The Cinematic Schematic dives into the “Tinker Tailor Sexy Spy” world of director Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag.
With 33 films under his belt, Steven Soderbergh continues to be one of cinema’s most consistent and consistently experimental filmmakers. Black Bag is the second film this spring from Soderbergh and writer David Koepp (the first being Presence).
The duo isn’t alone in this top-secret mission. The film stars Michael Fassbender as George Woodhouse, Cate Blanchette as Kathryn St. Jean, Marisa Abela as Clarissa Dubose, Tom Burke as Freddie Smalls, Gustaf Skarsgard as Philip Meacham, Naomi Harris as Dr. Zoe Vaughan, and Pierce Brosnan as Arthur Stieglitz.
What does the famed journeyman director bring to the spy genre that hasn’t been seen before?
Meet the Agents
Hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are rejoined by one of OKC’s most avid spy-movie enthusiasts, Dalton Stuart from GoodTrash Media.
Left to right: Dalton Stuart, Laron Chapman, and Caleb Masters
Ice-Breaker Discussion – Fictional Romantic Spies
Time Stamp: 3:43
What fictional romantic partner would you kill for in a spy thriller setting?
Spoiler-Free Review
Time Stamp: 8:01
In our spoiler-free review, we discuss:
* Our overall thoughts on Black Bag
* What sets this flavor of spy film apart from something more popular like James Bond or Mission: Impossible?
* Letter grade verdicts
* Alternate media recommendations
Spoiler-Filled Discussion
Time Stamp: 44:49
To wrap up the conversation, this week’s hosts crack open the spoilers to look at:
* How effectively the film executes its Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy reveals
* Is Steven Soderbergh one of our last journeyman directors?
* Our top 5 Soderbergh movies
Special Guest
Dalton Stuart
Co-host of GoodTrash Genrecast and GoodTrash Media co-founder
Check out Dalton’s mini-reviews on Letterboxd @dollywoodsqures
Follow Dalton on Instagram @ dollywoodsquares
About Black Bag
According to IMDB, Black Bag is described as:
When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
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