John Boorman's 1972 adaptation of James Dickey's novel "Deliverance" is a unique New Hollywood film in that its origins lie more in the older studio system yet the film upon release would become of of the most notorious films of its time and an iconic classic that's still discussed and debated today. On this episode of the podcast my friend and returning FCAC guest Ted Jessup joins to talk about a film he's loved and been traumatized by since he was 13 (see Ep 86 'The Odessa File' and Ep 75 'Rosemary's Baby' for more Ted on the pod). A sort-of Western, a dissection of toxic male behavior, a hillbilly noir, a slam of Southern culture...the film has been used and abused by decades of opinionated takes but in this episode we take a fresh look at this remarkable film and appreciate its powers anew.
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Listen to Ted's FCAC episode on Rosemary's Baby
Listen to Ted's FCAC episode on The Odessa File
291. Listening to The Beatles in Ireland
On a recent trip through Ireland with my daughter, I unexpectedly got back into
290. 'Dogfight' (1991)
Nancy Savoca & Bob Comfort's wonderful jewel-box gem of an American independent
289. 'Running On Empty' (1988)
Sidney Lumet and Naomi Foner (and Executive Producers Griffin Dunne and Lisa Rob
288. [indistinct chatter] 6/19
In this weeks [indistinct chatter] episode: Disclosure Day The Social Reckoning
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