Have you ever wondered what makes a Hell of a Picture? No? We’re willing to bet that you have, just probably not in those terms. A Hell of a Picture is a movie or film that is truly unforgettable. But what makes them that way? Why do they stand out amongst the panoply of cinematic history? Well fear not, because two old friends are about to undertake a sacred mission to bring clarity to the people. To define the hereto indefinable, to articulate the indescribable, to…watch a ton of movies and talk about them. All of this in the hopes of figuring out what makes a Hell of a Picture.
Raising Arizona - Making kidnapping funny since 1987
The Coens keep coming this week on Hell of a Picture as we dive into the ‘87 screwball comedy, Raising Arizona. The guys open the show discussing the comedic influences of the film and how it manages to make horrible crimes both funny and endearing. Andrew talks about the semi-fantastical setting, while Dave touches on the movie’s political leanings. They talk about the American dream, the baby-boom of 80’s film, and the movie’s message of hope. Before we begin, did you get your dip-tet shot? You’ve got to get the dip-tet shot. That’s this week on Hell of a Picture.
2 Apr 2025
Blood Simple - What’s in a name?
After much ado about Anora, we finally get into our Coen brothers series beginning with their 1984 debut film, Blood Simple. The guys open the show talking about how and from whom the movie got its startup money. Dave tells us about the title, while Andrew addresses the use of sight, sound, and objects in the picture. They praise the cast, debate red herrings, and agonize over the final scene. They say that in Texas, you’re on your own. But we only know about podcasting. And in podcasting you use the buddy system. That’s this week on Hell of a Picture.
19 Mar 2025
Anora - What did I just pay for?
Every time we think we’re out, the Oscars drag us back in. After seeing what went down at this year’s Academy Awards we decided to delay our Cohen brothers series and take some time to talk Anora, the 2025 best picture winner. They guys debate the comedic value of the picture, the motivation of the lead character, and the run time of the film. They praise Mikey Madison for her performance, argue over the quality of the dialogue, and wonder about Anora’s place in Oscar history. This episode is kind of like Adrian Brody, in that it doesn’t end on time and it’s mostly about gum. That’s this week on Hell of a Picture.
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