The Filmcast Ep. 731 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
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AI as Modern Nemesis
- The 'Entity' AI concept in Dead Reckoning symbolizes Ethan Hunt fighting a godlike force.
- This reflects Tom Cruise's thematic battles against technology and control.
Humor Enhances Tension Scenes
- The film uses humor and subtle looks for character moments, adding levity to tense scenes.
- These small interactions enrich the story and character dynamics.
Playful Vehicle Chase Success
- The vehicle chase in Dead Reckoning blends comedy and action effectively, including handcuffed drivers swapping cars.
- It embraces a more playful tone compared to past entries, adding freshness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Inflection Point of the AMPTP Strike
05:56 • 2min
The Director's Guild's Strike on TV and Film Production
08:19 • 6min
The Strike: The Canary in the Coal Mine
14:02 • 2min
Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic: A World's First Genetically Engineered Probiotic
15:35 • 3min
The Premise of 65
18:38 • 2min
Adam Driver's 65 Everybody on Netflix
20:13 • 4min
The Shadows: The First Season
24:09 • 2min
What We Do in the Shadows
26:12 • 3min
Steven Soderber's Anna Post Colonial
28:42 • 5min
The Uncertainty of the Show
34:11 • 2min
Indra: A Look at the Guy in His Community
35:45 • 2min
The Jewel Thief on Hulu
37:36 • 5min
The Jewel Thief
42:38 • 4min
The Magic of Bluey
47:00 • 3min
How Dividendre and Jeff Are Enjoying Bluey on Disney Plus
49:36 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of Devindra
51:47 • 4min
Chrono Trigger: A Video Game Reporter's Perspective
55:52 • 5min
Dead Reckoning Part 1
01:00:42 • 2min
Dead Reckoning Part 1
01:02:13 • 4min
The Importance of Music in Fallout
01:05:58 • 2min
The Motorcycle Jump
01:08:24 • 2min
The Mission Impossible Movie
01:09:57 • 2min
The Joy of Watching Tom Cruise Jump Off a Motorcycle
01:11:36 • 4min
The Making of Mission Impossible Fallout
01:15:26 • 2min
Express VPN: How to Stop People From Seeing Your Activities
01:17:56 • 6min
The Submarine Scene
01:23:41 • 2min
Dead Reckoning Part 2
01:25:59 • 2min
The Eye Patch
01:27:31 • 2min
The Entity of Ethan Hunt
01:29:58 • 2min
The Importance of Owning Yourself
01:32:22 • 2min
The Anti-Grab Train
01:34:09 • 3min
Tom Cruise's Nuclear Bomb
01:36:52 • 2min
The Differences Between Indian Jones and Dialed Destiny
01:39:11 • 2min
Dead Reckoning: A Movie Review
01:41:07 • 2min
The Importance of Replicating Human Faces
01:43:30 • 4min
The East Side Morales
01:47:34 • 3min
The Problems With Mission Impossible
01:50:38 • 3min
The End of the Train
01:53:08 • 2min
Vanessa Kirby's Performance in Rogue Nation
01:55:09 • 3min
Ving Rames and the AI in Ghost Protocol
01:57:42 • 2min
The Ethan Hunt VR Experience
01:59:32 • 4min
The Importance of CG in the Movie
02:03:25 • 2min
The Impossible Movie
02:05:20 • 2min
How to Get People to See Your Movie
02:06:57 • 2min
The Secret Life of Carrie Elba
02:08:37 • 2min
The Joker and the Joker's Transformation
02:10:26 • 3min
Grace and Gabriel Ask to Join the IMF
02:13:33 • 3min
Dead Reckoning: Part Two
02:16:43 • 3min
The Best Movies of All Time
02:20:05 • 2min
Mission Impossible 3: A Reboot of the Series
02:21:49 • 2min
Mission Impossible Movies
02:23:32 • 3min
The Mask Machine in Fallout
02:26:20 • 3min
The Biggest Movie Month in the Last Three Years
02:29:09 • 2min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the state of the strikes in Hollywood and how they are likely to impact prediction, before discussing Steven Soderbergh's Full Circle, new episodes of Bluey, and whether or not 65 is worth your time. Then, it's time for our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.
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Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~15:25)
David - 65, The Jewel Thief, Full Circle
Devindra - What We Do in the Shadow S4, new Bluey
Jeff - Full Circle, new Bluey, Silo
Featured Review (~59:00)
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
SPOILERS (~1:15:15)
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David - Decoding Everything: What’s at stake in the SAG-AFTRA strike
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal
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Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~15:25)
David - 65, The Jewel Thief, Full Circle
Devindra - What We Do in the Shadow S4, new Bluey
Jeff - Full Circle, new Bluey, Silo
Featured Review (~59:00)
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
SPOILERS (~1:15:15)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
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