Episode #13: Chronicle (Part 2)

In this episode, Andrew and Frank discuss the thematic threads running through Chronicle. Why does Matt keep quoting philosophers like Schopenhauer and Plato? Is the choice to make it a found-footage film an appropriate one? What is Josh Trank trying to say about the nature of art? All this and more. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 2:43 - Becoming your parents 6:09 - Schopenhauer and the concept of will 10:55 - The camera as social buffer, art as inherently selfish 22:22 - Plato’s allegory of the cave 24:24 - Film as unfulfilled desire 27:15 - A political message? 31:20 - The handling of high school stereotypes, cinematography 35:00 - The nosebleeds 40:00 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!