Join your host Garhdo as they take a look at what they consider to be a perfect blockbuster - the film Pacific Rim by Guillermo del Toro. Garhdo will analyse the film, its story, pacing and theming, as it combines to make what they consider to be an incredibly satisfying action spectacle, featuring giant monsters fighting awesome robots for the fate of the world!
0:00 Intro
0:36 Strike Delay
2:37 Overview of the Franchise
10:45 Setting the Stakes
33:34 Cancelling the Apocalypse
1:00:13 The Perfect Blockbuster? (the third act of the film. Final battle)
1:29:36 A Hollow Sequel
1:50:08 Musings on Themes
2:06:37 Outro
2:10:06 Sign-Off
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Season 5, Episode 10
Published April 3rd 2024
Music Credits
OneEightFour, In The Back Room, Vinyl Couch , and Ultima Thule by Blue Dot Sessions https://www.sessions.blue
