“It’s amazing how physically exhausting it can be to do nothing. If you are unable to endure boredom, this work is not for you.” — The Killer
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Review: ‘Mank’ Offers an Escape to the Glitz of 1930’s Hollywood
One of modern cinema’s most celebrated directors has made a triumphant return with a story 80 years in the making. David Fincher’s newest feature, Mank, hit Netflix in the early hours of December 4th, bringing Christmas early for many Fincher fanatics (such as myself). It had been six years since the release of 2014’s acclaimed Gone Girl and the extended gap (in terms of how frequently Fincher has historically released his films) left much riding on these 132 minutes. Continue reading “Review: ‘Mank’ Offers an Escape to the Glitz of 1930’s Hollywood”
UW Film Club Podcast #32 – The Social Network
“You don’t get to 500 million friends without making a few podcasts.”
For our 32nd episode, we’re bringing on former club presidents Jamie Housen and Kevin Conner to talk about one of their personal all time favorites: David Fincher’s The Social Network! In this cyber-packed episode, we talk about the film’s lasting legacy, what thematic elements drive the narrative, and how the film manages to perform on every level to make it one of the best films in the last ten years. Drop the ‘the,’ and don’t get left behind with the newest episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!
On this week’s episode: Kevin Conner, Jamie Housen, Cynthia Li, and Greg Arietta.
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