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September 6, 2024 23 mins

This month me and my guest take a deep dive into Michael Haneke's Funny Games, from 1997 and 2007. Michael originally wanted his film to be shot in English and filmed in America but had to settle for German and French and an Austrian setting the first time around. He finally got what he wanted ten years later and I'm not sure it was worth all of the effort.

 

Ronald's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronaldtheshort/

Ronald's Movie | The Rink | https://youtu.be/2PnikdZxLls?si=Y5u6salPRi1qXUOP

My review of The Rink review | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kInUst8uvdU

Ronald's Short Comedy | Breakfast on The Go | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-gx_NHmZrg

Ronald's IMDB Page | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3520629/

Ronald's Website | https://www.shortpicturesindependent.com/

 

| Chapters |

0:00 - Intro

1:51 - Summary

2:36 - First Impressions

4:50 - Ronald's Theory

6:53 - Setting & Cultural Context

14:26 - Michael Pitt Update

15:29 - Small Changes & Big Difference

20:22 - Ratings 21:16 - Outro

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