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Ep. 3 - Hateful 8

Ep. 3 - Hateful 8

FromTheater Cleaners


Ep. 3 - Hateful 8

FromTheater Cleaners

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom discuss Quentin Tarantino's 2015 Western film "The Hateful 8"The film follows a group of strangers, including a bounty hunter (played by Samuel L. Jackson) and a Confederate soldier (played by Walton Goggins), who seek refuge from a blizzard in a remote cabin in Wyoming. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the strangers find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of survival.Todd and Dom analyze the film's unique structure, with its use of chapter breaks and non-linear storytelling, and examine Tarantino's signature style of dialogue-heavy scenes and graphic violence. They discuss the film's themes of justice, revenge, and racism, and how they relate to the larger context of Tarantino's filmography.They also explore the film's stunning cinematography and score, and discuss the impressive performances of the ensemble cast, which includes Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tim Roth. They examine the film's connections to other Westerns and Tarantino's influences and debate its place in the director's filmography.Join Todd and Dom as they reflect on "The Hateful Eight" and explore why it remains a divisive but fascinating addition to Tarantino's body of work.
Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

Welcome to Theater Cleaners - the podcast where we take a lighthearted look at the world of movies, hosted by Todd and Dom, two former film school students who now work in the industry.Join us as we journey through the history of cinema, analyzing films from the earliest days of moving images through to modern-day blockbusters. We'll explore what makes certain movies influential and memorable, and what makes others forgettable.Each episode, we'll take a deep dive into a specific film, the plot, characters, themes, and production elements, discussing what works and what doesn't, and we'll share our personal opinions and experiences along the way.So whether you're a die-hard cinephile or a casual movie-goer, join us as we explore the world of cinema, one film at a time. You might even learn a thing or two along the way. Thanks for tuning in to Theater Cleaners!