About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss the 1982 legal drama 'The Verdict', exploring its strengths and weaknesses.

Grab a bowl of your favorite soup and join us this month as we discuss our 50th film! We’ll be talking about the 1982 legal drama, The Verdict. Listen in as we share our favorite things about the film and what it does well, as well as what it could have done better. We talk about the masterful cinematography and how the music (or lack thereof) works well. We explore Lumet’s choice to respect the audience and how exactly that plays out on screen as well. So tune in, and then join us next month when we discuss the award-winning film District 9. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

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