

‘Crimson Tide’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
May 12, 2020
Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and Viggo Mortensen discuss the rewatchability of the thrilling movie 'Crimson Tide'. They delve into the intense dynamic between the iconic actors, the racial tension in the film, and Denzel Washington's transition to mainstream action thrillers. The hosts also analyze the career trajectory of Gene Hackman, the Oscars in 1995, and compare 'Crimson Tide' to other movies released that year. They highlight the powerful scenes of mutiny and intense confrontations, as well as the opening and closing title cards' lasting relevance. The chapter concludes with a discussion of casting choices and the urgency of a rewrite request for a key scene in the film.
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Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rewatchability of 'Crimson Tide'
02:10 • 17min
Gene Hackman, Oscars, and 'Crimson Tide'
18:55 • 11min
Coaching dynamics, TV podcast promotions, and scene analysis
30:01 • 4min
Mutiny and Intense Confrontations
33:50 • 16min
Discussion on 'The Rape of Richard Beck' and 80s cocaine influence
50:04 • 2min
Discussion on the Opening and Closing Title Cards and Big Screen Experience of 'Crimson Tide'
52:14 • 2min
Crimson Tide: Casting Choices and What-Ifs
54:24 • 15min
The Urgency of a Rewrite Request
01:09:22 • 16min