Happy Easter! This week we covered an October movie with a big bunny…Donnie Darko! This 2001 cult classic has it all: time travel, Swayze, and Duran Duran. Give it a listen and see if you agree with Tom’s explanation on the meaning behind this sci-fi thriller.
(0:00) DONNIE DARKO intro, facts, and figures!
(9:04) What even happens in DONNIE DARKO?
(16:14) "The Destructors" short story
(18:56) Seth Rogen's first movie line ever!
(20:54) Time travel....?
(22:29) Swayze the snake oil salesman
(24:11) The climax through tne end!
(27:26) Thoughts on the movie?
(30:05) Best/worst parts: Reagan Era setting, superhero movies, and more!
(36:17) What's your favorite Gyllenhaal movie?
(39:52) What is Gyllenhall KNOWN the most for?
(40:46) Gyllenhaal's growth from DONNIE DARKO to ROAD HOUSE (2024)
(42:25) Movies that confuse the viewer
(46:35) DONNIE DARKO explained...?
(51:30) What is this movie trying to say?
(57:16) The Swayze Segment!
(58:53) How great is the soundtrack??
(1:01:57) This movie has the worst taglines ever!
(1:03:25) Does DONNIE DARKO make BFW?
(1:05:22) Next week: THE IRON CLAW hype!
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