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We are so excited to begin our newest deconstructing directors series that will see us taking a look at Darren Aronofsky and the 8 films he's directed. This week we chat about Aronofsky's first feature film: 1998's Pi! Then we briefly chat about the results of last week's vote on Poltergeist and our listener's comments on the film. Next week: Elden Ring! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 9:04 -  Pi 1:00:04 - Poltergeist results!

In the conclusion of our double header we take a look at Tana French's The Hunter, sequel to last month's The Searcher. It's wonderful because it's Tana French. Read it! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club April 2024's book is Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, April 26th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt’s Twitter: @moridinamael Scott’s Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com

This week our Patreon council has once again nominated a movie for induction into the Doof! Canon of great films. This month, the 1982 classic horror film Poltergeist! It's a wonderful, funny, weird, and creepy movie. But what do you think? Take a listen and then make your voice heard. Should Poltergeist be entered into Doof canon? Vote here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/101277472 Then: We chat about what we'll be covering on our next Deconstructing Directors series SHOW NOTES: 1:20 - Poltergeist 1:08:50 - Deconstructing Who?

This week we take a look at Denis Villineuve's Dune: Part 2! As you know, Matt is a total Dune nerd, so while talking about the movie we also discuss how it aligns and differs from it's source material. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: ALL DUNE

In the final part of our catching up on the Oscars series, we take a look at Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things! Then we chat all about the 2024 Oscars. Were they any good? Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:25 - Poor Things 1:03:07 - The 2024 Oscars were great!

In part 9 of our Oscars catch-up series, we take a look at Cord Jefferson's debut film: American Fiction! Then we examine the phenomenon that is Mr. Beast Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:38 - American Fiction 1:06:35 - What's the deal with Mr. Beast?

For the third time, the book club sets our sights on the incredible writing of Tana French with her 2020 novel The Searcher! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club March 2024's book is The Hunter by Tana French! That's right. Double Tana. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, March 29thst at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt’s Twitter: @moridinamael Scott’s Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com

In part 8 of our Oscars catch-up series, we take a look at the disturbing and impactful The Zone of Interest Then we've got some things to say about the latest Mission: Impossible film.  Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:44 -  The Zone of Interest 52:31 - Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning: Part 1, Part bad. 

In part 7 of our Oscars catch-up series, we take a look at the absolutely fascinating court room drama: Anatomy of a Fall Then: Scott complains about True Detective discourse Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:12 -  Anatomy of a Fall 1:00:08 - Twitter is bad part 5,021,410

In part 6 of our Oscars catch-up series, we take a look at Celine Song's beautiful and sad Past Lives. Absolutely one of the best films of last year.  Then: Matt and Scott chat about the trailers that premiered during this year's Super Bowl.  Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:47 -  Past Lives 1:04:04 - What did we think about the Super Bowl movie trailers?