#002 - Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997) with Tyler Poffenberger

20/02/2025 1h 41min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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howdy FRIENDS again.For Episode 2, I'm joined by my bud Tyler Poffenberger to watch Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997). Very fun episode. I will have to release a Too Hot For TV version with some of the stuff we had to cut out at some point. Feedback always appreciated. You can reach me:linktr.ee/trademoviesSome of the things we go into are: Takeshi Kitano, George Romero, cinema, violence, consumerism, cultural commentary, Jan de Bont, film analysis, emotional storytelling, ambiguous endings....and artistic expression.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to the Films00:05:13 Exploring 'Dawn of the Dead'00:08:09 Diving into 'Hanabi'00:10:57 Comparative Analysis of Themes00:14:15 Sound Design and Cinematic Techniques00:16:55 Social Commentary in Horror and Drama00:20:04 Character Arcs and Their Symbolism00:23:02 Filmmaking Experiences and Anecdotes00:25:55 Concluding Thoughts on Zombie Films00:35:31 Exploring the Beauty in Tragedy00:36:57 The Complexity of Justifiable Actions00:38:00 Cultural Reflections in Cinema00:38:15 The Mundane and the Profound00:45:18 Emotional Resonance in Storytelling00:57:45 Exploring Pittsburgh and Cultural Reflections00:59:30 The Evolution of Zombie Portrayals01:00:27 Romero's Social Commentary Through Film01:02:08 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema01:03:54 Personal Connections to Film and Society01:07:04 The Complexity of Film Endings01:08:14 Work and Life Reflections in Cinema01:10:42 Romanticism Amidst Cynicism in Film01:14:37 Artistic Expression and Its Consequences01:17:19 Memorable Films and Their Lasting Impact01:25:45 The Changing Landscape of American Cinema01:31:49 Exploring Themes of Success and Failure in Film01:33:33 Cinematic Reflections on Violence and Morality01:37:12 Recommendations and Reflections on Film and Anime

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