Love him or hate him Nicholas Winding Refn has one of the most unique and stunning visual styles of any active filmmaker. In this 2011 film, Drive, we are riding shotgun as a stunt driver slides deeper and deeper into a life that he soon won't be able to turn back from. Enter Irene. With just a look from her, everything changes for him. Is there a future where they can be together? This film explores the power of expression & human interaction outside of spoken words. Actions do speak louder after all. Grab a snack, buckle up & prepare to watch one of the most gorgeous films that has ever been created!
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Episode Marks:
What We Watched Last Week (01:37)
Let's Take A Drive (07:44)
Nicholas Winding Refn's Style (09:08)
Newton Thomas Sigel (10:51)
Getting This Movie Off the Ground (11:47)
A Visual Spectacle (13:13)
Minimal Dialogue Heightens the Emotional Tension (14:20)
Music That Enhances the Story (24:18)
Story Overview (26:02)
A Different Kind of Action (29:52)
Patient Pacing (32:03)
The Elevator Scene (34:14)
An Empathetic Antagonist (38:26)
Depth of Characters (43:39)
Closing Remarks & Rating (44:59)
Music:
Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios
