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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Directed by Nicholas Ray•1h 51m•Published Jan 11, 2022•Episode length 2h 23m
Episode 104 - Rebel Without A Cause
Drama

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James Dean
James Dean
Jim Stark
Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood
Judy
Sal Mineo
Sal Mineo
John 'Plato' Crawford
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
Frank Stark
Ann Doran
Ann Doran
Carol Stark
Corey Allen
Corey Allen
Buzz Gunderson
William Hopper
William Hopper
Judy's Father
Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle Hudson
Judy's Mother
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
Goon
Edward Platt
Edward Platt
Ray Fremick

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Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray
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Overview

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

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We're leaving the Peanut Butter behind and headed to the Chickie-Run this week. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Liam's pick in 1955's Rebel Without A Cause. We're contemplating the end of the universe in our 104th episode as we discuss Sidney Poitier & Betty…

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We're leaving the Peanut Butter behind and headed to the Chickie-Run this week. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Liam's pick in 1955's Rebel Without A Cause. We're contemplating the end of the universe in our 104th episode as we discuss

  • Sidney Poitier & Betty White
  • The differences between growing up in the 90s vs now
  • How many other films borrowed from the legacy of this one
  • Whether Nicholas Ray gave James Dean too much leeway
  • Why we Mandela effected a leather jacket onto James Dean
  • Some of the behind-the-scenes romances in play
  • Some structural issues with the film's composition
  • Why no-one cares about Buzz
  • We reach out to some American listeners for support
  • Whether or not Rebel Without A Cause is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    11:25 - Shoutouts
    22:05 - Deep Dive
    1:43:30 - Endgame