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S6E5: THX 1138
Manage episode 184982218 series 1188414
As the first film of a director who only made a half-dozen films in 50 years, 1971's THX 1138 might be an obscure discovery. But as it happens, it's the directorial debut of merchandising tie-in billionaire George Lucas, and it's just weird enough to merit analysis by your loyal hosts. Today Bill and Renan ask: is THX more like Nineteen Eighty-Four or Brave New World? is it visionary, derivative, or a combination of both? where did George Lucas find so many bald people? can we actually compare Lucas to Harmony Korine? and, is it possible THX is actually a film improved by its CGI special edition?
Film links:
- THX 1138 on IMDb
- THX 1138 on Wikipedia
- THX 1138 official Lucasfilm site
- Roger Ebert THX 1138 review
- THX 1138 references in Star Wars
- Comparison of THX 1138 versions on YouTube
- THX 1138 making-of documentary on YouTube
- Electronic Labyrinth – THX 1138 4EB on YouTube
Show links:
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- Archives: enterthevoid.fm
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100 episodes
Manage episode 184982218 series 1188414
As the first film of a director who only made a half-dozen films in 50 years, 1971's THX 1138 might be an obscure discovery. But as it happens, it's the directorial debut of merchandising tie-in billionaire George Lucas, and it's just weird enough to merit analysis by your loyal hosts. Today Bill and Renan ask: is THX more like Nineteen Eighty-Four or Brave New World? is it visionary, derivative, or a combination of both? where did George Lucas find so many bald people? can we actually compare Lucas to Harmony Korine? and, is it possible THX is actually a film improved by its CGI special edition?
Film links:
- THX 1138 on IMDb
- THX 1138 on Wikipedia
- THX 1138 official Lucasfilm site
- Roger Ebert THX 1138 review
- THX 1138 references in Star Wars
- Comparison of THX 1138 versions on YouTube
- THX 1138 making-of documentary on YouTube
- Electronic Labyrinth – THX 1138 4EB on YouTube
Show links:
- Subscribe: Apple Podcasts
- Archives: enterthevoid.fm
- Follow us: Facebook + Twitter
100 episodes
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