11. 1917: A Cinematic Tale through the Horrors of War

11. 1917: A Cinematic Tale through the Horrors of War

Author: A.S.K. July 25, 2020 Duration: 45:31

In this episode, we attempt to understand the cinematic masterpiece that is 1917 - an award-winning movie set during the First World War. With most of the episode dedicated to deconstructing the cinematography, we find ourselves in one of the most heated debates yet. So join us as sparks fly, opinions are disregarded and punches are thrown; in this longer than necessary episode.

And don't forget - Spoilers ahead.

Legend: [D - Discussion] [N - Note] [S - Standoff] [V - Video] [F - Followup] [T - Time Stamp]

Things discussed today

[T] 00:38 - Intro

[T] 00:53- The genius cinematography

[T] 04:01 - The fanboy criticizes the direction

[S] Single cut - a boon or a bane?

[V] How Sherlock uses cuts (among other things) to film thought {https://youtu.be/bfFgnJoLiQE}

[V] The making of 1917 {https://youtu.be/kMBnvz-dEXw} {https://youtu.be/lFZGmzsvSlg}

[T] 23:32 - A late discussion on sound design

[V] Memorable soundtrack - Awakening (Boruto) {https://youtu.be/og826M3iXsw}, Lit ( Koe no Katachi) {https://youtu.be/j9XHdsgJ8Hg}, Deja Vu (Initial D) {https://youtu.be/dv13gl0a-FA}

[V] Beethoven's 5th symphony (first movement) {https://youtu.be/_4IRMYuE1hI}

[T] 29:00 - Some criticism on the bridge scene

[T] 30:04 - Lucky breaks in movies (particularly war movies) (and why they are not a bad thing)

[S] Does luckily having milk to give to a baby during a war detract from it's "realism"

[T] 39:25 - Fanboy does not like how people fall down

[T] 41:41 - A criminally small discussion on the acting

[T] 43:15 - Another way the movie depicts the gritty reality of war

[F] Shreyas on re-listening to the episode does feel that the agreement in the last discussion was organic.


Every Saturday, Aditya, Shreyas, and Kshitij-three friends navigating the uncertainty of post-college life-gather for A Random Mexican-Standoff. The premise is simple: bring a passionate, often fiercely held opinion about any piece of art, media, or culture into the room. What follows is never simple. Each conversation is a spirited, unscripted clash of perspectives, where a debate over a beloved film's ending can spiral into an exhaustive analysis of its soundtrack, cinematography, and cultural impact. The terrain of these friendly skirmishes is wildly unpredictable, covering everything from the sublime to the seemingly trivial with equal intensity. You'll hear the energy of three voices diving headlong into the things that genuinely move them, dissecting video games, books, music, and movies with a depth that borders on obsessive. This isn't a formatted review show; it's the sound of lifelong friendships tested by passionate disagreement and solidified by shared curiosity. Tune in to this leisure-focused podcast for the feeling of pulling up a chair at a lively, ongoing argument among friends, where the only guaranteed outcome is a thoroughly examined opinion. New episodes arrive weekly, each a fresh battlefield for their latest cultural fixations.
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