In this episode, we dive deep into David Fincher’s haunting 2007 crime thriller Zodiac. A masterpiece that’s as meticulous as the killer it portrays. We unpack Fincher’s obsessive attention to detail, the film’s eerie stillness, and how it redefined the genre without ever needing a final answer. Plus, a look at Robert Downey Jr.’s scene-stealing performance, which feels less like acting and more like a sharp, self-aware impression of his own chaotic charm. Tune in as we explore why Zodiac remains one of Fincher’s most underrated and unsettling achievements.
References used in the creation of this episode, as always all opinions are my own.
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Lewis, Hilary. “David Fincher Responds to ‘Zodiac’ Critics: ‘That’s the Book That We Bought.’” The Hollywood Reporter, June 24, 2023. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-fincher-zodiac-critics-thats-the-book-that-we-bought-1235522968/.
Piccotti, Tyler. “A Netflix Docuseries Offers New Clues about the Zodiac Killer’s Identity.” Zodiac Killer, 2024. https://www.biography.com/crime/zodiac-killer.
Zilko, Christian. “‘zodiac’ Turns 15: Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Didn’t Know about the David Fincher Movie.” IndieWire, March 2, 2022. https://www.indiewire.com/feature/zodiac-david-fincher-behind-the-scenes-trivia-1234702993/.
Zodiac. United States: Paramount Pictures, 2007.
“Zodiac.” Rotten Tomatoes, March 2, 2007. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zodiac.
