Episode 115: Nicholas Ray

Nicholas Ray is now one of my top ten favorite filmmakers of all time. I had seen REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE when I was younger, but it wasn’t until recently that I went back to check out about a half a dozen of his films back-to-back. I realized the more that I watched, the more I responded to his work thematically. Joining me once again to talk about this legendary director is returning guest Sergio Mims, one of the smartest critics I know. And boy does he have some stories to share throughout our conversation that made my jaw drop. We go through several titles including THEY LIVE BY NIGHT, IN A LONELY PLACE, ON DANGEROUS GROUND, JOHNNY GUITAR, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, and BIGGER THAN LIFE.  Sergio also mentions a couple of other films worth seeking out. Nicholas Ray has lead quite the life, and we dive into a lot regarding the man and his movies, both on-screen and off.  I really think you’ll enjoy this one, even if you’re not familiar with the man’s work.  00:00 – 05:13 – Introduction 05:14 – 19:14 - Introduction with Sergio 19:15 – 20:04 - Director Song 20:05 – 52:14 - They Live By Night, In A Lonely Place 52:15 – 01:13:19 - On Dangerous Ground, Johnny Guitar 01:13:20 – 01:58:27 - Rebel Without A Cause, Bigger Than Life 01:58:28 – 02:17:23 - Top 3 Films / Outro I will be taking a couple weeks off from this podcast.  When I return it’ll be in mid-late September alongside Chris Olson, as we explore the work of another legend: Roger Corman!  Until next time, please send your emails to [email protected]. Visit: http://nowplayingnetwork.net and check out the archives: http://directorsclubpodcast.com.  Hope to hear from you during my break! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit directorsclub.substack.com/subscribe