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On the Waterfront - ViP Classics
The Great Dictator - ViP Classics
Seven Samurai - ViP Classics
Seventh Seal - ViP Classics
Metropolis - ViP Classics
di Jon Olson and Rochalle Racine
On the Waterfront runs deeper than expected as it leads us to discuss how films can influence people and affect change. Join Jon, Danielle, and Jose, three filmmakers, as we find out just what made this film was such a contender.
Jon, Danielle, and Jose discuss one of the works of the world's first movie star, Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator. This anti-nazi propaganda comedy is unlike anything we've ever seen, and feel especially poignant for our panelists viewpoint in late 2020 (when it was recorded).
It's a long episode for a long film as Jon, Danielle, and Jose get into the themes, production, and lasting legacy of Akira Kurosawa's seminal masterpiece Seven Samurai.
In which we examine Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator, a film that strikes a chord with our hearts and speaks to the present moment as much as to the past.
This week we tackle Fritz Lang's Metropolis, a sci-fi dystopian blockbuster with untold lasting influence upon both the world of cinema and the world at large.
We start our Classics journey with a century old film, F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu. Jon, Jose, and Danielle dive in with deep discussion and fascinating facts on this influential classic.
Today Nova Jones joins ViP to discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire by Celine Sciamma. We also discuss new Oscar rules, how the film compares to 18th century painting, and feminism throughout the ages. Timestamps below: 1- 0:55 Pretentious 2- 3:10 Against Parasite 3- 6:22 Oscars 4- 15:23 Spoilers 5- 15:39 Cast and performances 6- 19:46 Pacing 7- 21:04 Cinematography/painterly style 8- 26:45 Guiding the eye 9- 28:39 Abortion scene 10- 35:08 Music 11- 39:48 Fire metaphors 12- 42:08 Who on fire? 13- 44:23 White dress/orpheus and euridice 14- 47:10 Generation strife 15- 50:21 Duality of female life 16- 51:49 Impending tragedy 17- 54:25 Hadestown 18- 56:05 Why we cry 19- 59:09 Love, spit, and nudity 20- 1:01:13 Period talk 21- 1:02:32 Could it work straight style? 22- 1:05:41 A familiar face 23- 1:06:33 Working with your ex 24- 1:09:27 The fifth lead
In which we do a deep dive into what makes Spider-verse one of the best films around.
We discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive with guest Bruce Gale. FULL SPOILERS
Co-hosts Jon Olson and Rochalle Racine discuss Mean Girls with guest Laura Ornella and Jose Venutolo.