

‘The Killer’ Is Cold-Blooded Genius. And Something More
13 snips Nov 10, 2023
Film critic Adam Nayman joins the hosts of 'The Big Picture' podcast to discuss David Fincher's 'The Killer', American auteur directors in 2023, and the film's place in Fincher's larger project. They analyze the movie's cinematic manipulation, discuss David Fincher's eating habits and opening sequence, and explore the emotional elements, disguises, and satire in the film.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Shared Interests and Nervousness
01:45 • 5min
The Masterpiece of Cinematic Manipulation
06:21 • 14min
Eating Habits, David Fincher's Residence, and Opening Sequence Analysis
20:02 • 2min
The Importance of Stretching and Risks of Instagram Stretches
21:34 • 9min
Caution and Paranoia
30:44 • 10min
Dining Alone in a Restaurant
40:58 • 5min
Discussing the 'Killer' and Introducing Sponsors
46:21 • 2min
Discussion of Adam Naaman's book and the movie 'The Killer'
48:38 • 2min
Mank: Initial Thoughts and Perceptions
50:26 • 16min
Male Sinophiles, Morrissey's Struggles, and a Speculative Movie
01:06:20 • 2min
Exploring Emotional Elements in Film
01:07:55 • 17min
Disguises, Pop Culture References, and Satire
01:24:46 • 6min