Film Jive   /     Episode #97 - "Synecdoche, New York"

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In this episode, co-hostsSimone Barros andZach Betonte are rejoined by"Director's Club" co-host,Jim Laczkowski to discussCharlie Kaufman's 2008 magic realist film,"Synecdoche, New York". They discuss Kaufman's use of space and architecture, the emotional effect of viewing a character undergoing a crisis of self, and question whether the film is apart of the meta-realist tradition.   As always, we’d loved to hear from our listener-ship so please send all your feedback tofilmjivepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks and remember to“Keep on Jivin’!” Click here to download the episodeListen toFilm Jive on Stitcher RadioLinks for Reference:Time, Re­staging& Repetition In“Synecdoche, New York”The Postmodern Subject In ​“Synecdoche, New York”Elbert Ventura’s Review Of ​“Synecdoche, New York”Charlie Kaufman: Screenwriting LectureIn Conversation: Charlie KaufmanWhat Is Metarealism?

Summary

In this episode, co-hosts Simone Barros and Zach Betonte are rejoined by "Director's Club" co-host, Jim Laczkowski to discuss Charlie Kaufman's 2008 magic realist film, "Synecdoche, New York". They discuss Kaufman's use of space and architecture, the emotional effect of viewing a character undergoing a crisis of self, and question whether the film is apart of the meta-realist tradition.   As always, we’d loved to hear from our listener-ship so please send all your feedback to filmjivepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks and remember to “Keep on Jivin’!”  Click here to download the episodeListen to Film Jive on Stitcher Radio Links for Reference: Time, Re­staging& Repetition In “Synecdoche, New York” The Postmodern Subject In ​“Synecdoche, New York” Elbert Ventura’s Review Of ​“Synecdoche, New York” Charlie Kaufman: Screenwriting Lecture In Conversation: Charlie Kaufman What Is Metarealism?