Bald Move Prestige Drive (2011)
Sep 13, 2021
Dive into the stylized world of Drive as the hosts celebrate its 10th anniversary. They dissect the film's iconic vaporwave aesthetic and its emotional distance, exploring how style sometimes overshadows substance. Character chemistry, especially between Gosling and Mulligan, is put under scrutiny. The hosts discuss memorable scenes, the haunting soundtrack, and the dark fairy-tale framing of LA. Finally, they ponder the film's legacy and influence, questioning whether its enigmatic storytelling enriches or detracts from the viewing experience.
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Costume As Trademark
- Iconic costume pieces (the scorpion jacket) function as visual trademarks but also strain realism.
- Hosts note the jacket makes the Driver memorable but questions its practicality for anonymity.
Symbolism Can Date Scenes
- Certain visual choices (latex mask) age poorly and can undermine intended menace for some viewers.
- Jim says later comedy sketches now threaten the film's once-impactful climax.
Against-Type Casting Creates Tension
- Casting against type (Gosling as potential wolf) amplifies ambiguity about who is monstrous.
- Hosts praise that role-reversal where quiet people can conceal extreme danger.