We’re celebrating the 30th Anniversary of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS & fleshing out what makes this film nothing short of brilliant.

**Discussions include**

Adaptation of the novel to screenplay; production evolution, casting lead roles & FBI involvement; revamping of a traditional hero story through a female perspective & unconventional cinematography; themes, atmosphere, stylistic choices & popularizing true crime stories; actor commitments to the film’s integrity; sound/score, make-up & special effects; reception, controversy & awards; the Hannibal Lecter film series & the continuation the iconic film’s legacy.

SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991), Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine.

***Picks of the Week***

-Lindsay’s Pick: MAGIC (1978), Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith. Directed by Richard Attenborough.

-Justin’s Pick: THE EDGE (1997), Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson, Harold Perrineau. Directed by Lee Tamahori.

***MurrayMoment*** Billy’s dive into the culinary arts with his cookbook, Cooking with Toast.

***Final Thoughts on SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.***

Next Episode: THE FLY (1986!)

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Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber

Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders

January 2021