The Movies That Made Me TRAILER SHOW: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Jan 16, 2026
This discussion dives into the mesmerizing world of cinematic trailers, starting with the eerie beauty of Walkabout and its psychological themes. Tensions brew in scenes from an all-girls school and the quirky noir vibes of The Long Goodbye. Explore the investigative intrigue of Chinatown and the awkward romance in Punch-Drunk Love. The conversation highlights surreal moments and the impact of Brazilian documentaries on the filmmaker’s style, all while playfully intertwining dreams and real-life coincidences.
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Walkabout's Harsh Outback Tale
- The trailer collection includes Walkabout, with its spare Outback survival story and cultural encounters.
- The narration frames the Outback as a place that transforms civilized men into something else.
Eastwood In An All-Girls School
- The trailer highlights Clint Eastwood's arrival at an all-girls school and the sexual tensions that follow.
- It frames him as both vulnerable and a disruptive sexual symbol among the women.
Altman's Long Goodbye Flavor
- The Long Goodbye trailer presents Elliott Gould's offbeat Philip Marlowe among shady characters and quirky dialogue.
- It emphasizes Robert Altman's subversive, conversational take on the detective genre.