podcast 031 (right click, save as)
Reviewing Schindler’s List leads us to discuss “character study” films and how they can sometimes be a crutch for bad plots (though not in the case of this film). We talk about how directors like Speilberg differ from Jim Jarmusch, John Sayles, and the Coen Brothers. This leads us to discuss intellectual versus emotional readings of films and how unlikable or “bad” characters are sometimes the most interesting citing television shows like Arrested Development and The Wire. Offended parties may inquire via electronic mail: futilepodcast@gmail.com
bump musics:
Art of Noise – Counterpoint
Underworld – Sola Sistim
Cinematic Orchestra – Familiar Ground
Prefuse 73 – Another one Long Gone
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead – After the Laughter