SPEED

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SPEED

Revisiting 'Speed': A Deep Dive into 90s Action Cinema

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts explore the iconic 1994 action film 'Speed,' starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper. They offer a detailed analysis of its plot, characters, and thematic elements, including the transformation of Jack from relying on guts to using his brain. The episode features personal anecdotes, comparisons to other blockbuster action films like 'Die Hard' and 'Lethal Weapon,' and reflections on the evolution of action movies. The hosts discuss memorable quotes, significant scenes, and the realistic portrayal of physics in action sequences. Listeners can enjoy a fun trivia segment on notable quotes from other movies, making this episode a thorough and nostalgic look at a staple of 90s cinema.

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

00:51 Discussing 'Speed' Movie

01:25 Notable Quotables Game

03:32 Movie Trivia and Fun Facts

03:44 Critics vs. Fans: Speed's Reception

05:16 Speed's 90s Vibe and Cultural Context

06:02 Die Hard on a Bus: Speed's Concept

07:01 Dennis Hopper's Villainous Role

08:59 Box Office Success and Fan Reactions

11:00 Analyzing Speed's Writing and Themes

14:59 Character Dynamics and Performances

25:47 Debating Key Plot Points

35:15 Bomb on the Bus: Hitching a Ride

35:24 Character Connections and Performances

36:06 Jack and Annie: The Dynamic Duo

36:38 Philosophies and Character Arcs

38:02 Debating the Hostage Situation

38:47 Fun and Games: Memorable Moments

39:50 False Victories and Midpoint Analysis

43:50 Bad Guys Close In: The Airport Sequence

46:46 Dark Night of the Soul: Lowest Points

49:26 Final Confrontation: Speed on a Train

59:54 Reflections and Recommendations

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Snyder's Genres:

MONSTER IN THE HOUSE - MONSTER, HOUSES, SIN

GOLDEN FLEECE - ROAD, TEAM, PRIZE

OUT OF THE BOTTLE - A WISH, A SPELL, A LESSON

DUDE WITH A PROBLEM - AN INNOCENT HERO, A SUDDEN EVENT, A TEST OF SURVIVAL

RITE OF PASSAGE - A LIFE PROBLEM, THE WRONG WAY TO FIX IT, THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

BUDDY LOVE - AN INCOMPLETE HERO, A COUNTERPART NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR LIFE WHOLE, A COMPLICATION THAT IS KEEPING THEM APART EVEN THOUGH THAT FORCE IS BINDING THEM TOGETHER

WHYDUNNIT? - A DETECTIVE, A SECRET, A DARK TURN

FOOL TRIUMPHANT - A FOOL, AN ESTABLISHMENT, A TRANSMUTATION

INSTITUTIONALIZED - A GROUP, A CHOICE, A SACRIFICE (JOIN, BURN IT DOWN, COMMIT SUICIDE)

SUPERHERO - A POWER, A NEMESIS, A CURSE

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The Snyder Beats:

OPENING IMAGE

THEME STATED

SETUP

CATALYST

DEBATE

BREAK INTO TWO

B STORY

FUN AND GAMES

MIDPOINT (FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT BUT OPPOSITE OF THE ALL IS LOST)

BAD GUYS CLOSE IN

ALL IS LOST (OPPOSITE OF THE MIDPOINT, FALSE VICTORY OR DEFEAT)

DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL

BREAK INTO THREE

gathering the team

executing the plan

high tower surprise

dig deep down

execution of the new plan

FINALE

FINAL IMAGE

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"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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