Ryan McNeil
…and we’re back!
So you know that road trip I’ve been mentioning around these parts? Well you didn’t really think that two podcasters were going to get together for a weekend and not roll tape, did you?
In honour of my first ever time in the Land of 1000 Lakes, I thought we’d record something special to discuss two of the greatest cinematic minds the state ever produced. It was either that, or review PURPLE RAIN, and I think we made the right choice.
I’ve said it many times in many places these last few days, but it bears mentioning once again – many thanks go out to my friends Emma and Andrew for being such wonderful people, and gracious hosts.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to get some sleep after a very busy weekend
Here’s what’s in store in episode ninety-two…
Runtime
57 minutes
Up for Discussion
1. Introduction with this week’s guest Andrew James
2. FARGO (4:21)
3. A SERIOUS MAN (35:42)
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In regards to The Conjuring and its “based on a true story” label, Ed and Lorraine Warren were real paranormal investigators, which gives the film more credibility than most horror films with that label (whether or not you actually believe in the paranormal is another question entirely)
I think the ‘based on a true story’ and time spent with the investigators and their house of haunted objects, only make The Conjuring more ridiculous.
Love how that twenty second throw-a-way moment is what’s getting the comments.
I read an argument once – and I can never remember where, which always disappoints me – that the Mike Yanagita scene in “Fargo” was actually its MOST crucial scene because it best brought to light the film’s essential theme…..as in, how ‘far’ people will ‘go’.
I don’t know that I completely bought it (sometimes analysis itself goes too far) but it was still a really intriguing thought.
That’s an interesting theory. I mean, Yamagita seems like a stand-up guy, right? White collar, smart, pleasant…
However, how long before he’s doing something like Lundegaard (also white collar, smart, and pleasant) where he’s turning to truly desperate measures to get out of his parents’ basement?
Great point Nick – thanks for listening!
A whole episode that is recorded in my home state. How could I miss this. Well better late then. Ryan’s reaction to watching Fargo for the first time was my reaction to watching Big Lebowski. I hated that movie when I first watched it, but as time went on and I watched it again. It got better. Glad you gave it another chance. I will have to do the same with A Serious Man
Not sure if you still reside there Vern, but I feel a bit bad that I wasn’t able to organize a small get-together while I was in MSP. I was in-and-out way too fast though.
Like I said on-air, my entire – admittedly dickish – motto of “Watch It Again” is a reminder to myself as much as it is a defiant smackdown. Had I never returned to FARGO, look at the riches I would have missed out on!
Thanks for listening, mate. Lovely place, that Minny…in the summer at least.