MOVIE

The Prestige (2006)

Directed by Christopher Nolan2h 10mPublished Feb 15, 2022Episode length 2h 58m
Episode 109 - The Prestige
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Hugh Jackman
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Robert Angier
Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Alfred Borden
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Cutter
Piper Perabo
Piper Perabo
Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall
Sarah
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin
Samantha Mahurin
Jess
David Bowie
David Bowie
Tesla
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Alley
Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis
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Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan
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Overview

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

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Are you listening closely? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan (We made Georgia disappear in the Turn) as we're heading to London and Colorado Springs in the industrial era magic rivalry, The Prestige, brought to us by Ethan. We're saying abracadabra in our 109th episode as we discu

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Are you listening closely?

Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan (We made Georgia disappear in the Turn) as we're heading to London and Colorado Springs in the industrial era magic rivalry, The Prestige, brought to us by Ethan.  We're saying abracadabra in our 109th episode as we discuss:

  • The labour of love that the script for this film was
  • We discuss our general feelings towards Christopher Nolan
  • We decide to review while avoiding the big idea of the film until the end
  • Which actor claimed they changed their voice and posture in order to play this part
  • What are our own histories with magic?
  • A member of the panel reflects the pod has changed the way they emotionally engage with films these days
  • Which piece of stunt casting may have felt surprisingly underwhelming
  • We're interrupted by a little bit of a tease for future content
  • Whether or not The Prestige is the Best Film Ever.

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    15:50 - Shoutouts
    21:45 - Deep Dive
    2:04:10 - Endgame