Exploring the intersections of cinema
To wrap up the tragedy series, Alex and Jonathan look at three films characterized by the ways in which the characters' difference of perspectives causes the primary conflict in part or whole: A Woman Under the Influence (1974), The Elephant Man (1980), and The Farewell (2019). We discuss whether or not the term "tragedy" is… Continue reading Ep 167. TRAGEDIES of Misunderstanding
This has all been pre-recorded. Bringing last week's surrealism discussion into the modern day, Alex and Jonathan take a look at three films by contemporary surrealist David Lynch: Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), and Mulholland Drive (2001). We discuss the Lynch's use of color and sound, varying degrees of surrealist influence, and atmospheric storytelling. https://youtu.be/KEX2VSgZN0E?si=7o51_oScPuCN_878 https://open.spotify.com/episode/35I65LJCuyFJEkpJOJUSOW?si=jUhKQfn7RKOzRtF1zlwlCw Also on iTunes… Continue reading Episode 18. Lying Lynch
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