In this episode of the show we are embarking on a brand new monthly mini-journey through the cinema of David Ayer, specifically his crime movies, and we begin with his directorial debut Harsh Times. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Ayer's beginnings as a writer, his transition into directing and how his work owes a heck of a lot to Antoine Fuqua, Ridley and Tony Scott and the entire generation of MTV filmmakers. We talk about writing what you know and how the movie encapsulates stories Ayer grew up around in LA, how the movie is a hangout experience akin to Dazed and Confused until it isn't, how the filmmaker earnestly embraces violence and genre (sometimes to a fault) and how Christian Bale's performance is a stunning showcase of character prep.
Tune in and enjoy!
Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows
Featuring: Nicolò Grasso
Intro: Infraction - Cassette
Outro: Infraction - Daydream
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