Summary: On today's podcast adventure, Adolfo Acosta and Mark Espinosa are a couple of bums, that were never contenders to begin with, and take a one-way trip to Palookaville in their discussion Elia Kazan's ON THE WATERFRONT. On this show, Adolfo & Mark discuss: • The beautiful Criterion Collection release of the film • Our first introduction to Marlon Brando in his prime • The masterful cinematography by Boris Kaufman • The history of the production • The 1999 Academy Awards where Elia Kazan was snubbed by his peers • Elia Kazan’s ties to Communism, and his controversial testimony before HUAC • The parallels between Kazan and Terry Malloy • Our favorite moments • Karl Malden: The conscience of the film • A dissection at the “I coulda been a contender” scene • The differences in aspect ratios in different versions of the film • Brando and Lee J. Cobb’s powerhouse performances PLUS side discussions of upcoming Criterion Collection releases, DE PALMA, DRESSED TO KILL, A FACE IN THE CROWD and more WEBSITE EssentialFilmsPodcast.com EMAIL EssentialFilmsPodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/The-Essential-Films-130585803634489 TWITTER @EssentialFilms @FPMoviePodcast @Adolfo_Acosta @Sportsguy515 Theme song by nemuel reikall
