EPISODE · Jun 28, 2018 · 1H 2M
(Pt. 2) Incredibles 2 / Goldfinger
from The Next Picture Show · host Filmspotting
On the surface, Brad Bird’s new animated family adventure INCREDIBLES 2 wouldn’t seem to have a lot in common with Guy Hamilton’s swingin’ 1964 James Bond entry GOLDFINGER, but superhero films and spy movies are actually pretty closely thematically related, as we discover in our comparison of the two films. After discussing our reactions to INCREDIBLES 2, a follow-up to what one of us calls “a perfect movie,” we look at how these two very different versions of 1960s heroism compare in their evolution (and establishment) of familiar tropes, in their respective wish-fulfillment fantasies, and in how they handle extraordinary individuals with a license to kill. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar.Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about GOLDFINGER, INCREDIBLES 2, or both by sending an email to [email protected], or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Show NotesYour Next Picture Show: • Scott: The Science Behind Pixar exhibit • Tasha: David Lynch and Kristine McKenna’s ROOM TO DREAM• Keith: Sidney J. Furie’s THE IPCRESS FILEOutro Music: Michael Giacchino, “Pow! Pow! Pow! - Mr. Incredible’s Theme” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Superhero vs Superspy: two versions of 60s-set heroism.
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(Pt. 2) Incredibles 2 / Goldfinger
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