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2001 Bonus: DONNIE DARKO, and the Cult Idols of Our Youth
Manage episode 289543191 series 2865408
What makes a cult classic? For director Richard Kelly's "Donnie Darko," starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, it's its seamless mix of horror, comedy, sci-fi, philosophy, '80s pop music, religious subtext and an unwavering committment to Sparkle Motion.
But how does all that ambition hold up on rewatch?
In this episode, Mike and Brian dive into the movie's best moments, talk trivia and debate the place of "Donnie Darko" among the Best Picture nominees of 2001.
PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/r4thbbxz
TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/jkfucw8f
FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/58caezcd
Email: BestPictureThis@gmail.com
130 episodes
Manage episode 289543191 series 2865408
What makes a cult classic? For director Richard Kelly's "Donnie Darko," starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, it's its seamless mix of horror, comedy, sci-fi, philosophy, '80s pop music, religious subtext and an unwavering committment to Sparkle Motion.
But how does all that ambition hold up on rewatch?
In this episode, Mike and Brian dive into the movie's best moments, talk trivia and debate the place of "Donnie Darko" among the Best Picture nominees of 2001.
PATREON: https://tinyurl.com/r4thbbxz
TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/jkfucw8f
FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/58caezcd
Email: BestPictureThis@gmail.com
130 episodes
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