Fight Club (1999) ft. Andrew Corns and Peterson W. Hill

Dana and Tom with returning guests, Andrew Corns (Host of the Revisionist Almanac) and Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast), to discuss Fight Club (1999) for its 25th Anniversary: directed by David Fincher, written by Jim Uhls, music by the Dust Brothers, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meat Loaf.Plot Summary: Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, is a dark, visceral exploration of disillusionment and rebellion in a consumer-driven society. Edward Norton stars as an unnamed narrator, a corporate drone who feels trapped in the relentless cycle of modern capitalism. His insomnia and sense of detachment lead him to underground support groups, where he finds fleeting solace. Still, it’s only when he meets the charismatic anarchist Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) that he feels truly alive.Tyler and the narrator start a "Fight Club," an underground fight society where men brawl to escape the numbness of their lives. What begins as cathartic release soon spirals into chaos as Tyler’s influence over the narrator grows, drawing him into an increasingly violent, nihilistic philosophy.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Our Guests02:40 Cast and Recognition for Fight Club05:28 Relationship(s) with Fight Club10:38 What is Fight Club About?20:28 Does Fight Club Serve a Public Good?30:51 Plot Summary for Fight Club33:58 First Break34:46 What's Up with Andrew and Peterson40:20 Ask Dana Anything?46:32 Best Performance(s) of Fight Club01:03:05 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)01:11:21 Second Break01:12:22 In Memoriam01:18:25 Best/Funniest Lines01:23:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:34:21 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:41:36 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:45:47 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:59:25 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability02:03:08 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total02:05:47 Remaining Questions of Fight Club02:16:09 Thank You to Our Guests and Farewell02:18:56 CreditsGuests:Andrew CornsHost of the Revisionist Almanac@revalmanac on IG, X, YouTube, TikTok, and LetterboxdPreviously on Gaslight (1946) and Do the Right Thing (1989) RevisitPeterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast@petersonwhill on IG,