Auteur Detour
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThree movie lovers discuss the filmographies of cinemas most important directors in hopes of gaining a greater understanding of their vision, impact, and the culture that surrounds them.
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Oscars Special
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBSurprise! we are popping in with a special episode to recap some of our favorite movies of the year and to talk about changes in the movie landscape. some things for better, some things for worse. It was a big year for movies. some of our favorite directors had some huge swings. we get into it.
You Down With O.P.P.(E.N.H.E.I.M.E.R.) (Oppenheimer)
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBthe film friends are back with a brand new episode to continue our dive into the mind of Christopher Nolan is this a masterpiece? Probably! it's incredible. and we talk all about it. thanks everyone for joining on this journey, and enjoy the great conversation
The Backwards Man (Tenet) and our final thoughts on Christopher Nolan
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBWe've come to the end of our auteur detour and we've learned a lot along the way. but before we get into that there is an incredibly fun talk about a truly divisive installment into Christopher Nolan's filmography. we try to figure out why his themes fall flat in Tenet where they've worked so well in other places. also...Chris loves this movie! and he talks about why the puzzle of it is a complete wonder of a engineering that you can sit and ruminate on for hours. then we talk about where C...
Our Hero, What's-His-Name (Dunkirk)
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBDunkirk is Christopher Nolan's unique entry into the war film genre. it's also a unique entry into the "Nolan" genre as it has zero exposition, a short running time, and an optimistic finale. we talk about the problematic politics, the lack of females and diversity, and about what works. give it a listen! artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley find and follow us on social media!
Interregnum (Interstellar)
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBChris Nolan's "fuck ya, science!" sci-fi movie is discussed in depth; touching on some constant Nolan themes, some incredible performances, and why each of us are able to overlook clunky dialogue in one movie but not in another. join us and give it a listen! artwork by travis white music by Ian Hinkley follow us on socials!
The Last (Bat)Dance (The Dark Knight Rises)
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe final film in Christopher Nolan's "dark knight" trilogy offers a lot of insight into where Nolan has arrived as a filmmaker. Ian, Travis, and Chris discuss all the things that miraculously work in spite of the films flawed politics and bewildering story. on the whole, all of the hosts love it and (despite where you may land on the Robin) debate; you probably will too! give it a listen! art by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley follow us on socials @auteurdetour
Wet Dreams (Inception)
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBChristopher Nolan's follow up to The Dark Knight, when he had the ability to make any movie he wanted with seemingly no studio notes, is probably the most divisive in his filmography amongst our hosts. Chris and Travis both consider it a masterpiece of auteur cinema on a huge blockbuster scale. Ian appreciates the spectacle, performances, and originality; but found it too cold and filled with exposition to enjoy fully. the consensus is: He's Wrong! but where do you land? listen won't you?...
"So: Who Are Your Guys?" (The Dark Knight)
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBin this episode Travis, Ian, and Chris talk about what makes The Dark Knight stand out from other superhero movies. what makes it a Christopher Nolan movie, and talk a lot about the iconic performance from Heath Ledger. Also discussed are the problematic politics that continue to permeate the Nolan filmography and whether it's forgivable or not. tune in! artwork by Travis White Music by Ian Hinkley
The Dead Wives Club (The Prestige)
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBChristopher Nolan's 5th film is a cool and original period piece about two magicians in a war of one-upmanship. It also delves deeper into many of the directors themes in a very interesting way. we talk about that and much more in this fun episode. give it a listen! artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley follow us on social media @auteurdetour
No Fear (Batman Begins)
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBit's our longest episode ever. we just couldn't stop talking about the first of Christopher Nolan's Batman movies. the film changed the game for superhero movies forever and indeed all action and blockbuster cinema. there's a lot to get into and it's not even any of our favorite Nolan movie! listen and enjoy, film friends! artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley follow us @auteurdetour on social media
Mist Me Mist Me, Now You Have To Kiss Me (Insomnia)
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBChristopher Nolan continues to climb the studio system ladder with Insomnia. Ian, Chris, and Travis discuss how it fits into his filmography, how it holds up against the other cat-and-mouse thrillers of the era, and whether Al Pacino was trying to sound like foghorn leghorn. listen and don't fall asleeeeeep....... artwork by Travis White Music by Ian Hinkley Follow us on social media @auteurdetour
Memento Fresh and Full of Life (Memento)
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBChristopher Nolan's first entrance onto the world and Hollywood stage is an absolute success. redefining the noir and crime genre and turning linear storytelling on it's ear; Memento is perhaps Nolan's most exciting entry into film canon. what do we have to say about it? lots of things! listen up film friends:) follow us @auteurdetour on social media music by Ian Hinkley artwork by Travis White
I Hate to See You Go, But I Love Following You (Following)
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBwe kick off our Nolan series by talking Following. the homemade budget NeoNoir that introduces us to almost every theme we're going to see over the next dozen movies. enjoy! some of us did...
S3ASON THR33 INTRODUCTION
March 30, 2023 07:09 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBWe're Back!!!!! season 3 starts now with Christopher Nolan. get into it!
Maid in Mexico (Roma and Final Thoughts on Alfonso Cuaron)
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBCuaron's final (for the time being) film is a deeply personal story that ties together many of his themes and his love for pushing the art of filmmaking forward that garnered him many academy awards and helped define the current landscape of filmmakers making indulgent and passionate projects on streaming platforms rather than big film studios. Ian, Travis, and Chris all loved Roma and its a great talk. followed by the wrap up of where we think Cuaron stands in cinema history. and how he has ...
Space Junk (Gravity)
May 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAlfonso Cuaron returns after almost 8 years since Children of Men to create his most financially succesful and critically acclaimed movie to date. Gravity is a technical marvel and a bare bones story with only a couple actors and a lot of groundbreaking CGI. we talk about our differing opinions about the movie and which parts work and which parts did not for some of us. Ian lays out his theory on what this movie is REALLY the story of... Travis does his best to convince everyone that the s...
Children of Men
May 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIan, Chris, and Travis get into the world of Children of Men. from the incredible, long, single shots with the camera moving through like a character, to the unbelievable prescience and socially brilliant messaging; it's clear that Alfonso Cuaron is in his stride as a filmmaker. pushing forward technically and conceptually. artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley follow us on socials @auteurdetour
Wicked Awesome (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAlfonso Cuaron follows up his independent film about the class disparities in Mexico with a dip into franchise filmmaking. the third and best Harry Potter film. Ian, Travis, and Chris talk about how Cuaron fits in as director in this series and how he manages the constraints of it. we also talk a lot about wizards and shit. it's fun. also, travis uses the term Halloweenyana and that's fun too. listen to it won't you. p.s. suck it jk Rowling we stand with trans people. follow us on socia...
Life's a Beach (Y Tu Mama También)
May 05, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBCuaron's 4th film is a powerful and poetic masterpiece about two teenagers having sex with a woman twice their age. it is a uniquely independent movie at this point in his filmography in terms of budget and style, and it exquisitely tackles the dynamics of wealth disparity in a friendship and in a country possibly better than any movie we've ever seen. Ian, Travis, and Chris get into all of that and dig deeper into the transition Cuaron's career takes in this movie. give it a listen! artwor...
Lowered Expectations (Great Expectations)
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBmoving right along through the Cuaron filmography to his star studded take on Charles Dickens classic novel. Robert Deniro! Ethan Hawke! Gwyneth Paltrow! Anne Bancroft! Chris Cooper! Beautiful cinematography and coming off another brilliant classic book adaption! how could this go wrong??? oh shit, it's terrible. welp, listen to us in our bewilderment! follow @auteurdetour on social media Art by Travis White Music by Ian Hinkley
A Little Podcast (A Little Princess)
April 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBAlfonso Cuaron's second film and first American production is a tour de force. listen to us gush about the green visual splendor and the beauty of the relationship between father and daughter in his 90's masterwork. art by travis white music by Ian Hinkley
The Return of The Mac (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
April 18, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBchecking back in with a Coen Brother. Enjoy our very special bonus episode on the latest Coen movie. and see how we feel about it.
So-So Con Tu Pareja (Solo Con Tu Pareja)
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBwelcome back to Auteur Detour. we start off the series on Alfonso Cuaron with his first feature. do we like it? Do we like him? what does this movie tell us about the future of his filmography? the answers may surprise you....
I Know What Boys Like (Auteur Detour's Favorite Films of All Time)
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBwe wanted to welcome you back to the new season with a special episode! before we dive into Alfonso Cuaron, here is (all three of) our top ten films of all time lists. its a really fun episode (even if Ian cried) music and editing Ian Hinkley Artwork by Travis White follow us @Auteurdetour on the socials!
Dune It & Dune It & Dune It Well
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBefore we dive into our next director series, we wanted to get together and talk about the summers biggest movie: Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" we all had a lot to say about this movie; Chris is a big fan of the director, but how does this fit into his filmography? Travis is a big fan of Dune (the book and the David Lynch film) but how does this film compare? Ian grapples with whether the stunning and elaborate visuals made possible by today's budgets and technologies are a worthy trade off for...
End of the Line (the Ballad of Buster Scruggs + our final thoughts on the Coen Brothers)
August 05, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 175 MBit's a supersized Coen Brothers finale! We talk in depth about their most recent film and their last as collaborators for the foreseeable future, and then give our thoughts about all that we've learned over this series. follow us @auteurdetour music by Ian hinkley Art by Travis White
Hail, Mock-A-Rena (Hail, Caesar)
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn the seventeenth feature from the Coen Brothers, they once again dive into pure comedy and pure referential diorama storytelling. the movie worked for Chris, but Ian and Travis both found it too meandering in tone and without an essential premise to grab onto. while there are countless scenes that could be played and shown to be the work of creative geniuses, as a film it just doesn't add up. follow us @auteurdetour music by Ian Hinkley art by Travis White
Auteur Me-tour! (we'll see you next week)
July 22, 2021 09:39 - 49 seconds - 1.13 MBwe don't have the Hail Caesar episode ready. I'm sorry, Okay???? k thanks we love you. we'll be back (extreme English accent) next weeeeek. follow us @auteurdetour
Look Out Lleywyn, It's the Llandllord! (Inside Llewyn Davis)
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBAs Ian, Travis and Chris close in on the end of the series, they are all surprised at this new take on a classic Coen character. While Audiences found the movie to be a little too dark and unlikable, the critics and our hosts agree that the Coens have crafted a heartbreaking and funny story about a tomcat in 1960's Greenwich Village. Oscar Isaac gives an incredible performance and Coen regular John Goodman shows up in a scene stealing segment. sorry for the slight technical audio problems ...
There is Nothing Free - True Grit -
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIan, Chris, and Travis discuss the 15th film in the Coen Brothers filmography: True Grit. this crowd pleaser is, to this date, the Coens' greatest financial success; and their first foray into a straightforward western. we all agree that it is fun, well made, and wonderfully acted; while lacking in a lot of what makes a Coen Brothers movie feel like a Coen Brothers movie. we also get into genre movies in general and whether westerns are inherently conservative.
There is Nothing Free (True Grit)
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIan, Chris, and Travis discuss the 15th film in the Coen Brothers filmography: True Grit. this crowd pleaser is, to this date, the Coens' greatest financial success; and their first foray into a straightforward western. we all agree that it is fun, well made, and wonderfully acted; while lacking in a lot of what makes a Coen Brothers movie feel like a Coen Brothers movie. we also get into genre movies in general and whether westerns are inherently conservative.
Don’t Tell Mom, Sy Ableman is Dead - A Serious Man -
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBTravis, Chris, and Ian talk about the Coen Brothers exploration into faith. This Parable was under seen and very unlike any movie that ever comes out from any director, but it is incredibly worthwhile and there is a lot of discussion that comes from it.
Don’t Tell Mom, Sy Ableman is Dead (A Serious Man)
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBTravis, Chris, and Ian talk about the Coen Brothers exploration into faith. This Parable was under seen and very unlike any movie that ever comes out from any director, but it is incredibly worthwhile and there is a lot of discussion that comes from it.
Spies Like Us (Burn After Reading)
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe Coen's follow up their Oscar winning No Country for Old Men with a star studded comedy about the stupidity and self grandiosity of people at every level in Washington. from the heads of the CIA to the trainers at the gym that their housekeepers go to. Travis and Ian found a lot to love in this movie, Chris not so much. it's a great talk and the Coen's maintain what feels like their. new mastery in directing style. artwork by Travis White Theme Song by Ian Hinkley follow us @auteurdetour
Spies Like Us - Burn After Reading -
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe Coen's follow up their Oscar winning No Country for Old Men with a star studded comedy about the stupidity and self grandiosity of people at every level in Washington. from the heads of the CIA to the trainers at the gym that their housekeepers go to. Travis and Ian found a lot to love in this movie, Chris not so much. it's a great talk and the Coen's maintain what feels like their. new mastery in directing style. artwork by Travis White Theme Song by Ian Hinkley follow us @auteurdeto...
Dismal Tide? No, Country for Old Men!
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBTravis, Chris, and Ian get into the Coen's later masterpiece; and discuss what it means in terms of their career arc, what it means as a film, and how they managed to completely reset again, after hitting the lowest point of their career. lots of discussion and a late night record make this a really fun and interesting episode. artwork by Travis White Theme song by Ian Hinkley follow us @auteurdetour
Garbage Men (The Ladykillers)
June 10, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWant to hear what it sounds like when three people watch a terrible movie, made by great directors? This is the episode for you! The ladykillers is offensive, and unfunny, and bewildering. based on a classic dark comedy that we appreciate and (some of us) love. so we break our brains to try to figure out how the Coen Brothers missed the mark so terribly in their 11th outing as filmmakers. artwork by Travis White Theme Song by Ian Hinkley follow us on social media @auteurdetour
Garbage Men - The Ladykillers -
June 10, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWant to hear what it sounds like when three people watch a terrible movie, made by great directors? This is the episode for you! The ladykillers is offensive, and unfunny, and bewildering. based on a classic dark comedy that we appreciate and (some of us) love. so we break our brains to try to figure out how the Coen Brothers missed the mark so terribly in their 11th outing as filmmakers. artwork by Travis White Theme Song by Ian Hinkley follow us on social media @auteurdetour
Stupid Dumbheads - Intolerable Cruelty -
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBIan, Travis, and Chris get into the 10th feature from the Coen Brothers, Intolerable Cruelty. a lot of time is spent trying to figure out where they went wrong and why it feels like this movie missed the mark in every way. it's a lot of laughing in this one. it's fun to talk about terrible bullshit. song by Ian Hinkley Art by Travis White
Stupid Dumbheads (Intolerable Cruelty)
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBIan, Travis, and Chris get into the 10th feature from the Coen Brothers, Intolerable Cruelty. a lot of time is spent trying to figure out where they went wrong and why it feels like this movie missed the mark in every way. it's a lot of laughing in this one. it's fun to talk about terrible bullshit. song by Ian Hinkley Art by Travis White
The Uncertainty Principal Barber. (The Man Who Wasn't There)
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe Man who Wasn't There, we all agree, is an under seen and underrated classic. a throwback to the film noirs and melodramas of the 1940's and 50's filmed in stunning black and white; the film is a visual playground for the Coen Brothers. it is also a palette for them to explore some of their most interesting takes on philosophy...and according to what we talk about, maybe a lot more than is on the screen. follow us on social media @auteurdetour artwork by Travis White Theme song by Ian Hin...
The Uncertainty Principal Barber. - The Man Who Wasn't There -
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe Man who Wasn't There, we all agree, is an under seen and underrated classic. a throwback to the film noirs and melodramas of the 1940's and 50's filmed in stunning black and white; the film is a visual playground for the Coen Brothers. it is also a palette for them to explore some of their most interesting takes on philosophy...and according to what we talk about, maybe a lot more than is on the screen. follow us on social media @auteurdetour artwork by Travis White Theme song by Ian...
O Brothers Gonna Work it Out
May 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBTravis, Ian, and Chris talk about the 8th film by The Coen Brothers: O Brother, Where Art Thou. the musical homeric odyssey through the depression era south sparks a big debate about what works, what doesn't, and the surprising cultural movement that happened surrounding the films soundtrack. trigger warning: there is a very frank and tricky conversation about race and representation in the last half hour of the episode in which we try to get into how inappropriate the Coens can be with their...
Dudes by Default (The Big Lebowski)
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIan, Travis, and Chris discuss the Coen's stoner, serpentine noir, brilliant buddy comedy in this episode. and dig into their human avatar for the constant motif that runs through their filmography; as the dude rolls through the chaos of the world with a confused by acquiescing smirk. we all abide by this movie. artwork by travis white theme song by Ian Hinkley
Dudes by Default - The Big Lebowski -
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIan, Travis, and Chris discuss the Coen's stoner, serpentine noir, brilliant buddy comedy in this episode. and dig into their human avatar for the constant motif that runs through their filmography; as the dude rolls through the chaos of the world with a confused by acquiescing smirk. we all abide by this movie. artwork by travis white theme song by Ian Hinkley
Brain Nerds (Fargo)
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBmoving on from the experimental and masturbatory work of the last couple movies; the Coen Brothers scaled it back and delivered a masterpiece of independent crime cinema. Travis, Ian, and Chris discuss the movie and how it changed the landscape of indie films to come. also, marveling at how much of the Coen aesthetic, motifs, and narrative devices play out so naturally and concisely here. Follow us on Social Media @AuteurDetour
Brain Nerds -Fargo-
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBmoving on from the experimental and masturbatory work of the last couple movies; the Coen Brothers scaled it back and delivered a masterpiece of independent crime cinema. Travis, Ian, and Chris discuss the movie and how it changed the landscape of indie films to come. also, marveling at how much of the Coen aesthetic, motifs, and narrative devices play out so naturally and concisely here. Follow us on Social Media @AuteurDetour
The Hudsucker Prodcasty
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe fifth Coen Brothers film is also their largest in scale to date. In this conversation, we mostly agree with the critics and culture from the time in thinking that bigger doesn't always mean better. There is a lot to love in this movie though, and certainly a deeper dive into the themes that the Coen's are constantly exploring. the circular metaphor and symbolism is front and center. Artwork: Travis White Theme Song: Ian Hinkley follow us on social media @auteurdetour
I'm Barton Fink, Who The Hell are You?
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBIan, Travis, and Chris continue their journey into the films of the Coen Brothers. Barton Fink presents them with the challenging concept of The Life of The Mind. we do our best to navigate how much of this exploration is deep metaphor, and how much is simply a palette for them to enjoy their craft. We all agree, John Goodman and John Turturro are in top form. Artwork: Travis White Theme Song: Ian Hinkley Follow us on Social Media @auteurdetour
What's a SCHMATTA With You - Millers Crossing
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIn this episode, Ian, Chris, and Travis dive into the Coen Brothers gangster epic "Miller's Crossing". We talk about how the Coen's have entered a new phase of their career and argue about the success of their effort. We all agree though, it's an incredibly layered and ambitious movie. Artwork by Travis White. Theme song by Ian Hinkley Follow us on social media @auteurdetour to continue the conversation!