S.S. Cinephile

Ocean's Eleven Or Las Vagas 2001

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We have one more movie exploration in us for the year. To wrap our first full year of S.S. Cinephile we decided to do a fun one at the request of our audience.

In this episode Andrew, Jacob and Edward explore what makes a good heist movie, by unrolling the blueprint to one the most influential heist movies in the last several decades, Ocean's Eleven. Grab a bowl of popcorn and assemble the crew to listen to our film break down.


Outline:

  • Synopsis
  • Initial takes
  • Differences from the 60s' version
  • BREAK
  • Special effects
  • The digital age and how its shot
  • Neat shots
  • The cast 
  • Caravan
  • Clair de Lune
  • Music as a setting homage to the original
  • What does David Holmes actually do?
  • BREAK
  • The three act structure/There is no low point
  • Where is the conflict?
  • How does this movie hold up on re-watches
  • Where is the midpoint
  • Are there protagonists?
  • What's in a heist movie
  • Its influence on modern heist movies

    • Additional Links:

    https://www.vulture.com/2019/01/oceans-eleven-effect-heist-movies.html


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