Jake Lawler joins host Josh Martin to discuss one of the most famous films of the classical Hollywood era: Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedstack’s "King Kong." Jake and Josh discuss the film’s landmark visual effects, its spectacular action scenes, and some very outdated depictions of race and gender. <br /><br />Follow Jake on Twitter (@jakelawler42) and be on the lookout for "Good Samaritans," Jake’s debut short film. <br /><br />Follow Josh on Twitter and Letterboxd (@MartinOnMovies) and check out his work at Film Inquiry, Inside the Film Room, and Aspect: Journal of Film and Media Studies. <br /><br />Make sure to follow Inside The Film Room on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest movie news (@insidefilmroom), and be sure to subscribe and rate/review five stars wherever you get your podcasts!
