Charming, chivalrous Jake Gittes is hired by the charismatic Evelyn Mulwray to look into her husband’s cheating ways. Jake’s cavalier, can-do attitude carries him to a job well done, but there’s more to the complicated case than meets the cerulean eye. He soon discovers a cavernous web of lies in the city of angels, and he must carefully navigate the complex case while dealing with his chummy feelings towards the captivating, yet certifiably cagey Mrs. Mulwray. 

Will Jake be able to overcome the calculating and callous elements of the city to avoid a calamitous end? One thing is for certain: the man knows how to get chuffed.

Timestamps:

00:34 Intro to podcast and this week’s film: Chinatown
03:22 Overall thoughts on the film
08:11 Thoughts on the writing
14:55 Jake’s characterization
18:23 Discussion of the overall themes of the film
28:53 Was Mr. Mulwray sleeping with Katherine?
32:35 Cross’s characterization
41:50 Thoughts on the directing, soundtrack and cinematography in the film
51:42 Analog nature of the film
55:35 Final thoughts and scores
57:48 Announcing next week’s film and plugs (money!)

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Pretty privilege at play as poor, pallid Herbie Stempel is preposterously passed over by network executives for the pristine Charles Van Doren. Revenge is paramount for proud Herb, and his petty vendetta won't stop until his pain is paid in kind. 

Meanwhile, pugnacious Dick is investigating the problematic case, and his passionate persistence will lead him towards the palatial estate of lies with promising, yet panicky Charles at the center of it all. 

Timestamps:

00:34 Introduction to podcast and this week’s film: Quiz Show
02:38 Overall thoughts on the film
04:46 Discussion of the film’s themes
10:56 Discussion of the film’s characterization
25:31 Absolute power corrupts absolutely
29:37 More character talk
43:47 Dick’s failings
48:23 Herb was in on it too
52:54 Discussion of the directing and cinematography in the film
57:43 Final thoughts and scores
01:00:11 Announcing next week’s film and plugs (money!)

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There's a famous saying, "A fool is known by his speech and a wise man by silence." 

Whatever idiot said that never met the hero of this week's film, Silence. He's constantly asked his name, where he's from, what's he doing in town, yet he just ignores them or points at his scabby neck like that's supposed to mean something. He's the quietest man in town, yet he is constantly outsmarted by the most talkative man in town, Loco, a fellow bounty-killer. Loco is the epitome of, "Nothing strengthens authority so much as Silence." Can Silence prevail over Loco? Can society reckon with the vigilante justice set upon itself? Can the people's mouths move at the same time as we hear their voices? 

“Now all my teachers are dead except Silence.” Uhh, about that...

Timestamps:

00:33 Introduction to the podcast and this week’s film: The Great Silence
02:19 Overall thoughts on the film
04:40 Discussion of the cinematography and editing of the film
11:54 Beautiful score
14:23 Discussion of the overall themes in the film
23:09 Thoughts on the characterization in the film
37:23 Thoughts on the ending
43:37 Side notes
46:12 Final thoughts and scores
47:54 Announcing next week’s film and plugs (money!)

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