Dana and Tom with guests, Christine Duncan and Myke Emal (Cinemusts) discuss Anatomy of a Murder (1959): directed by Otto Preminger, written by Wendell Mayes, music by Duke Ellington, starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, and George C. Scott.
Plot Summary: Anatomy of a Murder is a gripping courtroom drama that follows the defense of Lt. Frederick Manion (Ben Gazzara), who is accused of murdering a local bar owner. Manion claims the killing was in revenge for the alleged rape of his wife, Laura (Lee Remick). Defense attorney Paul Biegler (James Stewart) takes on the case, navigating a tense legal battle filled with moral ambiguity, unreliable testimonies, and psychological intricacies. The film explores themes of justice, truth, and the complexity of human nature, leaving the audience questioning the true nature of guilt and innocence.
Guests:
Christine Duncan - Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom
- 12x guest: Pretty Woman, Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, There's Something About Mary, My Fair Lady, Pillow Talk, The Odd Couple, Bringing Up Baby, A Few Good Men - Revisit, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Top Gun, Dial M for Murder
Myke Emal - Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
03:08 Getting to Know Myke Emal
08:04 Cast and Recognition for Anatomy of a Murder
11:30 Relationship(s) to the Film
16:21 What is Anatomy of a Murder About?
20:40 How True to Life is the Legal Aspect of the Film?
23:36 Top James Stewart Roles of All-Time
30:48 Plot Summary for Anatomy of a Murder
31:43 Did You Know?
34:19 First Break
35:03 What's Happening at Cinemusts?
36:52 Ask Dana Anything
46:30 Best Performance(s)
01:04:24 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)
01:17:20 Second Break
01:18:10 In Memoriam
01:19:17 Best/Funniest Lines
01:23:53 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:32:48 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:38:23 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty
01:44:35 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:51:03 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:54:02 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
01:55:15 Remaining Questions
02:01:40 Thank You to Our Guests and Final Thoughts
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