Ep 377 - Quick Cuts: Hacks, Herzog, Heaven's Gate, Rebel Ridge

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast - A podcast by Paul James and Josh Knapp

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In this episode we discuss a diverse range of topics from their recent TV show binges, including the nuanced performances in 'Hacks' and 'The Bear,' to a mixed bag of movie reviews featuring films like 'The Matrix Resurrections,' 'Promising Young Woman,' and 'Heaven's Gate,' providing personal insights and reminiscing over Ridley Scott’s portfolio including ‘Thelma and Louise’ and ‘Matchstick Men.’ We explore cultural influences on movies, nuances in scriptwriting, acting performances, and audience expectations. We finish with a quick discussion on recently watched films like ‘Rebel Ridge’ and ‘The Deliverance,’ highlighting standout performance and the challenge of meeting stylistic expectations.