“Anti-Trash” rolls to a stop with Tangerine. We wrap up our “too good for us” marathon with a look at the indie wunderkind Tangerine; about a sex worker who is on a quest to find her no-good pimp/boyfriend. It is one of the most acclaimed films of 2015.
PRODUCER’S NOTE: We apologize for some of the technical issues that occur in the latter part of the episode. We will be troubleshooting to see what exactly went wrong.
Alex, Dalton, Dustin, and Caleb gather around the table to talk all about the film. They share their thoughts and quick reviews before diving into their in-depth analysis of the film. Dalton hits the ground running as he takes a look at the lesser regarded male characters who he finds to be very interesting in a film full of interesting characters. He specifically talks about their familial and societal roles while also discussing their sexual preferences and the way the film handles that. Alex then compares the film to a fairy tale. She does a great job of driving this home by highlighting different tropes and characteristics that mark this film’s inclusion into that genre. Caleb is next, waxing poetic about the film’s take on life in Los Angeles. It fails to glamorize it or focus on the high-faluting areas that we normally get from movies set in Hollywood. Dustin brings everything home by discussing form and production and how the film harkens back to the French New Wave and ponders if Tangerine can kick off a similar renaissance in American Filmmaking.
Then, using Tangerine as a catalyst, we delve into the Top 5 Films of 2015. The conversation then shifts into a discussion of the honorable mentions of 2015 and our biggest disappointments.
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It’s a fun time as we wrap up what has become one of our favorite marathons to present to you. So, when you’re ready Dear Listener, click play:
Tangerine Time Stamps
00:45 – Welcome and Introductions
02:25 – Synopsis and Reviews
10:28 – Analysis
30:25 – Shelf or Trash: Else or Instead
35:04 – The Game: Best of 2015
- “Top 5 of 2015”
- “Honorable Mentions”
- “Biggest Disappointment”
1:04:33 – Wrap Up and Announce Next Week’s Film
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