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67. The Deer Hunter

67. The Deer Hunter

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In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into The Deer Hunter (1978), Michael Cimino’s haunting, controversial portrait of friendship, masculinity, and the psychological cost of the Vietnam War.

We explore what makes The Deer Hunter such a defining piece of 1970s American cinema—from its deliberate pacing and immersive world-building to its unforgettable performances by Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep. We unpack the symbolism of the deer hunt, the infamous Russian roulette sequences, and how the film uses ritual, silence, and endurance to examine identity before, during, and after trauma.

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