'Blind Date' (1984) is a Mastorakian Masterpiece!

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April 29, 2025 • 84 mins

Greg and Mere dive deeper into the film library of Nico Mastorakis with 'Blind Date' (1984). This movie is just good, not so clean fun! Is it a Thriller? Sci-Fi? Drama? Absurdist Comedy? As we have learned about the films of Mastorakis it is everything at once, nothings off the table. On the b-side we talk about film school and work experiences we have had over the years. Chapters 00:00 11am and Far Away 03:00 Exploring Nico Mastorakis' Filmography 05:51 The Nostalgia of 80s Cinema 08:59 Blind Date: A Film Overview 11:53 Character Dynamics and Themes 15:07 The Killer's Motives and Plot Twists 18:09 The Role of Technology in the Film 21:03 The Concept of Stalking in Cinema 23:47 The Climax and Resolution 27:05 Final Thoughts on Blind Date 42:08 Selfish Heroism and Trauma 44:58 The Messy Nature of Storytelling 52:08 The Absurdity of Film Production 55:49 The Reality of Awards and Recognition 01:01:07 Teaching and Learning in Film 01:15:47 Behind the Scenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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