The Uncut Gems Podcast - Episode 30: Man On Fire
The Uncut Gems PodcastThe Uncut Gems Podcast is a show where a bunch of like-minded individuals gather around a virtual table to discuss films that for one reason or another have become forgotten. Tongues pressed firmly in cheek, the team don their film historian top hats and rant from sedentary positions to hopefully conclude whether the film in question deserves to be covered by sands of time or if it is a classic in dire need of attention.
In this episode of the show we are observing the ninth anniversary of Tony Scott's untimely passing by talking about perhaps one of his most mature, layered and complete films, Man on Fire. Over the course of our discussion, we delve deep into the fabric of the story, examine Scott's new-found stylized aesthetic, marvel over the amazing chemistry between Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, and most importantly attempt to elevate the film well above its label of a revenge thriller. Join us and find out what makes this movie special and what made Tony Scott's filmmaking so unique, singular and unabashedly compelling.
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Produced and edited by Jakub Flasz
Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Nicolò Grasso & Jak-Luke Sharp
