Betamax Babylon Gremlins
Dec 10, 2020
Sam and Bruce discuss the film 'Gremlins' and its portrayal of 80s suburban life. They talk about the importance of casting memorable minor characters in movies and the career of Keelie, a young Asian actor in Hollywood cinema. They also discuss the character of the grandson in 'Gremlins' and the idea of re-cutting the film as a family movie.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on Buying Arbitrary Items, Conservatories, and Thinking on the Toilet
02:05 • 2min
Memories of Smoking Cigars
04:10 • 16min
Nostalgic Smells of the 80s and a Controversial Christmas Tree Topper
20:27 • 2min
The Quintessential American 80s Suburbia
22:38 • 15min
Casting Memorable Minor Characters in Movies
37:40 • 13min
The Career of Keelie and the Tropes of Hollywood Cinema
50:26 • 2min
The Character of the Grandson in 'Gremlins'
51:56 • 7min