House of Nolan - 16 - Following

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House of Nolan - 16 - Following

FromHouselights: A Film Director Podcast

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Jan 7, 2021

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Switching directors to the one and only Christopher Nolan. We explore his first feature film "Following." Joel Schumacher saw this film and knew great things were coming from Nolan. Did you when you watched it?

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Jan 7, 2021

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The show started with revisiting all of David Fincher's directorial works but we just had to keep going. Listen week by week, film by flim, as we review every movie from our favorite directors.

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House of Fincher - 07 - Zodiac: A full five years after Panic Room, David Fincher found himself once more on the trail of a serial killer. This one, however, is a terrifying true-life story of a murderer who defied capture and terrorized California, spurring conspiracy theories... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
74 min listen
House of Fincher - 10 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy urged David Fincher to adapt Stieg Larrson’s hit novel series about Lisbeth Salander. Despite thinking it wouldn’t be a strong box office draw, Fincher took on the task of adapting a difficult tale to an American... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Fincher - 13 - Mindhunter: Season 1: Based on the real work of the FBI agents who defined the special crimes unit that analyzed serial killers to assist with their capture, David Fincher returns to the world of the murderers that chilled the latter part of the Twentieth Century with... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
67 min listen
House of Fincher - 01 - Music Videos: In our first episode exploring David Fincher's directorial works, we discuss his music videos. We each pick our absolute favorites and where we see his distinct style in them. We start the episode with why we love the works of this director. by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Nolan - 17 - Memento: Memento is Nolan's second directorial work and it's a huge upgrade from his first. Costing less than $10m to make and earning back almost four times that. This story told in reverse continued the non-linear trend that Nolan will keep for most of his... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
76 min listen
House of Fincher - 09 - The Social Network: After The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, David Fincher turned his attention to the real-life story of the people who changed the world forever with the invention of Facebook. Your hosts explore what Fincher’s dramatization says about the type of... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
80 min listen
House of Nolan - 24 - Interstellar: You can't quantify how much we love Nolan's "Interstellar," but we're going to try. After finishing the wildly successful Dark Knight trilogy, Nolan refused to stay grounded and made his own 2001. How do you feel this movie holds up today? by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
74 min listen
House of Nolan - 21 - The Dark Knight: This week your hosts discuss what is arguably the greatest superhero #film of all time! Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" flew into theaters, broke box office records, and was a great story on top of it. How do you feel about this #Batman... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
100 min listen
House of Fincher - 06 - Panic Room: Three years after Fight Club, David Fincher decided to create a “small movie” that steered him heavily back into suspense thriller territory. Starring Jodie Foster, Panic Room situated itself in a single house, with a terrified mother and daughter,... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
73 min listen
House of Fincher - 11 - House of Cards: David Fincher redefined television with the release of House of Cards, a series that focused on a different kind of psychopath and broke the fourth wall as a means of connecting with its audience. The show shifted viewing habits and ushered in the... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
68 min listen
House of Fincher - 05 - Fight Club: There was one film in 1999 that everyone was waiting for from George Lucas, a surprise hit that redefined Keanu’s career, and an Austin Powers sequel that made buckets of money. But David Fincher left his own indelible mark on the times as he... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Coppola - 47 - Apocalypse Now: Apocalypse Now took 16 months to shoot, two years to edit, and there are three different versions. This week, Darren, John, and Tristan review the Final Cut and discuss the changes around the three as well as tons of behind-the-scenes information.... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
73 min listen
House of Anderson - 29 - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou swam into our hearts but sadly not into box office gold or critic adulation. This movie is full of whimsy, family drama, Jaguar sharks, and even stop-motion animation. We're here to dissect it this week. How do... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
59 min listen
House of Fincher - 08 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: One year after Zodiac, David Fincher released a heartwarming tale penned by the screenwriter of Forrest Gump with a similar tour through American history. Pairing once more with Brad Pitt, Benjamin Button uses a unique character to explore the... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
75 min listen
House of Fincher - 04 - The Game: After Se7en, David Fincher transitioned to a more intimate tale told on a grand scale. The Game found its way to audiences with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn filling the lead roles, and Fincher’s growing comfort with spectacle and misdirection put... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
81 min listen
House of Fincher - 02 - Alien 3: After years in the music video industry, David Fincher was handed the break of a lifetime to the direct the third installment in the landmark Alien franchise. The first two defined genre filmmaking and Fincher found himself challenged by... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
82 min listen
House of Nolan - 19 - Batman Begins: Batman Begins is finally here on Houselights! As Christopher Nolan fans as well as Batman fans, your hosts have the best time analyzing what is arguably the start to the best superhero trilogy of all time. Listen to hear us talk about this... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
68 min listen
House of Fincher - 12 - Gone Girl: After the relative disappointment of Dragon Tattoo, David Fincher adapted another hit crime novel, Gone Girl. Perhaps more accessible to American audiences than Lisbeth Salander, Amy Elliott thrilled audiences and delivered a box office success... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
77 min listen
House of Fincher - 14 - Mindhunter: Season 2: David Fincher returns to the director’s chair in the second season of Mindhunter, and your hosts explore what that might say about the closer connection to the material as compared to House of Cards. They also discuss expectations and surprises,... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
72 min listen
House of Nolan - 16 - Following: Switching directors to the one and only Christopher Nolan. We explore his first feature film "Following." Joel Schumacher saw this film and knew great things were coming from Nolan. Did you when you watched it? by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
54 min listen
House of Nolan - 18 - Insomnia: When you think Christopher Nolan, you don't immediately think of "Insomnia" starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hillary Swank. This week, your Houselights crew analyzes why this does and doesn't feel like a Nolan film. by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Fincher - 15 - Mank: We top off our journey through David Fincher's directorial works with his first streaming motion picture: Mank. This movie is his first motion picture in six years since Gone Girl, a stark contrast in themes, subject matter, and accessibility.... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
73 min listen
House of Spielberg - 50 - Amistad: This week, Houselights tackles the often forgotten but extremely powerful "Amistad" from Steven Spielberg. It was overshadowed by "Titanic" upon its release but how do you feel about this film 24 years later? by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
67 min listen
House of Nolan - 23 - The Dark Knight Rises: ?THE FIRE RISES!? Houselights is here to discuss the ending to the greatest superhero trilogy of all time "The Dark Knight Rises!" In this hotly contested film, but beloved by many, we dissect what worked, what didn't, and what needed to be... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
64 min listen
House of Anderson - 30 - The Darjeeling Limited: Darjeeling Limited was a great collection of moments but was it a great movie? This week, Houselights takes a ride on the Wes Anderson rails and tries to figure out what went right and what went wrong. by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
51 min listen
House of Nolan - 26 - Tenet: Houselights tackle Christopher Nolan's latest with "Tenet." Many believed it to be too confusing for its own good. Others had a hard time even understanding what they were even saying. But a good portion of the audience was blown away. What did... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
55 min listen
House of Coppola - 45 - The Conversation: This week, Houselights tackles the often forgotten but critics darling, "The Conversation." Francis Ford Coppola once said this was his favorite film that he made. Two of our hosts had never seen it so listen to hear if this 70s enigma holds up... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
63 min listen
House of Cameron - 40 - Titanic: James Cameron's "Titanic" broke records as well as our hearts. It's hard to find someone who hasn't seen this gargantuan blockbuster that went way over time and budget. This week, the Houselights crew dives deep to figure out what holds up and... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
69 min listen
House of Anderson - 28 - The Royal Tenenbaums: Your favorite Wes Anderson dysfunctional family is front and center in today's episode! The Royal Tenenbaums holds a special place in many people's hearts and shows the director's growth in balancing whimsy, humor, as well as personal drama. How... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
56 min listen

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House of Gerwig - 175 - Little Women: Greta Gerwig's "Little Women": A cinematic marvel that delicately stitches together the threads of sisterhood, ambition, and love. Gerwig's adaptation dances between past and present, breathing life into Louisa May Alcott's beloved characters. Saoirse... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Zwick - 173 - Pawn Sacrifice: Pawn Sacrifice raises questions about obsession, genius, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re a chess enthusiast or a curious filmgoer, this movie offers a glimpse into a battle that transcended the chessboard—a battle of... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Zwick - 172 - The Last Samurai: Set against the backdrop of Japan’s Meiji Restoration, the film follows the journey of Captain Nathan Algren (played brilliantly by Tom Cruise), a disillusioned American Civil War veteran. Algren is hired by the Japanese government to train their... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Scott - 163 - Beverly Hills Cop II: "Beverly Hills Cop II" is a mixed bag of nostalgia and action, with Eddie Murphy's charm and Tony Scott's directorial finesse elevating the viewing experience. Tune in as we break down the highs and lows of this '80s classic. Whether you're a die-hard... by Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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House of Nolan - 16 - Following

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