Fight Club (with Brian Bitner) | Episode 4

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Co-host of "Beyond the Screenplay" Brian Bitner breaks the first rule of Fight Club with Larry, diving deep into the problematic character of Tyler Durden and the complex genre of the Unlikable Protagonist film. We also touch on Fight Club's use of CGI, its unique place in director David Fincher's filmography, and how such an iconic twist still works even decades later.

Films discussed/partially spoiled in this episode:

Fight Club

Nightcrawler

Collateral

Swingers

The Social Network

The Dark Knight

American Beauty

Labyrinth

Reservoir Dogs

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Show Notes: 

Created, Hosted, Directed, and Executive Produced by Larry Fried 

Produced by Larry Fried and Brian Nowak

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Assistant Direction by Brian Nowak

Edited by Larry Fried, Clayton Allen, and Kimberly Allen

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Graphic Design by Monica Sarmiento

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Motion Graphic Design by Elton Greenfield

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Original Music by Matt Gordeuk

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Camera Operator: Rob Bond 

Sound Recordist: Brian Nowak 

Production Assistant: Jason Lopez

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