Episodes

  • Unveiling One of the Best Fight Scenes You've Never Seen (The Mark of Zorro (1940))

    Unveiling One of the Best Fight Scenes You've Never Seen (The Mark of Zorro (1940))
    Jan 3 2023
    Alex and David explain why they believe the incredible fight choreography in The Mark of Zorro (1940) should be considered one of the best of all time. Featuring Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone, a two-time British Army Fencing Champion, this scene is a blistering fencing duel that ages well for modern audiences.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2023/01/03/episode-39.html

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    18 mins
  • Mr. Miyagi's pep talk unlocks Daniel-san's best Karate in (Karate Kid 3)

    Mr. Miyagi's pep talk unlocks Daniel-san's best Karate in (Karate Kid 3)
    Oct 31 2022
    The final scene in Karate Kid 3 is perhaps the least famous finale of the movie trilogy but is arguably one of the most beautiful moments in the franchise. David passionately reveals the reasons why he believes this scene is a standout and a teachable moment for anyone that faces self-doubt at any point in their lives.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/10/31/episode-38.html

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    21 mins
  • Leonidas' 'This is Sparta!' sends the Persian envoy and escort down a bottomless pit in '300'

    Leonidas' 'This is Sparta!' sends the Persian envoy and escort down a bottomless pit in '300'
    Oct 7 2022
    Gerald Butler bellows a line in 300 that has become one of the greatest internet meme scenes of all time. In this episode we marvel about how this film was never supposed to succeed--but does--which is similar to the path the army of 300 takes in the film.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/10/07/episode-37.html

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    13 mins
  • Charlie's unwavering integrity is a true example of courage (Scent of a Woman)

    Charlie's unwavering integrity is a true example of courage (Scent of a Woman)
    Aug 31 2022
    In episode 36, Alex and David review the (SPOILER) fireworks exchange between Charlie and Frank during the suicide attempt in Scent of a Woman. In addition to the cinematic brilliance of the scene, we also talk about how important it is to uphold a personal value system to help retain the integrity of one's character. Charlie's brave and unyielding character is exhibited by the lengths he is willing to go to in order to do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/08/31/episode-36.html

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    19 mins
  • Tom Hanks Goes Solo and Realizes (spoiler) the Hardest Part was Coming Home (Cast Away)

    Tom Hanks Goes Solo and Realizes (spoiler) the Hardest Part was Coming Home (Cast Away)
    Aug 8 2022
    In this week's episode David and Alex review the emotional roller coaster in the resolution of Cast Away. We pick a couple of scenes after Chuck Noland returns from the island and evaluate how the physical toll of surviving on his own was nothing compared to the emotional and spiritual journey of coming home. We explore the themes of "hope" and "moving on", and identify them as powerful takeaways that everyone can use in their daily lives.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/08/08/episode-35.html

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    17 mins
  • Pulp Fiction's Incredible Dance and Diner Scene, and Pixar Presents a Culinary Masterpiece (Pulp Fiction / Ratatouille)

    Pulp Fiction's Incredible Dance and Diner Scene, and Pixar Presents a Culinary Masterpiece (Pulp Fiction / Ratatouille)
    Jul 25 2022
    In the dance and diner scene in Pulp Fiction, we explore the movie inspiration and cinematic elements that make this Quentin Tarantino masterpiece a must-see. In the second part of the episode, we review a food critic scene from Ratatouille, and explore how the power of smell and taste can evoke strong memories.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/07/25/episode-34.html

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    26 mins
  • Kelsey Grammer faces a medical moral dilemma, and Atomic Blonde's Iconic Stairwell Fight Scene (The God Committee / Atomic Blonde)

    Kelsey Grammer faces a medical moral dilemma, and Atomic Blonde's Iconic Stairwell Fight Scene (The God Committee / Atomic Blonde)
    Jun 27 2022
    Kelsey Grammer and Janeane Garofalo trade in comedy for a serious drama piece in The God Committee. Alex takes us through the classic moral dilemma faced by medical professionals and picks a scene that helps illustrate the difficult decisions and conflict faced by each of the characters. In the second half of the episode we explore how Charlize Theron's ballet training plays a huge part in the fight scene's success in Atomic Blonde. We compare and contrast the scene with other action movies and explain why it's a must-see for those thirsty for more realistic adaptations of fight survival.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/06/27/episode-33.html

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    29 mins
  • The Top Gun Turning Point, and Alan Turing Makes a Difficult Choice (Top Gun / The Imitation Game)

    The Top Gun Turning Point, and Alan Turing Makes a Difficult Choice (Top Gun / The Imitation Game)
    Jun 6 2022
    In this episode David reviews the most pivotal moment in Top Gun and explains how the scene and a name was inspired by real people and events. Alex explores a complex moral dilemma in The Imitation Game, where the obvious action is countered by Alan Turing's intervention, and they must decide whether to sacrifice a few for the sake of many.

    Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/06/06/episode-32.html

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    28 mins