Deconstructing Complex Relationships in a Film

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The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of a movie scene by scene, focusing on the foreshadowing elements and intricate relationships between characters. It dissects a brutal sex scene, emotional dynamics, and a character's expression of gratitude for time spent in prison, leading to unsettling moments and tension-filled conversations. The chapter also explores themes of self-discovery, personal involvement, and character motivations revealed through flashbacks and interactions.

David and Tamler dive into the mysteries at the heart of Park Chan-wook’s deeply disturbing masterpiece "Oldboy" (2003). An ordinary man, Oh Dae-su, is imprisoned for 15 years in an old, windowless hotel room. After being abruptly released Oh Dae-su embarks on a mission to discover why he was imprisoned and to get revenge on the man who did it. But does Oh Dae-su really want to know the answers? And is he asking the right questions? (SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE! See this movie before you listen! Available on Netflix in the US.) Plus, how familiar are you with words the words azimuth and espadrille? Turns out that the answer may depend on your gender.

Brysbaert, M., Mandera, P., McCormick, S. F., & Keuleers, E. (2019). Word prevalence norms for 62,000 English lemmas. Behavior research methods, 51, 467-479.

Oldboy (2003 film) [wikipedia.org]