The Director"s Chair Network

71:47

Tree of Life

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/10/04

Ryan is in the middle of a Terrence Malick season on Directors Chair Network, and this one is *The Tree of Life*. Last time out he sat with Craig on *The New World*. This time Doug is in the chair. They have been doing shows together for years and still have not met in person. Both are fathers of sons, which is why this film landed where it did.Doug had never seen a Malick movie. *The Thin Red Line* had scared him off years ago because he wanted *Full Metal Jacket* and heard this was the

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93:30

Junior Bonner

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/09/26

Scott hosts Bloody Sam, a Peckinpah fan podcast, with guest Paul of Spotlight — the Star Trek-movies show that started as a 13-episode dare and is now pushing 150. After a botched intro they keep anyway.*Junior Bonner* (1972): Jeb Rosebrook script, McQueen first, Peckinpah for hire, still stamped. 92% on 24 RT reviews, 6.7 IMDb, $2.8M on $3.2M. Shot at Prescott, Arizona’s real rodeo while Sam was still cutting *Straw Dogs*. They talk dad-and-son scenes, Ace’s practiced front, Ida Lupino

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73:29

The New World

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/09/04

Ryan welcomes returning co-host Craig back to The Director’s Chair Network for Terrence Malick’s *The New World* (2005).They talk first viewings in theaters, why Malick belongs on the biggest screen possible, the three existing cuts of the film, Emmanuel Lubezki’s natural-light cinematography, and James Horner’s famously unhappy score experience. The conversation covers Colin Farrell as John Smith, Christian Bale as John Rolfe, Q’orianka Kilcher’s breakout as Pocahontas, Christopher

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64:07

Soldier of Orange - Film Review (Part 2)

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/08/05

In-depth analysis of Paul Verhoeven’s 1977 classic *Soldier of Orange* (*Soldaat van Oranje*). We cover the film’s personal roots for Verhoeven, its massive production and royal involvement, historical context of the Dutch occupation, fraternity hazing as fascist allegory, multiple cuts, critical reception, and a detailed scene-by-scene look at one of the most realistic war films ever made. 00:00 Intro & Series Context 00:46 Why Soldier of Orange Matters 01:00 Personal Connection

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149:48

Straw Dogs (1971)

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/08/04

In-depth discussion of Sam Peckinpah’s 1971 film Straw Dogs, featuring guest Liam (co-host of the Spotlight Star Trek podcast and major Peckinpah fan). We cover the film’s origins, Peckinpah’s career and struggles, the infamous controversy, themes of masculinity and violence, editing, score, and why it’s one of Liam’s all-time favorites.Content warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of sexual assault and extreme violence.Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Film Stats01:40 Liam’s

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77:50

101 Dalmatians (1996 Live-Action)

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/08/03

Katie and returning guest Lizzie rewind to 1996 for Disney’s live-action 101 Dalmatians, written by John Hughes and starring Glenn Close as an unforgettable Cruella de Vil. From 90s fashion trivia to puppy overload, family viewing, and why this remake still works, they dig into the spots that made it special.

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42:45

Soldier of Orange - (Part 1)

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/06/27

Paul Verhoeven's 1977 masterpiece Soldier of Orange isn't just another WWII film — it's a deeply personal, morally complex look at occupation, resistance, collaboration, and survival born from the director's own childhood under Nazi rule in the Netherlands. In Part 1 of this Director's Chair deep dive, we explore what shaped Verhoeven's subversive vision, the real Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema behind the bestselling memoir, shocking new questions about his story, the chaotic production that

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87:11

The Ballad of Cable Hogue

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/06/17

Darryl Edge from Cage Rage (Nicolas Cage podcast) and Getting Dafoe You joins Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast for his VERY FIRST Sam Peckinpah film — the surprisingly gentle, funny, and romantic 1970 Western comedy The Ballad of Cable Hogue starring Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, and David Warner.In this episode we break down why this is the least “Bloody Sam” Peckinpah movie ever made, the hilarious Benny Hill-style comedy moments, the sweet central romance, the themes of the dying Old

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81:40

Baby's Day Out

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/06/14

Step back to 1994 with Katie as she welcomes back Milo Denison for a deep dive into the chaotic John Hughes-produced comedy *Baby's Day Out* — where a baby outsmarts three bumbling kidnappers in a city-wide slapstick adventure!In this episode we spin the 1994 trivia wheel (books, cartoons & fashion), break down the full cast & production drama, compare it to *Home Alone*, and uncover why it bombed in the US but became a massive hit in India (complete with its own remake). Practical

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92:53

She's Having a Baby

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/05/30

Join Katie for a deep dive into John Hughes’ 1988 film **She’s Having a Baby** starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern! This more personal, semi-autobiographical entry from Hughes explores marriage, suburban life, growing up, and the pressures of starting a family — with plenty of his signature humor and anxiety mixed in.Special guest Scott Murphy (host of Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast and All 90s Action) joins for a fun 1988 time capsule (top movies, boombox bangers, fashion

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40:09

The Secret of Nikola Tesla & Home Alone 3

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/05/18

Katie dives into two wildly different John Hughes projects spanning 17 years: the obscure 1980 Yugoslavian biopic **The Secret Life of Nikola Tesla** (his first writing credit) and the 1997 sequel **Home Alone 3**.She explores the Tesla film’s ambitious story of invention, corporate greed, and free energy, plus Orson Welles as JP Morgan. Then she contrasts it with Home Alone 3’s formulaic traps, new kid Alex, and mixed results.Includes a fun 1980 vs 1997 pop culture time capsule!0:00 –

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69:37

Turkish Delight

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2026/04/28

Paul Verhoeven’s breakthrough 1973 film **Turkish Delight** (Turks Fruit) gets the full deep-dive treatment. Sicco explores the massive commercial success (3.3 million Dutch viewers — a quarter of the population!), the Oscar nomination, the real-life inspirations from controversial writer Jan Wolkers, the contentious producer Rob Houwer, and the groundbreaking raw style that launched Verhoeven’s career.Rutger Hauer and Monique van de Ven deliver unforgettable performances in this

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72:51

The Wild Bunch

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/04/27

Scott is joined by Ryan Rebalkin (Director’s Chair Network CEO) for a deep dive into Sam Peckinpah’s most famous film, The Wild Bunch (1969). They discuss the groundbreaking violence, nihilistic themes, aging outlaws, male codes of honor, and the film’s massive influence on later movies like Heat, Young Guns, and Tombstone.Ryan shares his first-time watch thoughts, they break down the infamous final shootout, behind-the-scenes chaos, animal cruelty controversies, and why this film changed

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93:20

Pretty in Pink

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/04/26

Katie and guest Kyle Peterson head back to 1986 to revisit John Hughes’ classic teen romance **Pretty in Pink**. They spin the time capsule wheel for 1986 pop culture trivia (Nancy Drew, Ramona Quimby, Light Bright, mullets, The Cosby Show, Family Ties, Dallas, Murder She Wrote, and 60 Minutes), then dive deep into the film.They discuss Molly Ringwald’s Andy, the unforgettable Ducky (John Cryer), Blaine (Andrew McCarthy), the class divide, that controversial ending, Iona’s wild style, and

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89:37

The Thin Red Line

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/04/26

Join Ryan and returning guest Hughezy for a no-holds-barred discussion on Terrence Malick’s 1998 war epic *The Thin Red Line*. From star-studded cameos and chaotic production stories to poetic voiceovers, intense battle scenes, and honest opinions on whether this cinematic poem holds up, this episode is a must-watch for Malick fans, war movie lovers, and anyone who enjoys passionate film debates. Hughezy shares his critical take while Ryan defends the film’s beauty and emotional

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48:34

National Lampoon's Class Reunion

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2026/03/29

Dive into 1982’s most forgotten John Hughes screenplay: National Lampoon’s Class Reunion – the horror-parody comedy that followed Animal House but totally bombed. Katie goes solo to break down this rare National Lampoon gem, the Lizzie Borden High reunion gone wrong, the infamous twin-sister prank, over-the-top deaths, Chuck Berry performing at the reunion, and why Hughes later disowned it. Plus a full 1982 time capsule: E.T., Tootsie, Rocky III, Porky’s, Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical,”

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93:27

Major Dundee

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/03/18

Major Dundee (1965): Sam Peckinpah's troubled Civil War Western starring Charlton Heston & Richard Harris! In this episode of Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast, host Scott Murphy and guest Adam Thornton dive deep into the film's chaotic production (budget battles, on-set fights, drunken chaos), the differences between the 1965 theatrical cut and 2005 extended restoration, Heston's heroic-but-flat Major Dundee vs. Harris's nuanced Confederate Tyreen, moral ambiguity (Ahab-like

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61:28

Days of Heaven

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/03/05

Dive into Terrence Malick's stunning 1978 masterpiece Days of Heaven with special guest Cayley! ‪@OnceOverwithCayley‬ We explore its breathtaking cinematography, poetic narration by Linda Manz, the improvised dialogue, Richard Gere's raw performance, the biblical undertones, and why every frame feels like a painting. From the wheat fields to the locust plague and tragic love triangle, this is a deep discussion on Malick's visionary style in his second film. Perfect for fans of poetic

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61:42

The Fourth Man (De Vierde Man)

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/03/01

Deep solo dive into Paul Verhoeven's 1983 Dutch masterpiece "The Fourth Man" (De vierde man), arguably his best film from his Dutch era! This psychological erotic thriller, adapted from Gerard Reve's provocative novel, blends surrealism, Catholic iconography (Mary, Jesus, spiders, Delilah/Sphinx), homoeroticism, unreliable narration, and gory horror. We explore the story of alcoholic bisexual writer Gerard Reve (Jeroen Krabbé) who suspects seductive widow Christine (Renée Soutendijk) is a

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115:00

Ride the High Country

The Director"s Chair Network ·

2026/02/16

Join us on Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast for an in-depth discussion of *Ride the High Country* (1962), Sam Peckinpah's underrated early Western masterpiece starring Joel McCrea and Randolph Scott. In episode 2 of our 14-month journey through all of Peckinpah's feature films, host Scott Murphy is joined by writer and film expert Pierce Duncan to explore themes of aging gunfighters, changing times, moral codes, redemption, and the shift from classic to revisionist Westerns.We dive into

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