Lewis & Nick

Lewis & Nick from the Proletarian Contrarian podcast discuss Jim Jarmusch's film Dead Man, praising its ensemble cast, Neil Young's scoring, and improvised nature. They explore the visual elements, literary references, and symbolism in the film, as well as discussing the influence of old Hollywood techniques and bug Bill Murray. Additionally, they analyze the film 'The Dead Don't Die' and delve into the motif of tobacco and its connections to death. They also touch on the Criterion Collection and promote their own podcast.

Lewis & Nick from the Proletarian Contrarian podcast discuss Satoshi Kon's Paprika, exploring themes like merging dreams and reality, the consumption of souls, and character arcs. They delve into the use of animation in the film, including its combination of 2D and CGI, and the impact of Japanese popular culture on American art. The podcast also covers Freudian analysis, Lacanian theory, and the significance of dreams in Paprika. Furthermore, they mention their Patreon account and their other podcast focused on religious movies and media.

Lewis & Nick from the Proletarian Contrarian podcast discuss Darren Aronofsky's 'Pi', exploring numbers, capitalism, and identity. They also analyze the film's characters, dialogue, visual style, and thematic levels. The budget and production costs of a film, as well as the incorporation of religion, are also explored. They delve into perception of patterns, visual motifs, and behind-the-scenes details, creating a visually impactful experience for the audience.