Podcasts by Sub-Auteurs

Ha-Ha-Horror: Scary Movies that Made us Laugh from 2023-10-31T13:28:17

The best horror movies can terrify, but then there are those that just...don't.

Check out the horror films that had one job, but left us screaming with laughter!

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THE BARBENHEIMER EXPERIENCE from 2023-07-31T22:23

We caught BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER, and we’re still in shock! Tune in to hear if #BARBENHEIMER lives up to the hype, or if we should all go back to superhero movies, sequels, and remakes. Either w...

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING Pt.1 from 2023-07-20T05:16:49

We hit the red carpet for the latest in Tom Cruise's iconic franchise! After 6 films over 27 years, we talk the highs, lows, and stunts of Dead Reckoning - but where is the thirst portion?!

Amazing and Sensational: Across the Spider-Verse from 2023-06-16T23:57:30

Nothing could have prepared us for the brain-melting sequel that is ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE! Can the universe-jumping exploits of Miles, Gwen, and friends live up to the excellence of 2018's Aca...

The Greatness of AIR from 2023-06-01T13:54:44

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck star in AIR, revealing the origins of Nike's billion-dollar partnership with Michael Jordan, so we got sneakerhead Marci Reyes to discuss the flick, kicks, and the one...

Capacity to Geek: Why "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" STILL RULES from 2023-04-24T18:27:42

Before Netflix's animated series reunites one of the greatest casts ever assembled, we check out the geektastic awesomeness of  Scott Pilgrim vs The World!

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Shazam 2 is a big-hearted win for the DCEU from 2023-03-18T15:26:07

Before Warner Bros. reboots, Shazam and his super fam try to prove that there's big-screen magic left in the DCEU! Check out our thoughts on this super-powered sequel!

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SNOWFLAKES OR SENATORS: The Saga of PLANE and SHOTGUN WEDDING from 2023-03-09T00:09:28

We watched PLANE to see if intelligent people would be offended by a low budget Gerard Butler action flick, then checked out the Palawan-set SHOTGUN WEDDING for an old fashioned J-Lo rom-com! Le...

Love Hurts: The Saddest Romantic Movies Of All Time from 2023-02-13T20:45:01

Ditch the romcoms and get your tissues ready: this Valentine's Day, the Sub-Auteurs react violently to the most heartbreaking listicle ever! 💔

On The Lot: The Warner Brothers Studio Tour from 2023-02-09T16:32:20

It's showtime for the Sub-Auteurs' first video episode, as Misha walks us through his Hollywood trip to Warner Bros. Studio!

From the sets to the stories - prepare to geek out at this slic...

SUB-AUTEURS 2023 PREVIEW from 2023-01-22T17:26:20

Cinemas came back strong in 2022, so here's what we're looking forward to in 2023! From blockbusters to remakes and sequels galore, here's what's coning to cinemas in the Year of the Rabbit!

THE ROCK CANT SAVE BLACK ADAM from 2022-12-05T14:04:07

BLACK ADAM strikes the DC Universe, and the Sub-Auteurs hit back! Dwayne Johnson's 15-year passion project promised to upset the balance of superhero power forever - did it deliver?

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3000 YEARS OF LONGING (aka shirtless Idris Elba: The Movie) from 2022-10-21T16:19:53

“Idris Elba as Tilda Swinton’s genie, from the director of Mad Max (and Happy Feet?!)” - that’s it, that’s the pitch.
Check out our clean and wholesome thoughts on the movie that finally deli...

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (feat. Earl Maghirang) from 2022-09-22T22:45:05

Anjo and Misha welcome Fanboy SEO's Earl Maghirang himself to talk up the anime awesomeness of the new DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO movie! From their favorite characters and collections, to ove...

NOPE, NOPE, NOPE! (feat. Hyro Aguinaldo!) from 2022-09-07T12:11:45

Screenwriter Hyro Aguinaldo joins Mayee and Misha to dissect Jordan Peele's latest psychological horror! Without Anjo, the Sub-Auteurs wield wits to weigh in on the whacked-out weirdness of NOPE...

OFF THE RAILS: The Madness Of "Bullet Train" from 2022-08-23T19:25:12

You’ll never lok at Fiji Water the same way again as Brad Pitt leads an eclectic cast in the year’s most bonkers thriller -  BULLET TRAIN! Punchlines fly and bodies fall while destiny and reveng...

"The Gray Man" aka The Spies Who Thirst Me from 2022-08-15T16:11:15

The spy thriller is reborn for the 21st century, with wild escapes, noble crosses, and over-the-top action powering Netflix’s latest thriller, but it’s the gorgeous cast of Ryan Gosling, Ana De ...

The Epic FAIL of "Jurassic World Dominion" from 2022-08-02T18:18:25

Generations collide with nostalgia and dinosaurs in "Jurassic World: Dominion"! Could this legacy sequel spell extinction for the Jurassic franchise? Hang out with the Sub-Auteurs to find out! Listen

The Return Of SCREAM from 2022-06-29T19:58:04

26 years since the original revitalized slasher horror with meta humor and commentary, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and Ghostface are back in SCREAM (2022)!

The Sub-Auteurs look back at th...

MICHELLE YEOH ROCKS OUR WORLD(S) IN "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" from 2022-06-12T18:06:05

Starring the incomparable Michelle Yeoh, 2022's biggest surprise hit sucks the Sub-Auteurs into entirely new dimensions of demented brilliance.
Strap in, sit back, and hold on: it's time for ...

Making "The Kingmaker" (feat. Tey Clamor) from 2022-05-03T19:27:44

For THE KINGMAKER's online release with Filipino dub and subtitles, The Sub-Auteurs chat with cinematographer Tey Clamor on her experiences shooting this chilling documentary about Imelda Marcos...

"King Richard" Is A GRAND SLAM/P (feat. Hazel Hottie!) from 2022-04-22T18:50:33

The Sub-Auteurs explore the man, the Smith, and the legend of KING RICHARD, about a determined father’s quest to raise his daughters into the world’s greatest athletes! This week, we’re joined b...

Growing Pains And Mommy Issues In "Turning Red" from 2022-04-09T01:58:11

After handling death, emotions, and sentient toys, TURNING RED takes on the agony and the ecstasy of adolescence! You may not see your mom the same way after this one, but we won’t spoil whether...

Bridgerton S2: The Return of Ye Old Gossip Girl from 2022-04-01T18:10:02

High society’s most eligible contend with scandalous gossip in Season 2 of BRIDGERTON! As Anthony struggles to find his perfect bride, he meets the beguiling Kate, while Eloise concentrates on u...

2 Ryan 2 Reynolds in "The Adam Project" from 2022-03-24T15:24:22

Timelines collide as Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy re-team for a sci-fi romp with the fate of the world in the balance! Ryan Reynolds meets his match amidst explosions, daddy issues, and...

West Side Story: A Classic Reborn from 2022-03-18T01:18:59

Legendary Broadway musical West Side Story is reimagined as Steven Spielberg's latest big budget blockbuster. But how does it compare to the classic 1961 adaptation? The Sub-Auteurs sing and dan...

“Ghostbusters Afterlife” Passes The Torch from 2022-03-05T03:21:22

With decades of false starts, a second sequel to "Ghostbusters" is finally here! But can even World’s Sexiest Man Paul Rudd bring back the magic of the 1984 original? And why are we crying?! Str...

"Spencer" Presents The Unmaking Of Princess Diana from 2022-02-25T15:02:15

“Spencer” takes all of the stress of Christmas with the in-laws and combines it with the expectations that come with marrying into unbending tradition. Etiquette goes out the window as the Sub-A...

THE SUB-AUTEURS VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL from 2022-02-13T17:18:41

Everyone loves a good love story - From meet cutes and grand gestures, to the ones that got away, we talk up our fave rom-coms of the last 10 years!

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The Matrix: Regurgitated from 2022-02-10T14:49:17

The Sub-Auteurs take all the pills for The Matrix Resurrections! 23 years after Keanu Reeves and friends first raged against the machines, have they finally made a Matrix sequel worth watching? ...

Encanto is an Enchanting Gut-Punch from 2022-01-28T00:27:02

The Sub-Auteurs travel to the Colombian world of Encanto, finding family issues and musical numbers abound in Disney’s 60th animated feature film! Listen in as we talk super powers, Lin-Manuel M...

Peacemaker Packs NSFW Awesomeness from 2022-01-15T17:19:41

John Cena stars in this Suicide Squad spinoff from director James Gunn, and it's every bit as offensively hilarious as you could hope! Listen in - we got an early look at Season 1, and we still ...

The Best and Worst of 2021 from 2022-01-10T17:41:54

Before 2022 makes us miss the good ol' days of 2021, we look back at the movie highs, lows, and meh's of the year that was! Listen in for our fave films, and more than a few rants that we probab...

HO-HO-HO: THE SUB-AUTEURS HOLIDAY SPECIAL from 2021-12-27T21:26:36

Indulge your Christmas high, as the Sub-Auteurs go over their fave movies for the holiday season! From Alan Rickman to homicidal penguin men, no cliche is left deconstructed in the Sub-Auteurs H...

“No Time To Die” Marks The End Of An Era from 2021-12-17T13:00

From lunatic geniuses to super cars with missiles, the James Bond series has delivered big screen escapism for the last 60 years. But one thing it’s never had is an ending. Listen in as MJ and A...

“No Time To Die” Marks The End Of An Era from 2021-12-17T13:00

From lunatic geniuses to super cars with missiles, the James Bond series has delivered big screen escapism for the last 60 years. But one thing it’s never had is an ending. Listen in as MJ and Anjo...

"Shang-Chi" Is Asian Representin' from 2021-12-09T11:43:32

Marvel’s Master of Kung Fu joins the MCU in this high fantasy adventur, and the Sub-Auteurs were there to take in every punch, kick, and explosion along the way! The fists fly, and our love for ...

"Dune" Is Sandworms, Spice, And Everything Spice from 2021-11-30T15:39:35

The Sub-Auteurs blast off for award-winning director Denis Villanueve's epic take on the classic sci-fi novel! Can his blockbuster cast and jaw-dropping visuals succeed where so many have failed...

The Scares That Made Us from 2021-10-28T19:12:16

Some of cinema’s most terrifying moments aren’t found in scary movies! From wicked witches to parent deaths and more, the Sub-Auteurs run down your picks for the top scary moments from non-horro...

Game On with "Free Guy" from 2021-10-19T16:33:48

Video games go meta in FREE GUY! Geek references, snarky humor, and thirst traps galore as the Sub-Auteurs share their thoughts on Ryan Reynolds' latest blockbuster comedy!

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Candyman 2021 Plays the Name Game from 2021-10-09T19:28:05

What’s in a name? The Sub-Auteurs check out CANDYMAN, Director Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele's 2021 reboot to the 1992 horror classic. Listen in to see how Peele’s brand of social awaren...

Ari Aster’s Beautiful Nightmares: From Hereditary to Midsommar from 2021-10-01T00:10

For horror that gets under your skin to claw at your soul, nobody does it better than Ari Aster, the director of mindf*cks “Hereditary” and “Midsummer”! Tune in as the Sub-Auteurs discuss the wo...

"Cleaners" Delivers Young Love and SoiledMemories from 2021-09-22T14:01:52

Life, love, and laughter fill “Cleaners”, director Glenn Barit’s extraordinary ride down memory lane!

Fresh from the premiere, the Sub-Auteurs embrace this handmade recollection of peer pr...

Bad Movies And The Lie Of Nostalgia from 2021-09-06T20:05:43

Ever rewatched a movie you loved as a kid, only to wonder what the heck you were thinking? The Sub-Auteurs confront their pasts and realize that nostalgia can be a cruel, cruel mistress.

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"The Suicide Squad" Gunns It For Maximum Awesomeness from 2021-08-23T02:51:07

Does director James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD erase the memory of the infamous 2016 film?

Does Margot Robbie steal the show? Is Idris Elba perfection? Did we actually see John Cena?

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Rurouni Kenshin: THE BEGINNING is the End is the Beginning from 2021-08-14T04:10:45

The Sub-Auteurs go back in time as RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE BEGINNING finishes off the series with the origin of everybody’s favorite wandering swordsman! How did Kenshin get his scar? Who was his g...

The Road To Rurouni Kenshin: The Final from 2021-08-01T21:26:13

Whether you know the franchise as "Samurai X" or "Rurouni Kenshin", there's plenty to love about the live-action, "RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE FINAL" movie! The Sub-Auteurs' inner otakus emerge for a n...

Family Matters in "Black Widow" from 2021-07-26T22:07:01

The Sub-Auteurs catch their first Marvel movie in two years with Scarlett Johannson and Florence Pugh in BLACK WIDOW! was it worth the wait? And what about Taskmaster?!

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“Cruella” De Vil Made Me Do It from 2021-07-19T13:26:43

The Sub-Auteurs grapple with their emotions at Emma Stone’s stunning turn as fashion icon-turned puppy killer Cruella De Vil in Disney’s latest reimagining of a classic villain. Think of the pup...

What We Leave Behind: The Joy of "Nomadland" from 2021-07-10T12:35:30

The Sub-Auteurs hit the road with Best Picture winner "Nomadland", powered by a heartwrenching performance from the brilliant Frances McDormand. Who laughed? Who cried? Tune in to find out!

Into the Dark with Netflix's "Trese" from 2021-07-04T23:20:46

When supernatural crimes hit the streets of Manila, it falls to Alexandra Trese to keep the peace.

The Sub-Auteurs talk up the first season of Netflix's latest hit anime, "Trese", based on...

Sub-Auteurs Minisode 4 from 2021-06-13T02:47:04

The Sub-Auteurs go gaga over the Friends Reunion special, catch up on the latest trailers, and weigh in on Taika Waititi living his best life!

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Guts, Gore, And Fan Service : Mortal Kombat (2021) from 2021-06-02T20:42:05

With inspiration from the classic video game and the song from the hit 1995 movie, it’s The Sub-Auteurs versus Mortal Kombat 2021 in a fight for the ages!

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"Nobody" is Breaking Badass from 2021-05-14T14:15:08

Bob Odenkirk of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" kicks ass and takes names in this brilliantly violent tale of a man pushed too far, and the Sub-Auteurs are ALL. FOR. IT.

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The Wonderful World Of WandaVision from 2021-04-21T04:51:18

Sitcoms! Plot twists! Paul Bettany in shorts! WandaVision enthralled audiences as the MCU hit the small screen in a big way, and the Sub-Auteurs totally tuned in to make sense of it all!

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Sub-Auteurs Minisode 3 from 2021-04-12T21:43:40

MJ and Misha run wild as Anjo goes on paternity leave, discussing Godzilla vs Kong, Angelina Jolie's return, and the confusing morals of Space Jam 2 - all over drinks! (Sorry, Anjo).

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We Care, You Care, I CARE A LOT from 2021-03-27T17:07:32

Elder Abuse! Double Crosses! Peter Dinklage!
The Sub-Auteurs check out the amazing outfits and onscreen nastiness of the divine Rosamund Pike in guardianship drama I Care A Lot!

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: BIGGER! LONGER! UNCUT! from 2021-03-20T14:43:34

Buckle up, boys and girls, the Sub-Auteurs grapple with the biggest superhero movie of the year, Zack Snyder’s Justice League!

Can 4 hours make up for the 2017 abomination? And can MJ stop...

Sub-Auteurs Minisode 2 from 2021-03-11T16:08:02

The Sub-Auteurs’ muse on the Zoom-powered 2021 Golden Globes in this week’s Minisode!

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#FREEBRITNEY, B*TCH! from 2021-03-01T22:23:53

The Framing Britney Spears documentary was a tough watch. The Sub-Auteurs discuss the Princess of Pop, sexist double standards, and the days when a song could stop halfway to make a Titanic refe...

Let’s Talk About Serial Killers from 2021-02-20T23:23:17

The discussion takes a turn for the bloody, as the Sub Auteurs talk up their favorite serial killer movies and documentaries!

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Sub-Auteurs Minisode 1 from 2021-02-17T02:05:35

Fast and Furious! WandaVision! Edgar Scissorhands! It's big movies and tiny voices in the Sub-Auteurs' first-ever Minisode!

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Face Offs and Body Swaps with "Freaky" from 2021-02-13T19:06:58

Freaky has Vince Vaughn as a 16-year old girl - 'nuff said!

Mixing coming-of-age feels with buckets of gore, the Sub-Auteurs laugh and scream with this overlooked gem from last year!

Film For The Soul from 2021-02-11T00:30:06

Pixar'a latest goes metaphysical! The Sub-Auteurs question their life choices after watching this brilliant exploration of life, the universe, and and everything.

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WTF Wonder Woman 1984?! from 2021-02-05T13:09:02

The Sub-Auteurs don't need a magic lasso to share their feelings on this overcooked sequel to 2017's Wonder Woman. (You know you're in trouble when a magic wishing rock is the least of your film...

Fan Girl: Never Meet Your Heroes from 2021-01-25T21:53:36

Just as Paulo Avelino and Charlie Dizon delivered performances for the ages in Antoinette Jadaone’s Best Picture winner, the Sub-Auteurs hold nothing back on this unexpected tale on the dangers ...

Home Alone For The Holidays from 2021-01-05T16:32:02

The Sub-Auteurs revisit a beloved classic: Home Alone! Listen in for discussions on incredibly bad parenting, death traps, and the scandalous(!) secret life of Kevin’s father! Merry Christmas, y...

Borat: The Second Coming from 2020-12-27T00:53:01

Kiss political correctness goodbye as Sacha Baron Cohen’s clueless alter ego returns to a nation even crazier than his native Kazakhstan: 2020 America, and the Sub-Auteurs can’t get enough! List...

The Strange Case Of Enola Holmes from 2020-12-07T19:40:30

The game is afoot as the Sub-Auteurs match wits with fiction’s greatest detective to solve the case of Enola Holmes! Millie Bobby Brown is a treasure, but can she save this movie?

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Movie Headline Roundup LIVE! from 2020-11-14T16:55:41

It’s our first movie headline roundup, and our FIRST-EVER time to record together in person! Be amazed as we discuss the latest movie news - the Sub-Auteurs have never sounded this good, and you...

NOW SHOWING: An Ode To The Cinema Experience from 2020-10-19T22:29:35

Do you miss movie theaters? Seven months into lockdown, the Sub-Auteurs recall everything they miss about the cinema-going experience, and some of the things that they wish will never, ever come...

Dishonor To Us All: The Shame of Mulan (2020) from 2020-10-05T16:42:33

The Sub Auteurs discuss the lowest points of the latest live-action mishandling of an animated classic, and how, culturally, narratively, and financially, Mulan 2020 was a flop all around.

Disney After DARK from 2020-09-27T23:38:13

This episode is NOT for the underaged! The Sub-Auteurs discuss the thirstier side of the Disney Animated canon! Come for the tea, stay for Misha’s depraved take on A Whole New World. Don’t say w...

Zoom Call From Hell: The Horror of HOST from 2020-09-14T01:38:19

Horror catches up to “the new normal” in a new film that got its start as a viral prank! The Sub-Auteurs go spoiler-free in the first half, before going into spoiler territory for this contender...

Of Feelings and FanDomes from 2020-09-02T02:40:57

DC FanDome rocked the pop culture sphere last weekend, and the Sub-Auteurs have SO. MANY. OPINIONS! Anjo and Misha go full geek on the amazing trailers revealed, while MJ tries to keep the peace...

Part Of Our World: A Disney Deep Dive from 2020-08-27T17:35:39

Whether you’re 9 or 90, chances are, Disney animated films have a place in your heart. The Sub-Auteurs talk about their favorite 2D Disney animated classics (and some of their less-classic remak...

Horror, Asian Style from 2020-08-15T17:59:55

Maybe it’s cultural, or maybe they’re just better-made, but there’s just something about Asian horror flicks that creep out the Sub-Auteurs like nothing else.

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Apocalypse Wow! from 2020-07-31T15:57:13

From Mad Max, to Wall-E, and beyond, the Sub-Auteurs navigate the wastelands of post-apocalyptic movies, dystopian futures, and wonder if the year 2020 is just a prequel for it all. Dun dun DUUU...

Rap Battles and Burrns: All In On Hamilton from 2020-07-12T20:44:51

The movie, the hype, the phenomenon! The Sub-Auteurs have seen Hamilton, and dare you to take a drink whenever MJ and Anjo break into song, 'cuz they're not throwing away their shot!

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The Joy of Guilty Pleasures from 2020-07-04T21:30

Films don't need to be great to be enjoyable - some don't even need to be good! The Sub-Auteurs let loose on films that spark joy (Rotten Tomatoes be damned!).

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The Power Of Three from 2020-06-27T12:00

The Sub-Auteurs dish on their favorite trilogies and Hollywood’s obsession with franchises in threes, before Anjo turns the whole thing into a Lord of the Rings lovefest.

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Into The Snyderverse from 2020-06-07T02:30

In the wake of the Justice League: Snyder Cut announcement, The Sub-Auteurs look over the highs and lows of Zack Snyder’s filmography. From brooding superheroes and zombies, to talking owls, we ...

PILOT: SCREENZONED from 2020-05-30T00:30

Entering their third month of quarantine, the Sub-Auteurs dish on what they’ve been watching in a world without cinemas. From The Last Dance and The Hunger Games, to Better Call Saul and Tiger K...