NJAM Classics are back, introducing you to older episodes you may have missed.  Join Timmie and Ryan as they revisit Ep. #3, a discussion of Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange.

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I. Intro 

A. Revisiting Episode

• Wow we’ve gotten better since then…
• Cuts to the episode
  • No lengthy discussion on the book

B.  Additions This Time Around

• Malcolm McDowell Interview surfaces

II. A Clockwork Orange [00:08:40]

A.  The Film

• Opening Scene
• Music
• Choice Quotes

III. Larger Issues [00:24:58]

A. The Character of Alex

• In the novel
• Use of Language
• Kubrick’s Alex
  • Is he more sympathetic?

B.  Historical Context

• Film’s impact on the UK and the US
• Similarities to docs like Paradise Lost Trilogy, Central Park Five …
• Corruption of governments
• Youth and Crime

IV. Conclusions [00:41:50]

A. Related Links

• Hechinger Debacle
• A special thanks to kind Youtuber, Nedopisa, who granted us access to use his wonderfully creepy rendition of Henry Purcell’s “Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary”.

Original Music

The music found in this episode was written and performed by the talented Jesse James.

Audio Editing

This show was edited by Ryan Jacobi.