Listen "139. The Dove Says Woo"
Episode Synopsis
The epic drama and action of director John Woo carries us away this month as Alex and Jonathan talk about The Killer (1989), Hard Boiled (1992), Face/Off (1997), and Red Cliff (2008). We talk about his pioneering of the "Honorable Bloodshed" genre, his distinct stylistic and thematic trademarks, and his continuing legacy on many modern directors and content creators.
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8:22 – The Killer
23:18 – Hard Boiled
33:49 – Face/Off
50:35 – Red Cliff
1:12:44 – Overall
1:22:46 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Rebecca (1940)
Richard III (1955)
Marathon Man (1976)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2022/03/23/woo
Join us on Discord for ongoing film discussion:
https://discord.gg/MAF6jh59cF
Support the Show!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thefilmlings
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thefilmlings
Skip to:
8:22 – The Killer
23:18 – Hard Boiled
33:49 – Face/Off
50:35 – Red Cliff
1:12:44 – Overall
1:22:46 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Rebecca (1940)
Richard III (1955)
Marathon Man (1976)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2022/03/23/woo
Join us on Discord for ongoing film discussion:
https://discord.gg/MAF6jh59cF
Support the Show!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thefilmlings
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thefilmlings
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