The Two Jakes (1990) with The Weekly Podcast Massacre

from Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast · host Dead Formats

In this episode, Chris is joined by Greg and Murph, co-hosts of The Weekly Podcast Massacre, to delve into the 1990 film The Two Jakes, a legacy sequel to Chinatown. They discuss the troubled production history of the movie directed by and starring Jack Nicholson, analyzing its narrative, performances, and how it compares to its predecessor. The conversation touches on the difficulty of recapturing the magic of classic noir films and the impact of nostalgia on audience expectations. The episode concludes with a Jeopardy-style game called 'More than Jake.' Buy your tickets to Pulgasari 3D at the Guild Cinema on July 31st @ 10:30pm Follow Us: Bluesky // Instagram // Letterboxd Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/CJWWRQUmEJ

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 21, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

The Two Jakes (1990) with The Weekly Podcast Massacre

0:00 2:34:14

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast?

This episode is 2 hours and 34 minutes long.

When was this Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on April 21, 2025.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!