'Mulholland Drive' (feat. Albert Lanier)

02/09/21 • 98 min

Few films released in the 21st century have as universal a reputation as David Lynch's 2001 thriller Mulholland Drive. To that end, a celebration of the film and its 20th anniversary hardly qualifies as "the world of film from a fresh angle." Yet, the movie's surrealistic tone and multi-layered tale likely flew under the radar for some mainstream moviegoers. So listen in as returning guest Albert Lanier lays out what he believes to be the "Lynch pin" to understanding Mulholland Drive. In this episode, we'll compare interpretations of the film's final act, discuss its origin as a TV pilot, and attempt to decipher one of cinema's most inscrutable minds. "There is no band," at Club Silencio. But here is an entire discussion all about Lynch's critically lauded, Oscar-nominated masterpiece: Mulholland Drive. SYNOPSIS A dark-haired woman (Laura Elena Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. After wandering the streets of Los Angeles, she takes refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Naomi Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. SHOW NOTES Join the Crooked Table Patreon: Patreon.com/CrookedTable Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr

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INTERVIEW with CinemaSins' Jeremy Scott

For years, CinemaSins has taken the movies to task with its popular videos cheekily tackling "everything wrong with" the movies. However, with billions of views and millions of subscribers, even critics can't deny the success of CinemaSins. Jeremy Scott -- the YouTube channel's co-founder and the "voice of CinemaSins" -- has found the perfect outlet for his passion for cinema. Now fans of Jeremy's irreverent "takedowns" of Hollywood hits discover the story of how he developed his love for movies. His new book, Original Sin: From Preacher’s Kid to the Creator of CinemaSins (released May 18), chronicles his rise from movie theater employee to viral sensation. And Jeremy joined the Crooked Table Podcast to tell us what readers can expect. In addition, we'll discuss the precarious, post-pandemic state of cinema, his long-term plan for CinemaSins, the biggest sin he sees in movies today, and whether he struggled to tear into one of his favorite movies. So listen to our interview with Jeremy Scott. Then be sure to pick up a copy of his book, Original Sin, available May 18 wherever books are sold. SHOW NOTES CinemaSins' Everything Wrong with The Room Subscribe to the Crooked Table Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Listen to the Crooked Table Podcast on Spotify! Connect with Crooked Table on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram