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Very Bad Wizards

Episode 286: Laugh and the World Laughs With You

Jun 11, 2024
02:12:47
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In this podcast, the hosts explore the mysteries of the film 'Oldboy' by Park Chan-wook, focusing on a man seeking revenge after being imprisoned for 15 years. They discuss the gender differences in vocabulary and the insights from a linguistics paper. The conversation touches on dark and twisted scenes in narratives, emotional complexities in movies, and themes of redemption and revenge in Asian cinema. The hosts provide an in-depth analysis of the intense movie scenes, exploring themes of memory, psychological manipulation, and transformative character journeys.
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Quick takeaways

  • Seeking revenge can lead to a destructive cycle of obsession and blurred moral lines.
  • Symbolism and psychological depth enhance the narrative, exploring themes of guilt and self-discovery.

Deep dives

Escape Tunnel and Hypnosis

Odessu spends 12 years digging an escape tunnel from his prison, ultimately breaking through, only to be gassed, hypnotized, and released, realizing he was never truly in control of his fate.

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