JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. Welcome to our compelling discussion with Lee, from 'Spro and Lee Take on the Academy'. Brace yourself as we traverse through the iconic movie 'Silence of the Lambs', pulling apart its complexities while extending our support to actors on strike with SAG-AFTRA. As we enter the superhero universe, we shed light on the intriguing movie, 'Blue Beetle', and the star-studded film 'The Bike Riders'. Together we navigate the tangled web of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship, and the portrayal of the hair industry in Chris Rock's 'Good Hair'. Our conversation takes an exciting turn towards SNL's newest skit featuring Pete Davidson and the future of SNL itself. We then transition into a thought-provoking discussion about the significance of casting singers in lead roles, the merits of original movies versus their remakes, and the upcoming movie, 'The Color Purple'. We dig deep into the realm of Meryl Streep's impressive Oscar nominations and the exhaustive research that goes into creating a podcast. We round off this part of our discussion by touching on the cult classic TV show 'Hannibal', the production process of Marvel, and the profitability of horror movies.  We wrap up our invigorating conversation by discussing the importance of physical media, and how to go about digitizing our own libraries. We also explore the psychological depth of 'Silence of the Lambs', and how it stands out from other horror films. We compare the directing styles of Jonathan Demme and David Fincher, and uncover the use of silence as a powerful tool in the movie. Finally, we delve into the world of Marvel, exploring their production process and some of the criticisms it has faced. Get ready to immerse yourself in a riveting discussion that covers a wide spectrum of pop culture and beyond. (0:00:00) - Actor Strike and Movie Delays Discussion (0:13:42) - Discussing Jada and Will's Relationship (0:21:06) - Opinions on SNL and Snow White (0:33:36) - Disney Remakes and Meryl Streep's Films (0:40:04) - Broadway Musicals and Streaming Accessibility (0:45:44) - Value of Physical Media vs Streaming (0:48:42) - Discussion (1:00:20) - Discussion on "Silence of the Lambs" (1:11:38) - Comparing Demme and Fincher's Direction (1:14:47) - Thrilling Silence in "Sounds of Lambs" (1:20:06) - Sexism & Gender Identity in "The Silence of the Lambs" (1:32:02) - Discussion on Hannibal and Nomadland (1:46:23) - TV Shows, Movies, and Academy Awards (2:00:04) - Lambs & Film Analysis (2:06:49) - Marvel's TV Shift and Disappointing Releases (2:18:06) - Marvel Films and Modern Horror Discussion Don't forget to check out Spro and Lee Take on the Academy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/405-best-picture-of-1942/id1528064244?i=1000631420577 Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support