Ep. 130: Modern Times (1936) or ‘Modern Times (2024)

Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Zach welcomes filmmaker and film lover Jace Perrodin onto the show to tackle one of the great titans of cinema in one of his most thought-provoking pieces with a deep dive into Charlie Chaplin's 1936 opus, MODERN TIMES. Get lost in the cogs of conversation as the two unravel the origin of the production, examine Chaplins meticulous and lengthy filmmaking process, learn more about his trepidation towards sound, breakdown the layered and eternally relevant story, marvel at the ever amazing special effects wizardry used for comedy gold, and finally wrestle with the many ways this film and Chaplin have shaped the world of cinema today. PLUS: One of Chaplin's jokes solves the question of how to resurrect the Halloween franchise. ---------------------- To get a glimpse at Jace's own filmmaking skills, check out his YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/@jaceperrodin4514 ---------------------- If you or someone you know are needing assistance, please visit the following outlets as announced in the beginning of the show https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://afsp.org/ https://988lifeline.org/