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Episode 147: 28 Days Later
We’re kicking off our official Spooky Season selections with a movie that we both agree is one of them ones. A modern classic. A stylish and terrifying movie that revived the zombie genre, has aged incredibly well, and influenced horror film and zombie media in so many ways. Ah, yes, it’s finally time to talk about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s “28 Days Later” starring Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, and Christopher Eccleston. This movie is a banger in all respects. From the production choices to the performances to the cinematography to the writing… this is a bonafide heater. If you’re sleeping on it… it is time to wake up!
In this episode, we break down what makes this movie so damn good, share some interesting details about the making of the movie, unpack the film’s legacy and influence, discuss the rage virus and what makes it unlike anything else in the zombie filmography, praise the use of digital cameras and the aesthetic of the film, and look at some of our favourite scenes and sequences. We also discuss the themes, performances, and ideas that make this movie so unique. Some are obvious while others thoughtfully woven into the fabric of the film. It’s complex yet simple. A political allegory. A truly frightening horror film. A humanist drama. All in equal parts. There are so many things that this movie subverted or did differently that had a profound impact on cinema and we dive deep into all of it. There are so many things to like about this movie! Seriously! If you haven’t watched it, what are you waiting for?!
Later in the episode, we lament some of the bad takes surrounding this movie on Letterboxd, briefly discuss the sequel, and look forward with cautious optimism about the future of the franchise. We close out the pod by taking some time to talk about some of the new music that we’ve been digging and share some recommendations.
We’ll be back next weekend with another Spooky Season episode for y’all.
INITIATE BIRD PROTOCOL!
Follow us on Instagram!
Instagram: @palmreadr @otismorrisdude
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By Cemetery SoundWe’re kicking off our official Spooky Season selections with a movie that we both agree is one of them ones. A modern classic. A stylish and terrifying movie that revived the zombie genre, has aged incredibly well, and influenced horror film and zombie media in so many ways. Ah, yes, it’s finally time to talk about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s “28 Days Later” starring Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, and Christopher Eccleston. This movie is a banger in all respects. From the production choices to the performances to the cinematography to the writing… this is a bonafide heater. If you’re sleeping on it… it is time to wake up!
In this episode, we break down what makes this movie so damn good, share some interesting details about the making of the movie, unpack the film’s legacy and influence, discuss the rage virus and what makes it unlike anything else in the zombie filmography, praise the use of digital cameras and the aesthetic of the film, and look at some of our favourite scenes and sequences. We also discuss the themes, performances, and ideas that make this movie so unique. Some are obvious while others thoughtfully woven into the fabric of the film. It’s complex yet simple. A political allegory. A truly frightening horror film. A humanist drama. All in equal parts. There are so many things that this movie subverted or did differently that had a profound impact on cinema and we dive deep into all of it. There are so many things to like about this movie! Seriously! If you haven’t watched it, what are you waiting for?!
Later in the episode, we lament some of the bad takes surrounding this movie on Letterboxd, briefly discuss the sequel, and look forward with cautious optimism about the future of the franchise. We close out the pod by taking some time to talk about some of the new music that we’ve been digging and share some recommendations.
We’ll be back next weekend with another Spooky Season episode for y’all.
INITIATE BIRD PROTOCOL!
Follow us on Instagram!
Instagram: @palmreadr @otismorrisdude