Auteur Detour

Dec 19 2024 47 ep. 64 mins

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Three movie lovers discuss the filmographies of cinemas most important directors in hopes of gaining a greater understanding of their vision, impact, and the culture that surrounds them.

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An Auteur Detour Christmas Special

Dec 19 2024 88 mins

Surprise! Chris, Ian, and Travis are back for a special Holiday episode breaking down what makes a Christmas movie, whether or not a good Christmas movie has anything to do with it being a good movie, and the three of them reveal their top three favorite christmas movies. It's a christmas miracle!

Oscars Special

Mar 07 2024 76 mins

Surprise! we are popping in with a special episode to recap some of our favorite movies of the year and to talk about changes in the movie landscape. some things for better, some things for worse. It was a big year for movies. some of our favorite directors had some huge swings. we get into it.

You Down With O.P.P.(E.N.H.E.I.M.E.R.) (Oppenheimer)

Aug 03 2023 78 mins

the film friends are back with a brand new episode to continue our dive into the mind of Christopher Nolan is this a masterpiece? Probably! it's incredible. and we talk all about it. thanks everyone for joining on this journey, and enjoy the great conversation

The Backwards Man (Tenet) and our final thoughts on Christopher Nolan

Jun 15 2023 85 mins

We've come to the end of our auteur detour and we've learned a lot along the way. but before we get into that there is an incredibly fun talk about a truly divisive installment into Christopher Nolan's filmography. we try to figure out why his themes fall flat in Tenet where they've worked so well in other places. also...Chris loves this movie! and he talks about wh

Our Hero, What's-His-Name (Dunkirk)

Jun 08 2023 67 mins

Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's unique entry into the war film genre. it's also a unique entry into the "Nolan" genre as it has zero exposition, a short running time, and an optimistic finale. we talk about the problematic politics, the lack of females and diversity, and about what works. give it a listen! artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley find and follow us on social med

Interregnum (Interstellar)

Jun 01 2023 72 mins

Chris Nolan's "fuck ya, science!" sci-fi movie is discussed in depth; touching on some constant Nolan themes, some incredible performances, and why each of us are able to overlook clunky dialogue in one movie but not in another. join us and give it a listen! artwork by travis white music by Ian Hinkley follow us on socials!

The Last (Bat)Dance (The Dark Knight Rises)

May 25 2023 61 mins

The final film in Christopher Nolan's "dark knight" trilogy offers a lot of insight into where Nolan has arrived as a filmmaker. Ian, Travis, and Chris discuss all the things that miraculously work in spite of the films flawed politics and bewildering story. on the whole, all of the hosts love it and (despite where you may land on the Robin) debate; you probably will

Wet Dreams (Inception)

May 18 2023 73 mins

Christopher Nolan's follow up to The Dark Knight, when he had the ability to make any movie he wanted with seemingly no studio notes, is probably the most divisive in his filmography amongst our hosts. Chris and Travis both consider it a masterpiece of auteur cinema on a huge blockbuster scale. Ian appreciates the spectacle, performances, and originality; but found it too cold

"So: Who Are Your Guys?" (The Dark Knight)

May 11 2023 75 mins

in this episode Travis, Ian, and Chris talk about what makes The Dark Knight stand out from other superhero movies. what makes it a Christopher Nolan movie, and talk a lot about the iconic performance from Heath Ledger. Also discussed are the problematic politics that continue to permeate the Nolan filmography and whether it's forgivable or not. tune in! artwork by Travis Whit

The Dead Wives Club (The Prestige)

May 04 2023 67 mins

Christopher Nolan's 5th film is a cool and original period piece about two magicians in a war of one-upmanship. It also delves deeper into many of the directors themes in a very interesting way. we talk about that and much more in this fun episode. give it a listen! artwork by Travis White music by Ian Hinkley follow us on social media @auteurdetour