DeepSummary
The podcast episode is a discussion about the 2012 film 'Flight' directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Denzel Washington. The participants analyze the intense plane crash scene, Denzel Washington's performance as an alcoholic pilot, and the movie's exploration of addiction and morality. They highlight the movie's rewatchability and the depth of its characters and screenplay.
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on specific scenes, such as the opening scene with Nadine Velazquez, the plane crash sequence, John Goodman's appearance as a drug dealer, and Denzel's testimony scene. The participants debate whether certain plot points or character actions are believable or not.
The participants also touch upon the movie's themes, Zemeckis' direction, the supporting cast's performances, and how the film compares to other addiction movies. They discuss whether the movie needed a different soundtrack or a better love story subplot. Overall, they praise 'Flight' as a rewatchable drama with great filmmaking.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The plane crash sequence in 'Flight' is an intense, memorable, and technically impressive piece of filmmaking.
- Denzel Washington delivers a brave, committed performance as the alcoholic pilot Whip Whitaker that anchors the film.
- The film provides an unflinching and rewatchable portrayal of addiction and its moral complexities.
- Robert Zemeckis' direction and the strong screenplay elevate 'Flight' as a compelling character drama.
- While flawed in some areas, 'Flight' stands out as a rare dramatic filmmaking accomplishment in recent years.
- The film explores profound themes about control, fate, accountability and the human capacity for both heroism and self-destruction.
- The supporting performances, especially by John Goodman, Don Cheadle, and James Badge Dale, are crucial to the film's impact.
- An alternative reading positions the film's events as a purgatorial experience for the characters who are already dead.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You spend your life believing that you have all the control over what happens. Bullshit.“ by Cancer patient in stairwell (James Badge Dale)
- “I'm not saying that's what the filmmakers intended, but I do think a reading of the film in that way makes some of the more odd parts about the movie click.“ by Chris Ryan
- “Even that feels a little stapled on that very, very ending of the speech in the prison, and then this son coming to visit him. Feels like, almost like it's like a little bit like, man, we have to put a little bit of cushioning on this.“ by Chris Ryan
- “I think that the point is that there isn't actually, like a white knight coming to save you that makes you see the error of your ways and the value of life. You have to find it seems like.“ by Chris Ryan
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Episode Information
The Rewatchables
The Ringer
1/9/24
The banana boat’s a-coming for Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan as they prepare for liftoff with Robert Zemeckis’s 2012 drama, ‘Flight,’ starring Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, and John Goodman.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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