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Ep 340: “One Battle After Another”

Posted September 30, 2025 • 01:16:47

We track down Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and discuss:

Cinematography, tracking shot;
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Ep 339: “The Long Walk”

Posted September 23, 2025 • 01:18:20

We trudge through Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” and discuss:

Cinematography, constantly bouncing subjects;
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Ep 338: “Forrest Gump”

Posted September 16, 2025 • 01:08:19

We run through Tom Hanks’ “Forrest Gump” and discuss:

Cinematography, long takes, Vietnam;
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Ep 337: “Nine Days”

Posted September 9, 2025 • 01:07:09

We visit Edson Oda’s “Nine Days” and discuss:

Cinematography, natural lighting, poor man’s process;
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Ep 336: “The Abyss”

Posted August 26, 2025 • 01:16:02

We dive into James Cameron’s “The Abyss” and discuss:

Cinematography;
Story & Writing, original ending...