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
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
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- 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”.
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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.