Civil War Movie Night feat Mike Prysner (Premium E242) Sample
May 1, 2024
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Veteran journalist Mike Prysner joins for a chaotic discussion on A24's 'Civil War' movie, exploring its creation, reception, and impact. From cinematic violence to funny movie theater mishaps, this episode is a wild ride through the world of film.
'Civil War' captures the essence of modern politics and divisive factions within America.
'Civil War' uses loud gunshots as jump scares, evoking varying reactions from the audience.
Deep dives
Alex Garland's 'Civil War': A24's Most Expensive Film
The podcast discusses 'Civil War,' the most expensive movie produced by A24, directed by Alex Garland. With a budget of around $50 million, the film has already seen financial success, surpassing $60 million in revenue. Shot primarily in Atlanta and London, the movie delves into the divisive nature of modern politics, capturing the essence of factions within America.
Impact of Intense Sound Effects on Audience
The episode highlights the impact of loud gunshots as jump scares in the movie 'Civil War,' leaving some audience members feeling shaken and uncomfortable. One host described feeling the need to block out the sound by stuffing napkins in their ears due to the excessive volume. The podcast portrays varying reactions towards the intense sound effects, with one host noting a lack of fear due to real-life exposure to similar sounds.
Solo Movie Experience and Unexpected Embarrassment
The podcast shares anecdotes of watching 'Civil War' alone in a theater, with one host recounting an awkward encounter realizing lipstick smudges around their mouth before the movie began. Despite the awkward start, the experience of feeling confident quickly turned humorous as the host navigated the movie screening. The discussion touches upon the differences in reactions to movie elements, such as gunshots, among the hosts, emphasizing diverse perspectives on cinematic experiences.
Well, here we are. The Julian loyalists are facing off against the Western Rockatansky forces as veteran journalist Mike Prysner (Eyes Left Podcast, Empire Files) remains a neutral and unwavering eye. The result? Total destruction of all three of our brains as we struggle our way through a showing of A24’s “Civil War.” We’ll look at everything from interviews with the film’s director to its reception by various audiences alike in an attempt to understand how and why this film was made. So, grab your squad, pop an XP token, and join us as we breach the Oval Office in an effort to make sense of “Civil War.”
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Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com)
Mike Prysner: https://www.twitter.com/MikePrysner
Empire Files: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles
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QAA was formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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