La Dolce Vita (1960) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Dana and Tom with 5x Club guest, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast) discuss La Dolce Vita (1960) for its 65th anniversary: written and directed by Frederico Fellini with Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli, Brunello Rondi, and Pier Paolo Pasolini, music by Nino Rota, cinematography by Otello Martelli, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimee, and Yvonne Furneaux.Plot Summary: Set against the glamorous backdrop of Rome in the 1950s, La Dolce Vita follows Marcello Rubini, a jaded journalist, as he drifts through a series of decadent encounters over seven days and nights.Torn between the shallow allure of celebrity culture and his yearning for deeper meaning, Marcello is drawn into the chaotic lives of socialites, artists, and film stars. As he navigates lavish parties, fleeting romances, and existential crises, the film explores themes of decadence, disillusionment, and the search for purpose in a world consumed by hedonism. The film’s iconic imagery, including Anita Ekberg's midnight wade in the Trevi Fountain, cements its status as a cinematic masterpiece and a poignant reflection on modern life.Guest:Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast@petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and TwitterPrevious Guest on Gone Girl (2014), Parasite (2019), Fight Club (1999), Ben-Hur (1959), Up in the Air (2009), The Shop Around the Corner (1940)Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Our Guest02:16 Cast and Background for La Dolce Vita06:30 Relationship(s) with La Dolce Vita13:58 What is La Dolce Vita About?19:14 Fellini's Unique Style and Cinematic Techniques23:04 Plot Summary for La Dolce Vita24:05 Did You Know?26:39 First Break27:18 Exploring Classic Films and Their Impact28:37 What's Up with Peterson29:03 Further Explanation of the GMOAT Hall of Fame41:00 Best Performance(s)47:27 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)58:52 Second Break59:58 In Memoriam01:00:32 Best/Funniest Lines01:01:55 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:06:55 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:10:58 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:14:48 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:20:40 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:27:50 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:30:20 Remaining Questions for La Dolce...