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Podcast Episode Notes
The Treatment - The Treat: Darren Aronofsky
Episode Overview
- Title: The Treat: Darren Aronofsky
- Host: Elvis Mitchell
- Guest: Darren Aronofsky, Oscar-nominated director
- Episode Theme: Exploration of Darren Aronofsky's filmography, focusing on his latest film, *Caught Stealing*, and its inspirations.
Key Themes and Discussions
Darren Aronofsky's Career Highlights
- Notable Films:
- *Pi*: Aronofsky's debut film exploring obsession and madness.
- *Requiem for a Dream*: A dark portrayal of drug addiction.
- *Black Swan*: Examines the psychological struggle of a ballerina.
- *The Whale*: Won Oscars for its leading performances.
- Latest Film: *Caught Stealing*
- Genre: Action-comedy
- Setting: Pre-gentrified New York City of the 1990s.
Inspirations Behind *Caught Stealing*
- Connection to *After Hours*:
- Aronofsky draws a parallel between his character, Paul, and the character from Martin Scorsese's *After Hours*.
- Reflects on how the films share themes of a character navigating a chaotic night in the city.
- Impact of Martin Scorsese:
- Aronofsky discusses the influence of Scorsese's work on his creative process.
- He recalls a powerful experience of viewing *After Hours* on film rather than through poor-quality home videos, which deepened his appreciation for the film.
Personal Reflections
- Aronofsky expresses gratitude for the opportunity to screen *After Hours* with Scorsese, enhancing his understanding of cinematic mastery.
- He hopes *After Hours* will have a resurgence and be screened alongside *Caught Stealing* in the future.
Conclusion
- The episode features an engaging conversation about the intersections of Aronofsky's work and the influences of iconic filmmakers like Martin Scorsese.
- Aronofsky's reflections serve not only as a tribute to influential cinema but also provide insight into his creative inspirations and the underlying themes of his films.
Production Credits
- Producer: Rebecca Mooney
- Mixer: Katie Gilcrest
- Host: Elvis Mitchell
Listening Recommendation
- For those interested in the evolution of modern cinema and the creative processes of influential directors, this episode offers valuable insights into Aronofsky's work and the lasting impact of classic films.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOCaught Stealing: A Connection to Scorsese
0:46 to 1:49
Darren Aronofsky discusses his new film, Caught Stealing, and its ties to Martin Scorsese's work.
“paul he runs paul's bar and a journalist just pointed out that in after hours martin scorsese's film, the character's named Paul as well, and I was kind of stunned that I didn't know that.”
The Impact of After Hours
1:50 to 3:34
Aronofsky shares his experiences with Scorsese's After Hours and its influence on his filmmaking.
“Because I think you're somebody I can really talk to.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Welcome to The Treat. I'm Elvis Mitchell. Writer-director Darren Aronofsky has followed his protagonists who keep fighting through harrowing circumstances to keep their inner spirits alive in films from his debut, Pi, to films such as Black Swan and The Whale, which won Oscars for their stars. His newest film, Caught Stealing, is an action comedy swaddled into director's themes. For the treat, he connects it to a Martin Scorsese comedy with which it shares elements. this is darren aronofsky the director of caught stealing and this is the treat
0:45i just realized while i was starting to do press that uh griffin dunn in my movie is named uh paul he runs paul's bar and a journalist just pointed out that in after hours martin scorsese's film, the character's named Paul as well, and I was kind of stunned that I didn't know that. Hello? Marcy? Yeah? Hi, this is Paul Hackett. We met earlier tonight. Hi. Sure, I remember. How are you? All right. I'm all right. I just got in, and I opened up my book and saw your number, and I don't know. Good. It would have probably changed how we portrayed Paul, because we joked maybe Paul of my movie would have been the same Paul of After Hours.
1:37But I guess what inspires me is that film very much, especially for caught stealing. And I'm really glad that that movie is sort of having its own renaissance at 40 years old. I hope you don't have to get up early tomorrow or anything. No, no, I don't. Because I think you're somebody I can really talk to. And tonight I feel like... I feel like I'm going to let loose or something. I feel like... I feel like something incredible is really going to happen here. I feel so excited, and I don't know why. I feel it. I remember seeing it and just being so blown away by it. Over years, I've tried to show it to different casts, and I never actually could find a print.
2:26And finally, when I was making Mother, my cast wanted to see it. So I got in touch with Mr. Scorsese and he actually offered me to show me his print. And he showed us at his theater. And it was mind blowing for me because I guess all those years and all those times I had seen it was just on VHS or an early VHS scan, which was probably like a video camera shooting a print. and you couldn't really see into the dark spots of the frame and you couldn't hear a lot of the sound design. I have had a terrible, terrible night. Do you understand? I'm just trying to entertain you. I don't want any entertainment.
3:07I'm sorry I did that. I'm sorry. I'm under. Oh, God. I'm unable to get home tonight, you know? I can't get home. And I'm trying desperately. to find a place where I can stay tonight, just sleep. All I want to do is sleep. So like seeing it on film for the first time was sort of like realizing that a masterpiece was more of a masterpiece than you knew. That was a big influence on Caught Stealing. And hopefully one day in some rep theater, he'll play as a double feature. Thanks for listening.
3:57After Hours, Martin Scorsese's 1985 downward spiral comedy is The Treat from writer-director Darren Aronofsky, whose latest film is called Stealing. The Treat is produced by Rebecca Mooney and mixed by Katie Gilcrest. I'm Elvis Mitchell. It's The Treat.
4:22Thank you.
From the publisher
Oscar nominated director Darren Aronofsky doesn’t shy away from gritty realism. From the ugliness of drug addiction in 'Requiem for a Dream' to the frightening discipline of a ballerina in 'Black Swan' to his latest thriller, 'Caught Stealing' starring Austin Butler. The film takes place in the pre-gentrified New York City of the 1990s. For his treat, Aronofsky pays tribute to another film that captured the dark side of the city as the backdrop for a bored guy’s never-ending night.