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Sep 16, 2016

This week, Brian, John, and Elaine get cerebral by examining the age old question: What makes a modern classic in film?  Is it the Director's vision, certain actor's performances, original story and memorable characters, or some other combination.  We also take an extended look at the Youtube demonetization controversy.  Is free speech being threatened as google/youtube try to sanitize youtube to please advertisers?  It's a jam packed show this week so buckle up! 

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Modern Film Classics

What Makes a Modern Classic

Originality.
The focus is not on world building, creating a franchise, or creating a cinematic universe.
The focus instead is on telling a complete and engaging story.
These films are ultimately character driven with memorable performances by actors who the audience can empathize with.

John's Modern Classic List

2000

Gladiator
Requiem for a Dream
Memento

2001

A Beautiful Mind
Mullholland Drive
Artificial Intelligence

2002

Gangs of New York
Road to Perdition

2003

Mystic River
American Splendor
2004

Million Dollar Baby

2005

Brokeback Mountain
Good Night and Good Luck

2006

Pan's Labyrinth

2007

There Will Be Blood

2008

WALL-E
The Wrestler
Milk

2009

Inglorious Basterds

2010

The Social Network
Black Swan

2013

Wolf of Wallstreet
Dallas Buyer's Club

2014

Birdman
Foxcatcher
Whiplash

2015

The Big Short

Elaine's Modern Classic List

Amelie
Food Inc
The Social Network
The Dark Knight
Slumdog Millionaire
Shaun of the Dead
Gone Baby Gone
The Departed

Brian's Modern Classic List

The Matrix
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
There Will Be Blood
Requiem for a Dream
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