Unlikable protagonists are all the rage nowadays, but we all know who did it best.
We broke the first rule of Fight Club. Unlikable protagonists are all the rage nowadays, but we all know who did it best. Co-host of the "Beyond the Screenplay" podcast Brian Bitner joins Larry to break down the problematic character of Tyler Durden, Fight Club's unique use of CGI, and how such an iconic twist still works even decades later.
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Films discussed/partially spoiled in this episode:
Fight Club
Nightcrawler
Collateral
Swingers
The Social Network
The Dark Knight
American Beauty
Labyrinth
Reservoir Dogs
Created, Hosted, Directed, and Executive Produced by Larry Fried
Produced by Larry Fried and Brian Nowak
Assistant Direction by Brian Nowak
Edited by Larry Fried, Clayton Allen, and Kimberly Allen
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Graphic Design by Monica Sarmiento
Motion Graphic Design by Elton Greenfield
Original Music by Matt Gordeuk
Camera Operator: Rob Bond
Sound Recordist: Brian Nowak
Production Assistant: Jason Lopez