Ep. 148 - Mad Max (1979)

An episode of the Movies & Us podcast, hosted by Movies & Us, titled "Ep. 148 - Mad Max (1979)" was published on June 8, 2021 and runs 53 minutes.

June 8, 2021 ·53m · Movies & Us

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Jen and Sarah review the 1979 film, Mad Max, in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its rise from low-budget thriller to international sensation, opening up Australian cinema to a greater audience. They also examine the depth of various characters and the film’s portrayal of women. They even offer some personal theories about the movie’s plot and abrupt conclusion. What did you think of Mad Max? How has this film influenced other action films since? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategicwhimsy. Contact us with any questions or comments at [email protected].

Episode Description

Jen and Sarah review the 1979 film, Mad Max, in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its rise from low-budget thriller to international sensation, opening up Australian cinema to a greater audience. They also examine the depth of various characters and the film’s portrayal of women. They even offer some personal theories about the movie’s plot and abrupt conclusion.

What did you think of Mad Max? How has this film influenced other action films since?

Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategicwhimsy.

Contact us with any questions or comments at [email protected].

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