Payback (1999)

l⁠inktr.ee/CatchingUpOnCinema⁠ This February is “Frame of Reference” month at Catching Up On Cinema! All month long, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing films that have frequently been referenced in recent episodes of the podcast. Due to a technical snafu, our initial review this month, of Brian Helgeland's, Payback (1999) had to be re-recorded as a solo affair, featuring only Trevor on the mic. A grim neo-noir crime thriller, Payback (1999) was prolific Hollywood writer Brian Helgeland's feature directorial debut. Apparently a somewhat contentious production, Helgeland was apparently ousted from the production at some point during filming. Despite often being criticized for its cruel atmosphere, the film would later receive a director's cut, overseen by Helgeland, that is considerably shorter than the theatrical cut, though it is up for debate which version is the superior cut. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@catchinguponcinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CatchingCinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like, share, subscribe, and we'll catch you next time!