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Episode Synopsis
In another deep dive into a fairly narrow sub-genre, Alex and Jonathan crack the code on heist films by looking at Rififi (1955), Ocean's Eleven (1960), and Inception (2010). We talk about the origins and draw of heist films, the way the activity of a heist lends itself to storytelling, and how to modify the basic structure to add depth and heighten character development.
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8:54 – Rififi
33:36 – Ocean's Eleven
46:59 – Inception
1:13:17 – Overall
1:24:39 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
Hoop Dreams (1994)
Senna (2010)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/11/10/heist/
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Skip to:
8:54 – Rififi
33:36 – Ocean's Eleven
46:59 – Inception
1:13:17 – Overall
1:24:39 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
Hoop Dreams (1994)
Senna (2010)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/11/10/heist/
Support the Show!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thefilmlings
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thefilmlings
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