Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine

This week we have overarching themes of access to information and exploring masculinity in our reviews of Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Catching Up
• 0:43 Welcome to the Four Year Reference Podcast
• 2:53 Reviewing 'Weapons'
• 16:42 Discussing 'The Paper'
• 29:31 Reviewing 'The Long Walk'
• 31:50 Discussing Character Focus and Screen Time
• 32:27 Reflecting on Male Loneliness and Emotional Weight
• 33:55 Stephen King's Influence and Initial Impressions
• 35:02 Critique on Fictional World-Building
• 36:45 Race and Identity in the Film
• 38:17 Character Age and Realism
• 39:03 Indulgent Scenes and Juvenile Behavior
• 41:34 Final Thoughts on the Film's Impact
• 46:02 Comparing to Other Works and Final Recommendations