The Director's Chair Network

Buckle up for a thrilling ride through Los Angeles with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in Collateral! 🚖 In this episode of the Director’s Chair Network podcast, host Ryan and  guest Trucker Andy dive deep…

Curly Sue (1991): John Hughes’ Final Directorial Effort – Heartwarming or Lackluster? 

Travel back to 1991 with Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind as host Katie and guest Andrew from The Nostalgia Fun…

Ali (2001): Why This Boxing Biopic Deserves a Second Look 

Join The Director’s Chair Network as host Ryan flies solo to dive into Michael Mann’s Ali (2001), a biographical drama about Muhammad Ali’s l…

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983): The Ultimate Road Trip Comedy Classic! 

Buckle up for a wild ride with National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)! Join Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind as host Katie and…

The Insider (1999): Al Pacino’s Greatest Non-Godfather Performance? 

Join The Director’s Chair Network as host Ryan and guest Craig dive into Michael Mann’s The Insider (1999), a gripping true-story d…

Career Opportunities (1991): John Hughes’ Underrated Gem or Flawed Flop? 

Dive into the lesser-known John Hughes flick Career Opportunities (1991) with Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind! Host Katie, …

Heat (1995) Part 5: The Final Showdown & Why the Ending Divides Fans! 

It’s the epic finale of Heat (1995)! Join The Director’s Charity Network for Part 5 of our Michael Mann deep dive with host Ryan …

Sixteen Candles (1984): The Ultimate ‘80s Teen Comedy Rewind! 

Forgotten birthdays, epic crushes, and pure ‘80s chaos—Sixteen Candles is John Hughes’ iconic teen comedy that defined a generation! Join…

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 Heat (1995) deep dive with host Ryan and…

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 Brian De Palma Fan Podcast as we dive into…

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 Culture Rewind as we dive into Beethoven (199…

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 this episode of The Goat: A Brian De Pal…

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 heart-pounding third chapter of our Heat (1995) …

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 Podcast as we dive into the wild, vibrant…

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 revisit Dennis the Menace, the mischievous co…

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!”  Welcome to another electrifying episode of th…

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 Michael Mann season on the Director’s Cha…

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 Goat! We’re breaking down why this B…

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 Schwarzenegger podcast, we dive into Matthew Bro…