Reel Therapy
🎬 Reel Therapy is where craft, critique and catharsis come together. Hosted by filmmakers Daniel and Donavon, this podcast dives deep into the world of film and television—not just how it’s made, but how it makes us feel. From emotional reactions to sharp script breakdowns, the duo explores what works, what doesn't, and how movies and TV can hit harder with a second draft. Whether you're a screenwriter, a cinephile, or just in it for the feels, this is your behind-the-scenes pass to cinema with heart.
Reel Therapy
260: The Usual Suspects - A Discussion (ft. Dr. Bruce Hutchinson)
ABOUT THE EPISODE --
In Episode 260 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the much beloved Bryan Singer film, "The Usual Suspects". Together, they break down the film’s script structure, its use of an unreliable narrator, that twist and whether or not the film holds together on a second viewing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS --
00:00:00 - About the Episode
00:00:38 - Greetings from Dr. Bruce Hutchinson
00:02:19 - The Usual Suspects
01:59:00 - Before We Go
ABOUT THE MOVIE --
After a deadly explosion on a dock, five career criminals are rounded up for questioning — but what begins as a simple police lineup spirals into a tangled web of deceit, revenge, and myth. At the center of it all looms the mysterious, almost mythical figure: Keyser Söze. Featuring standout performances from Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, and Benicio del Toro, and directed by Bryan Singer, "The Usual Suspects" is a masterclass in storytelling, tension, and one of the greatest twist endings in film history.
Before We Go: Additional Reading --
"Cruel Jokey" Album by Ken Pomeroy: https://open.spotify.com/album/6bsixeIRweFGPSo3RHqpQH?si=QjZehSI4Rem-qQNHjKuz_A
FIND US --
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