• S03E21 - The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

  • Jan 2 2023
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

S03E21 - The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

  • Summary

  • Welcome to Season 3 of Snubs & Dubs! This season we are covering the 74th Academy Awards, featuring the films of 2001.

    For Episode 21, we are talking about The Coen Brother's The Man Who Wasn't There. A dark tale of infidelity and murder, crime and punishment. Set in a small northern California town of the late 40s, the film portrays Ed Crane (Billy Bob Thornton), a barber dissatisfied with his life. His wife Doris' (Frances McDormand) infidelity presents Ed with an opportunity for blackmail that he thinks will help him to change it. However, Ed's scheme unravels and lays bare even darker secrets...

    TIMECODES:
    00:25 -
    Intro
    01:15 - Other Watching: How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Falling for Christmas, A Muppets Christmas Carol (video Kyle refers to is HERE. To watch the new extended edition with the missing song added, it's in the extras on Disney+ page for the movie), Rick and Morty Season 6, Gattaca, Avatar: The Way of Water (round 2).
    09:03 - The Man Who Wasn't There Intro
    16:37 - The Plot
    17:58 - Discussion
    33:41 - Reviews, Box Office + Rankings
    40:11 - Fun Letterboxd Reviews
    42:42 - Academy Awards
    44:31 - Interesting Facts
    46:40 - Final Thoughts + Ep. 22 Preview

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