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The Popcorn Auteur

Pretty straightforward. We watch all the movies of famous filmmakers and then discuss anything and everything that happens to interest us about them.

Dec 23, 2016

On this episode of the Popcorn Auteur, Jon and Chris try to make sense of the ups and downs of the Wachowskis' fascinating filmmaking career.  Will Jon and Chris find films to like outside of The Matrix?  Perhaps Speed Racer deserve a fresh look.  Will they be able to avoid making fun of Eddie Redmayne in Jupiter...


Nov 21, 2016

Alfonso Cuarón is our first Oscar winner for best directing and we were certainly impressed with his talent.  Listen as we discuss the effectiveness of Cuarón's filmmaking technique, his worldview, and the potency of Children of Men in today's political climate.  Will Jon be won over by Gravity?  Will Chris understand...


Oct 21, 2016

George Miller has a most curious filmography.  The same man responsible for four Mad Max movies wrote and directed the Happy Feet movies and Babe:  Pig in the City.  In this episode, we rank the Mad Max saga, discuss the merits of Happy Feet (winner of an Academy Award), and delve into the mythology and messages...


Sep 19, 2016

Joss Whedon's cult success and comic book credentials led him to The Avengers, which still ranks as the highest grossing superhero movie.  One of our favorites, Whedon's work ranges from science fiction to Shakespeare.  Is Whedon a complete filmmaker?  What can or will he do next?  Listen as Jon and Chris discuss.

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Sep 12, 2016

JJ Abrams is one of the busiest men in Hollywood.  Between his producing, writing, and directing credits, Abrams has already amassed a career's worth of credits.  Yet, Abrams has only written and directed three movies:  Mission Impossible III, Super 8, and Star Wars:  The Force Awakens.  Listen as Jon and Chris review...