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Junk Food Dinner
JFD672: Invisible Man vs Human Fly, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Hollow Man
Mar 2, 2024
In this episode, the hosts talk about three movies featuring invisible men, from a 1950s sci-fi showdown to Chevy Chase's struggle with seriousness in 'Memoirs of an Invisible Man' and Kevin Bacon's creepy invisibility in 'Hollow Man'. They also share news about an exciting JFD meetup in Cincinnati and discuss the future of physical media, director John Waters, and Japanese spy movies.
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- In the podcast, 'Junk Food Dinner,' key takeaway 1 is the discussion of 'Invisible Man vs Human Fly' (1957) blending sci-fi elements with a detective procedural plot.
- Key takeaway 2 from the podcast is the exploration of the tonal inconsistencies in 'Memoirs of an Invisible Man' (1992), where serious themes clash with comedic elements.
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Invisible Man versus Human Fly
In this 1957 Japanese sci-fi film, an Invisible Man teams up with a detective to solve a series of murders committed by a mysterious human fly. The movie blends sci-fi elements with a detective story, featuring cool tech, a futuristic lab, and go-go dancing. While the special effects may be basic, the film's classic 50s sci-fi vibe, along with its detective procedural plot, makes it an entertaining watch.
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