S2E31 - Paprika 20th Anniversary: A world of dreams & imagination that surely inspired Christopher Nolan's 'Inception', Even If He Won't Admit It

Join us as we explore the 20th anniversary of the anime film Paprika, its influence on Hollywood, and the fascinating themes of dreams and reality. Plus, insights into upcoming projects and classic film comparisons.Key Topics- Influence of Paprika on Hollywood films like Inception- Themes of dreams, consciousness, and reality in Paprika- Satoshi Kon's filmmaking style and legacy- Comparison between Paprika and other surreal films- Future of animated and international films in theatersChapters00:00 Introductions & Programming04:36 Intro to Paprika - Does This Still Slap?11:23 Sequel Ideas15:54 No Fly Zone18:27 Twist Endings19:44 Hot Takes24:23 Best Prop/Clothing to Steal28:56 Recasting32:00 Double Feature Recommendations36:15 Biggest Nitpick Award39:16 Adding A Latino to the Cast42:00 The Underrated Character43:33 'Oh Shit' Moment Award45:50 Emotional Gut Punch Award47:28 Best Dressed Award49:04 New Director, Who Dis? Award51:27 And The Oscar Goes To... Award55:55 IMDb Trivia59:30 Wrap UpWebsite, Episodes, Merch, Interviews & More!