Is Melancholia a gateway movie into the Lars von Trier Cinematic Universe? Is it wrong to find the humor in the total annihilation of life as we know it? And where’s that campaign tagline?? Listen in to find out the answers to these and other burning questions! Lots of unseen movies are discussed, but are they earth-shattering revelations?

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This 2006 tale of a waylaid Hollywood stuntman is not to be confused with another cinematic fall guy. A first-time watch for both hosts, David and Justin weigh forth on Tarsem Singh’s singular passion project, The Fall. But is the movie just style over substance? Plus more unseen movies, including a well-known anime, are revealed!

Watch MUBI’s In Conversation with Tarsem here

Watch MUBI’s In Conversation with Lee Pace here

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1976’s King Kong is not your typical monster movie–plus it’s a first-time watch for Justin! This week’s discussion touches on questionable photography techniques, a theory about The Big Lebowski, an unexpected connection to Adam West’s Batman, and more.

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