Movies To Watch Before You Die

Movies To Watch Before You Die

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Movies To Watch Before You Die episodes

  • E03: The Shawshank Redemption
    Mark and Mike talk about justice, institutionalization, hope, persistence, freedom, the prison system, and the relationship between religion and morality.
    Go to www.markgazica.com/podcast/e03-the-shawshank-redemption/ to read the rest of the show notes.
    44 min
  • E03: The Shawshank Redemption

    This week on Movies To Watch Before You Die, Mark is joined by guest Mike Cooknick as the two break down the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption. Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. 

    Haven’t seen the film yet?  Or do you need to refresh your memory? Buy or rent the film here: Hardcopy, Amazon Instant Video, or iTunes.

    Film Synopsis

    After being convicted of the murder of his wife and her paramour, Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at Shawshank prison where he has to struggle to maintain his own sense of integrity in place that has little integrity itself.

    In this episode, the guys talk about themes such as justice, institutionalization, hope, persistence, freedom, redemption, the prison system, and the relationship between religion and morality. Mark talks about existentialism and Mike explains why appearances aren’t everything. Tune in to see why.

    Did you also know that The Shawshank Redemption is based on a novella called Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption? It was written by Stephen King and included in his 1982 novella collection titled Different Seasons. The book also contains a few other great stories that were adapted into other popular films such as Stand By Me and Apt Pupil. Interested in giving it a read? Get it for yourself on Amazon or iTunes.

    Looking Ahead

    Tune into the podcast next week, where Mark and guest Dan Helbling will analyze the 2014 film Whiplash. Haven’t seen it yet? Buy or rent the film here: Hardcopy, Amazon Instant Video, or iTunes.

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          44 min
        • E02: (500) Days of Summer
          Mark is joined by guest Dan Helbling as the two break down themes such as true love, the game of dating, destiny, and loving the idea of people.
          Go to www.markgazica.com/podcast/e02-500-days-of-summer/ to read the rest of the show notes.
          57 min
        • E02: (500) Days of Summer
          Mark is joined by guest Dan Helbling as the two break down themes such as true love, the game of dating, destiny, and loving the idea of people.
          Go to www.markgazica.com/podcast/e02-500-days-of-summer/ to read the rest of the show notes.
          57 min
        • E01: Fight Club
          This week on Movies To Watch Before You Die, host Mark Gazica and guest Mike Cooknick break down Fight Club, the 1999 film directed by David Fincher...
          Go to markgazica.com/podcast/e01-fight-club/ to read the rest of the show notes.
          1 hr 3 min
        • E01: Fight Club
          This week on Movies To Watch Before You Die, host Mark Gazica and guest Mike Cooknick break down Fight Club, the 1999 film directed by David Fincher...
          Go to markgazica.com/podcast/e01-fight-club/ to read the rest of the show notes.
          1 hr 3 min

        About Movies To Watch Before You Die

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        Movies to Watch Before You Die is a weekly podcast that breaks down some of the most important films ever made. Not just good movies, or even great movies, but the bare minimum films you need to experience before this cruel world steals your last dying breath.