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Listen "#010 - Morgiana (1972) and Written on the Wind (1956) with comedian Molly McLean"
Episode Synopsis
come join me and Molly McLean, who is a comedian/clown/internet person who you've probably seen on TikTok to discuss two IDENTITY THEMED movies. also Molly eats oatmeal. She will be playing shows in PORTLAND, OREGON and LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA probably near you soon! Keep up to date here:https://www.instagram.com/mollmclea/https://www.tiktok.com/@mollmcleaTopics:podcast, film analysis, college experiences, musicals, women's representation, melodrama, film history, comedy, personal growth, movie recommendations, film analysis, gender identity, emotional storytelling, cinematic themes, mental health in film, visual aesthetics, humor in dark themes, censorship in cinema, costume design, personal connections to film, film analysis, character dynamics, symbolism, visual storytelling, gender dynamics, melodrama, performance art, theater, cinematic techniques, social commentaryChapters:00:00:00 Cold Open and Theme00:01:56 Intro to Molly00:08:15 The Influence of Film and Theater00:20:10 Choosing Films: A Personal Approach00:30:55 Revisiting Film History and Representation00:36:46 Melodrama and Character Complexity in Film00:44:02 The Impact of Realism in Modern Cinema00:51:50 The Dangers of Over-Realism in Storytelling01:03:39 Exploring Emotional Responses to Film01:08:53 The Intersection of Humor and Dark Themes01:14:02 Personal Connections to Film and Viewer Experience01:19:01 Documentary Styles and Their Impact on Perception01:24:01 Censorship and Artistic Expression in Film01:30:10 Exploring Jealousy and Romance in Film01:36:03 Cinematography and Perspective in Film01:41:37 Themes of Violence and Emotional Turmoil01:47:29 Character Dynamics and Relationships01:53:13 Women in Film: Representation and Narrative01:54:43 Social Progress and Gender Norms02:01:07 Fashion and Identity02:04:17 Reflections on Violence and Gender Dynamics02:08:46 Musical Influences and Theatricality02:13:48 The Impact of Hays Code on Film Endings02:17:32 Theatrical Influences on Film Direction02:21:41 Clowning and Performance Art in Modern Contexts02:26:58 Final Thoughts and Movie Recommendations
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