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Ep. 10 - Moonlight (with Dylan Wallis)

Ep. 10 - Moonlight (with Dylan Wallis)

FromTheater Cleaners


Ep. 10 - Moonlight (with Dylan Wallis)

FromTheater Cleaners

ratings:
Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom dive into the 2016 coming-of-age drama "Moonlight," directed by Barry Jenkins.The film follows Chiron, a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami, as he navigates his identity and sexuality across three different periods of his life. The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Trevante Rhodes.Todd and Dom discuss the film's use of color and lighting to convey mood and emotion, and how the film's visual language reflects the internal struggles of its main character. They also examine the film's themes of masculinity, race, and identity, and how they intersect in Chiron's journey.They explore the film's intimate and empathetic storytelling, and how it captures the complexity and nuance of the human experience. They also reflect on the film's impact on popular culture and its place in the larger conversation about representation and diversity in film.Join Todd and Dom as they reflect on the beauty and power of "Moonlight" and explore why it remains a landmark film in contemporary cinema.
Released:
Jul 12, 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!