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The Director's Chair Network
Join Ryan and many featured guests and other hosts as they break down and review a variety of directors and their films! So far, this podcast has featured films from Edward Zwick, John Hughes, Brian De Palma, and Michael Mann. Soon, we will feature Edgar Wright, Sam Peckinpah, Paul Verhoeven, and David Fincher!
Episodes
The Director's Chair NetworkHeat (Part 4)
Heat (1995) Part 4: The Epic Bank Heist Shootout Breakdown! Ready for the iconic Heat bank heist shootout? Join The Director’s Chair Network for Part 4 of our…
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Bonfire of the Vanities
Why Bonfire of the Vanities Is De Palma’s Biggest Swing & Miss! Is Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) Brian De Palma’s most misunderstood film? Join The Goat: A…
The Director's Chair NetworkBeethoven
Why Beethoven (1992) Is the Craziest Family Movie You Forgot About! Ever wonder why a slobbering St. Bernard became a ‘90s icon? Join Retromade: Your Pop…
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Raising Cain (Director’s Cut) & The Fury (Staircase Scene)
Unraveling Brian De Palma’s Raising Cain & The Fury with Filmmaker Pete Gelderblom! What if a fan’s passion project could reshape a cinematic masterpiece? 🤯 In…
The Director's Chair NetworkHeat (Part 3)
Heat Part 3: The Iconic Diner Scene Showdown & Failed Heist Breakdown! “You want to be makin’ moves on the street, have no attachments!” Dive into the…
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Phantom of the Paradise - The Undead "Somebody Super Like You" Scene
Phantom of the Paradise (1974): Brian De Palma’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Masterpiece! “The ultimate rock palace!” Get ready to rock with The Goat: A Brian De Palma Fan…
The Director's Chair NetworkDennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace (1993): A Chaotic Trip Down Memory Lane with Amy Lewis! “Hey, Mr. Wilson!” Buckle up for a wild ride back to 1993 with RetroMade as we…
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Nat Segaloff Interview
Scarface Secrets Revealed! Brian De Palma & A Century of Gangster Cinema with Nat Segaloff “I’m gonna write my name all over this town with big letters!”…
The Director's Chair NetworkHeat (Part 2)
Heat (Part 2) Al Pacino’s Epic "Give Me All You Got!" | Michael Mann Deep Dive Get ready for an intense breakdown of Heat (1995) as we dive into Part 2 of our…
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Carlito’s Way - Club Scene
Carlito's Way: The Ultimate Suspense Scene Breakdown “You are Carlito in this scene!” Dive into one of the most gripping sequences in Carlito’s Way with us on…
The Director's Chair NetworkFerris Bueller's Day Off
Join us as we review the ultimate teen comedy with Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane tearing through Chicago! With guests Kevin and Eric from Six Degrees of…
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Phantom of the Paradise - Winslow Leach signs his soul away to Swan Scene
Phantom of the Paradise: Unpacking the 1974 Cult Classic with David Rosen! Get ready to dive into the wild, rock-infused world of Phantom of the Paradise! In…
The Director's Chair NetworkHeat (Part 1)
Heat (1995): Michael Mann’s Epic Crime Saga, Part 1! Join host Ryan and guest Craig Cohen from The GOAT: A Brian De Palma Fan Podcast on The Directors Chair…
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Blow Out - Bridge Scene
Blow Out (1981): De Palma’s Sound-Driven Thriller Masterpiece! Join host Craig and guest Sean Wheeler from Inglorious Blue Balls and Scareflare Records on The…
The Director's Chair NetworkMr. Mom
Mr. Mom (1983): John Hughes’ Hilarious Family Classic! Join host Katie and guest Craig Cohen from The GOAT: A Brian De Palma Fan Podcast as they dive into the…
The Director's Chair NetworkDavid Konow Interview
Brian De Palma Deep Dive with Author David Konow! | Interview Join host Craig for a special episode of The Directors Chair Network featuring an in-depth…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans (1992): Michael Mann’s Epic Masterpiece! Join host Ryan and guest Katie from Retromade on The Directors Chair Network as they dive…
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Untouchables - Canada Border Scene
The Untouchables (1987): De Palma’s Epic Canada Border Scene! Join host Craig and guest Dan as they dive into the thrilling Canada border scene from Brian De…
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Mission Impossible - “You Haven’t Seen Me Very Upset” Scene
Mission: Impossible (1996): De Palma’s Action Masterpiece! Join host Craig and guest Doug from Rocky Minute as they dive into Brian De Palma’s 1996 blockbuster…
The Director's Chair NetworkManhunter
Manhunter: Michael Mann’s Dive into the Hannibal Lecter Universe! Join host Ryan and guest Christian from The Bladtcast on The Directors Chair Network as they…
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Scarface - “Say hello to my little friend” Scene
Scarface’s Iconic Ending: De Palma’s Cinematic Masterpiece! 🔫💥 Join Craig and Scott from Church of Tarantino as they dive into the explosive final scene of…
The Director's Chair NetworkUncle Buck
Uncle Buck: John Hughes’ Hilarious 80s Family Comedy Classic! Rewind to 1989 as we dive into John Hughes’ Uncle Buck, starring the legendary John Candy! Joined…
The Director's Chair NetworkScarface (Chainsaw Scene) & Carlito’s Way (Pool Room Scene)
Al Pacino’s Epic De Palma Double Feature: Scarface & Carlito’s Way! Join Craig and fellow podcaster Brian Sword as we dive into two iconic Brian De Palma films…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Keep
The Keep: Michael Mann’s Bizarre 80s Flop or Cult Classic? Dive into the strange world of Michael Mann’s The Keep (1983) with Ryan and guest host Doug from…
The Director's Chair NetworkCarrie - Pig Blood Scene
Carrie’s Pig Blood Scene: De Palma’s Masterful Suspense! Get ready to relive the chilling brilliance of Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976)! In this episode, Craig…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club at 40: Why This Teen Classic Still Resonates! “Don’t you forget about me!” Celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Untouchables - Church Scene
The Chicago Way: Breaking Down The Untouchables Church Scene! 🕴️🔫 “You want to get Capone? Here’s how you get him!” Join us as we dive into the iconic church…
The Director's Chair NetworkThief
Michael Mann’s Thief Still Steals the Show! Dive into the gritty, neon-soaked streets of Michael Mann’s debut masterpiece, Thief (1981)! In this episode of the…
The Director's Chair NetworkSnake Eyes - Opening Scene
Unraveling the Chaos of Snake Eyes' Iconic Opening Scene! Get ready to dive into the frenetic world of Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes! In this…
The Director's Chair NetworkEdward Zwick’s Films Ranked
Welcome to the grand finale of Edward Zwicks Season, now transitioning to the Director’s Chair Network! In this solo episode, I rank all 13 of Edward Zwick’s…
The Director's Chair NetworkTrial By Fire
Trial by Fire: A Heart-Wrenching True Crime Story That Changed Our Minds! Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as we dive into Trial by Fire (2018), Edward…
The Director's Chair NetworkJack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Action, Tom Cruise, and Ed Zwick's Vision! Buckle up for an action-packed dive into Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) with Tom…
The Director's Chair NetworkPawn Sacrifice
Checkmate Challenges: Diving into Pawn Sacrifice! Get ready for a deep dive into Pawn Sacrifice (2014), a biographical drama about chess legend Bobby Fischer…
The Director's Chair NetworkLove & Other Drugs
Love, Laughter, and Viagra: Unpacking Love& Other Drugs! Hey movie lovers! Ready for a rom-com with a twist? Join us as we dive into Love and Other Drugs…
The Director's Chair NetworkDefiance
Discover the Untold Heroism of Defiance! Hey cinephiles! Ready to dive into a gripping World War II true story? Join us as we unpack Defiance (2008), a…
The Director's Chair NetworkBlood Diamond
In this deep dive, Ryan and guest co-host Doug tackle the gripping 2006 film, Blood Diamond, directed by Ed Zwick and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Last Samurai
Ed Zwick’s The Last Samurai Deep Dive with Podfather Craig Cohen! Join us as we dive into the epic The Last Samurai with the legendary Craig Cohen, the…
The Director's Chair NetworkThe Siege
The Siege: A Chillingly Prophetic ‘90s Thriller You NEED to Revisit! Hey, movie buffs! Welcome to this season of where we cover Ed Zwick films, and for this…
The Director's Chair NetworkCourage Under Fire
Courage Under Fire: Denzel Shines in This Gripping '90s War Mystery! 🎖️💥 Hey, film fans! Buckle up for an intense ride of Ed Zwick films, as we dive into…
The Director's Chair NetworkLegends of the Fall
Legends of the Fall: Why This Epic Drama Still Captivates 30 Years Later! 🐎🌄 Hey, movie lovers! Saddle up for an unforgettable ride with our covergae of ed…
The Director's Chair NetworkLeaving Normal
Leaving Normal: A Hidden Gem of the '90s You NEED to Watch! Hey, movie buffs! Ready for a heartwarming road trip adventure? Join us on this season where cover…
The Director's Chair NetworkGlory
Glory (1989) is a cinematic masterpiece that’ll hit you right in the feels! Join us on the Edward Zwick's Season as we dive into his powerful Civil War drama…
The Director's Chair NetworkAbout Last Night
About Last Night - A Deep Dive into Edward Zwick’s First Film! Hey film fans, buckle up for a nostalgic trip back to 1986 with our review of About Last Night!…