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Episode 73 : Dead Presidents
DEAD PRESIDENTS gave a voice to Vietnam veterans who experienced the atrocities of war, only to return home & find the struggle was not over. This intense coming of age journey continues to cut to the core, while being a uniquely realistic depiction of Black Americans during the post-war 1970s.
***Discussions include***
- Capturing the Black experience before/during/after the Vietnam War; the director’s visions for the film, plus positives & drawbacks of loosely adapting true stories, truth vs. fiction, pacing & visual style; interweaving genres to blend a serious story into an entertaining film; strength of the cast & unpacking the main characters; the film’s incredible soundtrack, release & critical reception.
***Picks of the Week***
- Lindsay’s Pick, SET IT OFF (1996). Jada Pinkett, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise // Directed by F. Gary Gray.
***MurrayMoment***
- Comparing the journey in DEAD PRESIDENTS to Billy’s labor of love, THE RAZOR’S EDGE, plus the process of adapting a novel into a screenplay.
***Final Thoughts on DEAD PRESIDENTS.***
Next Episode: 4/20 SPECTACULAR STONER SPECIAL!
- Please rate, review & subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!
(For real, it totally helps us!)
www.dontpushpausepodcast.com
Be Kind and Rewatch! // March 30, 2021
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DEAD PRESIDENTS gave a voice to Vietnam veterans who experienced the atrocities of war, only to return home & find the struggle was not over. This intense coming of age journey continues to cut to the core, while being a uniquely realistic depiction of Black Americans during the post-war 1970s.
***Discussions include***
- Capturing the Black experience before/during/after the Vietnam War; the director’s visions for the film, plus positives & drawbacks of loosely adapting true stories, truth vs. fiction, pacing & visual style; interweaving genres to blend a serious story into an entertaining film; strength of the cast & unpacking the main characters; the film’s incredible soundtrack, release & critical reception.
***Picks of the Week***
- Lindsay’s Pick, SET IT OFF (1996). Jada Pinkett, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, Kimberly Elise // Directed by F. Gary Gray.
***MurrayMoment***
- Comparing the journey in DEAD PRESIDENTS to Billy’s labor of love, THE RAZOR’S EDGE, plus the process of adapting a novel into a screenplay.
***Final Thoughts on DEAD PRESIDENTS.***
Next Episode: 4/20 SPECTACULAR STONER SPECIAL!
- Please rate, review & subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!
(For real, it totally helps us!)
www.dontpushpausepodcast.com
Be Kind and Rewatch! // March 30, 2021