S6E11: King Kong, 1933 BONUS EPISODE!

(Episode recorded November 2, 2024)00:00 Introduction to Shea Cinema and King Kong01:54 Guest Intro: Andrew Corns05:31 The Academy Awards and Cultural Context10:52 Production Insights and Screenplay Details14:29 King Kong Musical18:00 King Kong's Legacy and Influence on Cinema28:17 Connections to Literature and Personal History36:33 Character Development and Themes in King Kong45:06 Censorship and the Evolution of King Kong51:54 History Timeline, Feb/Mar 193352:08 Historical Context and Cultural Impact01:09:25 Box Office Success and Challenges01:10:33 Top Song of the Day01:16:53 "Day Of" Headlines, March 2, 193301:28:50 Plot Summary and Character Analysis01:35:25 Adventures on Skull Island01:36:43 Watching The Lost World01:40:39 The Lost World vs. King Kong01:46:46 Sympathy for the Monster01:52:54 The Evolution of Special Effects01:57:22 Contemporary Review, NYT, March 3, 193302:02:45 Roger Ebert Review, 200202:08:43 Keely Joins the Discussion02:08:54 Thumbs Rating02:14:24 "You're Not Women"02:18:43 Exploring Racial Themes in Classic Cinema02:22:35 Likes and Dislikes02:26:52 Visual Effects and Their Impact02:31:58 The T-Rex/Allosaurus Scene02:35:43 Arrowsmith Questions02:36:05 Cultural Reflections and Allegories02:41:11 Rewatchability and Legacy of King Kong02:44:31 Shea Cinema Stats: Wedding and Death Count02:52:42 Bimbo Award02:56:52 Andrew Loves OverturesPlease leave us a review wherever you are listening!Email us rants as well as raves: [email protected] can also find us on Instagram (and now Twitter/X): @sheacinema