Philosophy In Film - 082 - Donnie Darko

Wake up.


This week, the gang ventures down the rabbit hole of 2001’s cult
classic sci-fi thriller, Donnie Darko. Set in 1988, this film
explores the interconnected relationships between characters
while searching for the underlying truths that bind everything
together, for better or for worse. Craig guides the way first
with the hare-raising Producer’s Notes (6:23), then Alain chooses
to sit next to the Beauclair Synopsis (14:11) while Chris
predicts our paths with (the) Philosopher’s Corner (27:33).
Things take a dark turn at the Round Table (35:21), then we
travel back in time to replay our Reviews (1:12:25) and maybe ask
Frank for his. As always, we engage in a discussion of
philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie.


 


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