Decoding TV

A lively recap that digs into the multiple-time-period theory and production clues hidden in logos and maps. They debate whether a character might secretly be someone else and pick apart wardrobe and photo puzzles. The conversation covers eerie recreated family hosts, a mysterious maze myth, corporate intrigue, and a dramatic lab reveal about how hosts are built.

David and Joanna recap the fifth episode of the first season of Westworld, "Contrapasso." Read Joanna's new theory about the two timelines here: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/10/westworld-season-1-episode-5-recap-contrapasso-timeline-theory-lawrence-bernard-is-arnold-clone-robot Check out Matt Singer's recap of the episode here: http://screencrush.com/westworld-s1e5-recap-contrapasso/ Check out Alan Sepinwall's thoughts on the dangers of twist-based storytelling: http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/review-how-westworld-may-be-acting-too-clever-for-its-own-good Read Wesley Morris's take on "The Last Taboo" http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/30/magazine/black-male-sexuality-last-taboo.html?_r=0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vincenzo Natali, director known for cult films Cube and Splice and TV work on Westworld, talks about moving from indie film to TV and keeping his personal style within a showrunner’s vision. He breaks down shooting on 35mm, practical VFX and model work, creating eerie android stillness, tense dining dynamics, and inventive lens and in-camera techniques for subjective flashbacks.

Joanna and David recap the fourthy episode of Westworld's first season, "Dissonance Theory." Read up on the Man in Black's approach to gaming here: http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-man-in-black-is-a-classic-bad-gamer.html?utm_content=bufferd24b9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and David recap the third episode of Westworld's first season, "The Stray." Read Joanna's recap of this episode here: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/10/westworld-season-1-episode-3-recap-the-stray-bernard-android Go here to see 5 theories about Arnold: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-5-theories-arnold-938757 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, David and Joanna review the second episode of the first season, "Chestnut." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna and David discuss the first episode of HBO's WESTWORLD, "The Original." Find more episodes at decodingwestworld.com and email us at decodingwestworld@gmail.com. Thanks to www.wikirascals.com for helping us with our podcast album art. Read more Westworld theories here: http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-theories/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.