Ep 369 - All Things Mad Max

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast - A podcast by Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Join Josh Knapp (the broadcast engineer) and Paul James (the actor) as they delve into the Mad Max saga. From Josh's newfound appreciation for Mad Max: Fury Road to analyzing the impact of various characters and films, this episode covers it all. They discuss the evolution of the series and character arcs across the series.  This engaging discussion also considers the broader context of dystopian movies and the challenges of filmmaking.   00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:16 Diving into Mad Max: Fury Road 00:40 First Impressions and Rewatching 02:05 Comparing Mad Max Films 05:38 Furiosa: A Critical Look 14:56 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Discussion 17:20 Analyzing the Mad Max Universe 19:10 Furiosa's Character and Future 38:21 Furiosa's Backstory and Initial Questions 39:06 Defending the Green Place 41:07 Tom Hardy and On-Set Conflicts 41:55 The Pressure of Being a Leading Actor 43:55 Michelle Pfeiffer's On-Set Interaction 51:33 Chris Hemsworth's Performance in Furiosa 56:02 Comparing Villains in the Mad Max Saga 01:02:11 Dystopian Films and Their Impact 01:05:45 Mel Gibson's Hamlet and Accents in Mad Max 01:07:19 Concluding Thoughts on the Mad Max Saga 01:09:22 Final Remarks and Outro

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