The Filmcast

Ep. 790 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Sep 10, 2024

The hosts dive into Tim Burton's nostalgic charm with 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' exploring its box office success. They pay tribute to James Earl Jones while discussing the artistic choices in 'Strange Darling.' A Netflix series reimagining Greek mythology garners mixed reviews, featuring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. They express excitement for 'Only Murders in the Building' and delve into character arcs in 'House of the Dragon.' Finally, they critique the sequel to 'Beetlejuice,' highlighting the challenges of balancing legacy and modern storytelling.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast emphasizes Tim Burton's unique visual style, blending nostalgia and dark humor to create immersive cinematic experiences.

Discussion centers on the challenges of legacy sequels, highlighting the need for innovation over fan service to engage new audiences.

Character relationships, particularly Lydia Deetz's, are scrutinized for their inconsistency, impacting emotional stakes and overall narrative depth.

Deep dives

Impact of Tim Burton's Style

Tim Burton's cinematic style is re-explored in the episode, highlighting how his work evokes nostalgia while addressing contemporary themes. The podcast discusses how Burton's distinct visual choices contribute significantly to the overall ambiance and storytelling in his films. Unique design elements, merging bizarre aesthetics with dark humor, are examined, showcasing how they draw audiences into whimsical yet unsettling worlds. The conversation underscores the importance of balancing a filmmaker's signature style with narrative coherence, particularly in sequel endeavors.

Intro

3min

Honoring a Legend: James Earl Jones

12min

A Balanced Debate on Film and Creativity

5min

Mythical Modernity: A Netflix Exploration

16min

Celebrating the Charm of 'Only Murders in the Building'

3min

Television Treasures and Targaryen Turmoil

13min

Mixed Reviews and Tech Updates

4min

Beetlejuice Revisited: A Sequel's Take

10min

Character Frustrations and Film Analysis

15min

10.

Recapturing Beetlejuice: Legacy and Challenges

13min

David, Devindra, and Jeff slice into Strange Darling, read up on Greek mythology with Kaos, and sleuth around with season 4 of Only Murders in the Building. Then they return to the spooky imagination of Tim Burton with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: Why is George RR Martin Criticizing HOTD?
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s iPhone 16 launch and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Jeff - dlcpod.com with Marcus Stewart

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:07:15)
David - Strange Darling, Chimp Crazy
Devindra - Strange Darling, Red Rooms, Kaos, Terminator Zero
Jeff - Kaos, Only Murders in the Building Season 4, House of the Dragon Season 2

Featured Review (~00:56:01)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
SPOILERS (~01:09:04)

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Credits:

Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.
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You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Filmcast

Ep. 790 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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Impact of Tim Burton's Style

The Challenges of Legacy Sequels

Character Development and Relationships

Notable Performances and Cameos

Humor and Tone

Visual Aesthetics and Practical Effects

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Impact of Tim Burton's Style

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Humor and Tone

Visual Aesthetics and Practical Effects

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