Episode #99 - Mandy (2018) - UW Film Club Podcast

Published: Feb. 15, 2024, 5:23 a.m.

b'"Your podcast exudes a cosmic darkness... do you see that?"\\n\\nIn this special extended-length episode, our host is joined by two Nicolas Cage scholars to discuss the legendary actor\'s magnum opus -- Panos Cosmatos\' 2018 psychedelic action-horror film, Mandy! We discuss the film\'s themes of grief, revenge, drug use, masculine aggression and more-- while gushing over Benjamin Loeb\'s gorgeous digital cinematography, and Cosmatos\' rip-roaring action sequences. In the end, we also get to talk about how Mandy has influenced these two young filmmakers in their own budding ventures as actors/directors. Strap in -- it\'s a wild ride!\\n\\nON THIS EPISODE: Harrison Hall, Sam Neer, Rowan Tull\\n\\nYou can find us on Facebook at /UWFilmClub, and on Twitter and Instagram @FilmClubUW. Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Google Play, and tune in every week for a new episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!'