FILM DRIVEN

The Films of David Fincher

Steve and Andre delve deep into the amazing career of director David Fincher. With The Social Network and Fight Club, Fincher has created the definitive films of both the '90s and the '00s. We'll tell you how. Enjoy!

Episode 12: T.V. vs Movies

Has dramatic television bypassed narrative film in social relevance? Why is Mad Men so damn addictive? Why is a family night at the movies so damn annoying... and expensive? Steve and Andre answer these questions and many more as they drive through the heartland.

Episode 11: Good Movie / Bad Movie

Steve and Andre traverse the dangerous landscape of films that exist in the no-man's land between goodness and badness. We ask the question: what makes a movie good and what makes it bad. And we discuss the works of filmmakers including Oliver Stone, Brian DePalma, Stanley Kubrick, Paul Verhoven, and John Milius.

Episode 10: Celluloid Heroes

Steve and Andre take on an army of superheroes as we discuss the emergence of this brand new film genre. We'll talk about which superhero films work best and what the popularity of the genre says about our society.

Christopher Nolan's Dreams

FILM DRIVEN (formerly Spoiler Alert!) hooks up to the dream machine for a talk about "Inception" and the works of Christopher Nolan in general. Andre and Steve discuss their favorite Nolan films, if Mr. Nolan is the best director currently working, and why new hire Ellen Page feels it's any of her damn business what her boss's subconscious is up to.

The Rise and Fall of 'Mad' Mel Gibson

Driving through the barren prairies of Illinois... Steve and Andre talk about the life and works of Mel Gibson. You'll laugh and you'll cry, as we look back on simpler times, when Mel was cool and funny instead of angry and crazy. Plus you'll find out more fun things about Mel's personal philosophies, fetishes, and which ethnic group Mel despises the most (you'll be surprised). Enjoy!

The Strange Career of Thomas Cruise Mapother IV

FILM DRIVEN (yes, we were known as Spoiler Alert! back then) weighs in on the career of Tom Cruise. Andre and Steve have a lively discussion mixing critical analysis and wild speculation about both the storied career and the strange, secretive life of America's favorite Scientologist.

Scorsese Pt. 2: No Direction Home?

Part 2 of our epic Scorsese retrospective, in which we discuss the "post masterpiece Scorsese", the possible end of personal filmmaking, and why Marty loves Leo DiCaprio more than teenage girls ever did.

Scorsese Pt. 1: Marty's Knocking On Our Door

FILM DRIVEN takes an in-depth look at the work of Martin Scorsese. In this episode we talk about Marty's early films, Ellen Burstyn being ahead of the curve, and if Goodfellas was the last great Scorsese film (or just the last time we liked Joe Pesci).

Episode 4: The Oceanic Two

Spoiler Alert! returns with an episode that flashes back to the series finale of "Lost". Andre and Steve hash out the highs and lows of both the final episode and the series as a whole. We wish we could spill the secret of what happened to Walt, but we have no idea either.