EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 1H 15M
#113 - "Uncut Gems" - The Genius of Making a Movie Unbearable
from CRWN Cinema Podcast · host CRWN Cinema
In this episode, we break down the relentless anxiety that makes Uncut Gems one of the most intense movie experiences ever. We explore how the Safdie brothers use sound, pacing, and character chaos to trap the viewer in Howard Ratner's world. From the brilliant editing to Adam Sandler's career-defining performance, we analyze why this movie feels like a panic attack in the best way possible. We also dig into the themes of addiction, risk, and self-destruction that drive the story. Chapters: 00:00:00 What they did to make it feel like that 00:16:00 Adam Sandler 00:20:06 Getting this movie made 00:24:01 Kevin Garnett 00:29:27 Is Howard a bad guy? 00:33:48 The title sequence is a metaphor for the movie 00:38:35 The ending 00:41:25 Howards perfect wardrobe 00:43:55 The funniest moments in the movie 00:53:48 The auction scene 01:01:21 Doc Rivers actually helped out 01:05:45 Our official rating 01:10:04 Final thoughts: VFX that show Howards tunnel vision 01:14:24 Cue the music
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In this episode, we break down the relentless anxiety that makes Uncut Gems one of the most intense movie experiences ever. We explore how the Safdie brothers use sound, pacing, and character chaos to trap the viewer in Howard Ratner's world. From the brilliant editing to Adam Sandler's career-defining performance, we analyze why this movie feels like a panic attack in the best way possible. We also dig into the themes of addiction, risk, and self-destruction that drive the story. Chapters: 00:00:00 What they did to make it feel like that 00:16:00 Adam Sandler 00:20:06 Getting this movie made 00:24:01 Kevin Garnett 00:29:27 Is Howard a bad guy? 00:33:48 The title sequence is a metaphor for the movie 00:38:35 The ending 00:41:25 Howards perfect wardrobe 00:43:55 The funniest moments in the movie 00:53:48 The auction scene 01:01:21 Doc Rivers actually helped out 01:05:45 Our official rating 01:10:04 Final thoughts: VFX that show Howards tunnel vision 01:14:24 Cue the music
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