Haydn Fabre

Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some great debut films from directors, everyone from Sydney Lumet, Rob Reiner, and even Sam Raimi may get shoutouts amongst other great directors! The main stipulation: no directors with less than 4 films (at the time of recording). As we look to close out our Spielberg series next week, looking back on his films from Duel to The Fabelman...

This is a rerun of a movie draft we did of films in the Top 100 of all-time worldwide box office earnings back in Episode 3. It makes for an interesting draft because the list is surprisingly bereft of really incredible movies with a few exceptions. You are mostly choosing from blockbuster crowd pleasers. I am happy with the results, though! Only 6 films have broken into the Top 100 since that draft was recorded: Inside Out 2, Barbie, Deadpool & Wolverine, Oppenheimer, Despicable Me 4, and Guard...

This week we discuss Christopher Nolan’s debut feature film, Following. With virtually no budget and borrowed equipment, Nolan was able to make an interesting twist on noir that already displayed his personal flair. In our movie news section, we share some random discussion on Scorsese anticipating Killers of the Flower Moon. Finally, we do a movie draft of debut features from directors and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro ...

This week we discuss Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson’s first venture into animation. Full of great puppetry, sets, charm, and layers of emotions for both kids and adults, this film has plenty to dig into. In our movie news section, we discuss extended cinematic universes and if they are good for the future of cinema in line with The Flash releasing. Finally, we do a draft of films with time travel, also with The Flash in mind, and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingsh...

This week we discuss Rushmore, Wes Anderson’s sophomore film. Writing again with Owen Wilson, this film sees Wes really coming into his own while filming at his actual high school. In our movie news section, we discuss the BFI’s 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 list. Finally, we do a draft of movies from the top 100 all time box office earnings and share our recommendations of the week. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Timestamps: Intro (00:36) Rushmore Discussion (05:18) Movie N...