Director Showdown
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsDirector Showdown is an idea that came about after months of intense arguments between Brent Carroll and Adam Daufen about which famous director was better: Spielberg or Kubrick? From those arguments, season one was created. Each new season pits two new directors against each other, and every week Adam and Brent get together to make their case - sometimes with help from guests.
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Episodes
The Social Network
April 22, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 75 MBBrent and Adam welcome back Brian Menard to talk Finchers acclaimed 2010 hit ‘The Social Network’! The three get into the prescient and timely nature of the story of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, the clever and smart script by Aaron Sorkin, and a few tangents about middle school clothing, transformative musical experiences and social networks in general! Brent would also like to apologize to any fans of Static-X or Kevin James that might listen to the show, he didn’t mean to offend!...
Inception
April 15, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBAdam and Brent are joined by Amy Kidwell-Carroll (who also happens to be Brent’s wife) to talk Christopher Nolan’s 2010 ‘Inception’! They talk the metaphors about film-making at the heart of the movie, Tom Hardy and Leo DiCaprio, Inception’s role as the peak (and possible high-point) of Nolan’s career, and a few classic ‘Hot Takes’! There are plenty of weird tangents and digressions to be had (we finally start talking Inception roughly 40 minutes in) but it’s a fun, wine-fueled extr...
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
April 08, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 79.1 MBAdam and Brent are talking Fincher’s 2008 romantic epic ‘Benjamin Button’ with returning guest Sean Menard! They get into the theme of mortality of the movie, as well as the execution of the epic and ambitious script. They also get into (yet again) Brad Pitt’s accent work, the CGI work that made this movie possible, and inherently manipulative nature of the story at hand. It’s another fun episode, diving into an outlier of Fincher’s filmography, and a fun one to break into with our ...
The Dark Knight Trilogy
April 01, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBAdam and Brent welcome back Sergio Banuelos to talk Nolan’s cultural behemoth: The Dark Knight trilogy! They get into what makes them stand out at the time, Why Dark Knight is still the golden standard for superhero films, and tons more. Also discussed is Sergio’s dislike of Anne Hathaway, Hispanic representation in comics, and lots of superhero movie talk! Thank you for listening to the episode, and make sure to rate, review, and subscribe (and also tell a friend or two about the s...
Zodiac
March 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAdam and Brent are joined again by Zach Cavender to talk Fincher’s 2007 ‘Zodiac’! Among the topics discussed are the films place in the digital vs film movement, the groundbreaking use of CGI to enhance the films setting, and it being one of Brent’s all-time favorite movies! They also take a few tangents into discussing middle school fashion styles, the entire soundtrack to Matrix Reloaded, and introduce a couple of new segments to the show! Thanks so much for supporting our show, a...
The Prestige
March 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAdam and Brent are back in Nolan’s corner, talking his 2006 thriller ‘The Prestige’! The fellas are joined by returning friend John Casares to talk the twisty tale of dueling magicians, willing to sacrifice everything in order to be the best in the world. The guys talk about the various meta-levels to The Prestige, being both about filmmaking and the careers of the two lead actors. They also get into the choices made behind the camera in order to misdirect the viewers, and end with ...
Fight Club
March 11, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBAdam and Brent welcome back friend Erik Casarez to talk Fincher’s 1999 ‘Fight Club’! The guys discuss the movies famous twist ending, it’s (sometimes unfortunate) impact on modern culture, and many other tangents including ‘Shyamalan corner’ and Tom Hanks pissing! It’s one of the most influential and personally important films Adam and Brent have covered yet! As always, thanks for listening, and tell a friend about the show! Rate/Review/Subscribe, and all that jazz. Also if you’re ...
Memento
March 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBAdam and Brent kick off Christopher Nolan with his cerebral, experimental masterpiece ‘Memento’! The guys talk about Nolan’s origins, coming up with the idea for this movie with his brother, and do their best to unravel the narrative of the movie! They also get into how much Memento is a roadmap for all the places he was interested to travel as a director, and plenty more! Thanks again for listening, and rate/review/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and come back next week f...
Seven
February 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to season 6 of Director Showdown, where we kick things off with David Fincher’s 1995 psychological thriller ‘Seven’! Adam and Brent talk a bit about Fincher’s origins and rise through the ranks on his way to making Seven, the impact of Fincher on the ‘dark and gritty’ marketing term bandied about left and right these days, and some tangents about Adam’s new kitty cat! It’s going to be a fun new season talking some of the biggest modern movies, so now is a great time to jump ...
Dealer’s Choice: Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World
January 14, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB“Do you think God lives in Heaven because He too lives in fear of what He created?” This quote by Steve Buscemi as his memorable turn as Dr. Romero in ‘Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams’ sums up how Adam and Brent feel about this Dealer’s Choice competition. What began as a light-hearted way to connect to fans of the podcast and allow them to interact with us in fun and unpredictable ways has already reaped consequences we never could have predicted. Gus has used his unchecked power...
50th Episode Spectacular!
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 83.6 MBOn this special 50th episode, Adam and Brent are looking back at the first few seasons in a special retrospective! Surprise contests, special guests, and hashtags galore! If you’re new to the podcast, this is an excellent episode to start with, and find out what earlier episodes are worth diving back into (we’ve grown a lot since season 1, to say the least!) Enjoy the extra length episode, and thank you so much for listening for 50 episodes! As always, feel free to leave a review, t...
Dead Ringers
December 24, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt’s the season finale of Carpenter v Cronenberg as Adam and Brent talk ‘Dead Ringers’! The guys talk about how goddamn talented Jeremy Irons is, their favorite submarine movies, and wrap up a fun season by talking their overall thoughts on the films they’ve seen over the last couple months (about 1 hour 30 mins in, if you want to jump to it). We really hope you guys and gals loved this season, and make sure to listen to a few bonus episodes before we start our next big showdown (ma...
They Live
December 17, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBAdam and Brent are wrapping up John Carpenter talking ‘They Live’ with first time guest/long time friend and Stickerfridge writer ‘Erik Carasez’! The guys talk about the prophetic impact of Carpenter’s cult classic, the unintended consequences of the films politics, and what they would do if they had the Hoffman lenses from the movie! The guys rank the Carpenter movies of this season and hint at what’s next, so make sure to rate, review and subscribe and tell a friend about the show...
The Fly
December 10, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBAdam and Brent are joined by returning friend Sergio Banuelos to talk Cronenberg’s ‘The Fly’! The guys get into the simple yet layered story of the movie, talk about the amazing performance by Jeff Goldblum, go into some tangents about Red Dead Redemption 2 and talk Cronenberg’s knack for making nasty special effects. Don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes! If you want to add us on Playstation network, Brent is Binary1138, Adam...
Big Trouble in Little China
December 03, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBAdam and Brent are talking ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ with returning friend of the show Brian Menard! Brian watched the movie (basically) for the first time, so the guys enjoy unpacking his first impressions. Aside from that, they discuss the origins of such a strange and unique movie, Carpenter’s inability to capture box office success in the 80’s, and the surprising ‘wokeness’ of Big Trouble. They also discuss how amazing Kurt Russell is in every movie he’s in. It’s another fun...
Videodrome
November 26, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBAdam and Brent are joined by returning favorite ‘John Casares’ to talk one of Cronenberg’s most vital and idiosyncratic films, Videodrome! The fellas talk about the many layers of Videodrome, weigh the benefits of successful cynical film-making, and Adam makes a very dumb joke (for the first time ever!). If you haven’t seen this one, it’s definitely worth checking out and discussing, as it’s one of Cronenberg’s most unique. As always, tell your friend about the podcast and rate, rev...
The Thing
November 19, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe boys are back with Carpenter this week, and watching one of Brent’s personal favorites, ‘The Thing’! They talk about the many layers (donkey) of the film, the challenges of making it, and the unfortunate box office life upon release. If you haven’t seen this one, do yourself a favor and check it out, but keep in mind it’s one of the nastiest, yet impressive horror films made to this day. As always, tell your friends about the show; rate, review, and subscribe, and thanks for lis...
Scanners
November 12, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBAdam and Brent talk the first Cronenberg movie of the season with his 1981 body horror thriller ‘Scanners’! Among the various tangents, they talk about the magic of Michael Ironside, get scanned by painter-turned-temporary-actor Stephen Lack and the amazing/disgusting effects that define many of Cronenberg’s works. It’s a bit of a different format for this one, as the guys go beat-by-beat through the film and talk their favorite, mind-blowing moments. Don’t forget to tell your frien...
Escape from New York
November 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBAdam and Brent are back, and this time they’re talking John Carpenter and David Cronenberg by kicking it off with ‘Escape from New York! This season, the guys are keeping things strictly 80’s, as they follow the filmographies of two of the decades most influential artists. The guys kick things off by talking about their histories with each director, create the genre ‘slimepunk’ and talk a lot about the 80’s in film! If you enjoy the podcast, pass it along to a friend, and don’t forg...
Dealer’s Choice: Super Mario Bros.
September 24, 2018 13:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIt’s the final bonus episode of the season as the boys watch ‘Super Mario Bros’! Friend of the podcast John Casares returns to discuss his pick in the new bonus episode competition ‘Director Showdown Roulette’. The guys talk about converting Mario into a film, some deep Mario lore, and possible ideas to successfully adapt video games to film (your welcome Hollywood). It’s an extra length episode, and unfortunately, the last one from us for a little bit (while we bank up episodes for...
Bonus Ep: We went to the movies!
September 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIt’s the first bonus episode of Season 4 and we’re joined by the Menard brothers (Sean and Brian) to talk a few experiences we had watching ‘Close Encounter of the Third Kind’, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and ‘Book of Henry’ (those first two on the big screen!) It’s a bit of a ‘fam films-one-off-crossover, unlike any bonus episode we’ve had before, but we couldn’t pass the opportunity to see these films in theaters, and to talk about that experience for the podcast. We talk about the me...
Phantom Thread
August 27, 2018 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this final episode for season 4, Adam and Brent watched the 1950’s period romance ‘Phantom Thread’. The boys talk about the quite nuance of the romance in the movie, Brent takes a test to see if he’s a sadist, and they talk about the season as a whole and if they can successfully crown a champion. There are no guests on this one, just our good ol’ boys talking a couple of their favorite directors, so enjoy! As usual, please rate/review/subscribe and tell your friends about the sho...
The Hateful Eight
August 20, 2018 13:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBThis week on Director Showdown, Adam and Brent are joined by Delfin pod network creator, Emmanuel Delfin to talk The Hateful Eight! It’s a pretty lengthy episode, with tangents aplenty, including discussions about Wayne Brady, attending Tarantino’s 70 millimeter roadshow and fucking peaches? It’s our last Tarantino movie for the podcast, so tell your friends about the show and rate/review/subscribe on iTunes or wherever! Thanks for listening! For everything Stickerfridge, Check us ...
Inherent Vice
August 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week, the boys have a laid-back discussion of PTA’s meandering, labyrinthine Pynchon adaptation ‘Inherent Vice’! They hang out with returning guest Sean Menard, and talk the movies meaning, performances, and entertain a few tangents that may or may not be relevant to the topic at hand. It’s a bit of a weird one, but it’s only fitting for the strange experience that is ‘Inherent Vice’! Make sure to tell your friends/family about the show and rate/review/subscribe on iTunes or wh...
Inglourious Basterds
August 06, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBAdam and Brent are talking Tarantino’s revisionist-history WW2 epic with returning guest Zach Cavender! The boys talk about what makes this movie so incredibly tense, Hans Landa as one of the best villains of 21st century cinema, and plenty more! They also dive into some rather #triggering territory near the end, so buckle up for another great one, now with even more tangents! Don’t forget to check out what’s new over at Stickerfridge.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for ...
The Master
July 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis episode of Director Showdown, the fellas are talking PTA’s underrated masterpiece ‘The Master’. They’re joined again by their friend John Casares, and they talk about PTA’s writing method, how incredibly Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are in their roles, the depiction of Scientology in the movie, and a dabble into some politics near the end. It’s another extra length episode, but filled with great stuff, so enjoy and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe the p...
Kill Bill
July 23, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBAdam and Brent are joined this week by first-time Director Showdown guest Gus Kelly to talk Kill Bill Part 1 AND 2! It’s an extra length episode to make plenty of room to talk both movies, and the guys get into Tarantino’s action directing, his cinematic universe, and tons more! If you haven’t already, tell your friends about the show and subscribe and review us on iTunes! Make sure to visit http://audibletrial.com/stickerfridge to get a free book and trial via Audible! The post K...
There Will Be Blood
July 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBThis week, Adam and Brent are joined by Stickerfridge cohort (and returning guest from A.I.) Brian Menard! They’re talking one of the best movies ever made, ‘There Will Be Blood’. Among the talking points are the discussion of faith and capitalism as American pillars, TWBB as a kind of American origin story, and how fucking good Daniel Day-Lewis is. Is it better than Pulp Fiction? Is it even possible to compare two radically different movies? That and more on this episode of Directo...
Pulp Fiction
July 09, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAdam and Brent welcome back Sergio Banuelos (2001 episode) to take a deep dive into Tarantino’s nonlinear masterpiece ‘Pulp Fiction’. The guys get deep into the meaning behind it, whether Tarantino will ever top the movie (or even really try) and a little about his upcoming film ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’! It’s a jam packed episode, with plenty of Bruce Willis puns as well, so tell your friends to listen and enjoy! Make sure to visit http://audibletrial.com/stickerfridge to ge...
Boogie Nights
July 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAdam and Brent return to talk Paul Thomas Anderson’s first big hit; ‘Boogie Nights’! The boys talk Marky Mark, PTA’s eye for visual storytelling, and Brent references Spielberg again. There’s a few more tangents this time, but get used to it because that’s just how things are gonna be from now on, so sorry to those who like the typically tight, concise deconstructions of movies. It’s a great episode, and (they think) one of the best ones they’ve done yet! Make sure to visit http://...
Reservoir Dogs
June 25, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBDirector Showdown is back, kicking off season 4 with Reservoir Dogs! After battling inter-dimensional beings and escaping Hell, the boys are excited for a normal, grounded season discussing two of their favorite directors of all time; Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson! As well as no more supernatural funny business, the guys are also changing how they do the ‘showdown’. Adam and Brent wanted a challenge, so they picked two directors they couldn’t possibly fight for over the...
Bonus Ep: Dragonball Evolution
February 05, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWith a newfound hope in their demon friend Garret, the guys checked out the devils favorite movie of all time, Dragonball Evolution, in hopes that it would allow them to finally leave this shitty place. Brent and Adam heap praise onto the movie, and find meaning in what little it has to offer them. They also discuss Satan’s diabolical plan of creating anime, modern-day blockbusters, and Chi-Chi’s chichi’s. It’s a pretty weird episode, even by bonus episode standards, and an ending t...
S03 Episode 6: Ghostbusters
January 29, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt’s time for the finale of Season 3 of Director Showdown, as the boys watch Paul Feig’s 2016 reboot/remake ‘Ghostbusters’! The guys talk about interesting alternate casting choices, how much it seems that Paul Feig hates fans of Ghostbusters, and also which one of the guys will get a victory for the season and ‘win’ a ticket to heaven! It’s an exciting episode, with plenty of twists and turns as the guys figure out just what is in store for them in the next stage of the afterlife! ...
S03 Episode 5: Alice in Wonderland
January 22, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBBrent and Adam watch the final Tim Burton film of the season, the 2010 box-office hit ‘Alice in Wonderland’! This episode, the guys talk about MLK celebrations in Hell, the tired schtick of Johnny Depp (who beats women), the 3D Imax revolution of the early 2000’s and how bad Tim Burton is at making movies sometimes! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on itunes, and tell your friends about the show! There’s a new way to support Sticker Fridge by clicking the link to Amazon ...
S03 Episode 4: I Am David
January 08, 2018 18:43 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThis week on Director Showdown, the boys talk Paul Feig’s directorial debut ‘I Am David’, a shockingly mediocre debut effort, and probably the reason he hasn’t done another drama film since. The fellas talk about the extended fetch-quest sequence in the movie, Paul Feig’s masturbatory cameo, and why semi-competently made mediocre films just might be worse than outright-terrible movies. Adam also goes on a scary, dictatorial-esque rant at the end and kinda scares the hell out of Bren...
S03 Episode 3: Planet of the Apes
January 01, 2018 21:26 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOn this special New Years Day episode of Director Showdown, Brent and Adam are talking Tim Burton’s forgotten remake oddity ‘Planet of the Apes’! Brent yet again has to argue its faults and Burton’s weaknesses, and Adam his strengths and merits. They get into the proper and correct way to utilize Mark Wahlberg, the visual choices that Burton makes in his films, and even the secret to getting into heaven! It’s a jam-packed, if slightly meandering and tangential episode, so enjoy, and...
S03 Episode 2: Unaccompanied Minors
December 24, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this Christmas special, Adam and Brent sat down to watch Paul Feig’s holiday classic ‘Unaccompanied Minors’! Luckily, they were blessed with some 100 proof ‘Rumble Minze’ peppermint schnapps to get through it, and maybe shouldn’t have killed most of the bottle beforehand? Anyway, the fellas talk about what a nightmare the movie is, some ideas for Tim Burton’s version of it, and try to keep their hopes up during their holiday in Hell. Enjoy the episode and we hope you have/had a g...
S03 Episode 1: Batman
December 21, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBBrent and Adam go to Hell! After quite the turn of events on the ‘Dennis the Menace’ bonus episode, the guys have ended up in the bad place! This week they talk about what Hell is actually like, how and why they are still podcasting and watching movies, and the setup for this short, 6 episode season. It’s going to be a rough one, but who would expect anything else from going to Hell?! They kick off the season with Tim Burton’s 1989 ‘Batman’, Brent talks about why he hates Tim Burto...
Bonus Ep: Dennis the Menace
November 20, 2017 15:00 - 59 minutes - 68 MBAt Dennis’s request, Adam and Brent have been watching Dennis the Menace every day for a month and a half. To say that is has changed them would be an understatement. The final bonus episode of season 2. Things are going to get very, very dark… As always, don’t forget to get your FREE Audible trial by going to stickerfridge.com/audible Don’t forget to rate us, and leave a review! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @stickerfridge, and check out our latest short film ‘Alternate Route...
Bonus Ep: Blade Runner
October 02, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBDennis has allowed Adam and Brent a brief armistice, in which the guys watch the Ridley Scott 1982 Sci-Fi classic, ‘Blade Runner’! In their excitement for Blade Runner 2049, Dennis let them revisit and discuss one of Brent and Adam’s favorite movies. On the episode, they discuss the many themes behind the film, some fascinating trivia on the process of making it, Linklater’s and Refn’s potential take on the movie, as well as get hyped about 2049 and talk about director Denis Villenu...
S02 Episode 8: The Neon Demon
September 26, 2017 17:01 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBJoin Adam and Brent on the final episode of Season 2, as they continue to be on the run from Dennis, going bunker to attic to bunker, trying to find a place to record. Everything comes to a head on this episode, but before that, they are joined in another undisclosed location by their friend John Casares and Brent’s wife Amy. They talk the final Refn film of the season, ‘The Neon Demon’ and get into the many possibly metaphors in the movie, as well as talk at length about how differ...
S02 Episode 7: Dazed and Confused
September 11, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBEpisode 7 of Season 2 On the penultimate episode of Director Showdown, Brent and Adam are joined by their penultimate Stickerfridge friend David, for a deep dive into the 1993 film ‘Dazed and Confused’. The guys are doing their best to avoid Dennis at all costs, and have found a bunker to watch the film and record in. David brings a ton of fascinating trivia to the table this episode, as the guys talk about the origins of McConaughey, Adam Goldberg (the Hebrew Hammer) and plenty mo...
S02 Episode 6: Only God Forgives
September 04, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis week, Adam and Brent are joined by a Stickerfridge favorite, Zach! They talk the most divisive Refn film yet, ‘Only God Forgives’ and the hidden layers behind the film, some wild trivia, and their personal origins with the movie. Yet again, the boys are joined by this seasons recurring character, Dennis, who will apparently plague us indefinitely. Again, we apologize profusely, as we want this to stop as much as you do, but please be patient as we look into different methods to...
S02 Episode 5: School of Rock
August 28, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBThis week on Director Showdown, it’s School of Rock! Adam and Brent are joined by Stickerfridge ‘Fam Films’ favorite, Brian Menard! Brian tells the guys which director he prefers, they talk about their personal history with the movie, and how different (and mainstream) it is from Linklater’s other films. We had a few technical difficulties this week, hence Brent and Brian sharing a mic, and a (hopefully not too annoying) buzz during the podcast. Regardless, it’s a great, wacky episo...
S02 Episode 4: Bronson
August 21, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week on Director Showdown, the boys are back in Refn’s corner, checking out his 2008 semi-biographical film ‘Bronson’, about the infamous British criminal. It’s one of Tom Hardy’s earlier breakout roles, and the fellas dive into his performance, his penises performance, and more! Feel free to email us or tweet @Stickerfridge with any thoughts or feedback on the episode or season so far, and please rate and review us on iTunes! ALSO, don’t forget to get your FREE one month tria...
S02 Episode 3: A Scanner Darkly
August 14, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week, Brent and Adam talk about Linklater’s experimental 2006 film ‘A Scanner Darkly’ and although they don’t have a friend on this week, are joined (interrupted) by an unexpected (and uninvited) new guest. Hopefully he doesn’t pop in again, but our apologies for his intrusion on this episode. Aside from that, the boys talk about rotoscope animation, how great Robert Downey Jr. is, and a solid amount about drugs! As always, tell your pals about the show and like, follow and sub...
S02 Episode 2: Drive
August 07, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBTo kick off the first week of Refn flicks, Brent and Adam watch his 2011 masterpiece ‘Drive’, starring Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston and Oscar Isaac. They get into Refn’s incredibly stylized directing, dream up a world with a Ryan Gosling/Dan Stevens rom-com, and even come up with a pretty badass idea for Linklater’s version of Drive. Tell your movie-loving friends to check out the show, and get at us with any ideas or feedback you have regarding the episodes. Cya! Don’t forget to g...
S02 Episode 1: Slacker
July 31, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBDirector Showdown is back with ‘Slacker’ to kickstart season 2! This season, Adam and Brent are facing off Nicolas Winding Refn vs Richard Linklater; The hit directors of such films as ‘Drive’, ‘Only God Forgives’, ‘Neon Demon’, and ‘School of Rock’, ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Dazed and Confused’! They kick things off with Linklater’s 1991 cult-classic and directorial debut ‘Slacker’. Neither of the boys have seen it (which is a first for the podcast) so they have a great time unpacking their ...
Bonus Ep: Shrek
May 24, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week on the Director Showdown, Adam and Brent take a breather from the usual conflict and tension to enjoy one of their favorites of all time: Shrek. This episode is filled with insight, amazing trivia, and truly emotional and brave personal stories shared by our beloved hosts. It’s a truly special episode that we hope you all enjoy while we get ready to start season 2 in the coming months. As always, please share the show with your friends or family and check out audibletrial...
11 AI: Artificial Intelligence
May 17, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this final episode of season 1, Adam and Brent are joined by returning guest John Casares and Sticker Fridge pal Brian Menard to discuss Spielberg’s 2001 film ‘AI: Artificial Intelligence’. The guys go over their mixed feelings on the film, some fascinating trivia behind the movie, and just how useless a character ‘Teddy’ turns out to be. Also discussed is the history of AI: or How Spielberg stopped worrying about Minority Report and decided to make this for his old buddy Kubrick....