Popped!
A podcast where you can learn about or relive some of the best that entertainment has to offer. Join your hosts Daniel Hendrix and Tanya Holstrum as they revisit some of their favorite films, music, and media from genres that influenced and shaped their lives. Starting in Season 4, the show will feature regular guest hosts.
Popped!
"We're all in this together" Brazil (1985)
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Join Daniel, Tanya, and this episode’s Guest Host, Glenn, as they dive deep into the surreal, dystopian world of Terry Gilliam’s 1985 science fiction classic, Brazil. This episode of POPPED! unpacks one of cinema’s most exceptional commentaries on modern-day bureaucracy and oppressive state control.
Episode Highlights:
Main Discussion:
The crew breaks down the labyrinthine plot and striking visuals of Brazil, exploring how Gilliam’s vision stands apart from other works in his filmography. They discuss the film’s unique blend of dark humor, nightmarish bureaucracy, and the ever-present threat of state surveillance.
Themes Explored:
What makes Brazil such a powerful critique of bureaucracy? The hosts examine the film’s depiction of paperwork gone mad, the loss of individuality, and the absurdity of a system that values process over people. They also touch on the film’s relevance to today’s world and how its themes resonate decades later.
Comparisons & Contrasts:
How does Brazil measure up to Gilliam’s other films? The team debates its place among his classics, considering its influence and legacy in the science fiction genre.
Unexpected Twists:
Is the discussion so thick that they forget a segment altogether? Tune in to find out if the conversation gets so engrossing that the usual show format goes out the window!
Segments Include:
Intro:
Setting the stage for a journey into Gilliam’s dystopia.
Main Discussion:
A deep dive into the film’s plot, characters, and themes.
I Know That Dude:
Spotlighting familiar faces and standout performances.
Coulda Done Without That:
The moments that didn’t quite land for our hosts.
Did Ya Catch That?:
Easter eggs, hidden details, and clever nods you might have missed.
Let’s Get to Poppin’!:
Final thoughts, ratings, and whether Brazil is a must-watch.
So, order numero trois, grab your scooped pile of steak and potatoes, and settle in for the dinnertime terrorist explosion that is POPPED!
Music Credits:
Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz Acoustic Guitar
by Deni Pavlov Music
King of Brazil
by Moses Harris Jr.
Everything Feels New
by Evgeny Bardyuzha
La Danse Des Robots
by Jean Angius
Offbeat 80's Style Synth
by Gavin Nellist
Fun Disco
by MusicTown
Mystery man
by Brolefilmer
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