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Houselights: A Film Director Podcast
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Each week, hosts Darren Moser, John Mills, and Tristan Riddell share what they see as a movie director’s signature approach and how it shaped the movies you love. Join them as they unpack the works of some of the most prominent directors - and the lost works of the most masterful auteurs.
Weekly episodes comprise series featuring works of different directors approached in…
Episodes
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastKiki's Delivery Service (1989) - Hayao Miyazaki | Houselights #60
Kiki's Delivery Service is our last Miyazaki film on Houselights. @drscifi took a broom, @kesseljunkie flew a dirigible, and @theisanerobin just hailed a cab…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMy Neighbor Totoro (1988) - Hayao Miyazaki | Houselights #59
My Neighbor Totoro could be Miyazaki's most beloved work. It's even the logo of Studio Ghibli. So how does it hold up after this many years and what is it like…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastCastle in the Sky (1986) - Hayao Miyazaki | Houselights #58
In our second outing with #Miyazaki, Castle in the Sky features kids with a magic crystal racing against pirates in a search for a legendary floating castle…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) - Hayao Miyazaki | Houselights #57
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is beloved by many and the film that is considered to kickoff Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli. Does this anime transcend the genre…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Rainmaker (1997) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #56
"The Rainmaker" finishes out our 90s Coppola segment and from there we move on to 80s Miyazaki! But before that happens listen to @kesseljunkie and @drscifi…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastJack (1996) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #55
Robin Williams embodied childlike wonder but do you remember when he did it literally? Francis Ford Coppola wanted to work with his friend and so they made it…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastBram Stoker's Dracula (1992) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #54
Coppola's Dracula is a ... unique experience. Whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit that it has a distinct style. How do you feel about his…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Godfather Part III (Coda) (1990) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #53
Houselights swing back to Francis Ford Coppola and tackle the 90s. First up, Godfather Part III, specifically the recut made in 2020. Does his recut of the…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastReady Player One (2018) - Steven Spielberg | Houselights #52
Ready Player One is our last film to analyze of Spielberg's works. Did it honor the book or did it gloss over too much to fit in too tight of a window? Listen…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMinority Report (2002) - Steven Spielberg | Houselights #51
This week we tackle the 2002 classic "Minority Report." Whether Spielberg knew it or not, he would shape the future of fictional technology for decades. At the…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastAmistad (1997) - Steven Spielberg | Houselights #50
This week, Houselights tackles the often forgotten but extremely powerful "Amistad" from Steven Spielberg. It was overshadowed by "Titanic" upon its release…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastAlways (1989) - Steven Spielberg | Houselights #49
Nobody talks about Steven Spielberg's "Always" but of course, Houselights is this week. Dreyfus, Goodman, Hunter, how could anything go wrong? Listen as we…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Sugarland Express (1974) - Steven Spielberg | Houselights #48
Does anyone remember Steven Spielberg's "The Sugarland Express"? We sure didn't. This week we start our sojourn into Spielberg's films but choose one from each…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastApocalypse Now (1979) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #47
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Godfather Part II (1974) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #46
The Godfather Part II has arrived. Francis Ford Coppola's sequel has been called the greatest movie of all time and the greatest sequel of all time. John and…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Conversation (1974) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #45
This week, Houselights tackles the often forgotten but critics darling, "The Conversation." Francis Ford Coppola once said this was his favorite film that he…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Godfather (1972) - Francis Ford Coppola | Houselights #44
One of the highest praised films of all time "The Godfather" graces your feed today.. 70s Francis Ford Coppola is the next round of films for Houselights. Join…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastYoung Frankenstein (1974) - Mel Brooks | Houselights #43
It's pronounced Young Frankenstein! This week we tackle the other Mel Brooks 1974 classic. John and Tristan share nostalgic memories of the black and white gem…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastBlazing Saddles (1974) - Mel Brooks | Houselights #42
Our Godfather review is coming in two weeks! But in the meantime, we're talking about two movies from 1974 directed by Mel Brooks. First, Blazing Saddles. John…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastAvatar (2009) - James Cameron | Houselights #41
In Houselights final entry into their journey of James Cameron films, they take a deep and honest dive into the highest grossing film of all time: Avatar. It…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastTitanic (1997) - James Cameron | Houselights #40
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastTrue Lies (1994) - James Cameron | Houselights #39
The action-comedy "True Lies" is up next for Houselights. This was a departure for James Cameron and the last collaboration he had with Schwarzenegger but it…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastTerminator 2 (1991) - James Cameron | Houselights #38
Judgement Day is here! Houselights explore James Cameron's "Terminator 2." Does the film hold up or do just the effects get past the apocalypse?
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Abyss (1989) - James Cameron | Houselights #37
The movie analysis you've all been waiting for: The Abyss. This James Cameron film is not his most famous but could be his most beloved. Your Houselights crew…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastAliens (1986) - James Cameron | Houselights #36
This time there's more ... to listen to! Because Houselights is talking all about James Cameron's "Aliens"! We couldn't be more excited to discuss this classic…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Terminator (1984) - James Cameron | Houselights #35
Houselights has now opened to door to House of Cameron! In our first episode of James Cameron films, we discuss the merits of "The Terminator" and how it…
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Isle of Dogs (2018) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #34
We finish our journey into Wes Anderson's works with "Isle of Dogs." A beautiful picture with great characters and several ear-to-ear grinning moments. But how…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #33
"The Grand Budapest Hotel" is Wes Anderson's most commercially successful film to date. But why? This week John Mills and Tristan Riddell visit the hotel and…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMoonrise Kingdom (2012) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #32
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom was the beginning of his modern style, which surprisingly was his first throwback to an earlier time. Two child leads defy the…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastFantastic Mr. Fox (2009) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #31
Wes Anderson's first foray into animation was a joy and a delight. It connected with critics and fans but not to a general audience. George Clooney and Meryl…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Darjeeling Limited (2007) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #30
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #29
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #28
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastRushmore (Bottle Rocket) - Wes Anderson | Houselights #27
Houselights transitions from Christopher Nolan to Wes Anderson! Prepare for music from the 70s as well as the color yellow. This week we tackle "Rushmore" but…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastTenet (2020) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #26
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastDunkirk (2017) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #25
Dunkirk is over an hour shorter than Interstellar but packs an incredible amount of action in a short period of time. Being his first movie based on a true…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastInterstellar (2014) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #24
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Dark Knight Rises (2012) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #23
🔥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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastInception (2010) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #22
BWAAAAAM!!!!! "Inception" barrels in this week just like a train at an intersection. With DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's only collaboration to date, your…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #21
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Prestige (2006) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #20
Following up after the success of "Batman Begins," Christopher Nolan brings his now mind-bending signature to the magical masterpiece "The Prestige." Hugh…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastBatman Begins (2005) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #19
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastInsomnia (2002) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #18
When you think Christopher Nolan, you don't immediately think of "Insomnia" starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hillary Swank. This week, your Houselights…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMemento (2000) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #17
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastFollowing (1998) - Christopher Nolan | Houselights #16
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMank (2020) - David Fincher | Houselights #15
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMindhunter: Season 2 (2019) - David Fincher | Houselights #14
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMindhunter: Season 1 (2017) - David Fincher | Houselights #13
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastGone Girl (2014) - David Fincher | Houselights #12
After the relative disappointment of Dragon Tattoo, David Fincher adapted another hit crime novel, Gone Girl. Perhaps more accessible to American audiences…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastHouse of Cards (2013) - David Fincher | Houselights #11
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - David Fincher | Houselights #10
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Social Network (2010) - David Fincher | Houselights #9
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - David Fincher | Houselights #8
One year after Zodiac, David Fincher released a heartwarming tale penned by the screenwriter of Forrest Gump with a similar tour through American history…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastZodiac (2007) - David Fincher | Houselights #7
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastPanic Room (2002) - David Fincher | Houselights #6
Three years after Fight Club, David Fincher decided to create a “small movie” that steered him heavily back into suspense thriller territory. Starring Jodie…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastFight Club (1999) - David Fincher | Houselights #5
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastThe Game (1997) - David Fincher | Houselights #4
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastSeven (1995) - David Fincher | Houselights #3
Working past the debacle that was the production of Alien 3, David Fincher quickly found his way to a film that would serve as his calling card for years…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastAlien 3 (1992) - David Fincher | Houselights #2
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…
Houselights: A Film Director PodcastMusic Videos - David Fincher | Houselights #1
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…