Direct
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDirect is your officially unofficial podcast that takes a direct trajectory through a director's filmography. Hosted by movie geeks Eric and Levi, the show will walk through every movie that a director has made in chronological order. Each week a new film will be discussed, contemplated, and dissected. Get your popcorn ready!
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Wes Anderson – Epilogue
January 24, 2017 05:41 - 54 minutesIt’s the end of our Anderson run, and it was a twee affair. What is twee? Listen and find out! Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – The Grand Budapest Hotel
January 17, 2017 04:56 - 1 hourIs he flirting with you? Join us next week as we wrap up of Anderson’s films. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Anderson Epilogue Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – Moonrise Kingdom
January 11, 2017 06:32 - 1 hourWe can’t offer you a legally binding podcast. It won’t hold up in the state, the county, or frankly, any courtroom in the world, due to age, lack of a license, and failure to get parental consent. But this ritual does carry a very important moral weight within yourselves. You can’t enter into the contract lightly. Look into our eyes. Do you love Direct? Join us next week for The Grand Budapest Hotel. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Grand Budapest Hotel Forum | directpodcast@g...
Wes Anderson – Fantastic Mr. Fox
January 02, 2017 19:52 - 1 hourGo wild. Join us next week for Moonrise Kingdom. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Moonrise Kingdom Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – The Darjeeling Limited
December 28, 2016 06:47 - 1 hourWe love you, but we will mace you in the face. Join us next week for Fantastic Mr. Fox. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Fantastic Mr. Fox Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
December 19, 2016 05:45 - 1 hourSomebody please make a Steve Zissou tabletop RPG. Thanks. Join us next week for The Darjeeling Limited. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Darjeeling Limited Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – Royal Tenenbaums
December 06, 2016 06:46 - 1 hourSic transit gloria, listen as we take a deep dive into the dysfunctional Tenenbaum family. Did we mention we are adopted? Join us next week for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Life Aquatic Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – Rushmore
November 28, 2016 12:27 - 1 hourRushmore is Oedipus. THINK ABOUT IT! And join us next week for The Royal Tenenbaums. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Royal Tenenbaums Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – Bottle Rocket
November 22, 2016 06:39 - 58 minutesBottle Rocket is Wes Anderson’s first movie. It marks the debut of Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson, and establishes the Anderson canon. One of us really liked the movie and the other one hated it. Can two polorized podcast hosts find common ground? Stay tuned. And join us next week for Rushmore. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Rushmore Forum | [email protected]
Wes Anderson – Prologue
November 14, 2016 06:13 - 35 minutesWes Anderson is the next director we’ll be covering on Direct. Known for his highly-stylized fables about immaturity, family, obscurity, and hope, Anderson has created a name for himself as a stand-out filmmaker. He’s also been nominated for 6 Academy Awards, but has yet to win one. His filmography includes: Bottlerocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Grand Budapest Hotel Join us next week for Bottle Ro...
David Fincher – Epilogue
September 26, 2016 05:56 - 1 hourOur time with Fincher has come to a close. What a wonderful filmography. Well done, sir. See you in November! Let us know who you’d like us to cover next at our Direct Forum. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | [email protected]
David Fincher – House of Cards 101 & 102
September 19, 2016 17:37 - 1 hourWe broke the rules! We’re bringing you bonus Fincher coverage from the first two episodes of House of Cards. Fincher’s ground-breaking streaming television series brings the same tension as his cinematic pursuits to the small screen. It contains many Fincher-isms, call backs to his films, and an epic foreshadowing scene. Entertaining stuff. Join us next week for our David Fincher epilogue. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | David Fincher Epilogue Forum | [email protected]
David Fincher – Gone Girl
September 13, 2016 05:15 - 1 hourGone Girl is three movies in one. At one point, it’s a mystery. Then, it turns into a thriller. Then, a melodrama. But what really makes this movie is its masterful villain. Gone Girl has one of the best antagonists caught on film. The movie is able to take a fantastical plot and ground it in cold, comfortable, plodding dread. It is a testament to the quality that Fincher demands of his work. Bravo. Disclaimer: Sorry about the audio quality on this one, folks. Eric’s mic situation was unexpe...
David Fincher – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
September 06, 2016 05:57 - 1 hourThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is a compelling, affecting thriller on par with Season 1 of True Detective and carried by an amazing character performance by Rooney Mara. It’s another impressive bundle of Fincher-isms arranged in a new and enthralling way. Incredible stuff. Join us next week for Gone Girl. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Gone Girl Forum | [email protected]
David Fincher – The Social Network
August 29, 2016 05:52 - 1 hourThe Social Network is amazing. Just watch it. Join us next week for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Forum | [email protected]
David Fincher – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
August 22, 2016 05:12 - 1 hourThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a warm, fuzzy Forest-Gumpian tale of a deadbeat dad and his deadbeat dad son. Fincher’s take on this (very loose) F. Scott Fitzgerald adaptation is a departure of sorts from his thriller-tinged canon thus far. This is Fincher at his most romantic, and even still he manages to inject action, humor and slick, stylized camera work into the mix. It’s a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Join us next week for The Social Network. Join the conversation: Le...
David Fincher – Zodiac
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David Fincher – Panic Room
August 09, 2016 05:49 - 1 hourPanic Room is a balanced thriller with great pacing, excellent characters, and top-notch performances. It’s a movie that puts you in a big house and makes it feel claustrophobic. Fincher continues with his “making the big feel small” theme and delivers a beautify, clippy experience. It’s a fun watch. Join us next week for Zodiac. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Zodiac Forum | [email protected]
David Fincher – Fight Club
August 01, 2016 06:18 - 1 hourFight Club. It is a big-time interesting cinematic experience that will keep your mind spinning. Fincher goes back to the mind-f*** well and this one’s a doozy. What’s real? What’s admirable? What’s B.S.? This movie could be torn apart, theorized and opined upon for hours, but we only have one. Give it a listen and give us your take. Join use next week for Panic Room. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Panic Room Forum | [email protected]
David Fincher – The Game
July 25, 2016 05:58 - 1 hourThe Game is a twisty-turney, paranoid ride through a Wonderland world. Trust no one. Ultimately the film is undoubtedly entertaining, and undoubtedly Fincher, but how do the pieces ultimately come together? Is this a game for the ages, or a contest to forget? Probably somewhere in the middle. Join use next week for Fight Club. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | FIght Club Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
David Fincher – Se7en
July 18, 2016 18:26 - 1 hourSe7en is a psychological thriller that grabs from the get-go and doesn’t let go. It’s so affecting, so dark, so gruesome and extreme that the film may make you see things that aren’t even there. With excellent performances, a rock-solid script and masterful direction, Se7en is as engrossing a movie today as it was twenty years ago. It has staked its claim as one of the best films of the 90’s. Join us next week for The Game. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Game Forum | directp...
David Fincher – Alien³
July 11, 2016 05:56 - 1 hourAlien 3 is a film. David Fincher directed it. It’s…not great… Hmmm…it’s…definitely a full-length feature film in the Alien franchise. That is a fact. Join us next week for Se7en! Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Se7en Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
David Fincher – Prologue
July 03, 2016 16:00 - 26 minutesDavid Fincher is the next director we’ll be covering on Direct. He got his start in music videos and, like Scott and Cameron before him, burst onto the scene with face-huggers in Alien3. From Fight Club to Zodiac to Gone Girl, Fincher has been thrilling audiences for more than two decades, with plenty of style along the way. It should be a fun ride. Join us next week for Alien3. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Thread Alien3 Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amaz...
Guillermo del Toro – Epilogue
May 23, 2016 04:22 - 42 minutesWelp, we watched all of Guillermo del Toro’s movies. We saw a ton of awesome creatures, Gothic horrors, clockwork automatons, and bugs… lots of bugs. It was a fun ride, and we thank you for joining us on it! And! It’s now time to vote on the next ‘Direct’ director. We have three top-notch helmers to choose from: * David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en, The Social Network, Gone Girl) * Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar) * Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, M...
Guillermo del Toro – Crimson Peak
May 15, 2016 23:48 - 1 hourGuillermo del Toro’s most recent film is a deep, creepy, personal story with ghosts in it. With excellent performances from top actors, strong metaphorical overtones, and face stabs, this film may be best viewed in context to his previous movies. Eric and Levi had differing opionions on the film, but could agree on one thing—it is inexcusably del Toro. Join us next week for our Guillermo del Toro epilogue. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Epilogue Forum | [email protected] ...
Guillermo del Toro – Pacific Rim
May 09, 2016 04:42 - 1 hourGuillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim is a stupid fun action flick with big monsters punching big robots in their big faces. It’s a fun, if inconsistent ride through a detailed and expansive mythos. What it lacks in story, character, and (sometimes) logic, it makes up for in PUNCHING MONSTERS IN THE FACE!!!* Monster + Punch = FACE!!! *Monsters were punched in the face in the making of this movie. Join us next week for Crimson Peak. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Crimson Peak Forum ...
Guillermo del Toro – Hellboy II: The Golden Army
May 01, 2016 23:49 - 1 hourHellboy II is a sequel with teeth (and tooth faeries). Guillermo del Toro’s follow up to his 2004 comic book flick has a little more of everything. Tons of practical effects, big action set pieces, and big choices for a lot of characters. But do the cartooney aspects outweigh the rip-roaring fun of the movie? Light up come Cubans, listen to Barry Manilow, and tun a cop car into grass. It’s Hellboy time! And join us next week for Pacific Rim. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Pacif...
Guillermo del Toro – Pan’s Labyrinth
April 25, 2016 17:30 - 1 hourPan’s Labyrinth is a mythical and mystical juxtaposition of two engaging universes. In one, a brooding tyrant rules with a cruel and iron fist – representing, perhaps, one of the greatest villains in movie history. In the other, a cadre of beautifully grotesque creatures guide a young girl through a world falling apart. This sister film to del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone is a master work of cinema, and in many ways may be Guillermo’s opus. Join us next week for Hellboy II: The Golden Army. J...
Guillermo del Toro – Hellboy
April 18, 2016 03:49 - 1 hourHellboy is a detailed, wild ride that appeals directly to Levi and Eric’s geeky sensibilities. It also represents a unique and outstanding entry into the comic book genre. Plus, there are plenty of del Toro-isms to go around. Lovecraftian monsters? Check. Catholic symbolism? Check. Glowsticks? Check. Hellboy is a big story that goes down smooth. Bravo, Guillermo. Join us next week for Pan’s Labyrinth. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Pan’s Labyrinth Forum | [email protected] ...
Guillermo del Toro – Blade II
April 13, 2016 02:11 - 1 hourBlade II is a movie. Guillermo del Toro directed it. Join us next week for Hellboy. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Hellboy forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Guillermo del Toro – The Devil’s Backbone
April 04, 2016 03:44 - 1 hour“Limbo juice! Limbo juice! La la la la Limbo Juice! Fill your cup, drink it up! Everybody loves that limbo juice!” We watched The Devil’s Backbone this week, and were pretty blown away. The film opens up like a blooming flower the more you think about it, and it has a final half-hour that rivals some of the best cinematic experiences. So put some gold in your leg, threaten people with knives, sharpen a spear with broken glass, and knock over a watch pitcher. Here we go! And join us next wee...
Guillermo del Toro – Mimic
March 28, 2016 04:43 - 1 hourMimic is an uneven ride through a deep and intricate del Toro world. There were some things we really loved, some we found laughable, and others that had us scratching our heads. So create an ant farm, click your spoons together, (maybe) become pregnant from a bug bite, and join us. It’s Mimic time! Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Devi’s Backbone Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Guillermo del Toro – Cronos
March 21, 2016 03:07 - 1 hourCronos is Guillermo del Toro’s first feature film, and while it’s a bit rough around the edges it’s the type of film that sticks with you. With macabre imagery, morbid curiosity, and Ron Perlman’s broken nose, there’s a lot to take in. So wind up the golden bug, sleep in a toy box, and rip your skin off. Let’s go! Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Mimic Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Guillermo del Toro – Prologue
March 13, 2016 19:45 - 30 minutesGuillermo del Toro is our next director on Direct! The voting margin was razor-thin, but in the end the stylized Mexican director who has brought us Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Pacific Rim took the crown. Aside from the cinematic experiences he has brought us, Del Toro is unique in that he is almost as well known for the movies he hasn’t made. What really endears him to us is his inherent geekiness, and the fervor with which he builds magnificent worlds. Here are a few links to get you prim...
Edgar Wright – Epilogue
February 15, 2016 06:21 - 42 minutesEdgar Wright is done. FINISHED!!! Over. For us, anyway (for now). In this show, relive the moments that made us think hard about being us while watching his films. And hear us chit chat about our next Direct director. We’ll be taking a break for about a month, but stay tuned for our next director survey and our next season of Direct. Thanks for listenin’ Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Edgar Wright – The World’s End
February 07, 2016 21:20 - 1 hourThe First Post, The Old Familiar, The Famous Cock, The Cross Hands, The Good Companions, The Trusty Servant, The Two-Headed Dog, The Mermaid, The Beehive, The King’s Head, The Hole in the Wall, The World’s End. We went to all of ’em! Join us next week for our Edgar Wright wrapup. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Edgar Wright Epiloge Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Edgar Wright – Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
January 31, 2016 21:34 - 1 hourEdgar Wright took a departure from his pasty-white British protagonists, and embarked on a journey of new discovery with a pasty-white Canadian protagonist. This week, we watched the ultra-kinetic coming-of-age video game sim known as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The film is a stage-based, third person brawler with character-driven set pieces and an impressive cast. It’s a mundane epic that punches the highlights out of your hair. Eric and Levi had a great time watching it. Join us next week ...
Edgar Wright – Hot Fuzz
January 24, 2016 22:01 - 1 hourA quaint place in the country unfolds into a nightmare conspiracy of devious proportions. We watched Hot Fuzz this week, and took in the lunchable mega-sandwich that is the screenwriting wizardry of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg. This movie folds in on itself more times than the Tasmanian Devil doing origami, and we couldn’t get enough! Join us next week for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Forum | [email protected] Supp...
Edgar Wright – Shaun of the Dead
January 17, 2016 19:03 - 59 minutesIt’s a rip-roarin’ zombie adventure with TONS of heart. We watched Shaun of the Dead this week and used it as an opportunity to have deep existential conversations. This comedy where a kid has to blow his mom’s head off, contemplate suicide, and make amends with his dying step-father was a real treat! Join us next week as we watch Hot Fuzz. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Hot Fuzz Fourm | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Edgar Wright – Prologue
January 10, 2016 22:25 - 22 minutesYou, the listeners, chose Edgar Wright as our new director on Direct. Levi and Eric are stoked! Wright brings his action comedy sensibilities to broad genre films and fill them with pop culture reference gold. Check out these resources as you begin with us on our Edgar Wright journey: Every Frame a Painting a Painting: Edgar Wright Spaced on Hulu And join us next week for Shaun of the Dead. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Shaun of the Dead Forum | [email protected] Supp...
Quentin Tarantino – Epilogue
January 03, 2016 22:38 - 34 minutesWelp, our journey through Tarantino’s films has come to a close. We laughed, we cried, we reviled in horror as Eric and Levi attempted hideous accents. Consider this your wrap-up thread for Tarantino. How would you rank Tarantino’s films? What are your favorite Tarantino-isms? Are you a Big Kahuna person or a Red Apple person? Discuss! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR OUR NEXT DIRECT DIRECTOR Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | QT Epilogue (General Discussion) Thread | [email protected] ...
Quentin Tarantino – The Hateful Eight
December 27, 2015 21:49 - 1 hourThe eighth film from Quentin Tarantino just hit theaters. It’s a rip-roarin’ character study bundled up in the Wyoming winter. Samuel L. Jackson gives an Oscar-worthy performance as ruthless bounty hunter Major Marquis Warren, and headlines a cast of big characters with big motives and big payoff. Join us for this in-depth look at QT’s latest flick, and come back next week for our wrap-up of our Tarantino watch-through. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Hateful Eight Forum (SPOI...
Quentin Tarantino – Django Unchained
December 20, 2015 21:56 - 1 hourOur tour of Tarantino lands on his masterful south/western legend of a former slave named Django, and his precocious mentor, Shultz. This film is like a master class in Tarantino-isms. It has bad people doing bad things, primal justice, revenge fantasies, QT’s company of actors, and memorable dialogue. It’s a great introduction into Tarantino’s wild west, where his next film will take place. Join us next week for The Hateful Eight. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | The Hateful Eight...
Quentin Tarantino – Inglourious Basterds
December 13, 2015 19:47 - 1 hourWhat a fun movie! Eric and Levi think that Inglourious Basterds proves that Tarantino is substance over style. The film has high tension, deep character development, and a furious climax. It was a pleasure to spectate, but where does it land on our list of Tarantino’s best? Join us next week for Django Unchained. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Django Unchained Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Quentin Tarantino – Death Proof
December 07, 2015 05:22 - 1 hourDeath Proof is supposed to be so bad it’s good — but does it actually achieve the “good” part? This week, Eric and Levi discuss one of Tarantino’s most divisive films, with a little help from their friend from Germany. The talk explores which characters are likable, the merits of practical effects, and the actors that make Tarantino sing. Join us next week for Inglourious Basterds. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Inglourious Basterds Forum | [email protected] Support Bald M...
Quentin Tarantino – Kill Bill vol. 2
November 29, 2015 19:51 - 1 hourThe second installment of the Kill Bill series brings us incredible characters, awesome fights, and an intense Texas funeral. Eric and Levi surely enjoyed this cinematic experience. QT seems to be honing his strong voice and concrete style while paying homage to the flicks that excited him throughout his lifetime. It’s an impressive piece of work. Join us next week for Death Proof. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Death Proof Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Ama...
Quentin Tarantino – Kill Bill vol. 1
November 22, 2015 23:13 - 1 hourThe first installment of Tarantino’s Kill Bill series is packed with entertainment value. This week, the guys discuss Tarantino’s audience manipulation techniques, what makes QT comfortable, and the excellent performances from Lucy Liu and Sonny Chiba. Join us next week for Kill Bill vol. 2. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Kill Bill vol. 2 Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move
Quentin Tarantino – Jackie Brown
November 15, 2015 21:20 - 1 hourTime to revisit one of Tarantino’s most overlooked and most interesting films. Like most QT pictures, Jackie Brown is a movie that references the past while living firmly within the era it’s set. In this ‘cast, Eric and Levi walk through the deep characters, the twisting plot, and the powerhouse performances of this (maybe too long) cinematic experience. Join us next week for Kill Bill vol. 1. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Kill Bill vol. 1 Forum | [email protected] Supp...
Quentin Tarantino – Pulp Fiction
November 08, 2015 18:51 - 1 hourIt was super fun for Eric and Levi to re-watch and breakdown Pulp Fiction. The music, the characters, the stories, all twisted together like a bloody Neapolitan pasta. In this ‘cast, the guys compare and contrast Tarantino’s first two films, fantasize about Jack Rabbit Slim’s, and unravel the love story(?) that is Pulp Fiction. Join us next week for Jackie Brown. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Jackie Brown Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bal...
Quentin Tarantino – Reservoir Dogs
November 01, 2015 19:41 - 1 hourReservoir Dogs is the first film in our Tarantino series, and it’s a doozy. In this episode, Eric and Levi break down the characters, marvel at K-Billy’s Super Sounds of the 70’s, come up with a crappy fan theory, and decide on a protagonist in this whirlwind of a motion picture. Join us next week for Pulp Fiction. Join the conversation: Leave us a Review | Pulp Fiction Forum | [email protected] Support Bald Move: Amazon | Club Bald Move