2 ACT Podcast

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Nosferatu"


Listen Later

Join us for our very first double feature review from the haunting melodies of Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd" to the eerie atmosphere of Robert Eggers’ reimagining of "Nosferatu," this episode is a celebration of gothic horror tales.

Featuring stellar performances from Johnny Depp and Lily-Rose Depp as the respective leads we uncover the tension between innovation and homage in adaptations, and the impact of creative casting choices on classic literary characters. Whether you're a fan of musicals, horror, or both, our lively and insightful discussion promises to spark your curiosity and perhaps even inspire a fresh perspective on films that dare to defy the norm.

Do both adaptations live up to the legacy of their source material? Listen to find out!

(00:02) Intro Sweeney Todd(09:08) Musical Casting and Creative Choices(25:02) Analyzing Sweeney Todd Performances(41:44) Sound Mixing and Musical Films(58:31) Nosferatu(01:09:58) Exploring Nosferatu Adaptation Interpretation(01:25:18) Analyzing Eggers' Nosferatu Interpretation(01:35:43) Awards Predictions and Final Thoughts

Check us out on YouTube -https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwgRxxvjwZFKlLnjuKNCZG5RWHyDGKrvP&si=q9yqBo0K7Mi_1BFq

Check us out on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/2-a-c-t-podcast/id1746134203

Check our TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2a.c.t.podcast

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

2 ACT PodcastBy Adi and Jon