Rogue Auteurs

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

Jake and Chad--newcomers to the Fast and the Furious franchise--rank all of the movies in the series, paying special attention to the characteristics that make them so popular. Krista Durham also drops by to give her insight about the series. 0:00-20:37: Movies they have seen (including Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, The Circle, and Sleight). 20:37-1:37:53: Ranking the Fast and the Furious films. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss David Fincher's modern classic The Social Network. Both critics explain why it resonates with them and why it will stand the test of time. 0:00 - 25:25 Discussion of movies that they have recently seen, including a small discussion of Dreamworks Animation, as well as a look at Raw and Looper. 25:25 - 1:07:34 The Social Network is a modern classic. 1:07:34 -1:08:45 What is coming out in the next little bit. 1:08:45 - 1:10:32 Intro to our next podcast episode, which is a ranking of the Fast and the Furious movies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and Jake discuss the movies coming out in 2017 that they are most excited about. As well, they discuss Get Out, Logan, and Kong: Skull Island at the beginning of the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake and Chad cast their vote in 11 of the biggest Oscar categories. Patterned after Siskel and Ebert's old "If We Picked the Winners" episodes, Jake and Chad reveal who they would pick if they were members of the Academy in all of the acting categories, both script categories, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Animated Feature, Best Song, and Best Picture. They dressed up and made "envelopes" as well. You can check out the video on the Rogue Auteurs Facebook page. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and Jake rank the movies of M. Night Shyamalan. While doing so, they analyze his career and his recent resurgence. 0:00 - 47:00 Counting down #5 to #1; 47:00 - 1:00:00 Spoiler-heavy discussion of Unbreakable and Split; 1:00:00 - 1:01:09 Final thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and Jake rank the movies of M. Night Shyamalan. While doing so, they analyze his career and his recent resurgence. 0:00 - 9:15 Thoughts on the Oscar nominations; 9:15 - 20:16 Discussion of Shyamalan's career and analysis of his reputation; 20:16 - 1:06:46 Counting down #11 to #6 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

We are excited to present our podcast episode counting down Chad Durham and Jake Hampton's top 10 movies of 2016! Because of the sheer amount of passion they had for each of their favorite movies from last year, the countdown had to be split into two separate episodes, both of which are linked below. Chad and Jake also finish the second half with a few pleas to the Oscar voters about which movies they don't want to see overlooked in certain categories. 0:00 - 1:06:02 #5 down to #1; 1:06:02 - 1:23:01 "Memo to the Academy": Chad and Jake give some notes to AMPAS voters on movies that they don't want to see get overlooked (inspired by Siskel and Ebert's old segment); 1:23:01 - upcoming podcast episode plug. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

We are excited to present our podcast episode counting down Chad Durham and Jake Hampton's top 10 movies of 2016! Because of the sheer amount of passion they had for each of their favorite movies from last year, the countdown had to be split into two separate episodes, both of which are linked below. Chad and Jake also finish the second half with a few pleas to the Oscar voters about which movies they don't want to see overlooked in certain categories. 0:00 - 4:30 Golden Globes reactions; 4:30 - 14:16 least favorite/worst movies of the year; 14:16 - 25:40 movies that did not quite make our lists; 25:40 - 31:02 how we decided what made the top ten; 31:02 - 32:40 explanation of how we are going to play "password" before each reveal; 32:40 - 1:31:30 #10 down to #6. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad and Jake join forces with Daniel Potter to orally review Damien Chazelle's lush and well-received throwback musical LA LA LAND. They also analyze Chazelle's previous feature WHIPLASH and discuss some of the similarities in topic and theme between the two features. (Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, podcast apps, and as a Facebook Live video on the Rogue Auteurs Facebook page.) 0:00 -- Introduction; 1:20 La La Land review begins; 42:38 -- Whiplash analysis begins; 53:30 -- Whiplash SPOILERS as the ending is discussed in great detail; 1:07:26 -- NO MORE SPOILERS from here on out. 1:13:50 -- Upcoming podcast episodes and approximate schedule. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton and Chad Durham discuss the appeal of Christmas movies and the personal power (and nostalgia) they hold. They are joined by special guests Susan Martin, Krista Durham, and Chase Durham, who all reveal their personal Top 3 Favorite Christmas Movies. At 0:00, the guests give short reviews of movies they have recently seen, including Loving, Arrival, Moonlight, Fantastic Beasts, Nocturnal Animals, La La Land, and Moana. At 16:38, they discuss the Christmas movie genre in general and the way that certain movies become personal favorites for people. At 22:30, they discuss a lot of the "classic" Christmas movies and many others. At 36:40, they begin to reveal their personal Top 3 Faves. At 1:31:05, Chad and Jake mention the upcoming podcast episodes for late December and early 2017. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Chad Durham and Jake Hampton rank the movies of Spike Jonze. They also go through a few movies they have recently seen: Trolls, Certain Women, Dr. Strange, and Moonlight included. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

Jake Hampton, Chad Durham, and special guest expert Krista Durham discuss the romantic comedy genre. Is it trash? Is it lazy? Or is it perfect escapism? They also discuss what makes something a rom-com and how the genre has developed a bit throughout the years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support

In the wake of the release of Masterminds, Chad Durham and Jake Hampton personally rank the five Jared Hess-directed movies Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Gentlemen Broncos, Don Verdean, and Masterminds. They try to analyze what makes a Jared Hess movie and push the theory that there is a lot more going on in Hess' movies than many people assume. The underlying sadness that pervades some of the movies particularly resonates for Jake, while Chad finds that he was more emotional moved by a few of the movies than he ever thought he would be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chad-durham8/support