"You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N." For Episode 354, Thomas and Brandon revisit DAZED AND CONFUSED as part of CineNation's Hyperlink series. Listen as they discuss Linklater's struggles with working with a Hollywood studio, the film's incredible casting stories, the length of the original cut, which two actors caused the most drama, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening - Getting Concert Tickets - (00:00:10) Recap of the Hyperlink Genre (00:01:50) Intro to Dazed and Confused (00:7:12) How Dazed and Confused Got to Production (00:13:34) Favorite Scenes (00:40:07) On Set Life (01:05:50) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:29:19) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:38:26) Film Facts (01:43:46) Awards (01:49:59) Final Questions on the Movie (01:58:46) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:04:26) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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353 - Pulp Fiction (1994)
"I'm tryin' real hard to be the shepherd." For Episode 353, David and Brandon discuss the Hyperlink Genre, starting with one of the most famous examples: PULP FICTION. Listen as they discuss which multiple Oscar-winning actor wanted to play Vincent Vega, how Bruce Willis ended up in the film, how the movie became one of the most influential films of its era, and so much more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening - 3 Ninjas Kick Back and Family Travel Movies - (00:00:10) Intro to the Hyperlink Genre (00:07:48) Intro to Pulp Fiction (00:16:12) How Pulp Fiction Got to Production (00:28:18) Favorite Scenes (00:51:32) On Set Life - (01:31:31) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:35:54) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:49:08) Film Facts (01:56:07) Awards (01:57:52) Final Questions on the Movie (02:00:14) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:04:27) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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352 - Dreams (1990)
"Some say life is hard, but that is just talk. It is good to be alive, it is exciting!" For Episode 352, Brandon and David are joined by Marcus Patterson to discuss Akira Kurosawa's Dreams. Marcus is a talented director of photography who worked on the recent Sundance film, SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE), which was also an anthology film. David and Brandon talk with Marcus about his work on the anthology film, and he brings some context to the month on the elements of creating one. The trio also dives into Kurosawa's Dreams and his early upbringing in Japan. Listen as they discuss how Kurosawa's traumas affected the film, which Hollywood A-listers stepped in to help make the film, and how the creative team was able to mix practical and visual effects to create Kurosawa's fantasy world. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Watching Movies with Family - (00:00:10) Introducing Marcus Patterson (00:04:38) Recap of the Anthology Genre (00:07:48) Talking “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” -(00:08:57) Intro to Dreams (00:25:02) How Dreams Got to Production (00:29:20) Favorite Scenes (00:42:56) On Set Life - (01:22:14) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:12) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:34:12) Film Facts (01:39:47) Awards (01:40:03) Final Questions on the Movie (01:45:14) Final Questions on the Genre (01:50:33) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:41) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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351 - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
"I'm not a devious man by nature." For Episode 351, Thomas and Brandon do double genre duty with the Anthology and Western genres by discussing THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS. Listen as they discuss when the idea originated, how difficult it was making six completely separate stories, and how the streaming era of the late 2010s allowed for this movie to happen. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - More about Gene Hackman - (00:00:10) Recap of the Anthology Genre (00:05:36) Intro to The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (00:12:03) How The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Got to Production (00:21:40) Favorite Scenes (00:36:22) On Set Life - (01:15:53) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:20:56) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:27:16) Film Facts (01:28:56) Awards (01:31:52) Final Questions on the Movie (01:34:31) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:38:08) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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350 - Night on Earth (1991)
"Yes, I'm really in a taxi." For Episode 350, Brandon and David continue the show's series on Anthology Films with a film from the possible King of Anthology films, Jim Jarmusch. Listen as they discuss NIGHT ON EARTH and why Jarmusch wrote the film, how they filmed inside the taxis, and how they tried to capture each city shown in the movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Most Popular Films You Haven’t Seen and Just Friends - (00:00:10) Recap of the Anthology Genre (00:11:25) Intro to Night on Earth (00:16:31) How Night on Earth Got to Production (00:21:53 ) Favorite Scenes (00:32:38) On Set Life - (01:04:17) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:19) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:14:26) Film Facts (01:17:05) Awards (01:19:13) Final Questions on the Movie (01:24:39) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:30:17) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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