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‘Before Sunrise’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

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‘Before Sunrise’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

The Rewatchables

2025/01/28
The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables

2025/01/28
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey get lost in Vienna for the day after rewatching Richard Linklater’s 1995 romance classic, ‘Before Sunrise,’ starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube cha...

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Join Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey as they immerse themselves in the world of 'Before Sunrise.' This podcast episode takes listeners on a journey through Richard Linklater's classic film, exploring its themes, characters, and impact on cinema. The hosts share their personal reflections and delve into what makes this movie resonate so deeply with audiences across generations.
02:27
Before Sunrise is hailed as an all-time Gen X movie that has aged perfectly.
19:22
Richard Linklater's unique style involves accumulating cool anecdotes and reprocessing them in his movies.
26:32
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater form one of cinema's great director-actor duos
38:36
Jesse's time-travel scenario to convince Celine to leave the train
54:05
The film 'Before Sunrise' coincides with major historical events like the OJ car chase.
1:03:59
Jesse in 'Before Sunrise' might have invented live-streaming
1:11:22
Introduced 'OK, motherfucker!' Award for cinematic elevation
1:24:34
Scorsese or Spielberg for 'Before Sunrise'?
1:34:40
Unanswerable questions like whether the characters had sex

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How Does 'Before Sunrise' Capture the Essence of Emotional Conversations?
00:00
Is the Film More Romantic or Cynical?
09:57
Why Is 'Before Sunrise' Considered a Cinematic Masterpiece?
24:05
What Makes Certain Scenes So Memorable?
36:10
How Important Was Casting in Creating Realism?
49:25
Why Does the Film Feel Fantastical Today?
56:25
Could 'Before Sunrise' Be Remade in Modern Times?
1:08:54
Which Directors Could Enhance the Film's Impact?
1:19:40
What Unanswered Questions Linger After Watching?
1:29:18

Transcript

Matt Belloni: If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network. My name's Matt Belloni. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter. And with my show, ...