Ep 369 - All Things Mad Max

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast

Join Josh Knapp (the broadcast engineer) and Paul James (the actor) as they delve into the Mad Max saga. From Josh's newfound appreciation for Mad Max: Fury Road to analyzing the impact of various characters and films, this episode covers it all. They discuss the evolution of the series and character arcs across the series. This engaging discussion also considers the broader context of dystopian movies and the challenges of filmmaking.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:16 Diving into Mad Max: Fury Road

00:40 First Impressions and Rewatching

02:05 Comparing Mad Max Films

05:38 Furiosa: A Critical Look

14:56 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Discussion

17:20 Analyzing the Mad Max Universe

19:10 Furiosa's Character and Future

38:21 Furiosa's Backstory and Initial Questions

39:06 Defending the Green Place

41:07 Tom Hardy and On-Set Conflicts

41:55 The Pressure of Being a Leading Actor

43:55 Michelle Pfeiffer's On-Set Interaction

51:33 Chris Hemsworth's Performance in Furiosa

56:02 Comparing Villains in the Mad Max Saga

01:02:11 Dystopian Films and Their Impact

01:05:45 Mel Gibson's Hamlet and Accents in Mad Max

01:07:19 Concluding Thoughts on the Mad Max Saga

01:09:22 Final Remarks and Outro