Chinatown (1974) - Roman Polanski - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
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🎙️ Forget it, Jake. It’s a podcast.
This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt investigate one of the most haunting and influential films of the 1970s: Chinatown (1974). Directed by Roman Polanski and written by Robert Towne, the film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston in a mystery steeped in corruption, secrets, and the illusion of control.
🔎 What We Talk About:
The powerhouse performances by Nicholson, Dunaway, and Huston
Jerry Goldsmith’s unforgettable score and how it shaped the film’s mood
The unexpected Star Trek connection hiding in plain sight
Polanski’s brilliance as a filmmaker and the long shadow of his off-screen crimes
Themes of power, abuse, and the futility of fighting a rigged system
Whether Chinatown still grooves or if it skips a beat in our final verdict
🎧 New This Episode:
We share a listener’s take on the film and whether they think it grooves or skips a beat.
🎬 Why Listen?
If you love morally complex films with razor-sharp dialogue, unforgettable final scenes, and stories that refuse to tidy up by the end credits, this conversation is for you.
📩 Get in Touch:
Email: https://linktr.ee/CinematicFlashbackPodcast
🎵 Music by: “1975” – Josh Kirsch / Media Right Productions
🎥 Clips used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and analysis.
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