In this week’s episode, we discuss the 1957 Stanley Kubrick World War 1 film Paths of Glory. Based on the novel of the same name by Humphrey Cobb, the film depicts a group of French soldiers court-martialled for cowardice and the commanding officer who defends them. David Simon, creator of The Wire, cites the film as a major influence on his work due to its portrayal of backroom politics and “the tribulations of middle management”. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Colonel Dax and Timothy Carey, the unhinged character actor and Kubrick lucky charm, as Private Maurice Ferol.
Timestamps
What We’ve Been Watching (00:01:04)
Andy – Loki ep. 4
Donnchadh – Loki ep. 4, A Quiet Place, The Sweet Smell of Success, The Hateful Eight, Time
Paths of Glory (00:14:40)
Coin Toss – A Film Noir (01:11:20)
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Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links
The Notorious Timothy Carey – James Ellroy and Eddie Muller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFZdHDOL7ko
The Greatest Character Actor of All Time – A Timothy Carey Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rRODXRNaho
