144. The Proposition (2005) & The Nightingale (2018)

2024-07-07

This week, we discuss two brutally violent films set in 19th century Australia. The first is The Proposition (2005), a Western directed by John Hillcoat and written by screenwriter and musician Nick Cave. It stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt, Danny Huston and David Wenham. The second is The Nightingale (2018), a historical psychological thriller written and directed by Jennifer Kent. Set in 1825 in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), it follows a young Irish woman convict (Aisling Franciosi) who seeks vengeance against the members of the colonial forces...

This week, we discuss two brutally violent films set in 19th century Australia.

The first is The Proposition (2005), a Western directed by John Hillcoat and written by screenwriter and musician Nick Cave. It stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt, Danny Huston and David Wenham.

The second is The Nightingale (2018), a historical psychological thriller written and directed by Jennifer Kent. Set in 1825 in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), it follows a young Irish woman convict (Aisling Franciosi) who seeks vengeance against the members of the colonial forces of Tasmania who have committed terrible crimes against her and her family.

Timestamps

This podcast contains spoilers for the following films/TV shows:

What we’ve been watching (00:01:02) – Inside Out 2, Lethal Weapon 2, All of Us Strangers, Amy, Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

The Proposition (00:26:25)

The Nightingale (00:51:35)

Coin toss (01:20:40)

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