Johnny Has the Keys

Ep. 07-26: Donnie Darko (2001)

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DONNIE DARKO (2001)—Troubled teenager Donnie Darko narrowly escapes death when a jet engine crashes into his room. Guided by Frank, a mysterious figure in a rabbit suit, Donnie experiences strange visions and engages in increasingly destructive acts. As he grapples with questions of time travel, fate, and mental illness, Donnie uncovers the unsettling truth about his role in an impending catastrophe. Donnie Darko is a haunting exploration of identity, sacrifice, and the fragility of reality.

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Step into the eerie, mind-bending world of Donnie Darko (2001), where science fiction meets psychological thriller. Join us as we explore the film’s intricately layered screenplay, atmospheric suburban setting, and a cast delivering deeply affecting performances. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys navigates cryptic visions, time loops, and an enigmatic figure in a rabbit suit—delving into the film’s haunting themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the fragile threads that bind reality together.

SHOW LINKS:

  • Donnie Darko (2001)
  • Richard Kelly
  • The Virgin Suicides (1999)
  • John Hughes
  • Sixteen Candles (1984)
  • Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
  • A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
  • David Lynch
  • Twin Peaks (1990)
  • Harvey (1950)
  • The Abyss (1989)
  • American Beauty (1999)
  • A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
  • Stephen King
  • Watership Down by Richard Adams
  • Terry Gilliam
  • Peter Weir
  • E.T. (1982)
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
  • The Destructors by Graham Greene
  • Everything, Everywhere All at Once (2022)
  • Fringe (2008)
  • Marvel multiverse
  • Sliding Doors (1998)
  • Somewhere in Time (1980)
  • It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
  • The Evil Dead (1981)

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