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- 35. Thappad (2020)
Our first venture to the cinematic world of India. Lots to uncover and much more to dig into this week.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
- The depth of Bollywood
- Societal differences in India
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23 min - The depth of Bollywood
- 34. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Another installment from Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
- The serious matters of animation
- How far we have come in animation
- And lots more!
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20 min - The serious matters of animation
- 33. Amelie
Bonjour! Today we look at croissants, France and a cute pixie-haired woman named Amelie.
In this episode, we cover topics including:
- France!
- Existentialism
- How to talk about nothing
- And lots more!
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26 min - 32. Attack The Block
Oye, you lot! We start the year off with a fun 2011 banger featuring a Young John Boyega (Star Wars) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who).
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
- Horror Comedies
- The similarities of the Cornetto Trilogy
- The social commentary of it all
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22 min - 31. Seven Samurai
Are you a filmmaker or a cinephile? You MUST'VE seen this film. No? Okay, fine, let's jump into the nearly 4 hour masterpiece.
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51 min - 30. Die Hard
What can we say? We love a Christmas movie.
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54 min - 29. Wild At Heart
Wild is only one word to describe this high octane film starring none other than Nic Cage. Buckle up because we are going for a ride.
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25 min - 28. Dune
We know you're bummed you don't get a new movie with Timothée Chalamet but cheer up! Let's talk about the original Dune in preparation for what is bound to be a explosive opening for the 2021 film.
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26 min - 27. Citizen Kane
Listen, this movie has been a long time coming for us. We are happy to dig into this classic film that is at the highest of film regard.
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41 min - 26. Paris, Texas
There's a lot to talk about for this award winning film so we jump right in.
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About Required Watching
From the publisher's feed
Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated…
cinephiles.
Each week, host and film analyst Tray Epps (and sometimes other guests) deconstruct the craft of cinema, providing practical "Toolkit" episodes to improve your work and in-depth interviews with industry professionals who are shaping the future of film.
If you're looking for actionable advice on everything from writing dialogue to sound design, or you want to hear from the directors, editors, and composers behind your favorite films, you've found your new required listening.
New episodes every week.
Find our full video essays and written guides at requiredwatching.com.
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