Listen "65. Lengthy Lean"
Episode Synopsis
From the frost-bitten landscape of Russia, to the sand-swept dessert of Arabia, David Lean takes Alex and Jonathan across the globe today as we talk about The Bridge on the River Kwai (1959), Lawrence of Arabia (1965), and Doctor Zhivago (1965). We discuss the dichotomy of intimate character studies in grand political settings, using film technique to convey theme, and Lean's working relationship with Alec Guinness.
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11:02 – The Bridge on the River Kwai
30:55 – Lawrence of Arabia
53:16 – Doctor Zhivago
1:08:57 – Overall
1:19:22 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Mean Streets (1973)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Raging Bull (1980)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/07/24/lengthy-lean
Skip to:
11:02 – The Bridge on the River Kwai
30:55 – Lawrence of Arabia
53:16 – Doctor Zhivago
1:08:57 – Overall
1:19:22 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Mean Streets (1973)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Raging Bull (1980)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/07/24/lengthy-lean
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