Episode 74 - The Devils
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Todd and Pete head back to the 17th century courtesy of Ken Russel's The Devils, a notoriously controversial film that is next to impossible to see. But somehow we got our hands on it! And we're here to talk about it! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://facebook.com/bannedthingshappen Web: https://blahblahblahmedia.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/blahblahblahmedia Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/blahblahblah Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.ca/blah-blah-blah-media/
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- 0:05 Welcome Back to When Banned Things Happen
- 1:00 Ken Russell’s The Devils
- 3:43 History and Censorship
- 6:00 The Controversial Content
- 9:36 Cinematic Techniques
- 12:04 Plot Overview Begins
- 15:11 The Plague’s Impact
- 23:44 Grandier’s Flaws
- 25:19 The Town’s Reaction
- 33:47 Confession and Desire
- 40:37 The Baron Arrives
- 46:40 The Mother Superior’s Letter
- 49:28 Secret Marriage
- 51:30 Jealousy Unleashed
- 52:57 The Nunnery’s Secrets
- 57:07 The Exorcism Begins
- 1:01:38 The King’s Arrival
- 1:06:23 Trials and Confessions
- 1:11:11 Descent into Madness
- 1:20:02 The Execution
- 1:24:43 Aftermath of Death
- 1:35:24 Historical Reflections
- 1:40:57 Closing Thoughts
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