Episodes

  • Rocking Out with Richard Linklater

    Rocking Out with Richard Linklater
    Jun 11 2024
    This week on “The Directors” we are speaking with Richard Linklater, who directed the classic Paramount film “School of Rock” and also made “The Bad News Bears” and “Everybody Wants Some!!” for the studio. Learn about his unique approach to the material, how making “School of Rock” differed from his more indie films and more. Also: we talk about his sexy new comedic thriller “Hit Man.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of “Friday the 13th”

    Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of “Friday the 13th”
    Jun 4 2024
    We are joined by Sean S. Cunningham for this very special, very spooky episode of “The Directors.” “Friday the 13th” director Cunningham tells us about the origins of the film, how they actually produced the movie and what it was like to kill Kevin Bacon with an arrow. Grab your popcorn, turn out the lights and listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Revisiting Christopher McQuarrie on "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout”

    Revisiting Christopher McQuarrie on "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout”
    May 31 2024
    Let’s go back to (almost) the beginning with our very in-depth conversation with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. In this episode, McQuarrie talks about his involvement in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” how that wound up with him directing “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and finally about the just-released (at the time) “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It’s a wonderful chat with one of our favorite people. This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • This Episode is a Secret "10 Cloverfield Lane" Sequel with Dan Trachtenberg (Part Two)

    This Episode is a Secret "10 Cloverfield Lane" Sequel with Dan Trachtenberg (Part Two)
    May 28 2024
    We are so thrilled to be joined by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker behind “10 Cloverfield Lane,” on this week’s episode of “The Directors.” We discuss working within the Bad Robot framework, how the movie was supposed to look and what J.J. Abrams contributed. Plus, get updates on Trachtenberg’s “Prey” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Trapped in a Bunker with "10 Cloverfield Lane" Director Dan Trachtenberg (Part One)

    Trapped in a Bunker with "10 Cloverfield Lane" Director Dan Trachtenberg (Part One)
    May 21 2024
    Joining us on this episode of “The Directors” is Dan Trachtenberg, the director of new Paramount classic “10 Cloverfield Lane.” In this episode, learn about Trachtenberg’s origin story, how he got on board the project and how a spec script called “The Cellar” became “10 Cloverfield Lane.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Revisiting Robert Elswit, Cinematographer for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”

    Revisiting Robert Elswit, Cinematographer for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”
    May 17 2024
    This week we are revisiting our conversation with Oscar®-winning cinematographer Robert Elswit, who shot both “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” It was a huge thrill getting to chat with this legend, who shares details about the making of both films, including what it was like to shoot the Burj, how his background in visual effects aided in the underwater sequence and what went into the opera sequence. It's a doozy! This episode was originally released in February 2019. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Back to “Nebraska” with Alexander Payne (Part Two)

    Back to “Nebraska” with Alexander Payne (Part Two)
    May 14 2024
    Alexander Payne joins us on “The Directors,” where we touch on his other Paramount gems – the road trip movie “Nebraska” and the underrated “Downsizing.” Learn how he got the studio to agree to black-and-white for “Nebraska” and why he thinks “Downsizing” should have been a television series instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • “Election” Results with Alexander Payne (Part One)

    “Election” Results with Alexander Payne (Part One)
    May 7 2024
    On this episode of “The Directors” we are joined by Alexander Payne, who takes us through the inception and making of his early Paramount classic “Election.” Payne discusses the challenges with multiple voiceovers, working with MTV and his playful sense of continuity. If you love “Election” as much as we do (and even if you don’t), this is a very fun conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins