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'28 Days Later', '28 Weeks Later' Rewatch and Review - '28 Years Later Preview'

'28 Days Later', '28 Weeks Later' Rewatch and Review - '28 Years Later Preview'

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In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor, joined by Darren, delves into a retrospective discussion on Danny Boyle's iconic film '28 Days Later' and '28 Weeks Later,' in anticipation of the upcoming sequel '28 Years Later.' The conversation covers the cultural impact, memorable scenes, and evolution of themes and characters in both films. They also touch upon the potential storyline and expectations for '28 Years Later.' The episode features light banter about Father's Day, some behind-the-scenes trivia, and the broader context of Boyle’s career and recurring collaborations with Alex Garland.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:35 Father's Day Conversations

01:27 Danny Boyle's Career Retrospective

10:45 Revisiting 28 Days Later

19:08 28 Weeks Later and Alex Garland's Influence

20:28 Breaking Down 28 Days Later

31:41 Nightmares and Abandonment

32:37 Military Rescue and Compound Shift

33:03 Philosophical Debates and Fairytale Imagery

34:17 Critique of the Film's Conclusion

35:54 Homage to Romero's Dead Trilogy

37:48 Creepy Imagery and Dark Themes

44:08 28 Weeks Later: Initial Impressions

47:27 Critique of 28 Weeks Later

59:52 Speculations on 28 Years Later

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