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Ep. 9 - American Graffiti

Ep. 9 - American Graffiti

FromTheater Cleaners


Ep. 9 - American Graffiti

FromTheater Cleaners

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom take a trip back to 1962 with George Lucas's nostalgic coming-of-age film "American Graffiti."Set in Modesto, California, the film follows a group of high school friends on their last night together before they go off to college and the military. The film features an ensemble cast including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford.Todd and Dom discuss the film's use of anachronistic music to create a sense of time and place, and how it reflects the changing social climate of the 1960s. They explore the film's themes of youth culture, rebellion, and the fear of growing up, and how they continue to resonate with audiences today.They also examine the film's groundbreaking editing techniques, which helped shape the language of modern cinema, and the film's influence on a generation of filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg.Join Todd and Dom as they reflect on the impact of "American Graffiti" and explore how it captures a unique moment in American history while also offering a universal message about the joys and sorrows of growing up.
Released:
Jun 28, 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!