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SSC 17: The Big Chill (Kasdan, 1983)

SSC 17: The Big Chill (Kasdan, 1983)

FromSingle Serving Cinema


SSC 17: The Big Chill (Kasdan, 1983)

FromSingle Serving Cinema

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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tim & Tay talk needle drops, the New Year, and old friends in this discussion about The Big Chill. Tune in to hear why this script is a great example of graceful exposition without the usual crutches.  SynopsisA once-close group of college friends reunites over the course of a weekend to mourn their departed friend, reflecting on how they and the world have changed since they were last together. The Big Chill, released Sept. 28, 1983, was directed by Lawrence Kasdan, and stars Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly and JoBeth Williams. The Big Chill is available to stream on Amazon Prime.Scene [13:35-19:45]As the central cast of characters departs from Alex’s funeral, Karen begins playing "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on the organ, transitioning into a needle drop in the film that brings about a series of character interactions during the funeral procession.Links3:45 - The Big Bounce (Armitage, 2004)4:40 - New Year's Eve (Marshall, 2011)7: 25 - Lawrence Kasdan38:02 - How To Do Visual Comedy (Every Frame a Painting) 1:04:30 - GQ on Jeff GoldblumRecommendationsTim: Start your own film club!Tay: Le Déclin de l'empire américain (Arcand, 1986). Stream on HooplaAll links are verified at the time of publication and based on availability in Canada.Next episode: The Royal Tenenbaums (Anderson, 2001). Stream on Disney+
Released:
Jan 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Single Serving Cinema looks at one critical scene in a movie every other week. We explore how the scene is constructed, what the scene achieves, and what it can tell us about the movie as a whole. Hosted by Tim & Tay.