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Alex and David explain why they believe the incredible fight choreography in The Mark of Zorro (1940) should be considered one of the best of all time. Featuring Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone, a two-time British Army Fencing Champion, this scene is a blistering fencing duel that ages well for modern audiences.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2023/01/03/episode-39.html
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The final scene in Karate Kid 3 is perhaps the least famous finale of the movie trilogy but is arguably one of the most beautiful moments in the franchise. David passionately reveals the reasons why he believes this scene is a standout and a teachable moment for anyone that faces self-doubt at any point in their lives.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/10/31/episode-38.html
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Gerald Butler bellows a line in 300 that has become one of the greatest internet meme scenes of all time. In this episode we marvel about how this film was never supposed to succeed--but does--which is similar to the path the army of 300 takes in the film.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/10/07/episode-37.html
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In episode 36, Alex and David review the (SPOILER) fireworks exchange between Charlie and Frank during the suicide attempt in Scent of a Woman. In addition to the cinematic brilliance of the scene, we also talk about how important it is to uphold a personal value system to help retain the integrity of one's character. Charlie's brave and unyielding character is exhibited by the lengths he is willing to go to in order to do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/08/31/episode-36.html
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In this week's episode David and Alex review the emotional roller coaster in the resolution of Cast Away. We pick a couple of scenes after Chuck Noland returns from the island and evaluate how the physical toll of surviving on his own was nothing compared to the emotional and spiritual journey of coming home. We explore the themes of "hope" and "moving on", and identify them as powerful takeaways that everyone can use in their daily lives.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/08/08/episode-35.html
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In the dance and diner scene in Pulp Fiction, we explore the movie inspiration and cinematic elements that make this Quentin Tarantino masterpiece a must-see. In the second part of the episode, we review a food critic scene from Ratatouille, and explore how the power of smell and taste can evoke strong memories.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/07/25/episode-34.html
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Kelsey Grammer and Janeane Garofalo trade in comedy for a serious drama piece in The God Committee. Alex takes us through the classic moral dilemma faced by medical professionals and picks a scene that helps illustrate the difficult decisions and conflict faced by each of the characters. In the second half of the episode we explore how Charlize Theron's ballet training plays a huge part in the fight scene's success in Atomic Blonde. We compare and contrast the scene with other action movies and explain why it's a must-see for those thirsty for more realistic adaptations of fight survival.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/06/27/episode-33.html
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In this episode David reviews the most pivotal moment in Top Gun and explains how the scene and a name was inspired by real people and events. Alex explores a complex moral dilemma in The Imitation Game, where the obvious action is countered by Alan Turing's intervention, and they must decide whether to sacrifice a few for the sake of many.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/06/06/episode-32.html
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In episode 31 Alex takes us through our first movie (scene) based on a religious story while marvelling at the star-studded cast and massive artwork requirements to produce The Prince of Egypt. David's pick is one of the most defining, modern-day cinematic moments in recent film history. Choosing the docking scene from the movie Interstellar, we review the risky organ choice for the Hans Zimmer soundtrack, the epic lines, and the physics that helped inspire the scene pick for this week.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/05/23/episode-31.html
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In the shocking climactic scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Cameron destroys his dad's prized Ferrari. We unravel the magnitude of the moment, its importance to his character arc, and how it successfully immortalizes the film as a classic. Alex reviews several scenes from Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 갯마을 차차차 which illustrate the loneliness of the elderly. They highlight the importance of filial piety, and serve as a personal real-world reminder of how easy it is to neglect our loved ones, being too wrapped up in our day-to-day lives.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/05/02/episode-30.html
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Taking a recommendation from one of our podcast fans, we review how the Baby Driver opening car chase scene was created by using the soundtrack of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's 1995 single, 'Bellbottoms'.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/04/18/episode-29.html
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In this episode we examine the directing genius of Yorgos Lanthimos in The Lobster. We identify how certain cinematic elements help create a deliberate unsettling experience for the audience. In our second scene choice, we review how the absence of a soundtrack is used to create dramatic tension during the family's harrowing escape scene in The Sound of Music.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/04/04/episode-28.html
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In episode 27 we highlight some interesting facts about the opening sequence in The Lion King (1994) and how its success influenced their marketing plans. David's scene choice reviews the dynamic acting range of Leonardo DiCaprio's character during a child hostage negotiation in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/03/21/episode-27.html
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In what many consider the turning point in Star Trek: The Next Generation, we review how the dramatic cliffhanger season finale helped define a new generation of TV, and played a part in Star Trek TNG's survival. In our second scene choice we review how cast choice plays a huge part in the success of one of the hottest K-drama series ever made, Crash Landing On You 사랑의 불시착.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/02/07/episode-26.html
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Episode 25 brings a guest, Trinity, an aspiring young actress who helps to summarize why she loved the climactic confrontation between Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/31/episode-25.html
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Many consider the 'Kodak' sales pitch from Mad Men one of the best scenes in a TV series. We explore all the incredible cinematic pieces that help support this claim and why this should serve as inspiration for sales and marketing professionals everywhere. Alex's scene choice this week explored exactly why we believe Dutch's final preparations in the Predator is a staple movie moment for kids from the 80s.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/24/episode-24.html
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In episode 23 we review how Denis Villeneuve uses suspense and dramatic tension in the prisoner extraction scene from Sicario to create an explosive shootout at the US-Mexico border. David's choice this week is from Nirvana in Fire [Langya Bang,琅琊榜], a TV series from China that is #1 on his all-time favourite list. This scene is a short example of how masterful this series is, and we break down exactly how costuming, script writing, acting, and excellent sound production all play a part in one of the best revenge stories ever written for TV and film.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/17/episode-23.html
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Amadeus was one of the most vivid and first movies we saw as kids in the 80s. As an avid classical pianist, David picks Salieri's discovery of Mozart's original copies of music, and explores why the moving scene is one of the most inspirational moments for anyone that loves music. Alex's pick this week reviews how the different outcomes of two very similar decisions can be played against each other for contrasting dramatic effect in Poseidon.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/10/episode-22.html
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Alex takes us through one of the most memorable scenes from The Karate Kid and explains why it remains an all-time favourite. The second scene we review is taken from the Spin Station attack sequence from The Expanse and we analyze the space warfare mechanics that makes this a must-see for any sci-fi fan.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/03/episode-21.html
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In our special bonus episode we review two Christmas-themed choices. In the first scene, we examine and debate about the appropriateness of the 'cards' scene from Love Actually. In our second, Alex takes us through why he thoroughly enjoyed a musical number from Jingle Jangle.
Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2021/12/27/episode-20.html
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