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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 1H 6M

Ferrari

from The Director's Chair Network · host Ryan Rebalkin

In this candid Michael Mann season finale for a Michael Mann retrospective, Ryan and Hughezy dissect the director's 2023 biopic  Ferrari, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, with brutal honesty, calling it dull, miscast, and a box-office disaster that lost over $50 million despite its $95 million budget, while slamming Adam Driver's performance, Shailene Woodley's bizarre accent, Penélope Cruz's over-the-top portrayal, and Mann's obsessive car nerdery that prioritized replica vehicles and technical gimmicks over compelling storytelling. They also reflect on Mann's declining legacy post Heat and Collateral, express skepticism about the upcoming Heat 2 sequel, and highlight absurd behind the scenes trivia like Mann charging fans $65 for exclusive archives access.

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In this candid Michael Mann season finale for a Michael Mann retrospective, Ryan and Hughezy dissect the director's 2023 biopic  Ferrari, starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, with brutal honesty, calling it dull, miscast, and a box-office disaster...

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