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Like a hunter who stumbles across 2 million dollars up for grabs we just keep running until life catches up with us all. Join us as we break down one of the all time best neo-western films and an Oscar Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men.



In this episode Andrew, Jacob and Edward explore the moral ambiguity that we all face from time to time, as well as the non-negotiable reality of death. Through the meticulous detail that the Cohen brothers put into the film production, and with the phenomenal acting portrayed on screen; we get an exploration of how one must come to grips with the gritty chaos and unshakable nature of death.



Outline:


Intro
Tech-specs
Synopsis
Initial Takes
Source Material
The Cohens' style
The role of comedy
Lighting and cinematography How Roger Deakins shot NCfOM
What is Neo-western Wisecrack: The Philosophy of: NCfOM & Examples of neo-westerns
The Music (or lack there of)
BREAK
The triptych of characters
Ed Bell's character Film Analysis
Llewellyn's character
Chigurh's character
Nerdstalgic coin toss scene breakdown
What happened to the money
BREAK
The ending How this movie respects its audience
The theme of the movie Logos Made Flesh essay



Additional sources:


Interview the Cohens, Brolin & Bardem
Roger Ebert Review

A new year a new season! In anticipation for the new Batman movie we are kicking off this year by breaking down one of our absolute favorite Batman movies, The Dark Knight.



In this episode Andrew, Jacob and Edward explore the dualities of good vs evil and order vs chaos by dissecting the cast of characters featured in our favorite of the Christopher Nolan Batman movie. Whether your are listing on your stereo, with headphones or through a cowl enjoy our episode.


Intro
Tech-specs
Synopsis
Initial Takes
Sequel Disclaimer

Who is Batman AKA History
Source Material (The Long Halloween & The Killing Joke)
The Joker Short
RIP Heath Ledger
Sound Design
Cinematography
Set Design
BREAK
Rhythmic Energy
Musical Themes
The characters or the Triptych
Have we seen Bruce Wayne die?
The city of Gotham
BREAK
How is this story told
Where is the midpoint
Does this movie end too late
"The themes drive the plot" (Characters > Plot)
Joker is the most honest character
What does this movie try to say?



https://www.cbr.com/cut-the-dark-knight-the-editors/

https://emanuellevy.com/review/dark-knight-the-sound-and-music-2/

https://www.indiewire.com/2019/08/christopher-nolan-richard-king-sound-design-1202165030/

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-dark-knight-the-legacy-of-heath-ledger-868722.html

We have one more movie exploration in us for the year. To wrap our first full year of S.S. Cinephile we decided to do a fun one at the request of our audience.

In this episode Andrew, Jacob and Edward explore what makes a good heist movie, by unrolling the blueprint to one the most influential heist movies in the last several decades, Ocean's Eleven. Grab a bowl of popcorn and assemble the crew to listen to our film break down.



Outline:


Synopsis
Initial takes
Differences from the 60s' version
BREAK
Special effects
The digital age and how its shot
Neat shots
The cast 
Caravan
Clair de Lune
Music as a setting homage to the original
What does David Holmes actually do?
BREAK
The three act structure/There is no low point
Where is the conflict?
How does this movie hold up on re-watches
Where is the midpoint
Are there protagonists?
What's in a heist movie
Its influence on modern heist movies

Additional Links:

https://www.vulture.com/2019/01/oceans-eleven-effect-heist-movies.html

It's that time of year again! It's time for us to face our fears and watch some scary movies to celebrate the Halloween. 



In this episode Andrew, Jacob and Edward explore the fears that some have with deep space exploration and alien life forms, in the horror sci-fi classic Alien. Grab a comforting beverage and a warm blanket and join us for this fun conversation about a horror classic. 



Outline:


Synopsis
Initial takes
The Art of H.R. Giger As seen in
Liminal Spaces
BREAK
Cinematography
First person shooting and the scene
Siren lighting and bumping the lamp
Filming the alien
Space travel and special effects
Whats in the soundtrack
The instruments
Aleatoric music
Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima
Producing horror music and the nightmare machine
Edward's movie
The feud over the movie sound track
Alien Complete Soundtrack
BREAK
Where is the midpoint
Whats A reversal?
Ripley being a strong female character and gender politics
Ripley wasn't intended to be a female
Characters
Jump Scares
What kind of movie is this Ridley Scott whats the purpose of the movie
Is human life expendable
What genre is this movie
Two kinds of cheese
What does this movie say about humanity

Additional links:

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-great-unknown-the-story-behind-jerry-goldsmiths-score-for-alien

Is music worth it? What does it take to be the best? This week, we try to answer those questions as well as the age old: "WERE YOU RUSHING OR WERE YOU DRAGGING?"

In this episode, Jacob, Andrew, and Edward practice their rudiments with the indie film Whiplash. They discuss the pace of the plot, the musical themes, and the exploration of a human being’s breaking point. This film delivers a character study of a musician, Andrew Neiman, doing whatever it takes to become the best.



Me too movement



Outline:



- Discussing origin of the film



- Discussing the music/setting



- Editing and cinematography



- BREAK



- Where is the midpoint 



- The big scene



- Characterization of Andrew



- BREAK



- Characterization of Fletcher



- Do the ends justify the means

(exploration on the setting)



- How does it end



- What is the theme 

(additional source)



Bonus: fun gif

Turmoil, Turbulence, and Tumultuous Toons!

As Eddie Valiant investigates the murder of Marvin Acme, Jacob, Andrew, and Edward investigate the 1988 classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. 

While they discuss the intricacies of the film’s production and the abundance of cartoon identities, they’ll uncover something sinister beneath the facade of a family-friendly flick: the murder and manipulation of LA’s true, dark history.



Outline:



- Source Material



- Cartoons cameos



- IP considerations



- Production



- Adding cartoons to real life



- Sound mixing ADR



- Music



- Rodger & Eddie (is this a noir movie?)



- Jessica Rabbit



- Judge Doom



- What is the genre



- Conversation of Race Article



- Speaking to that period of LA Article



- Is this a kids movie



- Why is Judge Doom a toon



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