Blank Check with Griffin & David Paprika with Emily Yoshida
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May 26, 2024 Emily Yoshida, a journalist and podcaster known for her work on "Shogun: The Official Podcast," dives into Satoshi Kon's iconic film, Paprika. They discuss its status as Kon's swan song and the intriguing comparisons to Inception. Emily unpacks the origins of Paprika and explores the themes of dreams, identity, and the film's unique animated medium. The conversation also touches on the film's emotional impact, the significance of its score, and the legacy of Kon's unfinished work—prompting reflections on storytelling and cultural growth.
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Hoodlum Meets Discipline
- Satoshi Kon's films repeatedly balance wild visual invention with structural discipline to make dreamlike stories feel purposeful.
- Kon intentionally harnessed both his 'hoodlum' impulses and his self-policing craft to create Paprika's controlled chaos.
Guest Reunion And Past Episodes
- Emily Yoshida returned as a guest after recording earlier episodes with the hosts, reflecting a long friendship with the show.
- She'd previously appeared in-person for Mad Max: Fury Road and other episodes before moving to L.A.
Same Imagery, Different Aims
- Paprika and Inception share dream imagery, but they pursue different thematic goals: Kon explores collective, menacing dreams while Nolan foregrounds partnership and heist mechanics.
- That thematic split explains why surface similarities don't equal direct ripoff.