Dana and Tom with new guest, Frank Mandosa (Silver Screeners (Host) and Movies Across the Pod (Co-Host)) discuss The Sixth Sense (1999) for its 25th anniversary: written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, music by James Newton Howard, starring Bruce Willis, Olivia Williams, Hayley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette.

Plot Summary: The Sixth Sense is a haunting psychological thriller that unfolds with masterful precision under the direction of M. Night Shyamalan. Bruce Willis stars as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist grappling with his own personal demons after a violent encounter with a former patient. He finds a chance for redemption in young Cole Sear, played with an eerie intensity by Haley Joel Osment.

Cole is a troubled boy who harbors a chilling secret: he sees dead people. As Dr. Crowe delves deeper into Cole's world, the film weaves an intricate tapestry of suspense and revelation. Shyamalan's meticulous storytelling and James Newton Howard's evocative score create an atmosphere thick with dread and poignancy.

The Sixth Sense is not just a ghost story; it's a profound meditation on grief, communication, and the unseen connections that bind us. The film's climax delivers one of the most unforgettable twists in cinematic history, leaving audiences reeling and re-examining everything they thought they knew.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:36 Getting to Know Frank Mandosa

05:03 Background, Cast, and Recognition for The Sixth Sense

08:24 Relationship(s) to The Sixth Sense

13:40 What is The Sixth Sense About?

17:53 Is The Sixth Sense a Horror Film?

33:35 Plot Summary for The Sixth Sense

35:00 Did You Know?

36:21 First Break

37:11 What's Up with Frank Mandosa?

38:53 Ask Dana Anything

44:05 Best Performance(s)

57:39 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)

01:07:52 Second Break

01:08:42 In Memoriam

01:09:09 Best/Funniest Lines

01:11:12 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:19:21 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:21:38 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:26:40 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:32:26 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:34:58 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:36:09 Remaining Questions

01:41:37 Thank You to Frank Mandosa

01:45:30 Credits

Guest Credentials:

Frank Mandosa

• Film Lecturer and Podcast Host
• Silver Screeners (Host) and Movies Across the Pod (Co-Host)
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