About this episode
The episode discusses the film 'The Black Dahlia', its cinematography, memorable scenes, and merchandise.
by Adam Riske Nominated for “Best Cinematography” (Vilmos Zsigmond) at the Academy Awards. He lost to Guillermo Navarro for Pan’s Labyrinth . • Best Scene/Moment: The two scenes where Josh Hartnett’s character visits the Hilary Swank character’s family. They’re demented even by Brian De Palma standards. • Best Song: “In the Mood” written by Joe Garland. • Best Merch: A “ Black Dahlia Movie Film Ticket Stub Pepsi Logo Multiplex Opening Month 9/24/2006” for $17.50 (a great deal because it’s marked down 50% off from $35.00). I like the seller is bragging that the ticket stub has a Pepsi logo. They also bought the ticket at 9:42pm for a 9:25pm. What a creep. The movie might have already started by then. This isn’t 2026 when there are 30 minutes of previews. I also like the seller boasting about seeing it opening month as if seeing the movie 9 days after its release date is worth noting. • Director Grade: The Black Dahlia was directed by Brian De Palma . Great Movies: Phantom of the Paradise , Carrie , Blow Out, The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way Good Movies: Sisters, Scarface, Casualties of War, Mission: Impossible, Snake Eyes OK Movies: Dressed to Kill, Body Double, Raising…
People in this episode
Host: Adam Riske
Topics covered
- film analysis
- cinematography
- movie reviews
- Brian De Palma
- The Black Dahlia
- Academy Awards
- merchandise
Keywords
- The Black Dahlia
- Brian De Palma
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Academy Awards
- movie reviews
- Josh Hartnett
- Hilary Swank
- film merchandise
- cinematography
- 2006 films
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Black Dahlia Movie Film Ticket Stub Pepsi Logo Multiplex Opening Month 9/24/2006
Books & works: The Black Dahlia, Pan’s Labyrinth, Phantom of the Paradise, Carrie, Blow Out, The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way, Sisters, Scarface, Casualties of War
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