An Audio Archive of the Thoughts of Roger
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“We’re just one episode in, but this format is already paying dividends in spades. On each episode, we’re told, Roger and Quentin will select a few films from the 70’s (only films that were rentable in the store they worked at; Video Archives) and then go on to discuss/dissect them from every possible film related angle one might consider. The discussions are highly encompassing, ranging from everything to camera shots, to transfer quality, to cultural impact, to casting choices, to a myriad of other cinema adjacent subjects. Their discussions are free flowing; bouncing from one topic to the next, but always in a manor that’s easy to follow. A particularly interesting aspect of this podcast is how Quentin and Roger talk about their personal experiences with these films. They then go on to discuss how their impressions of them may or may not have changed over time. Through this, you get a window into how culture has evolved, along with the delta between each man’s current outlook and that of their younger selves. Further, both Roger and Quentin have a discussion style which is highly persuasive. So as a listener, you often find yourself drawn in by the conclusions they reach, regardless of if you are familiar with the actor/shots they are discussing, or even if you have seen the actual film itself. Interestingly, the aftereffect is that you find yourself helplessly compelled to check out the films you were just educated on. It's as if you need to watch them just to see what these guys are so enthusiastic about. Roger’s daughter Gala is also a clever addition. She provides the perspective of a millennial film aficionado against the backdrop of these grizzled veteran cinephiles. Presumably a portion of the audience will directly relate to her perspective as they will also be discovering these titles for the first time. Likely they will also not be as familiar with the film culture of the 1970’s. Hearing her take, after listening to the hosts deep dive is refreshing as it allows you to see the film again with a new set of eyes. The result of all of this is a highly satisfying concoction of decades worth of movie references, 70's”Read full review »
MonkeyMankey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/22
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“I am trying to watch each movie that they review. These two guys make me want to watch movie again 👍👍👍”
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Australia ·
08/15/22
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