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Transformers
Director Showdown
11/22/21 • 122 min
Adam and Brent get into 'Transformers' with Delfinpod head honcho Emmanuel! They talk about what makes the action in this Michael Bay movie different from his others, other iconic franchises from the early-to-mid 2000's, and ponder why the leads of the movie had sex on top of their sentient car! It's a loose, fun one to welcome listeners back after our brief break, and only two episodes are left this season so we hope you enjoy!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Sucker Punch
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10/04/21 • 91 min
Adam and Brent get into Zack Snyder's audacious yet messy 2011 action film 'Sucker Punch'! They break down what works about it and what doesn't, where the disconnect might be for fully hitting on all cylinders, and what it means to make 'commentary about geek culture' and the inherent irony in doing so! They also praise Oscar Isaac for bringing a ton of integrity to a role that doesn't really call for it. It's a great breakdown of a real mixed bag of a movie and the guys had a good time getting into it!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Bad Boys 2
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09/20/21 • 104 min
Adam and Brent get into Michael Bay's Action-opus 'Bad Boys 2' with friend of the show Zach Cavender! They discuss the changes from the first movie to the second, embracing the psychotic insanity of Michael Bay's cynical worldview and the best jokes from each movie! It's a fun discussion of one of the defining action-comedies of the 2000's so enjoy!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Watchmen
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08/30/21 • 108 min
Erik Casarez is back to talk Snyder's 2nd comic book adaptation, 'Watchmen'! They get into the works of Alan Moore, what works and doesn't work in Snyder's approach to the material, and a Carla Gugino corner! Thanks so much for checking out the season so far, and make sure to recommend the show to your friends and family. Next week we're talking Bad Boys 2 (and maybe 1 as well) so we'll see you then!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content (including Adam and Brent's 2-part Mass Effect trilogy discussion!) https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Pearl Harbor
Director Showdown
08/16/21 • 103 min
Adam and Brent break down Michael Bay's box-office hit and critical failure 'Pearl Harbor'! They get into comparisons to other epics of the time (especially Titanic), where it fails in comparison, but also ways it could've been really special. They also do their first live commentary on Brent experiencing the R-rated scenes that make up the extended edition that actually turned out to exist, despite Brent gaslighting Adam via the Mandela effect! It's a fun, tangent-heavy episode, shorter than most, ironically on one of the longest movies of the podcasts yet, so enjoy and thanks for subscribing/listening/reviewing!
******This episode also contains a secret, nested review of 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' the boys meant to record weeks ago but didn't because it drained them physically, emotionally and spiritually, so enjoy******
****Also, sorry I didn't count the number of bays in the whole ass world, ain't got that kind of time****
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
300
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08/02/21 • 115 min
Adam and Brent are talking Zack Snyder’s epic follow-up to ‘Dawn of the Dead’, the adaptation of the graphic novel 300, with Sean Menard joining once again! They break down their history seeing this movie, it’s breakthroughs in VFX and the real Spartan history the movie is pulling from! They also get into unexpected recent comparisons to 'The Green Knight' as well as 'Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins'! (Also Brent gets attacked by a bug live lol). It's a fun one, so enjoy and thank you for listening!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Armageddon
Director Showdown
07/19/21 • 119 min
Sean Menard joins Adam and Brent to talk Michael Bay's Space epic 'Armageddon'! How does the movie hold up on it's 23rd anniversary (again falling on the day we recorded the episode!) How does it compare to similar twin-movie of the era 'Deep Impact', what makes this one stand out from the rest of Bay's filmography, and why is this maybe Brent's favorite Bay movie?? It's a great talk about one of the goofiest movies of it's era, so stick around because you won't wanna miss a thiiiiiiing!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
Dawn of the Dead
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07/05/21 • 137 min
John Casares (resident zombie expert of the pod) returns to discuss the modern day Romero adaptation 'Dawn of the Dead'! The guys get into a bit of Zack Snyder's origins in commercials and music videos, their favorite zombie movies, and where this movie falls in the huge zombie resurgence of the early 2000's! Is this still the best movie Snyder has made?? Watch along and let us know what you think!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
The Rock
Director Showdown
06/21/21 • 91 min
Adam and Brent get into the first Michael Bay film of the season with 'The Rock', recorded on the 25th anniversary of the movies release! Their friend Brian Menard returns to get into a bit of Nicolas Cage, the heavy hitting writers that worked on the script, why Ed Harris is one of our best actors, and general cultural context for the movie. It's generally agreed upon as a staple of 90's action cinema, so enjoy the fellas getting into the nitty gritty!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
100th Episode: National Treasure
Director Showdown
01/04/21 • 109 min
The guys decided for their 100th episode to discuss an under-appreciated franchise, National Treasure! They get into Jon Turteltaub's odd directing career, grandpa-movies as a genre, and National Treasure's bizarre place in Disney's franchise history! Also discussed is a bit about the shows journey and it's future, as the guys announce they are joining the Delfinpod Podcast Network, as well as the fresh cover art courtesy of Andrew Flores! Thank you all so much for sticking with us for these hundred episodes and get excited for many more with our new podcast home!
Make sure to check out all the DelfinPod shows at https://delfinpod.com/ as well as the patreon for days of exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/delfinpod
Also, follow Adam and Brent on https://letterboxd.com at 'Relativistic' and 'Binary1138' respectively!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Director Showdown have?
Director Showdown currently has 120 episodes available.
What topics does Director Showdown cover?
The podcast is about Filmmaking, Film History, Film, Commentary, Film Analysis, Comedy, Television, Podcasts, Movies and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Director Showdown?
The episode title 'Sucker Punch' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Director Showdown?
The average episode length on Director Showdown is 103 minutes.
How often are episodes of Director Showdown released?
Episodes of Director Showdown are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Director Showdown?
The first episode of Director Showdown was released on Mar 1, 2017.
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