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DEBUTS

DEBUTS is a film screening and discussion podcast focused on directorial debut feature films. Each episode we meet to screen and discuss our thoughts on a director"s first full length feature film. Our new season, SEASON ZERO, is all about the films that led to the birth of the DEBUTS project! Follow us on instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37:27

EPISODE 10 | SHALLOW GRAVE (1994) | A LITTLE MURDER

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2025/12/02

Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1994 British black comedy crime film SHALLOW GRAVE, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, and Kerry Fox! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS will air in early 2026!Subscribe to our show

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EPISODE 9 | SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) | SERIOUSLY SEXY

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2025/11/25

Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1986 romantic comedy film SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, directed by Spike Lee and starring Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, and Spike Lee himself! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping

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EPISODE 8 | THE HUNGER (1983) | NOTHING HUMAN LIVES...

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2025/11/18

Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1983 erotic horror film THE HUNGER, directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to

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1:15:41

EPISODE 7 | LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO...

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2025/11/11

Welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1979 animated action adventure comedy film LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring Yasuo Yamada as the voice of Lupin III! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to our show

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EPISODE 6 | BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE (2000) | HIGHER...

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2025/11/04

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 2000 dark comedy film BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Lee Sung-jae and Bae Doona! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on

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BONUS | FACT CHECKER | S1 E6-10

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2025/10/14

Hello! And welcome to the next bonus episode of DEBUTS Fact Checker!On today's episode we are discussing and fact checking the final 5 episodes of Season One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DEBUTS MIDSEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

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2025/10/07

DEBUTS is taking a brief hiatus while we work to finish polishing up the rest of SEASON ZERO.We won't be gone long, we promise.Be sure to like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.And remember, you never forget your first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:10

EPISODE 5 | WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR (1967) |...

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2025/09/30

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1967 independant drama film WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Harvey Keitel! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on

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1:29:16

EPISODE 4 | RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) | PERFECT KILLERS

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2025/09/23

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1992 crime film RESERVOIR DOGS, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, and Tarantino himself! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping

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EPISODE 3 | MURDER A LA MOD (1968) | LOST HORROR

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2025/09/16

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1968 experimental murder-mystery film MURDER A LA MOD, directed by Brian de Palma and starring William Finley! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on

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EPISODE 2 | THE PLEASURE GARDEN (1925) | SILENT SUSPENSE

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2025/09/09

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1925 silent drama film THE PLEASURE GARDEN, directed by Alfred Hitchock and starring Virginia Valli and Carmelita Geraghty! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and

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EPISODE 1 | HEAVEN CAN WAIT (1978) | RAISING HELL

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2025/09/02

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1978 sports fantasy dramedy film HEAVEN CAN WAIT, directed by and starring Warren Beatty, alongside Julie Christie, James Mason, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin, and Jack Warden! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly.Subscribe to

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SEASON ZERO TRAILER

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2025/08/26

LET'S GO BACK TO THE BEGINNINGWelcome to SEASON ZERO! Throughout the season, we will be taking a look at and discussing the directorial debut feature films by several of the directors I, your host Jacob Lux, have independently studied in the last several years. Films that would inspire the birth of the DEBUTS project. Tune in for our discussions regarding some of the most influential directors of my lifetime.New episodes will begin dropping weekly in late Summer 2025.Be sure to follow us on

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EPISODE 10 | MADE (2001) | DISORGANIZED CRIME

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2025/06/24

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 2001 crime comedy film MADE, directed by and starring Jon Favreau, alongside Vince Vaughn and Peter Falk! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!A new season of DEBUTS will begin airing Summer 2025! Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on

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EPISODE 9 | THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD...

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2025/05/20

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1995 crime film THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD directed by Gary Fleder and featuring an all star cast including Andy García, Christopher Lloyd, Treat Williams, Steve Buscemi, Christopher Walken, Bill Nunn, and Fairuza Balk! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the

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EPISODE 8 | JUICE (1992) | POWER & RESPECT

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2025/04/29

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1992 crime thriller JUICE, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and starring Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, Khalil Kain, and Tupac Shakur. Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping monthly! Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts

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BONUS | FREEWAY II : CONFESSIONS OF A TRICK BABY

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2025/04/08

Hello! And welcome to a special bonus episode of DEBUTS!On today's episode Brianna and I sit down and discuss FREEWAY II : CONFESSIONS OF A TRICKBABY, directed by Matthew Bright and starring Natasha Lyonne!SPOILERS INCLUDE:Ace Ventura Pet DetectiveSorry To Bother You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EPISODE 7 | FREEWAY (1996) | NO FAIRY TALE

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2025/03/25

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1996 black comedy crime thriller FREEWAY, directed by Matthew Bright and starring Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland, and Brooke Shields. Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!NOTE: Elizabeth's fiancé Matt joins us, marking his DEBUTS debut!New episodes of DEBUTS are

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EPISODE 6 | FRAUDS (1993) | FUN CAN BE DEADLY

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2025/02/25

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1993 Australian Comedy Thriller FRAUDS, directed by Stephan Elliot and starring Phil Collins & Hugo Weaving. Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!NOTE: This is our first screening with 5 attendees! Please welcome my good friends Alexandria and Ishan to the DEBUTS

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BONUS | FACT CHECKER | S1E1-5

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2025/02/21

Hello! And welcome to the new DEBUTS Fact Checker! On today's episode we are discussing and fact checking the first 5 episodes of Season One.Along the way there will be potential spoilers for:PsychoPulp FictionBlood SimpleFargoSistersDiaboliqueBlow OutBlack SwanRepulsionGrosse Pointe BlankTargets (featuring The Terror)Match PointDonnie DarkoNew MoonThe Social NetworkBabes in ToylandThe Breakfast ClubThe Hateful EightSummer of SamArmageddon Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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