The Movie Vault

The Movie Vault is excited to begin an exploration of Terrence Malick's filmography. Malick is one of the most important directors in American cinema history. Before he had the reputation he has today, he was just an ambitious PHD dropout trying to make his way in a comptetive industry. Against some odds he created "Badlands" starring budding stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. Listen as Zach and Ben dive into this murderous fairy tale!

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In an ambitious turn, Zach and Ben take on the five most important Terrence Malick films. Malick is an auteur of the highest degree and one of the most important in American cinema history. Don't miss out on this!

Zach and Ben close the Dark Encounters arc with the infamous found footage film "The Blair Witch Project". The duo has some opinions and you should listen to them!

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Zach and Ben tackle one of the most important and controversial films in horror movie history, William Friedkin's "The Exorcist". The crew dives into the cultural impact of the movie as well as spiritual and medical implications. Tune in!

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Zach and Ben venture back to the world of Jim Jarmusch like moths to a flame. Jonny Depp and Gary Farmer star in this psychedelic neo-western filmed in beautiful black and white that is unlike anything else the genre has to offers. While not a horror movie per se, themes of death and the hellish landscape of the film certainly showcase some dark encounters.

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Ben and Zach return to Kurosawa and explore his sequel to Yojimbo. They also explore ideas related to filmmaking, the importance of film and the importance of honor. Check it out!

Episode Notes (Made with Riverside)

00:00-03:01 - Intro and Exploring Kurosawa’s Influence

03:02-05:47 - The Legacy of Sanjuro and Yojimbo 

05:48-11:50 - Character Development and Moral Themes

11:51-15:11 - Cultural Reflections and Social Commentary 

15:12-18:03 - The Role of Honor in Kurosawa’s Films

18:04-20:49 - The Evolution of Samurai 

20:50-24:04 - Comparative Analysis of Film Pairings

24:05-01:12:54 - Kurosawa’s Legacy and Other Deliberations 

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Zach and Ben finish the PTA series with his magnum opus "There Will Be Blood". One of the duo's favorites and one of the best films ever made!

Episode Notes (Made with Riverside)

0:00-04:47 - Introduction with Discussion of Fall Season 

04:48-06:17 - Overview of Plot

06:18-09:06 - Analysis of Daniel and HW Plainview’s Relationship

09:07-14:26 - Exploring the Rivalry Between Daniel and Eli Sunday

14:27-23:31 - The Destructive Nature of Ambition

23:22-31:43 - Jonny Greenwood’s Soundtrack

31:44-37:20 - The Final Showdown

37:21-45:36 - DDL and PTA’s Collab

45:37-52:24 - Themes of Greed, Pride and Power

52:25-58:42 - Impact of Success on Personal Relationships

58:43-01:13:19 Closing Musings and Movie Highlights

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The second film in the Paul Thomas Anderson arc is a sprawling, jarring, and personal epic by the director. But don't let the 3-hour run time scare you away, Zach and Ben recount all of the reasons why this film is a masterpiece. Tune in to hear their opinions!

Episode Notes (Made with Riverside)

0:00- 10:07 - Introduction and Plot Summary 

10:08 - 21:03 - Exploring Themes of Regret and Pain

21:04-28:15 - The Impact of Broken Families

28:16-41:04 - Phillip Baker Hall’s Performance and Theme of Forgiveness

41:05-49:15 - Tom Cruise’s Greatest Performance 

49:16-58:15 - Who was the Most Interesting Character?

58:16-01:01:04- Symbolism of Frogs Falling from Sky

01:01:05-01:06:45 - Adults Neglecting Children

01:06:46-01:09:37 - Paul Thomas Anderson and the Importance of Humility

01:09:38-01:13:25 - Reflections on End of Life, Movie Highlights and Conclusion

First in the PTA arc is a short, quirky rom-com starring Adam Sandler. Zach and Ben dissect the intricacies and brilliance of the film, as well as its importance to PTA's career. Join in on the fun!