On this episode, I chat with writer, educator, film historian and friend of the pod Rich Johnson about two classic car movies: The Driver (1978, directed by Walter Hill), and Drive (2011, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn). We talk at length about the influence of the Western in both these films, the lineage of great car chase movies, and the importance of soundtrack in building a narrative with a (mostly) silent protagonist. Patreon: https://patreon.com/martynstrangeRead more of Rich's work at his website: https://www.richpieces.com/follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Become a supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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302: Battle Royale w/ Concessions
In this episode, I talk with my pals Jared Spears and Dan Ludwig of the Concessions podcast about the Japanese cult classic Battle Royale – a bloody and savage satire that set the stage for The Hunger Games, Squid Game, and a dozen other post-apocalyptic dramas, and is said to be “the film I wish I had made” by Quentin Tarantino. Become a supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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301: The Films of Bong Joon-ho
On the season 3 premiere, I break down the filmography of master satirist and genre-bender Bong Joon-ho: the South Korean auteur responsible for The Host, Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer, and the multiple-Oscar winning Parasite. Listen to my full conversation on Memories of Murder with Concessions here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dzJksH8jW43BLIwoAk8tZ?si=3352b82edd144ca6Check out my ranked Letterboxd list of Bong's films here: https://letterboxd.com/martynstrange/list/bong-joon-ho/ Become a supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 24 Best Films of 2024
In this episode, I break down my 24 favorite films of the year 2024, with some honorable mentions.Full Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/martynstrange/list/2024/ANORA review on Concessions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01ONTpyUOqCUtBAJ5I6c38CIVIL WAR discussion on Left of the Projector: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h40tesJ9Dw2ZqK59WqvcdNosferatu w/ Alex Walsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN8TyekmJ6M&t=103s Become a supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus: Nosferatu w/ Alex Walsh
In this bonus episode, my pal actor Alex Walsh returns to talk about one of our most anticipated films of the year, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. After briefly discussing the original 1922 film and how it adapted the Dracula story, we dig into the craft, performances, style, and horror of Nosferatu. Was it effective? Did it meet or exceed our expectations? Listen in.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Become a supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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