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Safe (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

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This week we cover Todd Haynes' 1995 film, "Safe." We love this movie, and I think it shows in the discussion. We discuss the original conception of the idea and the development of the film with super producer, Christine Vachon. After a discussion of the themes and history of the film, we break down the plot. At the end of the episode, we offer a pair of double bills including Haynes' "Safe."Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFo...

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