Tarkovsky’s Stalker

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In the Season 4 finale, Justin and Chuck trek deep into the Zone to take on Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker, a haunting masterpiece that bends time, faith, and reason. They dig into the film’s hypnotic rhythm, its shifts from grime to transcendence, and the strange pull of the Room at its center. Along the way, they draw eerie parallels to Annihilation (both book and film), debate the motives of the Stalker, the Writer, and the Professor, and swap stories from the film’s grueling production. It’s a journey through mud, miracles, and meaning, with a few laughs to keep you from losing your mind in the Zone. Hosted by Justin Morgan Co-hosted by Charles Phillips Mixing by Scratchin’ Menace Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky for updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review—we appreciate the support!

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Tarkovsky’s Stalker

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0:03 Welcome to Cinema De More
1:22 Exploring Stalker and Annihilation
5:38 The Journey into the Zone
14:34 The Stalker’s Guide
19:27 The Room’s Mysteries
24:26 Philosophical Reflections
31:19 The Ending and Its Implications
36:59 Final Thoughts and Future Films

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