Cinema of Meaning The Irishman | Gangster Cinema #5
Sep 7, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Martin Scorsese's The Irishman and its place as the concluding film in their series on gangster cinema. They explore the use of CGI de-aging in the movie and its visual discrepancies. They also analyze the portrayal of gangsters in movies and question the credibility of Frank Sheeran's account. The deeper implications of a criminal lifestyle and the power of cinema to reflect on life choices are also examined.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on a Gangster Film's Prologue and Epilogue
02:14 • 3min
Analyzing the Love for 'The Irishman'
04:45 • 3min
CGI De-Aging in 'The Irishman'
07:54 • 23min
Portrayal of Gangsters in Movies
31:19 • 10min
The Credibility of Frank Sheeran's Account
41:14 • 14min
Reflections on the Deeper Implications of 'The Irishman'
54:54 • 20min