Dana and Tom with returning guests, Andrew Corns (Host of the Revisionist Almanac) and Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast), to discuss Fight Club (1999) for its 25th Anniversary: directed by David Fincher, written by Jim Uhls, music by the Dust Brothers, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meat Loaf.

Plot Summary: Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, is a dark, visceral exploration of disillusionment and rebellion in a consumer-driven society. Edward Norton stars as an unnamed narrator, a corporate drone who feels trapped in the relentless cycle of modern capitalism. His insomnia and sense of detachment lead him to underground support groups, where he finds fleeting solace. Still, it’s only when he meets the charismatic anarchist Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) that he feels truly alive.

Tyler and the narrator start a "Fight Club," an underground fight society where men brawl to escape the numbness of their lives. What begins as cathartic release soon spirals into chaos as Tyler’s influence over the narrator grows, drawing him into an increasingly violent, nihilistic philosophy.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Our Guests

02:40 Cast and Recognition for Fight Club

05:28 Relationship(s) with Fight Club

10:38 What is Fight Club About?

20:28 Does Fight Club Serve a Public Good?

30:51 Plot Summary for Fight Club

33:58 First Break

34:46 What's Up with Andrew and Peterson

40:20 Ask Dana Anything?

46:32 Best Performance(s) of Fight Club

01:03:05 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)

01:11:21 Second Break

01:12:22 In Memoriam

01:18:25 Best/Funniest Lines

01:23:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:34:21 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:41:36 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:45:47 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:59:25 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:03:08 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:05:47 Remaining Questions of Fight Club

02:16:09 Thank You to Our Guests and Farewell

02:18:56 Credits

Guests:

Andrew Corns

• Host of the Revisionist Almanac
• @revalmanac on IG, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Letterboxd
• Previously on Gaslight (1946) and Do the Right Thing (1989) Revisit

Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast

• @petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and Twitter
• Previous Guest on Gone Girl (2014) and Parasite (2019)

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Keywords:

Fight Club, David Fincher, film analysis, cultural impact, themes, legacy, personal connections, movie discussion

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