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- 25. The Handmaiden
Love or money? Sometimes you have to choose and in this episode we discuss the complexities of The Handmaiden
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42 min - 24. CB4
We're Black with another comedy. This time the 90s cult classic CB4 sheds light on what we think of 'black films' and culture vultures.
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1 hr 2 min - 23. Beasts of The Southern Wild
Living off the grid is easier said than done when Hushpuppy and her dad Wink deal with society and weather, among other things, closing in on their community
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34 min - 22. Train To Busan
Time to get spooky, scary with the unexpected Korean hit Train To Busan.
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41 min - 21. Se7en
1 Rainy city, 2 cops, and 7 deadly sins. This week we talk Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Se7en.
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19 min - 20. Alien
Don't go building any walls! This Alien is from space some time in the future and luckily we have Ridley Scott to show us the way with the epic space horror of Alien.
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20 min - 19. Nosferatu
It's October. We are starting the month with the original vampire film Nosferatu.
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29 min - 18. Rebel Without A Cause
We take aim at the James Dean classic and talk about broody teenagers.
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33 min - 17. Groundhog Day
Guess who's back - Back again...and again...and here we are looking at Groundhog Day. Funny, sweet and romantic comedy Starring Bill Murray.
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26 min - 16. Robocop
This week we tackle the action and robot-filled classic Robocop.
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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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