This final episode about Milos Forman's brilliant and deeper-than-expected masterpiece adaptation of Ken Kesey's very 1960's novel explores the subtle emotional power of the film's editing and how it establishes certain critical scenes. Praise for the depth and intelligence of Nicholson's acting while also appreciating Brad Dourif and the late Will Sampson's performance as the Chief are also indulged.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This final episode about Milos Forman's brilliant and deeper-than-expected masterpiece adaptation of Ken Kesey's very 1960's novel explores the subtle emotional power of the film's editing and how it establishes certain critical scenes. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Praise for the depth and intelligence of Nicholson's acting while also appreciating Brad Dourif and the late Will Sampson's performance as the Chief are also indulged.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

259. 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' Part 3

Part 2 of my deep dive into Milos Forman's incredible 1975 film 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'. In Part 2 I get into a handful of scenes from the first third of the film: the introduction of Nurse Ratched, the first time we meet McMurphy, the sit-down between McMurphy and Dr. Spivey, and the first few scenes on the ward with the fellas and the nurses.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Part 2 of my deep dive into Milos Forman's incredible 1975 film 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In Part 2 I get into a handful of scenes from the first third of the film: the introduction of Nurse Ratched, the first time we meet McMurphy, the sit-down between McMurphy and Dr. Spivey, and the first few scenes on the ward with the fellas and the nurses.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

258. 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' Part 2

Leaving behind one iconic adaptation of a popular novel in 'The Exorcist' and picking up another with this introductory episode about 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest', Milos Forman and Bo Goldman's film based on Ken Kesey's counter-culture classic novel. In this episode, I cover some of the film's journey from page to screen and from father to son(s). Casting, pre-production delays, and some context for the film in 1975. 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' is one of only three films to ever win "The Big 5" Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Listen to the episode to find the surprising other two films. This episode can be consumed prior to a re-watch of the film, and the subsequent two episodes will each cover about half of the film after you watch the film armed with all the behind-the-scenes details from this one. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXBJ32C7HU">Bo Goldman INTV</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Leaving behind one iconic adaptation of a popular novel in 'The Exorcist' and picking up another with this introductory episode about 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest', Milos Forman and Bo Goldman's film based on Ken Kesey's counter-culture classic novel. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, I cover some of the film's journey from page to screen and from father to son(s). Casting, pre-production delays, and some context for the film in 1975.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' is one of only three films to ever win "The Big 5" Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.  Listen to the episode to find the surprising other two films.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode can be consumed prior to a re-watch of the film, and the subsequent two episodes will each cover about half of the film after you watch the film armed with all the behind-the-scenes details from this one.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXBJ32C7HU"&gt;Bo Goldman INTV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

257. 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' Part 1: Commitment

Finishing up my four-part exploration of The Exorcist, this episode considers the film's exorcism scenes, its ambiguous ending, and lasting legacy. My newfound appreciation for the towering achievement represented by this film is perhaps news only to me, but totally genuine nonetheless.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Finishing up my four-part exploration of The Exorcist, this episode considers the film's exorcism scenes, its ambiguous ending, and lasting legacy.  My newfound appreciation for the towering achievement represented by this film is perhaps news only to me, but totally genuine nonetheless.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

256. 'The Exorcist' Part 4: Absolution

In Part 3 of my multi-part deep dive re-exploration of William Friedkin's 1973 masterpiece 'The Exorcist' I take a detailed look at the filmmaking in the first half of the movie. Considering the Northern Iraq sequence, the Georgetown sequences, Father Karras in NYC, and the Medical sequences featuring Regan up to and including the hypnotism scene. The absolute mastery of camera movement choices and the spare use of score shows how the film eschews (I always wanted to use that word) "horror" film cliches. Mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQbp-mAjtol/">Jack Plotnick's Hilarious Exorcist Video</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In Part 3 of my multi-part deep dive re-exploration of William Friedkin's 1973 masterpiece 'The Exorcist' I take a detailed look at the filmmaking in the first half of the movie.  Considering the Northern Iraq sequence, the Georgetown sequences, Father Karras in NYC, and the Medical sequences featuring Regan up to and including the hypnotism scene.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The absolute mastery of camera movement choices and the spare use of score shows how the film eschews (I always wanted to use that word) "horror" film cliches.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQbp-mAjtol/"&gt;Jack Plotnick's Hilarious Exorcist Video&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

255. 'The Exorcist' Part 3: Film, Faith & Foreboding

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