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The Sixth Sense (1999)

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan•1h 47m•Published Aug 6, 2024•Episode length 3h 16m
Episode 238 - The Sixth Sense
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Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
Malcolm Crowe
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment
Cole Sear
Toni Collette
Toni Collette
Lynn Sear
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams
Anna Crowe
Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg
Vincent Grey
Trevor Morgan
Trevor Morgan
Tommy Tammisimo
Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton
Kyra Collins
Angelica Page
Angelica Page
Mrs. Collins
Greg Wood
Greg Wood
Mr. Collins
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Darren

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Overview

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

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(Deep Dive begins at 32:10) We're ready to tell you our secret now. We see dead podcasts... only they don't know they're dead. I'm hoping there's not a twist coming regarding our own status. Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan, and Georgia (and a ghostly appearance by KevDog), as we're heading…

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(Deep Dive begins at 32:10)

We're ready to tell you our secret now.  We see dead podcasts... only they don't know they're dead.  I'm hoping there's not a twist coming regarding our own status. Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan, and Georgia (and a ghostly appearance by KevDog), as we're heading to Philadelphia and trying to avoid graveyards at all cost as we review The Sixth Sense.  Is there a surprise ending coming in our 238th episode as we discuss:

  • Can Bruce Willis act?
  • Where does Haley Joel Osment's performance land him in our history of child actors on the pod
  • Does a film have to be rewatchable to be good
  • There's a bit of a therapy session in this one
  • Has M. Night Shyamalan written himself into a corner as being 'The Twist Ending Guy'
  • We talk about when capital letters should be used
  • We again marvel at cinematography in yet another film
  • Whether or not The Sixth Sense is the Best Film Ever

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