MASH (1970) - Robert Altman - Cinematic Flashback Podcast

22/05/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
MASH (1970) - Robert Altman - Cinematic Flashback Podcast

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M*A*S*H (1970) – The Cinematic Flashback Podcast Hosted by: Chuck and Matt Sargent In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent head into the chaos and dark comedy of M*A*S*H (1970), directed by Robert Altman and starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, and Tom Skerritt. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War—but unmistakably speaking to Vietnam-era America—M*A*S*H shattered expectations with its irreverent humor, anti-authoritarian streak, and Altman’s now-signature overlapping dialogue. Chuck and Matt dissect how this film launched a new wave of 1970s satire, paved the way for Altman’s storied career, and became the unlikely seed of a long-running TV empire. They dig into the film’s controversial tone, its improvisational style, and the strange alchemy that made chaos feel so controlled. And of course, they answer the big question in their “Did It Groove or Skip a Beat?” segment. So grab your dog tags, tune up the loudspeaker, and scrub in with us as we head to the 4077th and explore the film that rewrote the rules of war comedies. Contact & Follow Email: [email protected]: The Cinematic Flashback PodcastX (Twitter): @BackTo70sMovies Music: 1975 – Josh Kirsch / Media Right Productions All video clips featured in this podcast are the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and analysis. No copyright infringement is intended.Links & Contact Website: https://www.cinematicflashback.comContact Us: https://www.cinematicflashback.com/contact/Listen to Previous Episodes: https://www.cinematicflashback.com/episodes/Leave a Review: https://www.cinematicflashback.com/reviews/new/Read the Blog: https://www.cinematicflashback.com/blog/Subscribe: https://www.cinematicflashback.com/follow/Share the Show: Tell your movie-loving friends!

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