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'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part 1' Initial Reactions (No Spoilers)

After years of waiting and anticipation, @joyonapping and I finally had a chance to see Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 this evening. In this bonus audio, we discuss our initial reactions to the film and whether or not it lived up to our expectations. We have tried to avoid any spoilers beyond what can be seen in the trailer. 

Thanks, as always, for your suppo...

Every Mission: Impossible Movie Ranked (Pre-Dead Reckoning)

Hey Patrons: With Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1's world premiere today (we haven't seen it yet), @joyonapping and I thought it would be fun to rank all the Mission: Impossible films -- in draft form! Take a listen to hear what we thought of each movie, which I'm making available as a podcast on Patron.

You can watch the YouTube version of this chat...

'Elemental' Is a Solid Pixar Outing

@joyonapping and I watched Elemental this weekend and we recorded our conversation about it on the way home. It's a very solid Pixar film that we both had some major problems with. Also: the trailers for this movie are terrible and don't do a very good job of selling the central premise!

Please enjoy this bonus audio, which we've tried really hard to avoid spoilers for. 

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going...

Dave on Dave: The Grandfather of the Author of All My Pain

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, the Daves reflect on the nature of weddings. Then, David Chen reports on some successes and some setbacks in recent days (and why David Cho is somehow responsible for it all). Finally, starting at 47:35, we talk a little about The Flash wit...

'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' made us excited for the future of the franchise

Greetings Patrons,

Tonight, @joyonapping and I went to go see Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. It was one of Joy's most anticipated films of the year and in this bonus audio that we recorded on the way home from the theater, she explains why that's the case. Then at around 4:25, we get into SPOILERS and talk about why the ending of this movie is so exciting.  

PATRONS: You can ge...

Reacting to Apple's Vision Pro Announcement

Hey Patrons,

Yesterday, Apple announced Vision Pro, a new advanced VR headset that may usher in a new era of computing. It's an exciting product that could end up transforming society...or could be another in a long line of failed attempts at making AR/VR/MR into mainstream products.

I gathered together with Peter Sciretta, Jeff Cannata, and Christian Spicer immediately after the announcement to discuss it on 2023-06-06 15:36:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Dave on Dave: David Chen's Birthday

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Chen shares with David Cho what his birthday was like, and the two discuss lessons/resolutions from the year past and for the year moving forward.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2023-05-22 04:40:00 +0000 UTC View Post

I’m Tryin’

Today is my birthday. To celebrate, here's a photo of me as a young man.

I like this photo because I feel like not much has changed in the years since it was taken: David Chen is still always experimenting with new technologies, novel ways to communicate, all while having a look of disorientation and abject terror on his face.

A few reflections on the past year: It was...

'Fast X' Almost Put My Wife Into a Catatonic State

So @joyonapping and I went to go see Fast X today and as we were leaving the theater it seemed as though she was shell-shocked from the movie. In this bonus audio that I recorded on the drive home from the theater, we discussed why she had this reaction, whether or not this movie measures up to the rest of the franchise, and whether or not we're looking forward to the next film. 

Note: I don't believe there are any spoilers in this audi...

Dave on Dave: Twitter's New CEO, Tucker Carlson's New Twitter Show, The Messenger

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

Today, it's an ALL MEDIA discussion on Dave on Dave! We discuss:

• Twitter's new CEO, Linda Yaccarino
• Tucker Carlson's new show on Twitter
• The launch of The Messenger, a ...
  2023-05-16 00:23:32 +0000 UTC View Post

Bonus Audio: Past Lives, Interviewing Celine Song, The Return of the Cinerama

In this bonus podcast episode, David and @joyonapping discuss a few film-related events in their lives this week, including:

• Seeing A24's newest film Past Lives (no spoilers) - watch the trailer 
• 15:00 - What it was like to interview writer/director Celine Song
• 30:55 - 2023-05-12 17:41:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Dave on Dave: Skeets Giveth and Skeets Taketh Away

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Cho and David Chen discuss motivation, malaise, and the state of the media industry today. Plus: Some thoughts on Twitter vs. Bluesky.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2023-05-01 23:57:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Trying to Unpack 'Beau Is Afraid' (with Adam Zacks)

Patrons,

This week I had the opportunity to see Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid in theaters. It is one of the most baffling, upsetting, and intense theatrical experiences I've ever had. I think the movie might be a masterpiece. But I'm not sure if I'd recommend it to anyone?

In this Patreon bonus audio, I recorded my conversation with my friend Adam after the movie. We talk about what we think the movie is trying to say, what scenes were most memorable, and...

Dave on Dave Emergency Podcast: Twilight of the Blue Checks

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Cho really wants to know what David Chen thinks about everyone losing their Twitter Verified blue checkmark today.&nbs...

Summer 2023 Movie Preview

In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss all the movies coming out this summer, and David prepares to enter The Filmcast 2023 Summer Movie Wager. 

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/davechen, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.

Dave on Dave: You Have To Be The Moon

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Chen experiences a setback and David Cho weighs in on the nature of plans, structure, and the need for agility.

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2023-04-05 00:35:34 +0000 UTC View Post

This Week Online: Trump Indicted, AI Open Letter, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

In this week's bonus audio, I talk about what's going on in my life, what's going on in the world, and what's going in the world of movies. Enjoy! Timestamps below.

0:58 - David Chen podcast empire check-in
4:57 - Trump Indicted (Peter Baker's piece)
15:23 - 2023-03-31 22:25:38 +0000 UTC View Post

This Week Online: Mondo Shuts Down Poster Division, Tiktok's CEO Testifies, John Wick Chapter 4

Patrons,

I'm experimenting with the idea of doing more live broadcasts on YouTube/Twitch and this podcast episode is the latest result. In this bonus audio, I am joined by Peter Sciretta from Ordinary Adventures and Chris Rudd from Movies Are Therapy to talk about some of the stuff that went down this wee...

The 95th Academy Awards Post-Mortem

What better time is there to discuss the Oscars than when they are long over and no one cares about them anymore?

In this bonus audio, David and @joyonapping discuss assorted thoughts and reflections they have on last week's (!!) Oscars ceremony. They discuss the speeches that made the most impact on them, some rarely covered stories, and a bunch of other topics relating to Everything Everywhere All At Once.

2023-03-21 04:22:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Dave on Dave: The Endless Middle

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode, David Cho shares about some personal growth he's made recently, and David Chen takes stock of what he's accomplished and ponders the path ahead. 

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2023-03-15 05:08:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Oscars Post-Show Chat (2023) - JUST THE AUDIO

Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Oscars live reactions! Joy and I had such a fun time watching the show together and chatting with everyone who joined.

After the broadcast, we hung around for a little bit to discuss what we'd just watched. I'm posting after-show here for your enjoyment. Thanks for your support, as always! 

Note: The content i...

Here's our Oscars Post-Show Chat (2023)

Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Oscars live reactions! Joy and I had such a fun time watching the show together and chatting with everyone who joined.

After the broadcast, we hung around for a little bit to discuss what we'd just watched. I'm posting after-show here for your enjoyment. Thanks for your support, as always!

TONIGHT at 5pm Pacific: I'll be broadcasting my reactions to the Oscars live!

Patrons,

Starting at (or perhaps slightly before) 5PM PACIFIC TONIGHT, I'll be live-streaming my reactions to the Oscars. What this means is I'll be at my computer watching the Oscars and you can interact with me and hear me react to what's going on in real time. I will be unable to stream the Oscars themselves due to copyright reasons but you are obviously welcome to follow along on your own.

I will plan to broadcast for the entire ceremony an...

Bonus Audio: Elon Musk Steps On a Pile of Rakes, Initial Thoughts on Scream 6

In this bonus audio, I share some thoughts about how Elon Musk has possibly self-owned himself out of millions of dollars by being a dick to one of the kindest people in the world. Then starting at around 17:45, I share some initial spoiler-free thoughts on Scream 6. Thanks so much for your support! 

PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to 2023-03-09 18:25:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Dave on Dave: Implicit Trust, Admiration, and Respect

Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho has some harsh words to say about David Chen's stuff!

In this episode: The Daves discuss why it's important for David Chen to be clear on how David Cho might be compensated for our collaboration. Then, an update on the Decoding enterprises. And also: the Daves list their favorite food dishes of all time.

PATRONS: 2023-02-18 00:44:17 +0000 UTC View Post