The Game (Novfincher)

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Show by Mackenzie & Lemar

Novfincher continues on We Drink & We Watch Things as Mac and Mackenzie dive deeper into David Fincher’s masterclass filmography! For our second entry of the month, we are tackling his insanely tense, twist-filled 1997 psychological thriller: The Game.To match the high-stakes corporate conspiracy and luxury paranoia of Consumer Recreation Services, Mackenzie designed a custom cocktail called "The CRS Special". This one takes a little bit of advance prep, but the payout is worth every second. You pre-freeze fresh pomegranate juice into solid cubes or spheres. Place the frozen pomegranate ice directly into a chilled glass, then pour chilled Prosecco (or your favorite bubbles) right over the top. As you drink and the ice slowly melts, the cocktail rich, dark crimson hue bleeds into the sparkling wine, keeping your drink cold and constantly changing as the mystery unfolds.This week, Mac and I dissect Fincher’s immaculate direction, John Brancato and Michael Ferris’s sharp screenplay, and Harris Savides’ moody, rich cinematography. We break down Michael Douglas’s fantastic lead performance as the cold, isolated investment banker Nicholas Van Orton, Sean Penn’s chaotic energy as his unpredictable brother Conrad, and Deborah Kara Unger’s mysterious turn as Christine. We analyze how Fincher keeps the audience constantly second-guessing what is real versus what is orchestrated, debate that breathless rooftop climax, and discuss where this high-wire thriller ranks among Fincher's absolute best work.If you ever received a mysterious birthday invitation promising to make your life fun again, or if you just want to hear Mac and I break down one of the slickest thrillers of the 90s, hit play now! We are blending our deep love for cinematic paranoia with our usual casual banter, keeping Novfincher rolling at full speed. What do you get for the man who has everything?This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

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