Rogue Auteurs

Eric, Jake, and Chad convene to discuss what they like about comic book/super-hero movies. They also rank each of their top 10 favorite in the genre.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In which Chad gets a little mean-spirited. This was one of our favorite episodes to record EVER.  Eric, Jake, and Chad reveal movies that they use to judge other people. Though there is a lot of judginess in this episode, it also reveals a lot about our hosts' proclivities and inner monologues. :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and his two oldest kids chat about their initial reactions to M. Night Shyamalan's OLD. The audio is a little rough, since the car's Bluetooth took over unannounced! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, and Chad catch up on the new and old movies and TV shows they have seen, including Cruella, In the Heights, Fast 9, Black Widow, Loki, Schmigadoon, and Hacks. They discuss the sameness of the MCU and the excitement of Suicide Squad maybe breaking the superhero doldrums. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad reveal their picks in ten Oscar categories--who they would choose if they had the power. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Eric, Jake, and Chad reveal their 10 favorite movies of 2020 -- including all the movies that are eligible for the Oscars as part of the 2020 slate. They also briefly discuss the things about the Oscar nominations that brought them sadness and the things about the Oscar nominations that brought them joy. It was a very different year for cinema, so take some time to listen to those movies that persevered through the pandemic to become the best of the year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In July 2016, in the 6th full episode of the Rogue Auteurs podcast, Chad unveiled his "Actor Spectrum," borne of a teacher's aide's humorous question about her responsibility. Here, almost five full years later, Jake, Chad, and Eric all talk about the Actor Spectrum, trying to find representative actors and actresses for various levels of bad to great acting. It's fun and it's long. Listen during your commute and help us celebrate our five-year anniversary! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad count down their favorite directors of all time. They also check back in briefly with Promising Young Woman, including some awesome thoughts from Hailey Plautz, a listener and friend who recently saw it and offered us a female perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, and Chad masked up and went to the theater to see Emerald Fennell's darkly comic PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, starring Carey Mulligan. Then they sat down to talk about that, but mostly to talk about the movies they have seen since season 3 ended. The movies include TENET, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, MANK, the SMALL AXE ANTHOLOGY, SOUL, HAPPIEST SEASON, WONDER WOMAN 1984, ON THE ROCKS, THE MIDNIGHT SKY, NEWS OF THE WORLD, MULAN, and THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND. So take a listen and let us know what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad, Jake, and Eric discuss Kitty Green's THE ASSISTANT starring Julia Garner, which tackles sexism in the workplace in a nuanced but powerful way. Since the movie is available on Hulu, it is a great time for you to watch it and then spend a little time listening to us chat about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Eric, Jake, and Chad talk about the phenomenon of Hamilton, specifically in reference to its premiere on Disney Plus, as well as their feelings about its impact. They address the question of if ANY stage play will EVER have the wide-ranging and massive influence Hamilton did and does. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In which Chad is embarrassed for remembering an important scene incorrectly. But, more importantly: Jake, Eric, and Chad discuss Hulu's PALM SPRINGS! It's funny and charming and perfectly calibrated for the Coronavirus era, even though it was made before that. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and Jake count down their favorite literary adaptations, focusing on what makes a movie adaptation work and what makes it effective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, and Chad have a thoughtful discussion about Spike Lee's 1989 cinematic classic Do the Right Thing, specifically looking at its continued relevance and examination of complex themes. They also discuss Lee's brand-new Netflix drama Da 5 Bloods and consider its relevance to the present moment in the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Though there are a few audio issues, Jake, Eric, and Chad reveal their favorite movies that are based on real events. They consider what makes those movies great and why. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, Chad, and special guest Daniel Potter discuss the enduring appeal of the Coens' slacker comedy The Big Lebowski, including its best lines and moments, as well as where it fits in the Coens' filmography. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Eric, Jake, and Chad rank their favorite songs from movies that are not musicals. Jake and Chad stick with songs written for and performed in movies, even though those movies are not traditional musicals. Eric just ranks favorite performances of songs in movies with no real restrictions. It is a rollicking good time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, and Chad discuss Cameron Crowe's sports agent-romantic comedy Jerry Maguire, considering its appeal, the performances of its stars, and its genre. Jake discusses his experience seeing it for the first time 24 years after its release, and everyone praises Cameron Crowe's writing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Eric, and Chad reveal their 10 favorite sports movies, but focus on discussing the top 5 and why they resonate with them. They first discuss what makes a "sports movie" and what makes a "great" sports movie, as well as movies that didn't quite make the cut. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake, Chad, and Eric each assigned another member of the Rogue Auteurs team a movie to watch that they had not yet seen. This episode is made up of the three discussions that came from these assignments. Chad assigned Eric to watch Snowpiercer (available on Netflix). Jake assigned Chad to watch Apocalypse Now (available on HBO Go). Eric assigned Jake to watch The Shawshank Redemption (available on Netflix).  Each of these movie discussions could have taken up a whole episode on its own, but the boys roll quickly through each film and its quality and impact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support