Psycho (1960) Changed Everything!

Psycho (1960) Changed Everything!

Author: Greg Titian & Meredith Ambelang October 8, 2024 Duration: 1:23:21
Continuing their series on frightening films, Meredith and Greg talk about the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic, Psycho. In this conversation the hosts discuss how Hitchcock used Psycho to start to break the barriers of the Hays code, the compelling performance of Anthony Perkins and walk through the plot points of the film. They also talk about the infamous shower scene and the film's attention to detail. The discussion also leads to a general conversation about their differences in what they like about movies before concluding the episode. 00:00 - Introduction to Psycho 03:05 - How Psycho Broke the Code 07:10 - Is Hitchcock Overanalyzed? 09:57 - The Master of Suspense 13:48 - The Shock of Losing the Main Character 17:30 - First Impressions of Norman Bates 19:45 - Cinemas Most Famous Scene 28:00 - At Lose Ends After Losing Marion 32:50 - Discussing the Ending 38:25 - Sequels and the Character Arbogast 48:00 - The Remake and Vince Vaughn 53:24 - The Discussion Takes a Turn 01:02:30 - Like what you Like! 01:11:06 - Final Thoughts on Psycho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midnight Local is where the formal workday ends and the real, rambling conversations begin. Hosts Greg Titian and Meredith Ambelang, the creative forces behind the YouTube series How to Drink, know all about crafting content within the confines of a studio. This podcast is what happens after the cameras stop rolling. It’s the unfiltered, often hilarious, and deeply nerdy dialogue that bubbles up when two people who live and breathe pop culture-specifically TV, film, and history-are finally off the clock. Imagine pausing a movie because a thought about a director’s earlier work, a historical inaccuracy, or a bizarre piece of trivia simply cannot wait for the credits. That’s the energy here. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a late-night chat between friends who are equally passionate and knowledgeable, where the structure of a typical show is willingly abandoned for a more interesting detour. You’ll hear the tangents, the debates, and the unexpected connections between a classic film and a modern series, all fueled by years of working together in creative chaos. Tune into this podcast for a companionable dive into the stories behind the stories, where the analysis is as entertaining as the media itself.
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