Episode 41 - Blackhat
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11/05/21 • 202 min
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In this episode of the show, we are moving on from the spooky season vibes and slowly begin are new episode series casually titled "Circling The Matrix" where - in anticipation of Matrix Resurrections hitting the cinemas this Christmas - we will devote a handful of episodes to movies one way or another connected to The Matrix. Thus, we gently dipping our toes in the world of hackers by discussing Michael Mann's Blackhat, a 2015 thriller that aimed to ensnare the audiences with Mann's signature tactile realism used to bring the threat of cyber-terrorism to the big screens. Over the course of our lengthy discussion among other things we are trying to understand why this movie failed at the box office, identify its many conceptual flaws, discuss whether Mann's subsequent director's cut addressed any of those shortcomings, argue over casting choices and suggest that maybe hacking is just too difficult to faithfully depict on the screen without sacrificing something in return.
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Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Jak-Luke Sharp, Carson Timar & Randy Burrows
Intro: Infraction - Cassette
Outro: Infraction - Daydream
The Uncut Gems Podcast is a CLAPPER production
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In this episode of the show, we are moving on from the spooky season vibes and slowly begin are new episode series casually titled "Circling The Matrix" where - in anticipation of Matrix Resurrections hitting the cinemas this Christmas - we will devote a handful of episodes to movies one way or another connected to The Matrix. Thus, we gently dipping our toes in the world of hackers by discussing Michael Mann's Blackhat, a 2015 thriller that aimed to ensnare the audiences with Mann's signature tactile realism used to bring the threat of cyber-terrorism to the big screens. Over the course of our lengthy discussion among other things we are trying to understand why this movie failed at the box office, identify its many conceptual flaws, discuss whether Mann's subsequent director's cut addressed any of those shortcomings, argue over casting choices and suggest that maybe hacking is just too difficult to faithfully depict on the screen without sacrificing something in return.
Tune in and enjoy!
Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Jak-Luke Sharp, Carson Timar & Randy Burrows
Intro: Infraction - Cassette
Outro: Infraction - Daydream
The Uncut Gems Podcast is a CLAPPER production
Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)
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Be warned, the conversation in this episode contains commentary about violence and sexual violence found in the discussed films, which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Nicolò Grasso, Jak-Luke Sharp, Carson Timar & Maxance Vincent
Intro: Infraction - Cassette
Outro: Infraction - Daydream
The Uncut Gems Podcast is a CLAPPER production
Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)
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In this episode of the show, we are diving deep into our new "Circling The Matrix" series by discussing one of the more recent outings directed by the Wachowskis, namely Jupiter Ascending. Over the course of our conversation, we attempt to figure out why this movie was received negatively upon its initial release, argue over whether its world-building and exposition-heavy writing is an acquired taste or if it is a fundamental detriment to the enjoyment of the movie, comment upon the film's attempt to mesh classical fairy tales with the language of space opera and - among many other things - we spare no expense critiquing Eddie Redmayne's god-awful performance as the story's foremost villain with a hoarse throat.
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Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Nicolò Grasso & Jak-Luke Sharp
Intro: Infraction - Cassette
Outro: Infraction - Daydream
The Uncut Gems Podcast is a CLAPPER production
Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)
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