Rogue Auteurs

Jake, Eric, and Chad have a free-flowing discussion about Todd Phillips' Joker, hitting on topics ranging from "Which live-action Joker has given the best performance?" to if Joaquin Phoenix deserves an Oscar nomination to if this movie has rewritten comic-book movies of the future to if Phillips and his team want us to root for the Joker. Anchoring it all is the trio's belief that the movie is good, but perhaps not great. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Chad, and Eric discuss the theory that you never actually know what you think of a movie--not FULLY--until you see it a second time. They posit that the best movies almost require you to watch them a second time before you can process your reaction completely. They also discuss Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Eric, Jake, and Chad reveal their top 5 favorite live-action musicals. This includes a discussion of what makes a musical great, as well as some exploration of why musicals have resurged a bit in recent years. 0:00 - 0:55 Intro 0:55 - 4:41 Why did musicals decline and then re-emerge? 4:41 - 10:40 What qualified as a "musical" and why? 10:40 - 14:01 What qualities did we each look for in a great musical? 14:01 - 23:12 Musicals that just missed the cut 23:12 - 35:12 #10 to #6, just for fun 35:12 - 1:26:50 Count down of #5 to #1 1:26:50 - END Final thoughts about the future of movie musicals and the magic of musicals --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton, Eric Wood, Chad Durham, and special guests Channing Hyde and Marcus Marinos discuss Sean Baker's indie masterpiece The Florida Project, including what makes it so special and the travesty of its lack of Oscar nominations. 0:00 - 12:00 Introduction 12:00 - 21:20 Participants' histories with the movie and why they love it 21:20 - 26:47 The contrast between innocence/joy and reality/sadness 26:47 - 30:45 Is it a movie that you can watch more than once 30:45 - 41:20 Favorite performances/lack of Oscars 41:20 - 1:12:00 Big discussion of lines, quotes, shots, and beauty 1:12:00 - 1:28:48 Final thoughts and conclusionary ramblings 1:28:48 - END Social media biz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad, Jake, and Eric reveal their personal rankings of all of David Fincher’s movies. They discuss common characteristics of movies that Fincher has directed, as well as consider if Fincher is considered an “all-time” director. 0:00 - 3:36 Intro 3:36 - 14:00 Common Fincherian characteristics 14:00 - 16:30 Fincher’s movie chronology 16:30 - 21:05 Tiers? Also, what movies were hard to rank and what movies are you curious where the other two have them ranked? 21:05 - 57:30 Counting down #10 to #6 57:30 - 1:43:58 Counting down #5 to #1 1:43:58 - 1:45:58 Favorite performances 1:45:58 - 1:48:30 Fincher’s status as a director 1:48:30 - 1:50:40 What’s next for Fincher 1:50:40 - END Wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad reveal their top 10 favorite "coming-of-age movies," including defining that term and discussing what makes a good coming-of-age film to each of them and why. 0:00 - 4:50 Introduction 4:50 - 13:04 Definition of a coming-of-age movie and a discussion of what makes a good one 13:04 - 19:29 What movies did NOT make the cut 19:29 - 48:48 Counting down #10 to #6 48:48 - 1:22:30 Counting down #5 to #1 1:22:30 - 1:25:27 Wrap-up/Why these movies mean something 1:25:27 - END Next podcast/final thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad review Avengers: Endgame and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. They also delve into what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe while trying to give credit to the unsung heroes of all of the MCU. 0:00 - 7:00 Intro and two-minute reviews from Jake, Chad, and Chad's kids. 7:00 - 10:00 Was Endgame satisfying? (And how many times did Chad cry?) 10:00 - 24:18 Favorite and least favorite moments 24:18 - 35:25 Quick topics (Gamora, Hawkeye, humor, time travel, Captain Marvel) 35:25 - 40:10 Could this movie get Oscar nominations? 40:10 - 46:30 Unsung heroes of Endgame/the MCU 46:30 - 55:32 Favorite movies of the MCU and where Endgame fits in 55:32 - 58:55 Will anyone ever care this much about a comic book movie again? 58:55 - 1:08:25 What's next for the MCU? 1:08:25 - 1:14:22 Our suggestions for the Marvel team going forward 1:14:22 - END Final thoughts and what's next for the podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad reveal their personal favorite top 10 scores. They try to explain what makes these scores iconic or relevant or resonant for them. They also very briefly react to the Oscars and Jake gives an opinion of Captain Marvel. 0:00 - 1:15 Introduction 1:15 - 4:04 Brief reaction to the Oscars 4:04 - 7:08 Captain Marvel response and excitement for Jordan Peele's US 7:08 - 12:30 What makes a score GREAT to us 12:30 - 17:51 Scores that did NOT make our lists, even though we love them 17:51 - 27:22 Quick countdown of numbers 10 to 6 27:22 - 57:15 Jake and Chad reveal numbers 5 to 1 57:17 - END Final thoughts and what should we do next? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton, Eric Wood, and Chad Durham reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2018. They also discuss their favorite scenes of the year, some least favorite movies, and some great screenplays. They consider the impact of Roma being on Netflix and debate the merits of Bohemian Rhapsody and Paddington 2. 0:00 - 15:23 Introduction and Oscar nomination discussion 15:23 - 19:39 Movies that JUST MISSED making our top 10s 19:39 - 33:41 #10 to #8 33:41 - 39:24 Favorite scenes of 2018 39:24 - 46:25 #7 and #6 46:25 - 48:55 Jake's least favorite movies of 2018 48:55 - 1:00:05 #5 to #3 1:00:05 - 1:02:15 Eric's favorite screenplays of 2018 1:02:15 - 1:18:35 #2 and #1 1:18:35 - END Conclusion/Watch our Oscar Facebook Live video on February 19th --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In light of Alfonso Cuaron's Oscar front runner and Netflix production ROMA, Jake and Chad each personally rank the movies of Alfonso Cuaron, pondering what makes him a great filmmaker. 0:00 - 11:42 Intro/What make Alfonso Cuaron interesting 11:42 - 30:56 #8 to #5 30:56-1:02:28 #4 to #1 1:02:28 - END Emmanuel Lubezki is cool/Alfonso Cuaron is an all-time great/Conclusion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad do their annual "Memo to the Academy" podcast episode, where they detail some of the picks for Oscar nominations they would champion if they had the ability to vote. They split their wish lists into "Crazy" picks, "long shots," and "dark horses." 0:00 - 3:24 Intro to the episode 3:24 - 16:51 CRAZY picks 16:51 - 31:51 Long shots 31:51 - 39:46 Dark horses 39:46 - END Final thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton, Chad Durham, and Eric Wood rank their top 5 favorite screenplays of all time. They reveal what makes a good script for each of them, as well as discussing the script for the movie Widows, written by Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn. 0:00 - 2:08 Intro 2:08 - 8:08 Let's talk about Widows 8:08 - 13:40 What makes a good script? 13:40 - 18:17 What movies did not make our top 5 (Chad and Jake count down #10 to #6) 18:17 - 52:09 Counting down our top 5 favorite screenplays 52:09 - END Upcoming episodes and final thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In one of the podcast's most personal episodes, Jake and Chad discuss the events and moments that led to them loving movies so much and desiring to interpret and understand them. This includes silly anecdotes and seminal experiences that fueled their passion and informed their enthusiasm. One of the longest--and definitely the most personal--episodes in Rogue Auteurs' history. 0:00 - 1:28 Intro to the episode 1:28 - 22:17 Movies we have recently seen 22:17 - 1:43:20 Our love affair with movies: stories, thoughts, and ruminations 1:43:20 - END Wrap-up/Upcoming episodes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton and Chad Durham give their personal top 10 favorite animated movies. They both break down what makes a great animated movies and the influence of nostalgia on their picks. As well, they reveal movies they have recently seen, such as Bad Times at the El Royale and First Man. 0:00 - 1:06 Intro 1:06 - 24:11 Movies they have recently seen 24:11 - 33:35 How did they choose their favorite animated movies? 33:35 - 37:17 Animated movies that did NOT make the cut 37:17 - 1:00:03 Counting down #10 to #6 1:00:03 - 1:35:00 Counting down #5 to #1 1:35:00 - END Final thoughts and possible upcoming episodes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton and Chad Durham, with special guests Channing Hyde and Daniel Potter, have a roundtable discussion about Cameron Crowe's musical dramedy Almost Famous. Topics include favorite lines, favorite performances, favorite moments, and a discussion of its place in movie history. The emotions run high in discussing one of the best movies about music ever made. 0:00 - 1:27 Introduction 1:27 - 6:55 Cameron Crowe's career 6:55 - 10:17 Brief Almost Famous context and synopsis 10:17 - 20:44 Our personal histories with the movie/Why does it resonate with us? 20:44 - 27:45 Favorite lines/quotes 27:45 - 40:10 Favorite performances 40:10 - 54:50 Favorite moments 54:50 - 1:03:33 Is this one of the best movies EVER? 1:03:33 - 1:07:55 Our thoughts about the musical they are planning based on Almost Famous 1:07:55 - 1:08:50 Social media handles and contact 1:08:50 - END Our next podcast episode/Goodbyes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton, Chad Durham, and special guest Josh Wiltbank (now of the Pause Rewind Play podcast) count down their individual top 5 favorite Hans Zimmer scores. They briefly discuss his career and what they look for in a good film score before counting down each of their faves. 0:00 - 1:26 Intro 1:26 - 16:36 Movies they have recently seen 16:36 - 23:32 What they look for in a good film score 23:32 - 30:55 Hans Zimmer and his career 30:55 - 37:16 Honorable mention scores that did not make their lists 37:16 - 1:30:30 Counting down their top 5 Hans Zimmer scores 1:30:30 - 1:33:09 Upcoming podcast episodes and final wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Chad, and special guest Marcus Marinos rank their five favorite "cinematography movies," taking the time to explain why cinematography is so important, as well as some of their honorable mentions. They also talk about what movies they have recently seen and their personal reactions to the announced "Best Popular Film" award at the Oscars. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - 2:03 Intro 2:03 - 18:18 What movies we have recently seen 18:18 - 26:23 Our reactions to the proposed "Best Popular Film" category at the Oscars 26:23 - 42:37 What sticks out to us about cinematography; what is cinematography; how did we rank these movies, generally; why we love cinematography 42:37 - 47:23 Honorable mentions 47:23 - 1:44:05 Our five favorite "cinematography movies." 1:44:05 - END Parting thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad give their personal rankings for the Mission: Impossible series, especially in light of Fallout receiving the best reviews of any movie in the series. They also discuss if Christopher McQuarrie will keep helming future installments, as well as some of the hallmarks of the M: I series. 0:00 - 6:25 Intro and a CELEBRATION of the wonderful, generous donors who helped make this podcast possible! 6:25 - 13:35 Who and what is Rogue Auteurs? Why do we do this? 13:35 - 19:35 Discussion of the rise (and possible downfall) of Movie Pass. 19:35 - 20:12 Give our podcast a review, if you want. 20:12 - 34:16 What have we recently watched? 34:16 - 1:29:00 RANKING the Mission: Impossible movies! 1:29:00 - 1:32:11 Will Christopher McQuarrie return to the series? And other final M: I thoughts. 1:32:11 - 1:35:28 Some parting words and movies that are coming out soon that we are looking forward to or are intrigued by. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad review Baby Driver and rank the films of Edgar Wright. (This podcast was recorded in the summer of 2017.) Wright's films include Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Baby Driver. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton and Chad Durham review DC's Wonder Woman, discussing the novelty (which should not be) of a female-led superhero movie. They ultimately give a letter grade after considering the acting, the directing, the relevance, and the climax. This episode includes a brief discussion of Snatched. 0:00-10:14 -- Discussion of Snatched and Pirates of the Caribbean 1-4. 10:14-50:50 -- Review of Wonder Woman with NO SPOILERS. 50:50-55:15 -- SPOILERS in discussing the ending of Wonder Woman. 55:15-1:03:06 -- Final thoughts, including grades and recommendation. 1:03:06-end -- Upcoming movies and goodbye. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support