott - April 3) Comments[228] |
Fri, 9 March 2007 Due to some scheduling issues, which will make it a bit difficult to put together our Ridley Scott show on time, we're postponing it for two weeks. Scott will move to April 3, Tarantino stays on April 17 and Hitchcock gets moved all the way to May 1. But it's not like we're taking a break. In Scott's place, we will be posting a special edition (no re-runs, we promise) covering a young director who wouldn't qualify to have his own show - not unlike the Mel Gibson special edition. We will also talk a bit about the surprisingly hot topic of David Fincher's ending(s) in The Game, plus review our letterbox. Category: general -- posted at: 1:16 PM Comments[160] |
Sun, 4 March 2007  Looking back at Rick Springfield's 'Dance This World Away' music video, it might be hard to believe that its director, David Fincher, would eventually be known for serial murderers, disturbing violence and a technical prowess that has become legendary. Through atmospheric crime thrillers like Se7en and the cutting edge adaptation of Chuck Pahlahniuk's Fight Club, Fincher has built a career on shattering theatrical expectations, beginning murmurs of master status. On this edition of WTD, we look at the career of the new master, complete with our 10 Quiz (and several guest quizzes), 5 Minute Filmography and a review of his new release, Zodiac.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by The Eisenhowers (at www.myspace.com/eisenhowers) Also, check out the Hollywood Saloon's in-depth overview of Fincher's film career (at www.hollywoodsaloon.com). (Next show: Ridley Scott - Mar 20) Comments[190] |
Tue, 27 February 2007  Congratulations to Martin Scorsese who's film "The Departed" won for directing, writing, and took home the best film of the year award at this years Oscar festivities! Category: general -- posted at: 2:08 PM Comments[172] |
Tue, 20 February 2007  Comedy is hard work - just ask Mel Brooks. In his career, he's managed to place 3 films on the AFI top 100 list, while turning flatulence into an art form. On this episode, we spend some time with a name that's become synonymous with parody and slapstick. Join us as we run Mr. Brooks's films through our Ten Quiz, discuss his essential works and review his homage to Hitchcock. (Correction: when discussing "Best Picture" Joe continually referred to Gene Wilder rather than Gene Hackman. It makes more sense to say, "...and if you missed Gene HACKMAN....") Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by The Eisenhowers, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (Next show: David Fincher - Mar 6) Comments[186] |
Mon, 5 February 2007  Perhaps there never was a time when "men were men..." but there was a place. In this episode of WTD, we turn the focus onto one of the legendary names of the Hollywood picture. Howard Hawks perfected the screwball comedy, made Marilyn glow, gave John Wayne machismo and still had time for Bogart and Bacall. Join us for a 10 Quiz, the letterbox, a look at Hawks's essential films. Plus, we shake things up a bit and include the 5 Minute Filmography, a new section we introduced in episode 16. (Note: this show runs a bit long - 1:18. Just imagine if we tried to cover his whole career).
Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com)
Additional music by Faris Nourallah, courtesy of Western Vinyl and the IODA Alliance.
Download "A Famous Life" (mp3) from "I Love Faris" by Faris Nourallah Western Vinyl (Next show: Mel Brooks - Feb. 20) Comments[141] |
Tue, 23 January 2007  From middle-class Chicago to the time-honored halls of USC, Robert Zemeckis is a truly American filmmaker. Together, with Steven Spielberg, he helped reinforce a blend of nostalgia and optimism that can be traced back to Frank Capra. On this episode, we'll see if there's more to Zemeckis than his similarity to other directors. We'll consider a solid array of landmark popular films ranging from Romancing the Stone to The Polar Express (and especially those inbetween - i.e. Back to the Future and Forrest Gump). Download this show immediately for a solid conversation, the soon-to-be famous 10 Quiz, listener feedback and a review. It's almost too much for one hour.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Additional music by Once For Kicks, courtesy of Book Records and the IODA Alliance. (Next show: Howard Hawks - Feb. 6) Comments[243] |
Sun, 7 January 2007 For those of you eagerly waiting the Fincher show, we have to announce a rescheduling. We had planned that show to coincide with the release of Zodiac. Unfortunately, the wide release date of that movie has been moved back to March. So, we postpone Fincher, move up Zemeckis and Brooks. All good. Category: general -- posted at: 3:22 PM Comments[149] |
Fri, 5 January 2007  If you can't remember a time before jedis, thank a director named George Lucas and an empire called Star Wars. On this early edition of WTD, we'll take Lucas seriously - the way most people did in the 1970's. We'll explore the two periods of his career and keep our Jar-Jar rhetoric to a minimum. We will also talk about two landmark films that are often lost beneath the shadow of the Star Wars mythology. And, if you're lucky, there may be a 10 Quiz, some film excerpts, a review and a comedy bit (that we didn't write). Plus, our letterbox still beckons and we share our first phone message.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) "Half as Cool as Han Solo" by Dan Beahm and the Invisible Three (at danbeahm.com) "Jedi Drinking Test" by the Dust Rhinos (at dustrhinos.com) And comedy, courtesy of Steve Brown Etc. (at stevebrownetc.com) (Next show: David Fincher - January 23) Comments[213] |
Wed, 3 January 2007 Greetings all. In case you've been trying to post comments and have been kicked out, you're not alone. We're not sure why this is happening, but we are working on it. In the meantime, we've removed our access filter (that scrambled letter thing at the end of a comment post). Hopefully, this helps for now.
Thanks for your patience.
(The management) Category: general -- posted at: 1:05 PM Comments[201] |
Mon, 25 December 2006  If we ever become a movie studio, we have a whole list of filmmakers we'd attempt to corrupt with our money and marketing. On this episode of WTD, we look at a select group of six directors that excite us and make us think the future of the film industry is in pretty good hands. There are some you've heard of like Coppola and Gaghan, a few that sound familiar, like Jason Reitman, Richard Kelly and Niki Caro. Then there's that obscure filmmaker Richard Dutcher, who is popular in the American west but unknown to most video stores. Come along on a (slightly longer) ride as we talk about this select group and what makes us think they're worth talking about. We won't have the Ten Quiz or our normal features, but we will have plenty to discuss. Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Other music by Sufjan Stevens (at asthmatickitty.com) (Next show: George Lucas - January 9) Comments[177] |
Tue, 19 December 2006  Over thirteen years, Mel Gibson has only directed four movies - something that makes him ineligible for a normal WTD show. But two of those films were landmarks. Braveheart won the Best Picture and Best Director Oscar® in 1995. The Passion of the Christ created both controversy and an unbelievable popularity for an independent film. For those reasons, and because we really wanted to watch and talk about Apocalypto, we've thrown in a bonus program about a surprisingly important director. Join us as we do all our reviews in Latin, Assyrian and a lost Tibetan dialect.(Next show: Directors to Watch - December 26) Comments[157] |
Tue, 12 December 2006  "Edward who?" you may ask. Edward Zwick, of course. He's the guy who just released the under-performing Blood Diamond and some other films you may have seen. Does The Last Samurai sound familiar? How about a little Civil War drama called Glory? Well, if you still have questions, listen to this episode as we discuss Zwick, a television mentality, and that famous rice liquor, sake. Plus, we'll still have our Ten Quiz.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Other music by Epic Hero (at orangebetty.com) (Next show: Directors to watch - December 26) Comments[47] |
Mon, 4 December 2006  He may have never directed a Die Hard movie, but Tony Scott knows a few things about the action genre. From the "maverick" rebel saving the Navy (Top Gun) to the hero saving the Navy from a maverick (Crimsom Tide) to the ATF agent saving New Orleans (Deja Vu), Scott knows masculine drama. Download this podcast immediately as we discuss Scott's work, rip on the unfortunate Domino and say too much about Val Kilmer.Theme by Deerfoot (at ilovedeerfoot.com) Other music by The Coast (at www.thecoastmusic.com) (Next show: Edward Zwick - December 12) Comments[190] |
