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Sub-Auteurs

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

A radio DJ, a writer, and a filmmaker walk into a podcast. Hijinks ensue. Lured by a mutual love of film (and a greater love of mocking those that never should’ve been made), Anjo, Mayee, and Misha pass happy judgment on the good, the bad, and the ugly that cross their screens. Welcome to the world of Sub-Auteurs. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

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MEAN GIRLS (2024): Is it Fetch?

February 14, 2024 16:36 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

We watched the MEAN GIRLS remake w/ special guest @Hannwich! With an all-new cast and some familiar faces, does the new musical finally make fetch happen, or should it have stayed in home-school?

Ha-Ha-Horror: Scary Movies that Made us Laugh

October 31, 2023 05:28 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

The best horror movies can terrify, but then there are those that just...don't. Check out the horror films that had one job, but left us screaming with laughter! 02:26 - Jaws 3-D (1983) 07:02 - Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) 10:58 - The Ring Two (2005) 17:10 - The Eye (2008) 23:42 - The Haunting (1999) 26:16 - Thirteen Ghosts (2001) 27:25 - Deep Blue Sea (1999) 29:24 - House of Wax (2005) 36:42 - Feng Shui (2004) 43:19 - Shake, Rattle, and Roll Series 49:14 - M. Night Shyama...

THE BARBENHEIMER EXPERIENCE

July 31, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 194 MB

We caught BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER, and we’re still in shock! Tune in to hear if #BARBENHEIMER lives up to the hype, or if we should all go back to superhero movies, sequels, and remakes. Either way, we (and cinema) will never be the same. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING Pt.1

July 19, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 155 MB

We hit the red carpet for the latest in Tom Cruise's iconic franchise! After 6 films over 27 years, we talk the highs, lows, and stunts of Dead Reckoning - but where is the thirst portion?! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Amazing and Sensational: Across the Spider-Verse

June 16, 2023 15:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Nothing could have prepared us for the brain-melting sequel that is ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Can the universe-jumping exploits of Miles, Gwen, and friends live up to the excellence of 2018's Academy Award-winning original? (And can the Sub-Auteurs survive this recording session?!) Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Greatness of AIR

June 01, 2023 05:54 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck star in AIR, revealing the origins of Nike's billion-dollar partnership with Michael Jordan, so we got sneakerhead Marci Reyes to discuss the flick, kicks, and the one true GOAT! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Capacity to Geek: Why "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" STILL RULES

April 24, 2023 10:27 - 1 hour - 177 MB

Before Netflix's animated series reunites one of the greatest casts ever assembled, we check out the geektastic awesomeness of  Scott Pilgrim vs The World! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Shazam 2 is a big-hearted win for the DCEU

March 18, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Before Warner Bros. reboots, Shazam and his super fam try to prove that there's big-screen magic left in the DCEU! Check out our thoughts on this super-powered sequel! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

SNOWFLAKES OR SENATORS: The Saga of PLANE and SHOTGUN WEDDING

March 08, 2023 16:09 - 1 hour - 150 MB

We watched PLANE to see if intelligent people would be offended by a low budget Gerard Butler action flick, then checked out the Palawan-set SHOTGUN WEDDING for an old fashioned J-Lo rom-com! Lezgo, Pinoy pride, wooooo! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Love Hurts: The Saddest Romantic Movies Of All Time

February 13, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Ditch the romcoms and get your tissues ready: this Valentine's Day, the Sub-Auteurs react violently to the most heartbreaking listicle ever! 💔

On The Lot: The Warner Brothers Studio Tour

February 09, 2023 08:32 - 1 hour - 189 MB

It's showtime for the Sub-Auteurs' first video episode, as Misha walks us through his Hollywood trip to Warner Bros. Studio! From the sets to the stories - prepare to geek out at this slice of movie heaven, and catch the video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/N3T15Wis-r4

SUB-AUTEURS 2023 PREVIEW

January 22, 2023 09:26 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Cinemas came back strong in 2022, so here's what we're looking forward to in 2023! From blockbusters to remakes and sequels galore, here's what's coning to cinemas in the Year of the Rabbit! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

THE ROCK CANT SAVE BLACK ADAM

December 05, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 157 MB

BLACK ADAM strikes the DC Universe, and the Sub-Auteurs hit back! Dwayne Johnson's 15-year passion project promised to upset the balance of superhero power forever - did it deliver? BLACK ADAM promised to upset the balance of power in the DC Universe - it wound up mostly upsetting! Dwayne Johnson's 15-year passion project hit the big screen, and the Sub-Auteurs struck back! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

3000 YEARS OF LONGING (aka shirtless Idris Elba: The Movie)

October 21, 2022 08:19 - 1 hour - 141 MB

“Idris Elba as Tilda Swinton’s genie, from the director of Mad Max (and Happy Feet?!)” - that’s it, that’s the pitch. Check out our clean and wholesome thoughts on the movie that finally delivered a superpowered and shirtless Idris Elba for the world (Mayee) to enjoy! This is THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (feat. Earl Maghirang)

September 22, 2022 14:45 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

Anjo and Misha welcome Fanboy SEO's Earl Maghirang himself to talk up the anime awesomeness of the new DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO movie! From their favorite characters and collections, to over 30 years of fandom - the geek level is over 9000!! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

NOPE, NOPE, NOPE! (feat. Hyro Aguinaldo!)

September 07, 2022 04:11 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Screenwriter Hyro Aguinaldo joins Mayee and Misha to dissect Jordan Peele's latest psychological horror! Without Anjo, the Sub-Auteurs wield wits to weigh in on the whacked-out weirdness of NOPE! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

OFF THE RAILS: The Madness Of "Bullet Train"

August 23, 2022 11:25 - 1 hour - 154 MB

You’ll never lok at Fiji Water the same way again as Brad Pitt leads an eclectic cast in the year’s most bonkers thriller -  BULLET TRAIN! Punchlines fly and bodies fall while destiny and revenge collide in this hilarious thriller from the director of Deadpool 2! And where the heck is Anjo?! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"The Gray Man" aka The Spies Who Thirst Me

August 15, 2022 08:11 - 53 minutes - 124 MB

The spy thriller is reborn for the 21st century, with wild escapes, noble crosses, and over-the-top action powering Netflix’s latest thriller, but it’s the gorgeous cast of Ryan Gosling, Ana De Armas, and Chris Evans who elevate every scene into its own thirst portion! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Epic FAIL of "Jurassic World Dominion"

August 02, 2022 10:18 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Generations collide with nostalgia and dinosaurs in "Jurassic World: Dominion"! Could this legacy sequel spell extinction for the Jurassic franchise? Hang out with the Sub-Auteurs to find out!

The Return Of SCREAM

June 29, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 169 MB

26 years since the original revitalized slasher horror with meta humor and commentary, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and Ghostface are back in SCREAM (2022)! The Sub-Auteurs look back at the classic franchise, remember their favorite kills, and argue about who lives and who dies in the latest hackathon!

MICHELLE YEOH ROCKS OUR WORLD(S) IN "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once"

June 12, 2022 10:06 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Starring the incomparable Michelle Yeoh, 2022's biggest surprise hit sucks the Sub-Auteurs into entirely new dimensions of demented brilliance. Strap in, sit back, and hold on: it's time for EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Making "The Kingmaker" (feat. Tey Clamor)

May 03, 2022 11:27 - 1 hour - 211 MB

For THE KINGMAKER's online release with Filipino dub and subtitles, The Sub-Auteurs chat with cinematographer Tey Clamor on her experiences shooting this chilling documentary about Imelda Marcos' impact and influence on Philippine politics and history. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"King Richard" Is A GRAND SLAM/P (feat. Hazel Hottie!)

April 22, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 144 MB

The Sub-Auteurs explore the man, the Smith, and the legend of KING RICHARD, about a determined father’s quest to raise his daughters into the world’s greatest athletes! This week, we’re joined by our first-ever SPECIAL GUEST Hazel Hottie of The Morning Rush, who uses her personal brand of tennis fandom to help us makes us sense of it all! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Growing Pains And Mommy Issues In "Turning Red"

April 08, 2022 17:58 - 1 hour - 147 MB

After handling death, emotions, and sentient toys, TURNING RED takes on the agony and the ecstasy of adolescence! You may not see your mom the same way after this one, but we won’t spoil whether or not we were reduced to tears. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Bridgerton S2: The Return of Ye Old Gossip Girl

April 01, 2022 10:10 - 1 hour - 137 MB

High society’s most eligible contend with scandalous gossip in Season 2 of BRIDGERTON! As Anthony struggles to find his perfect bride, he meets the beguiling Kate, while Eloise concentrates on unmasking Lady Whistledown! Cheesy? Sure, but tune in to hear how there ain’t nothing guilty about Netflix’s latest pleasure! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

2 Ryan 2 Reynolds in "The Adam Project"

March 24, 2022 07:24 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Timelines collide as Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy re-team for a sci-fi romp with the fate of the world in the balance! Ryan Reynolds meets his match amidst explosions, daddy issues, and an impromptu 13 Going On 30 reunion! Listen in to learn if Netflix’s latest blockbuster is worth your time! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

West Side Story: A Classic Reborn

March 17, 2022 17:18 - 1 hour - 164 MB

Legendary Broadway musical West Side Story is reimagined as Steven Spielberg's latest big budget blockbuster. But how does it compare to the classic 1961 adaptation? The Sub-Auteurs sing and dance their way to the answer! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

“Ghostbusters Afterlife” Passes The Torch

March 04, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 158 MB

With decades of false starts, a second sequel to "Ghostbusters" is finally here! But can even World’s Sexiest Man Paul Rudd bring back the magic of the 1984 original? And why are we crying?! Strap on your proton packs and prepare for fun, as the Sub-Auteurs catch the sights, sounds, and slime of “Ghostbusters Afterlife”! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"Spencer" Presents The Unmaking Of Princess Diana

February 25, 2022 07:02 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

“Spencer” takes all of the stress of Christmas with the in-laws and combines it with the expectations that come with marrying into unbending tradition. Etiquette goes out the window as the Sub-Auteurs go over Kristen Stewart’s award-nominated turn as one of the 20th century’s most tragic and influential figures. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

THE SUB-AUTEURS VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL

February 13, 2022 09:18 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Everyone loves a good love story - From meet cutes and grand gestures, to the ones that got away, we talk up our fave rom-coms of the last 10 years! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Matrix: Regurgitated

February 10, 2022 06:49 - 1 hour - 152 MB

The Sub-Auteurs take all the pills for The Matrix Resurrections! 23 years after Keanu Reeves and friends first raged against the machines, have they finally made a Matrix sequel worth watching? (Insert Mandatory Rabbit Hole Reference Here) Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Encanto is an Enchanting Gut-Punch

January 27, 2022 16:27 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

The Sub-Auteurs travel to the Colombian world of Encanto, finding family issues and musical numbers abound in Disney’s 60th animated feature film! Listen in as we talk super powers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Misha’s obsession with owning a magic house! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Peacemaker Packs NSFW Awesomeness

January 15, 2022 09:19 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

John Cena stars in this Suicide Squad spinoff from director James Gunn, and it's every bit as offensively hilarious as you could hope! Listen in - we got an early look at Season 1, and we still arent over it! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Best and Worst of 2021

January 10, 2022 09:41 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

Before 2022 makes us miss the good ol' days of 2021, we look back at the movie highs, lows, and meh's of the year that was! Listen in for our fave films, and more than a few rants that we probably should have cut out 😆 Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

HO-HO-HO: THE SUB-AUTEURS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

December 27, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Indulge your Christmas high, as the Sub-Auteurs go over their fave movies for the holiday season! From Alan Rickman to homicidal penguin men, no cliche is left deconstructed in the Sub-Auteurs Holiday Special! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

“No Time To Die” Marks The End Of An Era

December 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 169 MB

From lunatic geniuses to super cars with missiles, the James Bond series has delivered big screen escapism for the last 60 years. But one thing it’s never had is an ending. Listen in as MJ and Anjo try to restrain superfan Misha when the Sub-Auteurs check out the latest 007 adventure, No Time To Die! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

“No Time To Die” Mark The End Of An Era

December 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 169 MB

From lunatic geniuses to super cars with missiles, the James Bond series has delivered big screen escapism for the last 60 years. But one thing it’s never had is an ending. Listen in as MJ and Anjo try to restrain superfan Misha when the Sub-Auteurs check out the latest 007 adventure, No Time To Die! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"Shang-Chi" Is Asian Representin'

December 09, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 178 MB

Marvel’s Master of Kung Fu joins the MCU in this high fantasy adventur, and the Sub-Auteurs were there to take in every punch, kick, and explosion along the way! The fists fly, and our love for Tony Leung is real in our latest episode! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"Dune" Is Sandworms, Spice, And Everything Spice

November 30, 2021 07:39 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

The Sub-Auteurs blast off for award-winning director Denis Villanueve's epic take on the classic sci-fi novel! Can his blockbuster cast and jaw-dropping visuals succeed where so many have failed? Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Scares That Made Us

October 28, 2021 11:12 - 1 hour - 160 MB

Some of cinema’s most terrifying moments aren’t found in scary movies! From wicked witches to parent deaths and more, the Sub-Auteurs run down your picks for the top scary moments from non-horror films, and share some of their own in the epic conclusion to Halloween Month! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Game On with "Free Guy"

October 19, 2021 08:33 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

Video games go meta in FREE GUY! Geek references, snarky humor, and thirst traps galore as the Sub-Auteurs share their thoughts on Ryan Reynolds' latest blockbuster comedy! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Candyman 2021 Plays the Name Game

October 09, 2021 11:28 - 1 hour - 156 MB

What’s in a name? The Sub-Auteurs check out CANDYMAN, Director Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele's 2021 reboot to the 1992 horror classic. Listen in to see how Peele’s brand of social awareness works for the hook-handed horror icon!

Ari Aster’s Beautiful Nightmares: From Hereditary to Midsommar

September 30, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 184 MB

For horror that gets under your skin to claw at your soul, nobody does it better than Ari Aster, the director of mindf*cks “Hereditary” and “Midsummer”! Tune in as the Sub-Auteurs discuss the works of this new master of darkness! (jump scares may be included) Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"Cleaners" Delivers Young Love and Soiled Memories

September 22, 2021 06:01 - 1 hour - 168 MB

Life, love, and laughter fill “Cleaners”, director Glenn Barit’s extraordinary ride down memory lane! Fresh from the premiere, the Sub-Auteurs embrace this handmade recollection of peer pressure, first kisses, and yes, group projects! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Bad Movies And The Lie Of Nostalgia

September 06, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Ever rewatched a movie you loved as a kid, only to wonder what the heck you were thinking? The Sub-Auteurs confront their pasts and realize that nostalgia can be a cruel, cruel mistress. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

"The Suicide Squad" Gunns It For Maximum Awesomeness

August 22, 2021 18:51 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Does director James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD erase the memory of the infamous 2016 film? Does Margot Robbie steal the show? Is Idris Elba perfection? Did we actually see John Cena? Find out the answers (and more!) in the latest Sub-Auteurs! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Rurouni Kenshin: THE BEGINNING is the End is the Beginning

August 13, 2021 20:10 - 1 hour - 152 MB

The Sub-Auteurs go back in time as RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE BEGINNING finishes off the series with the origin of everybody’s favorite wandering swordsman! How did Kenshin get his scar? Who was his greatest love? And just what is the connection between Samurai X and Ruffa Mae Quinto. Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

The Road To Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

August 01, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 189 MB

Whether you know the franchise as "Samurai X" or "Rurouni Kenshin", there's plenty to love about the live-action, "RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE FINAL" movie! The Sub-Auteurs' inner otakus emerge for a nostalgic ride through one of the best anime-to-live-action movie series ever! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

Family Matters in "Black Widow"

July 26, 2021 14:07 - 1 hour - 153 MB

The Sub-Auteurs catch their first Marvel movie in two years with Scarlett Johannson and Florence Pugh in BLACK WIDOW! was it worth the wait? And what about Taskmaster?! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.

“Cruella” De Vil Made Me Do It

July 19, 2021 05:26 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

The Sub-Auteurs grapple with their emotions at Emma Stone’s stunning turn as fashion icon-turned puppy killer Cruella De Vil in Disney’s latest reimagining of a classic villain. Think of the puppies! Sub-Auteurs is produced, recorded, and distributed by Big Baby Studios.