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- 15. Showgirls
Tray and Dan talk about the hated and loved cult classic, Showgirls. Don't be afraid to dive right into this one.
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42 min - 14. Psycho
Tray and Dan talk about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. An adaptation based off of Robert Bloch's novel of the same name.
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29 min - 13. Ones To Watch: 8:46 (from Dave Chappelle)
This time we look at a comedy special that comes at just the right time and says all of the right things. 8:46 from Dave Chappelle.
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13 min - 12. Ones to Watch: Popeye The Sailer Meets Sindbad The Sailer
This week we try something different. We look at two short form pieces and look at how they have impacted the world of cinema and the world. We start with Popeye The Sailer Meets Sindbad The Sailer.
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9 min - 11. Breathless
Tray and Dan talk about Jon-Luc Godard's Breathless Starring Jon-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.
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57 min - 10. Hoop Dreams
Tray and Dan talk about 1994's Hoop Dreams, A critically acclaimed documentary that takes a look at the lives of young NBA hopefuls over 5 years.
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1 hr - The Great Dictator
Tray and Dan talk about 1940's The Great Dictator Starring, Directed and Written by Charlie Chaplin.
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44 min - Putney Swope
Tray and Dan talk about Robert Downey Sr's' 1969 Film Putney Swope.
Commercials from the film:
Ethereal Cereal
Face Off
Fan away
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33 min - A Hard Day's Night
Tray talks about 1964's A Hard Day's Night Starring The Beatles.
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13 min - Network
We discuss 1976's Network. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
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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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