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With the Oscars inching ever so closer, we dive into the world of the Jesse Eisenberg written/directed/starring “A Real Pain”. We discuss the playwriting nature of the dialogue, the simplicity of the story, and the wonderful performances by both Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Afterward, the 1001 by 1 gang drop 3 recommendations for films that deal with character travelling around.

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We wrap up Season 5 with our final definitive director ranking of the year by discussing the man with dark sunglasses from Hong Kong: Wong Kar Wai. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down all 10 of his feature films, discuss the vibes within each of these films, and debate what is the best Wong Kar Wai film. Is it “Chungking Express” or “In the Mood for Love”? Or who knows, are you a fan of “My Blueberry Nights” and Norah Jones’ performance? Tune in and see what the ranking has in store!

Chapters (AI Generated)

00:00 Introduction to Wong Kar Wai

11:43 Themes of Loneliness and Collaboration

18:31 Wong Kar Wai's Unique Directing Style

24:07 The Emotional Depth of Wong Kar Wai's Films

30:46 The Evolution of Wong Kar Wai's Work

36:55 The Journey to Gold: A Parent's Perspective

52:30 Diving into 'My Blueberry Nights': A Critical Analysis

59:56 Exploring Character Dynamics and Relationships

01:05:55 Wong Kar Wai's Collaborators and Their Impact

01:17:01 Diving into Ashes of Time and Its Reception

01:24:31 Personal Connections to Film

01:36:11 Diving into 'Days of Being Wild'

01:46:32 The Complexities of '2046'

01:53:25 Emotional Depth in Film

02:00:51 The Grandmaster: A Cinematic Journey

02:15:00 Happy Together: A Study of Toxic Relationships

02:26:59 In the Mood for Love: Mastery of Emotion and Memory

02:31:59 Exploring 'Chungking Express' and Its Impact

02:46:01 Comparative Analysis of Wong Kar Wai's Films

02:52:02 Season Recap and Future Directions

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The 1001 by 1 crew gets ready for Oscar season by briefly discussing the polarizing film from Jacques Audiard on Netflix “Emilia Perez”. We break the few things that do work (notably Zoe Saldana), the many things that don’t work (trust us, there are oodles), and what the film’s Academy Award chances are. Afterwards, we each give three movies that when we finished made us the ask the question (for better or worse), “What the f**k did I just watch?”

Chapters (AI Generated)

00:00 Introduction to Amelia Perez

03:02 Cast and Critical Reception

05:50 Themes and Character Analysis

09:00 Narrative Structure and Confusion

11:58 Cultural Representation and Sensitivity

14:58 Acting Performances and Critiques

18:02 Oscar Predictions and Industry Reactions

20:54 Comparative Analysis with Other Films

23:59 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

30:38 Unexpected Cinematic Journeys

32:05 Exploring the Wild Side of Film

34:21 Diving into Dark Themes

37:44 The Grindhouse Experience

40:08 Uninvited Guests and Psychological Thrills

42:35 The Art of the Mind-Bending Narrative

46:00 Bizarre Cinematic Experiences

49:16 Recent Discoveries in Film

52:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Our last guest for the season and our last regular episode brings us to 1990 and a movie about religion and demons…or maybe it’s just what you see when you’re dying in Vietnam…whose to say? Join the 1001 by 1 crew and Kieran B. from Best Picture Cast as they discuss Adrian Lyne’s “Jacob’s Ladder” and everything that encompasses it: Elizabeth Pena’s character, Danny Aiello swinging for it, and whether or not Tim Robbins is a “good” actor. Also, this week Kieran recommends “Smile 2” (available on Paramount+ or PVOD), Joey recommends “Take Shelter” (available to rent on most major platforms), Adam recommends “Body Double” (currently on The Criterion Channel), and Britt recommends “Carnival of Souls”(free on Kanopy).

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We’re just coming out of the Christmas season, so what does that mean? Clearly it means gothic horror and mustached counts in an incredibly detailed Robert Eggers world because this week we are discussing “Nosferatu” and giving you three vampire film recommendations. Do we take Aaron Taylor-Johnson down a peg or two? Yes! Do we gush over the worldbuilding? Of course. Are we unanimous on the portrayal of Count Orlok…tune in to find out!

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Did someone say Russian folk horror? Well…if not, then WE DID! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as we break down the Gogol source material, the amazing practical effects, and the so-so acting? Does the vibe of this film work for all of us? Tune in to find out! Also, this week Britt recommends “November” (free on Kanopy), Joey recommends “Heretic” (currently on PVOD), and Adam recommends “Hell House, LLC” (available on Shudder).

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As we near the end of 2024, we here at 1001 by 1 would like to share with you some of our favorite watches from the past 365 days. We have some 2024 films, some TV series, and even some films from years past. A lot of our favorite watches came as episodes for our 1001 by 1 by 3 series (go check those out), but we thought we would recommend a few more flicks before the calendar reads 2025!

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We stick with a black & white film, but go back to the 1940s and our noir roots to discuss the Otto Preminger film “Laura”. The 1001 by 1 crew is joined by Britt’s sister, Erin, to discuss the noir tropes, interesting characters, and how innovative the storytelling was. Also, this week Erin recommends “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (currently on Disney+), Britt recommends “The Big Lebowski” (available on most VOD platforms), Joey recommends “Anora” (currently still in cinemas), and Adam recommends “Miracle” (currently on Disney+).

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Sometimes ideas come from the most unlikely of places: one day your giving our recommends for villains with wild objectives, the next day your talking about stone cold amazing cinema. THAT’S RIGHT – we didn’t put the bunny back in the box and we are talking about “Con Air” and all of its glory: the characters, the one-liners, and just what makes a Goddamn American Masterpiece. After we set up our “rules”, we each give you three recommends – ENJOY!!!

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We get as about obscure as possible with this week’s film: a silent, black & white, Spanish film that is no longer in the book – what could it be? Well, if you guessed Pablo Berger’s Snow White reimagining “Blancanieves”, then kudos to you! Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss Grimms’ fairytales, what worked (or did not) from this stylization, and the fates of certain bird creatures. Also, this week Britt recommends “The Devil’s Backbone” (available on most VOD platforms), Joey recommends “The Wild Robot” (available on most PVOD platforms), and Adam recommends “To Die For” (available on most VOD platforms).

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.