In this discussion of Oliver Stone's controversial 1991 epic "JFK," Keith and Ev talk about Stone's uniquely aggressive directorial style, the pros/cons of sharing facts through a fictionalized vessel, and the deep, dark, frighteningly attractive world of conspiracy theories. Ev shouts about the government a lot and Keith wears a tinfoil hat... It's going to be a good one. At #3 on Ev's Top Ten Favorite Films of All Time list: "JFK." (Spoilers throughout)
00:00 - Intro 02:34 - What did you know going in? 04:16 - The value of "JFK" from a filmmaking standpoint 07:04 - The audacity & aggression of Oliver Stone 09:57 - Keith's primary complaint 12:10 - "This is the scariest movie I've ever seen." 13:50 - The appeal of conspiracy theories 16:21 - The highs & lows of a Kevin Costner performance 19:27 - Fact vs. Fiction 24:08 - The closing monologue 25:28 - "WHO TRUSTS THE GOVERNMENT!?" 29:08 - Costner vs. Spacek argument 30:18 - The endless, dark pit of conspiracy theories
Lists so far:
Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK
Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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