The Popcornhead Podcast

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Each episode we will be analysing a different film, past or present, the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly. We’ll talk pre-production, filming, our own thoughts, any historical context, and the occasional wormhole, things can get a little weird around here.

So if you enjoy film analysis from an often comical perspective, this is definitely for you!

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Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

December 18, 2024 • Gavin Wilton, Tom Brady, Rory Moore • Season 3 • Episode 29

This week we are looking at Stanley Kubrick’s final film, Eyes Wide Shut, released in 1999, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

Set during Christmas, the film follows a doctor who finds out his wife has been thinking about having an affair, and he embarks on this night long odyssey in New York City, which leads him to sneaking into this highly secretive masked orgy.

We go down a real rabbit hole in this episode, exploring the concept of class, the ruling elite, and some very powerful, very secret societies.

We also answer some listener questions and talk a bit about Christmas music!

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