Sweeney Todd (2007): Does This Blood-Soaked Tale Hit the High Notes?

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Get ready as Sam and Nathan dive headfirst into our brand-new retrospective series, Gothic Horror! We're kicking things off with Tim Burton’s 2007 dark musical masterpiece, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.' We’re breaking down this gothic tale, talking about Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter's intense performances, and unpacking the film’s haunting visual style. We also wrestle with its themes of revenge and ask the big question: Is it worthy of our cinematic vault, or should it be cast aside?

And that’s not all—we’re capping things off with a Top Five countdown where we imagine Johnny Depp in roles he *should’ve* been cast in! It’s a fun, lively mix of film critique and what-if scenarios. Tune in for some spirited conversation!

Takeaways:

• The podcast explores the themes of Sweeney Todd, focusing on revenge and madness, questioning the protagonist's motivations.
• Nathan and Sam discuss how the music in Sweeney Todd is complex yet challenging, lacking catchy sing-along moments.
• The episode contrasts the reception of the new Joker sequel with the expectations set by its predecessor.
• Coppola's Megalopolis is analyzed for its ambition and artistic merits, despite poor box office performance.
• The hosts reflect on the darker elements of Sweeney Todd, noting its unique gothic horror aesthetic.
• Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast by sharing their thoughts on films discussed.

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Chapters:

• 02:11 - Hollywood's Latest Flops
• 07:08 - October Retrospective Begins: Sweeney Todd
• 20:16 - Nathan's review
• 24:17 - Sam's review
• 01:08:38 - Verdict: Saved or Purged?
• 01:16:22 - Top Five Countdown - Johnny Depp Films He Should Have Been In
• 01:39:17 - Megalopolis: A Modern Art Film?
• 01:48:13 - Weekly Highlight - (Nathan) 'The Substance'
• 01:53:42 - Outro and Preview of Next Episode

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