Armchair Directors

By: Matt James & Richard F. Paddon
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  • A podcast for movie nerds. Be prepared for long-winded, rambling chit-chat. Your hosts DO NOT know how to shut up! Action-thriller authors Matt James and Richard F. Paddon take you through their favorite movies, many of which also happen to be their biggest influences as writers. What would they do different as the film's writers, and is there such thing as a perfect movie? Listen and find out! New episodes regularly. SUBSCRIBE today!
    2022 by Matt James
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Episodes
  • Hercules (1997)

    Hercules (1997)
    Aug 17 2023
    ARMCHAIR DIRECTORS Ep 35: HERCULES (1997) Action-thriller authors Matt James and Richard F. Paddon dive into an animated classic. Matt finally gets to bask in the greatest of his favorite Disney villain, Hades. James Woods' performance is legendary and proves that sometimes a role is meant for only one actor... Subscribe today!
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Blazing Saddles (1974)

    Blazing Saddles (1974)
    Aug 7 2023
    ARMCHAIR DIRECTORS Ep 34: BLAZING SADDLES (1964) Action-thriller authors Matt James and Richard F. Paddon have a very special guest on the show. Rich's father, "Paddo," joins the fellas to chat about the comedic classic, Blazing Saddles. While some in today's world way call this movie crude, we like the think of it as a fair-game, boundary breaker. Mel Brooks went for broke on this one, and in our opinions, he nailed it. Also, everything truly is better with Dom DeLuise... Subscribe today!
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Mary Poppins (1964)

    Mary Poppins (1964)
    Jul 28 2023
    ARMCHAIR DIRECTORS Ep 33: MARY POPPINS (1964) Action-thriller authors Matt James and Richard F. Paddon switch gears and discuss one of the most beloved movies of all time. It also happens to star one of the most beloved actresses of all time too - not to mention an phenomenal supporting cast with the likes of Dick Van Dyke and David Tomlinson. Yes, MARY POPPINS holds a special place in many people's hearts... Subscribe today!
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    2 hrs and 6 mins

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