MOVIE DISCUSSION:
Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an early 1990s horror feature, Jacob's Ladder! That's right, the gang heads back to the 90s to discuss another cult-classic horror feature, and the two get into all its metaphors, scares, and the joy of having changed opinions on rewatched movies.
Topics:
- (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing Martin Shore's write-up on WhatToWatch titled, "Are movies really getting longer? Were films in the 1980s really shorter? We test the data..." and exploring why that may be. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)
- Jacob and Jacob's Ladder as a movie are both very holistic; the whole film explores the whole-person of Jacob.
- Melvin was caught off guard with how emotional he found the film, especially as this was his second watch, and he shares why he thinks that is.
- Melvin yells at cloud and wants more movies about adults, and he praises Jacob's Ladder for exploring adult experiences.
- Exploring the various metaphors at play within the film.
- Ruminations on memento mori.
- Jacob cries a lot in the movie which is a nice depiction of manhood.
- Understanding the ending as a representation of tragic classism, and the death of the American Dream.
Recommendations:
- King of the Hill (1997-X) (TV Show)
- Labyrinth (1986) (Movie)
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