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From Dr Strangelove to Bond: The Genius of Ken Adam (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Moonraker, Barry Lyndon, Dr. Strangelove)

From Dr Strangelove to Bond: The Genius of Ken Adam (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Moonraker, Barry Lyndon, Dr. Strangelove)

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From Dr Strangelove to Bond: The Genius of Ken Adam (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Moonraker, Barry Lyndon, Dr. Strangelove)

FromGroovy Movies

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we’re celebrating the genius of Ken Adam, the production designer behind cinema’s most iconic sets and the man who created the visual flare the Bond movies have become known for. Films referenced:Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) dir. by Stanley KubrickChitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) dir. by Ken HughesMoonraker (1979) dir. by Lewis GilbertBarry Lyndon (1975) dir. by Stanley KubrickSources and resources:Ken Adam’s sketches, wallpaper.comKen Adam on working with Kubrick on Barry Lyndon on youtube.comKen Adam in his own words By Fionnuala Halligan Ken Adam on his finest sets by Ian Christie for BFIDr Strangelove: The Darkest Room by David Bromwich for criterion.comThe Ken Adam-inspired Reishstag on youtube.comJonathan Glancey on Ken Adam for The Guardian-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Produced and edited by Lily AustinMusic and sound by James BrailsfordLogo design by Abby-Jo SheldonFollow usEmail us groovymoviespod@gmail.com
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Two friends and mega film fans, Lily and James, take it in turn to choose a film they love and the other one hasn't seen. Listen to the post-viewing discussion which ensues.