Episode 217: Donnie Darko (2001)

About this episode

Drusilla and Josh discuss the modern cult classic, Donnie Darko.

This week, Drusilla and Josh discuss the modern cult classic, Donnie Darko. From wiki: “Donnie Darko is a 2001 American science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly in his directorial debut, and produced by Flower Films. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, Patrick Swayze and Noah Wyle, with Seth Rogen in his film debut. Set in October 1988, the film follows Donnie Darko (Gyllenhaal), a troubled teenager wh...

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Conkel, Drusilla Adeline

Topics covered

• cult classic
• film analysis
• psychological thriller
• science fiction
• character study

Keywords

• Donnie Darko
• Richard Kelly
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• cult classic
• psychological thriller
• science fiction
• film analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flower Films

Books & works: Donnie Darko

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