EP. 6 Action Movies pt. 1

In the first half of our two-part deep dive into modern action movies, we explore the socio-political and technological influences on the aesthetics and themes of action  films at the turn of the new millennium.  We cover the period from 1995 - 2010. Be sure to check out this episode's watchlist on letterboxd.


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Chapters

• 0:00 Casino Royale 06 & Digital Intermediate
• 2:24 Set up 90's early 2000’s action
• 6:45 Bad Boys 95
• 17:05 Golden Eye 95
• 20:21 Mission Impossible 96
• 24:31 Independence Day 96
• 29:19 The Matrix
• 36:03 2000’s set up
• 36:13 Charlies Angels
• 40:44 9/11 attacks
• 49:02 90's Action Recap
• 50:05 Pearl Harbor
• 53:09 Ramifications of cross media buyback of 1996
• 56:38 Changes in Post 9/11 filmmaking
• 57:22 The Bourne Identity 02
• 58:43 Intensified Continuity
• 1:02:55 Shifts in Sequels
• 1:04:04 Mission Accomplished
• 1:05:14 Casino Royale 06 & Digital Intermediate
• 1:05:17 Inception (10)
• 1:07:31 United 93 (06) & Directly Addressing 9/11
• 1:09:42 Abu Ghraib and Horror
• 1:12:20 Bourne Ultimatum & recognizing US monstrosity to forgive ourselves of wrongdoing
• 1:13:53 Mission Impossible III (06) & showcasing intelligence apparatuses
• 1:15:03 Iron Man 08 & the beginning of the IP Cinematic Universes
• 1:17:31 Aeon Flux (05) & The Dark Knight (08) Easing Concerns of Patriot Act
• 1:21:43 The Batman Franchise and Changing Action (89-08)
• 1:22:35 The Hurt Locker (08) and weaponized feminism
• 1:31:05 Wrap Up
• 1:36:29 Handles & End