#76: Ridley Me This Session Two - Ridley's French Freaks

About this episode

The episode discusses Ridley Scott's fascination with French cinema, comparing performances by Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Joaquin Phoenix in 'The Last Duel' and 'Napoleon'.

Ridley has a fascination with the French. It permeates his whole oeuvre. But which French Freak speaking in an American Accent will win??? Matt Damon and Adam Driver, or Joaquin Phoenix? It’s The Last Duel and Napoleon on Home Viewing.

Topics covered

• French cinema
• Ridley Scott
• film analysis

Keywords

• Matt Damon
• Adam Driver
• Joaquin Phoenix
• The Last Duel
• Napoleon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ridley Me This Session Two, The Last Duel and Napoleon

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