About this episode

The episode discusses Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake of Psycho, exploring its directorial choices, sound design, and impact on the film industry.

In this episode of The Rotten Truth, hosts Vern and Donnie delve into Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Psycho. They discuss the transition of co-hosts, their personal histories with the original Psycho, and the unique directorial choices made by Van Sant. The conversation explores the film's sound design, cinematography, and casting decisions, particularly the performances of Anne Heche and Vince Vaughn. They also analyze the marketing strategies employed for the remake and the impact of remakes on the film industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on the film's rating and its place in cinema appreciation. Theme Music What's a Girl to Do by Bat For Lashes

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