Taylor and Barry take on one of the more complex storytelling we’ve seen in the past 15 years. In this Episode they break down Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival from two angles – the non-linearity and aspect of the alien language. As always, there’s a ton of spoilers so watch the film before you jump into this episode.
Other Films and TV discussed
What Happens In Vegas
One Day (TV Series)
Somewhere Quiet
Dune 1 & 2
Blade Runner 2049 (detailed analysis in this article)
Incendies
Sicario
Old Boy
Predestination (detailed analysis in this article)
Timecrimes (explained in this article)
Back To The Future (one of the best time travel movies)
Looper (explained in this article)
Primer (detailed analysis in this article)
Barry is a technologist who helps start-ups build successful products. His love for movies and production has led him to write his well-received film explanation and analysis articles to help everyone appreciate the films better. He’s regularly available for a chat conversation on his website and consults on storyboarding from time to time.
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