City of Solitude - Wong Kar-wai's Fallen Angels

In the very late 80s and early 1990s, Hong Kong Cinema was evolving from the wuxia epic swordplay films of the Shaw Brothers, Bruce Lee's explosion and evolution into Jackie Chan's Golden Harvest heyday, John Woo's police and crime epics, and the emergence of Wong Kar-wai - a director of intense visual and thematic beauty. This week Ibrahim & I discuss a visually stunning and poetic example of Wong's work; showcasing the after hours nights of 1990s Hong Kong, Wong's film looks at an assassin, his "manager", a recently escaped convict, and a series of questionable types that come into their lives. This is a beautiful film that Ibrahim & I loved and loved talking about. Take a listen and let us know what you think. 

In Search of Goosebumps 

Last week we looked at Rick Ramos, this week Mr. Chavez takes center stage, diving into the myriad influences that have created Ibrahim Chavez. Take a listen as we dig into Mr. Chavez's psyche and memories to understand him just a bit better. It's a hell of a fun conversation. We hope you enjoy. 

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Defining Rick Ramos 

The Self-Indulgence is strong in this episode as Mr. Chavez and I break down our lives in movies over the next two episodes. From The Blues Brothers through Unforgiven and the concert films of George Carlin, it's a fun trip through the psychology of a movie lover. Take a listen; it's a fun conversation. 

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Three Auteurs: DePalma, Friedkin Uncut, and by Sidney Lumet 

When you have these three names there's little else that needs to be said. Take a listen as Mr. Chavez & I look at the careers and brilliance of three 1970s names that are sometimes left in the shadows of Scorsese, Spielberg, and Coppola - Brian DePalma, William Friedkin, and Sidney Lumet. It's a fun talk. We hope you enjoy it. 

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