Taking It Down is the The Alabama Take‘s TV and streaming podcast for listeners who have time for the TV, but not time for much else. From us, you’ll get the mundane and absurd, the complex and the simple, the easy and the hard all with zero Hollywood b.s.
The sole focus of the podcast this week is the new Netflix film Leave the World Behind. One of the crew loved it, one hated it, and another believes he comes to like it.
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Detailed show notes for Episode 182 of this week’s audio:
Summary
The conversation revolves around the movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ on Netflix. The hosts discuss various aspects of the film, including the similarity between actors, the dizzying camera work, cinematography preferences, expectations from the director, and a comparison with the TV show ‘Mr. Robot’. They conclude with closing remarks and announcements for future episodes.
Main Points
The similarity between actors can be distracting for viewers.
Dizzying camera work can be a polarizing aspect the movie.
Knowing the director’s style and expectations can influence one’s perception of a film.
Comparisons with other works can provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Leave the World Behind.
Episode 182 Chapters
3:23 – The cinematography of Leave the World Behind
6:41 – The plot of the film with no spoilers
7:54 – Spoilers begin for Leave the World Behind
8:47 – Why the editing does work more than the camera work
16:54 – The final scene of the movie
27:44 – Next week on the podcast and beyond
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