The Prestige

In Theaters: Oct 20, 2006
On DVD: Feb 20, 2007
Studio: Warner Bros.
Length: 2h 10m
MPA rating: PG-13
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Rival 19th-century magicians engage in a bitter battle for trade secrets.

In this episode of the Help Me Watch podcast, hosts Chris, Franco, and Jonathan dive into a review of Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Prestige’. They explore themes, character dynamics, and the intricacies of the plot while appreciating the movie’s storytelling. Additionally, the hosts share personal anecdotes, including Chris’s struggle to obtain 4K steelbooks of ‘Tron’, and discuss their recent viewings such as ‘The Paper’, ‘AKA Charlie Sheen’, and ‘Alien Earth’. They also announce the movies they’ll be reviewing next: ‘Inception’ to kick off the new year in January, and the 1982 version of ‘The Thing’ for their Halloween-themed October episode.

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter
01:05 The Tron 4K Steelbook Saga
07:01 TV Show Reviews: The Paper and AKA Charlie Sheen
10:40 Alien Earth and Timeline Speculations
12:13 Upcoming Movie Releases and Speculations
13:41 New Blu-ray and 4K Releases
19:53 Anime and Classic Movie Releases
26:46 Main Discussion: The Prestige
40:37 Discussing the Drowning Scene
42:58 The Rivalry and Cutter’s Role
44:39 Tesla and Historical Context
45:04 David Bowie’s Performance as Tesla
46:35 The Magic of the Movie
51:10 Trivia and Fun Facts
54:45 Scoring the Movie
59:35 Upcoming Movie Picks
01:10:01 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

One Minute Review: The Paper | aka Charlie Sheen | Alien Earth

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