This is part 2 of our episode covering Spike Lee's Crooklyn where we dive further into the plot. The 1994 classic “Crookyln” by director Spike Lee is a film that quickly separates itself from his other films. How relatable was this family’s day-to-day lives from yours? When does a musician's dream actually hurt a family? How can a young, unassuming girl navigate coming of age challenges? Is this Spike's family's story? We discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night podcast!

#filmreview #moviereview #Crooklyn #brooklyn #spikelee #newyork #lifeinnewyork #familydrama #delroylindo #alfrewoodard #familylife #sliceoflife #commentary #grief #loss #filmhistory #moviehistory #filmtrivia #crooklyntrivia #crooklyndeepdiveb #spikeleetrivia

On this episode, we travel to 1970s Brooklyn, NY and spend a summer with a heartwarming family that is unexpectedly forced deal with death, a father's dream, a daughter’s role, and the Knicks. The 1994 classic “Crookyln” by director Spike Lee is a film that quickly separates itself from his other films. How relatable was this family’s day-to-day lives from yours? When does a musician's dream actually hurt a family? How can a young, unassuming girl navigate coming of age challenges? Is this Spike's family's story? We discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night podcast!

#filmreview #moviereview #Crooklyn #brooklyn #spikelee #newyork #lifeinnewyork #familydrama #delroylindo #alfrewoodard #familylife #sliceoflife #commentary #grief #loss #filmhistory #moviehistory #filmtrivia #crooklyntrivia #crooklyndeepdiveb #spikeleetrivia

We're back for part 2 of Black Swan! In this part, we dive more into the plot and discussions of what's real and what was fabricated.

Stress, paranoia, hallucinations, death and...Swan Lake? Today we talk about Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis! How far will the main character Nina go to get the main role? Why doesn't HR nab this creepy director? How well does the film portray the ballet world? From a chat about where the director's inspirations really came from to what about it makes it so beloved 15 years later, we discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night podcast! Join the discussion!

#filmreview #moviereview #BlackSwan #natalieportman #milakunis #ballet #Americanballet #swanlake #odile #odette #darrenaronofsky #aronofsky #perfection #filmhistory #moviehistory #filmtrivia #blackswantrivia #blackswandeepdive

Stress, paranoia, hallucinations, death and...Swan Lake? Today we talk about Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis! How far will the main character Nina go to get the main role? Why doesn't HR nab this creepy director? How well does the film portray the ballet world? From a chat about where the director's inspirations really came from to what about it makes it so beloved 15 years later, we discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night podcast! Join the discussion!

#filmreview #moviereview #BlackSwan #natalieportman #milakunis #ballet #Americanballet #swanlake #odile #odette #darrenaronofsky #aronofsky #perfection #filmhistory #moviehistory #filmtrivia #blackswantrivia #blackswandeepdive

We're back in part 2 with Drew to discuss more about Sorcerer! With our first-ever guest, Drew Saplin, we talk about William Friedkin's 1977 cult classic Sorcerer. How did the film get its name, what did it take to film the iconic bridge scene, why in the world are people transporting nitroglycerin in a jungle? Why is this film so influential and appreciated by modern day film directors? We discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night Podcast!

Our guest Drew Saplin is a writer and director extraordinaire, formerly of Rooster Teeth. He wrote and directed the award-winning short Racca and is currently set to start production on his first feature film this summer. If you'd like to help with funding the picture or just want to learn more about the upcoming film, you can check out all the film info here: ⁠https://www.thedirectlinellc.com⁠/

Follow Drew on Instagram for any other updates: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dsaplin/?hl=en⁠

We're so thrilled that Drew could join us this episode. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

#filmhistory #williamfriedkin #sorcerer #sorcerermovie #royscheider #adventurefilm #cultclassic #filmtrivia #moviehistory #movietrivia #friedkin #moviereview #filmreview

It's time to talk about Sorcerer, and no, it's not a story about magic! Join us and our first-ever guest Drew Saplin as we talk about William Friedkin's 1977 cult classic Sorcerer. How did the film get its name, what did it take to film the iconic bridge scene, why in the world are people transporting nitroglycerin in a jungle? Why is this film so influential and appreciated by modern day film directors? We discuss all this and more on this episode of Savage Movie Night Podcast!

Our guest Drew Saplin is a writer and director extraordinaire, formerly of Rooster Teeth. He wrote and directed the award-winning short Racca and is currently set to start production on his first feature film this summer. If you'd like to help with funding the picture or just want to learn more about the upcoming film, you can check out all the film info here: https://www.thedirectlinellc.com/

Follow Drew on Instagram for any other updates: https://www.instagram.com/dsaplin/?hl=en

We're so thrilled that Drew could join us this episode. We hope you enjoy our discussion!

#filmhistory #williamfriedkin #sorcerer #sorcerermovie #royscheider #adventurefilm #cultclassic #filmtrivia #moviehistory #movietrivia #friedkin #moviereview #filmreview

We're continuing to discuss Gloria in part 2. Here's the setup...It's a grimy, early 1980s NYC, and the mob is after your neighbor’s kid - the one you're in charge of protecting. If you're Gloria, played by Gena Rowlands, you have a street fighter's chance of survival. Join us as we discuss the director John Cassavetes’s most successful film Gloria, explore Cassavetes' career, his relationship with Rowlands, the symbolism behind the child character Phil, realistic Bronx mobsters, and more! What about this film still works through a modern lens and what feels out of date? We discuss all this and more on the Savage Movie Night Podcast! #Gloria #johncassavetes #mob #action #thriller #GenaRowlands #nyc #newyork #filmreview #moviereview #filmcriticism #filmmusic #filmtrivia #movietrivia #moviehistory #filmhistory

It's a grimy, early 1980s NYC, and the mob is after your neighbor’s kid- the one you're in charge of protecting. If you're Gloria, played by Gena Rowlands, you have a street fighter's chance of survival. Join us as we discuss the director John Cassavetes’s most successful film Gloria, explore Cassavetes' career, his relationship with Rowlands, the symbolism behind the child character Phil, realistic Bronx mobsters, and more! What about this film still works through a modern lens and what feels out of date? We discuss all this and more on the Savage Movie Night Podcast! #Gloria #johncassavetes #mob #action #thriller #GenaRowlands #nyc #newyork #filmreview #moviereview #filmcriticism #filmmusic #filmtrivia #movietrivia #moviehistory #filmhistory