About this episode
The episode dives into the Safdie brothers' film 'Good Time', exploring its themes, performances, and real-world influences.
We Reel Reels: Good Time (2017) Episode Guide Buckle up for a neon-soaked, stress-inducing ride through the streets of Queens! On this episode of We Reel Reels , we are diving headfirst into the Safdie brothers' 2017 gritty crime thriller, Good Time . Join us as we break down Robert Pattinson’s career-defining performance as Connie Nikas, a desperate man on a frantic, single-night odyssey to bust his brother out of custody. From the pulsing synth soundtrack to the raw, street-level chaos, we are covering it all. 00:03:54 | What You Been Doing & What You Going To Do? Kicking off the show with some life updates, what we’ve been watching lately, and our upcoming plans. 00:18:38 | Grizzlies, Anime & Arms A deep-dive segment into unique weaponry, featuring a breakdown of the legendary Nock Volley Gun and the Colt 2000 . 00:23:16 | Panda Tails: Real-Life Inspirations Exploring the gritty real-world influences, prison journals, and street-level stories that shaped the Safdie brothers' vision for the film. 00:29:46 | Feature Review: Good Time (2017) The main event! We dissect the entire movie from start to finish—the characters, the chaos, and that wild ending. 01:41:00 | The Fax…
People in this episode
Host: We Reel Reels
Topics covered
- film review
- crime thriller
- character analysis
- real-life inspirations
- movie trivia
Keywords
- Good Time
- Safdie brothers
- Robert Pattinson
- crime thriller
- film review
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Safdie brothers
Books & works: Good Time
Places: Queens
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