The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary Video Archives Cinema Club Selects: Week of December 16th (with Roger Avary)
Dec 16, 2024
Roger Avary, acclaimed filmmaker and co-host of the Video Archives Podcast, joins the discussion to dive deep into Douglas Sirk's 1955 classic, 'All That Heaven Allows.' They celebrate its stunning visual artistry and emotional complexity, revealing how it tackles love and societal pressures. Avary highlights its significant influence on modern cinema, especially within the gay community. The conversation also touches on unconventional Christmas films, including noir elements in 'Blast of Silence,' blending holiday cheer with darker narratives.
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Casting Change
- Alan Baron initially wanted Peter Falk for Blast of Silence's lead.
- Budget constraints forced Baron to take the role after Falk pursued higher-paying projects.
Narration's Impact
- Lionel Stander's uncredited narration elevates Blast of Silence.
- Blacklisted writers, including Waldo Salt, contributed to the film's unique quality.
Equipment Origin
- Blast of Silence used equipment abandoned in Cuba after Errol Flynn's last film.
- Alan Baron, involved in an accidental shooting on that film, smuggled the equipment out.