Film's Aesthetic Choices and Meta Elements

Adam examines the film's VHS-to-widescreen shift, handheld documentary aesthetic, and a meta framing device without spoiling the ending.

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Inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-hoped-for recent collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam and Josh share the Top 5 Actor-Director Duos They’d Like To See. Plus, Adam’s review of Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE, and listeners share their 5 Years/5 Movies picks.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:06)

Top 5 Actor-Director Duos We’d Like To See (00:03:07-00:58:08)

Filmspotting Family (00:58:09-01:06:28)

The Smashing Machine (01:06:29-01:17:06)

Next Week / Notes (01:17:07-01:23:58)

Polls (01:23:59-01:31:17)

5 Years/5 Movies Feedback (01:31:18-01:41:48)

Credits / New Releases (01:41:49-01:46:12)

Links:

-Redford’s Best