

#91 - The Menu (2022)
Jan 30, 2023
The hosts discuss a surprisingly enjoyable movie and its comedic influences. They analyze the genre and expectations, highlighting moments of terror and dread. They delve into the protagonist and themes of classism and race. They explore expanding and deepening ideas in movies, different character arcs, and analyze a deleted scene. They discuss the absurdist tone in comedy and their plans for future movie discussions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reactions to a Surprisingly Enjoyable Movie
01:53 • 8min
The Influence of Comedy and the Blacklist
09:58 • 26min
Analyzing Genre and Expectations
36:04 • 22min
The Analysis of Protagonist and Themes
57:40 • 15min
Expanding and Deepening Ideas in Movies
01:13:08 • 24min
Character Arc vs Character Awareness
01:36:44 • 4min
The Arcs of Awesome and Flat in Screenwriting
01:40:48 • 4min
Deleted Scene and Script Differences
01:44:37 • 12min
Discussion on a Moment of Weird Gratitude and Changes in the Movie
01:56:46 • 2min
The Absurdist Tone in Comedy and Flat Character Arcs
01:58:22 • 3min
Reddit Sharing, Movie Discussion Plans, and Call for Support
02:01:49 • 3min