Hawke Cast

Do you too wear cardigans and dream of leaving your sleepy English seaside town? Do you have a minor obsession with disappeared rock stars and/or Ethan Hawke? Do you enjoy pleasant little romantic comedies that leave you smiling? Then JULIET, NAKED is the film for you. It's in theaters now! Returning friends of the pod Shannon Keane and Kyle Risley discuss Nick Hornby phases, Ethan's hair, Rose Byrne's shining personality, and the early 90s. JULIET NAKED is Hawke Cast approved! Part Two with Corey will be coming soon! Keep Hawke-ing the skies!

Here comes the first* podcast to ever discuss another podcast! That's right, this week we're taking on the Gimlet Media podcast SANDRA, starring Kristen Wiig, Alia Shawkat, and Ethan Hawke in a comedic supporting role! Is Ethan a good voice actor? Is this podcast strangely apolitical about drones and our surveillance state? Does the concept literally make no sense? Is it all a giant ad for HP and 'nice' AI? All these questions will be answered, plus speculation on the very future of podcasts themselves! Keep Hawke-ing the skies, and don't listen to Sandra!   *Not the first

Once you check in, you can never leave. But oh, you'll want to. Welcome to Ethan's directorial debut CHELSEA WALLS, a terrible film that's really more of a mood piece. Our guest is 23-year-old internet darling FRAN HOEPFNER, who hated it. Join us as we discuss Ethan's filter choices, dire audio quality, Uma Thurman's wig, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.   And be sure to keep Hakwe-ing the skies!

You've got a date with Ethan! Our special Mystery Guest (first heard on First Reformed Part Two) joins us to discuss the 1991 'romantic' 'comedy' MYSTERY DATE. Listen for our breakdown of the nonsensical plot, the blatant racism, and its strange similarities to 2018 comedy hit Game Night. This movie isn't worth watching! Keep Hawke-ing the skies!

Welcome to the final* installment of Ethan's Book Club! Described by critics as "Ethan Hawke's second novel", the focus of today's discussion is Ash Wednesday! In this sweaty episode, recorded on one of the hottest days of the year in New York City, we welcome two first-time guests, Arman Avasia and Ben Ferber, and two returning friends of the podcast, Alison Schilling and Ryan Duggan! Join us as we discuss yet another Ethan sighting, his character names, New Orleans, and more! And as always, keep Hawke-ing the skies!     *He could easily put out another book before we finish this podcast.

War never changes. And neither does the focus of this podcast! From the author of DAD (Remember, the one with Jack Lemmon's manic phase?) comes A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, a tale of young soldiers and their wintery trials near the end of World War II. Friend of the podcast Bobby Duffy returns to discuss religious symbolism, virginity pacts, babyface boys, and Peter Berg's Battleship (2012). Keep Hawke-ing the skies! (With some bonus help from beloved friend of the pod Em Cassel)

And now a reading from the book of Ethan. This reading contains SPOILERS We return once more to FIRST REFORMED since Corey got to see it! We are joined again by Todd Stark and a first-time guest, Chloe Golden! Join us as we discuss this remarkable film, Ethan's performance, the cinematography, and much much more.   Keeping Hawke-ing the skies!

Welcome to the church of Ethan! For our special 30th episode, we're doing things a bit differently. Kyle and returning friends of the podcast Michael Roberson and Todd Stark were able to see a special screening of Ethan's latest film FIRST REFORMED at IFFBoston back in April (Corey was busy picking up some seriously cool old issues of National Geographic and was unable to attend. This seemed like a valid excuse). The director, Paul Schrader, made a surprise appearance at the end and answered some audience questions. Join us for a relatively spoiler-free discussion of this bonkers film. We will return for another service at First Reformed when Corey is able to see the film in June. Our follow-up episode will contain full spoilers, so go see FIRST REFORMED when it arrives in your town!   And keep Hawke-ing the skies!

Chances are, you love at least one of Alfonso Cuarón's movies. Children of Men, Y Tu Mamá También, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban... the list goes on. But have you heard of his adaptation of Great Expectations? We have, and it's a weird one! First-time guest Todd Stark (@toddrobertstark) joins us to discuss art montages, terrible flashbacks wigs, even worse plane CGI, and Chris Cooper's genuinely strong performance. Cuarón himself said this movie is a mistake! Keep Hawke-ing the skies and follow us on Twitter.  

Baby, we hear the blues a-callin'! Friend of the podcast Elizabeth Hopkins returns to help us break down Ethan's Chet Baker biopic, BORN TO BE BLUE! We talk about jazz, black and white fantasies, mariachi bands, and Ethan's relationship to music.   Keep Hawke-ing the skies! And follow us on Twitter.

Ethan's Book Club is back in session! Emily Duggan stops by to discuss Ethan's debut novel The Hottest State, and the movie based on said novel, which he directed! We chat about men with guitars, Laura Linney, apartment scams, and Ethan's growth as an artist.   Be sure to follow us on Twitter and keep Hawke-ing the skies!

It's only rock and roll, but we like it! Friend of the podcast Michael Roberson (@KenFrankenstein) returns to discuss Krishna-core romp 10,000 SAINTS, starring Ethan as a pot-addled dad trying his best. Join us for a lively tale of friendship, fluid huffing, teen pregnancy, and housing justice. Housing is a right! 

Sometimes we watch good movies, and sometimes we get some of the worst garbage to ever grace our eyes. Noted law student Kristen Annunziato (@kritastic32) joins us to discuss absolutely terrible movie TAKING LIVES, starring Angelina Jolie. Ethan's the villain in this! It takes place in Canada for no real reason! It's boring! Don't watch, but please enjoy the episode and continue to Hawke the skies.

More dads, more... heartbreak? Alison Schilling (@AlisonChilling) climbs aboard the Hawke Cast mothership to discuss the 1989 family drama DAD, starring Ted Danson, Jack Lemmon, and a be-earringed teen Ethan. Join us to discuss Ted Danson's lack of eyebrows, scenes that were genuinely emotional, and the bizarre third-act twist that squanders most of the goodwill we had towards the film. As always, keep Hawking the skies and follow us on Twitter.

Welcome back, Hawkies! Season two is starting off with a bang, as friend of the podcast Kathleen (@questionsgirl69) returns to discuss the 1993 plane crash survival film ALIVE. Join us for cannibal hypotheticals, jokes about Ethan's facial hair, confusion as to why the Uruguayan rugby team is played by white dudes, Kyle realizing he's seen Josh Hamilton in a lot of movies, that one Simpsons reference, and more! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @hawke_cast and keep Hawking the skies!

Hi Hawkies! This is just a quick announcement that Hawke Cast Season Two will premiere on February 5th. We're so excited to bring you new episodes! Keep Hawking the skies!

Our first season finale is here, and it's one of our most-requested films: GATTACA! You may have seen this sci-fi cult classic in biology class, where it enjoys a fruitful second life. Maddie Koufogazos is here to talk weird science, homoeroticism, Uma Thurman's poise, and the time she met Meryl Streep.  Keep Hawking the skies! We'll see you in 2018 for SEASON TWO!

Giddy up, Ethan! Today we are joined by Bobby Duffy for the delightful Linklater bank robbery feature, The Newton Boys! We discuss how we don't understand how human being survived the past, safe cracking techniques, and the sheer badassery of the brothers Newton. This film is available on Netflix and you should watch it!

All cops are bastards, especially those featured in THIS stinker. First-time guest Ryan Duggan and returning guests Em Cassel and Kyle Risley join us to discuss Brooklyn's Finest, which is somehow made by the same director of the fantastic Training Day. We talk about Richard Gere's perplexing introduction, the few decent parts of the film, and a couple more things for about twenty minutes. There's a reason this episode is so short! 

Happy Birthday Ethan! We got you a present: an extremely negative review of your latest cinematic effort, 24 HOURS TO LIVE. We love you! Call Richard Linklater and see what he's got for you, because this one is terrible. Also Davos is in it