The Box Office Crisis, a ‘Furiosa’ Deep Dive, and the 'Mad Max' Movie Rankings
May 28, 2024
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Chris Ryan and Joanna Robinson deep dive into 'Furiosa' and rank 'Mad Max' movies. They discuss the box office crisis, character development, visual brilliance, and potential new 'Mad Max' concepts like 'Furry Road on a Boat'.
Furiosa's character arc lacks growth, requiring deeper emotional exploration for impact.
Diverse character portrayals like Dementus and Pretorian Jack enhance multifaceted storytelling in Mad Max universe.
Ranks Mad Max movies from Thunderdome to Fury Road, sparking discussions on potential spin-offs and future narratives.
Comparisons with iconic films like Alien provide insights into rewatchability and filmmaking preferences.
Deep dives
Exploring the World of Furiosa
The movie Dear Furiosa takes us on a journey revisiting our favorite moments of the show and talking to Carrie Russell, Scott Speedman, and Scott Foley, amongst others, who played a role in shaping it. The podcast delves into the importance of visual storytelling and continuity in characters like Dementus and Furiosa. The character dynamics, such as the powerful leadership style of Dementus, create a riveting narrative, enforcing the theme of seeking power, loss, and revenge.
Centering On Character Development
In the midst of digital and green screen effects, the character of Furiosa remains a pivotal aspect of the story. However, the podcast highlights that the character arc for Furiosa appears somewhat stagnant, lacking significant growth or transformation throughout the narrative. An emphasis on visual storytelling and comprehensive character engagement, including deeper exploration of Furiosa's emotional journey and reactions to pivotal moments, could enhance the overall impact of her role in the movie.
Navigating the Performances
The dynamics of character portrayals, such as Dementus and Pretorian Jack, contribute to the multifaceted storytelling within the Mad Max universe. The discussion touches upon the initial portrayal of Pretorian Jack by Tom Burke and the alternate casting possibility of Yaya Abdul-Mateen II, speculating on how different actors may have brought varied energies to the roles. The nuanced performances and interactions between characters like Furiosa and Pretorian Jack offer intriguing layers to explore within the podcast narrative.
Visual Storytelling and Character Depth
The examination of Furiosa's character depth through nuanced performances and visual narratives underscores the podcast's focus on exploring the intricacies of storytelling within the Mad Max saga. By delving into the compelling dynamics of characters like Dementus, the podcast showcases the impact of visual aesthetics and emotive performances in shaping the world of Furiosa. However, insights into Furiosa's internal journey and evolving emotional landscape could potentially enrich the character's arc and resonate more profoundly with the audience.
Mad Max franchise rankings and hypotheticals
The discussion delves into ranking the Mad Max movies, starting with Beyond Thunderdome at the bottom, then Mad Max, and Furiosa. Road Warrior follows as the second best, leading up to Fury Road as the top choice. The conversation also explores hypothetical scenarios like a potential Mad Max saga set in Mar-a-Lago and the possibility of a Fury Road on a boat.
Potential spin-off ideas and character analysis
The conversation sparks ideas for future Mad Max spin-offs, such as Furioa Boat and Furiosa as a problematic leader, inspired by the character dynamics in the franchise. Discussions on character motivations and thematic elements like leadership qualities and interactions provide insight into possible narrative directions.
Comparisons with other films and off-topic banter
The podcast hosts compare the Mad Max movies with other iconic films like Alien, Jaws, and Star Wars, reflecting on preferences for rewatchability. The conversation dives into off-topic banter about George Miller's filmmaking style, Rihanna's audition for Furiosa, and playful banter about other movies and hypothetical scenarios across different genres.
Sean opens the podcast by sharing some extended thoughts about the state of the box office as it relates to George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’ (1:00). Then, Chris Ryan and Joanna Robinson join to do a deeper dive into ‘Furiosa’ and its various successes and limitations (17:00), before ranking every installment in the ‘Mad Max’ saga (1:15:00).
