Ep. 786 - Trap (GUEST: Tim McEwan from The Midnight)

Aug 6, 2024

Tim McEwan, the creative force behind The Midnight and the catchy theme song for the show, joins to dive deep into M. Night Shyamalan's harrowing thriller, Trap. The hosts also discuss the cultural impact of the Hong Kong film, Twilight of the Warriors, and explore the excitement surrounding the upcoming Olympics. Alongside bustling concert dynamics and humorous chaos, they dissect the intriguing themes in modern cinema and reflect on the art of storytelling, all while weaving in personal anecdotes from Tim's musical journey.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Timing and Tunes: Movie Experiences

02:29 • 4min

Exploring 'Twilight of the Warriors' and Kowloon Walled City

06:14 • 2min

Exploring 'Twilight of the Warriors'

07:45 • 8min

Exciting Blu-ray Releases and Summer Essentials

15:15 • 3min

Exploring 'Industry' and the Olympics

18:34 • 5min

Revolutionizing Olympic Coverage Through Streaming

23:29 • 4min

Exploring Sports and Screen Adaptations

27:32 • 12min

Television Insights and the Importance of Self-Care

39:39 • 3min

Exploring Troubled Productions in Film

42:20 • 2min

Media Consumption and Recommendations

44:10 • 2min

Concert Chaos and Sinister Themes in Film Review

46:32 • 2min

Musical Reflections and Film Critiques

48:09 • 15min

Fatherly Support and Concert Dynamics

01:03:01 • 16min

Concert Clues and Comic Chaos

01:18:53 • 8min

Dissecting Cinematic Schemes

01:26:41 • 13min

Character Dynamics and Narrative Depth

01:40:00 • 13min

Ending Notes and Tease for Borderlands

01:52:52 • 2min

David, Devindra, and Jeff scale new heights with Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, get into the high stakes business world of Industry, and admire some of the greatness on display at the 2024 Olympics. Then they are joined by the creator of The Filmcast Theme Song, Tim McEwan, to discuss the latest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, Trap. Check out Tim’s band The Midnight who are heading out on a fall tour this September.

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: The Strange, Self-Sabotaging Story of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon
Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Galaxy Ring, Friend AI, and KOSA
Jeff - DLC Podcast

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:05:14)
David - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Presumed Innocent (1990 + 2024)
Devindra - Industry S3, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Interview with the Vampire S1
Jeff - Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, The 2024 Olympics

Featured Review (~00:46:28)
Trap
SPOILERS (~01:07:41)

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