Episode 119: TRAFIC (1971)

What TRAFIC lacks in punchlines, it makes up in pathos. A sidestep from the meticulous comedic craftwork that defined Tati’s masterpieces, it doesn’t feature many of the clever gags seen in MON ONCLE (1958) or LES VACANCES DE MONSIEUR HULOT (1953). It feels a little empty, actually – until you get used to its currents of anti-comedy and high-minded statements about the folly of man and the ways we get around without going anywhere. Support organizations and causes providing aid to the Palestinian people under attack by the Israeli government: - Medical Aid for Palestinians https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate - Palestine Children's Relief Fund https://pcrf1.z2systems.com/np/clients/pcrf1/donation.jsp?campaign=342& - Palestine Appeal 2021 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/palestineappeal2020 - HR 2590 https://act.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/a/palestinian-children-families-act - Stop Jerusalem Expulsions https://secure.everyaction.com/wUAYmd6RzEacXxN3WQuYQQ2 Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at [email protected] to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Music: “TRAFIC Theme�� by Charles Dumont from the TRAFIC soundtrack. 4:53 - The patented Aaron Grossman Summary 6:42 - Jason’s thoughts 9:44 - Cody’s thoughts 13:04 - Harry’s thoughts 18:10 - Aaron’s thoughts 21:21 - Why TRAFIC doesn’t have the warmth of Tati’s best-known movies 30:07 - The missing piece of TRAFIC’s gags 39:17 - The moon landing and the charming dysfunction of humanity 46:49 - What is the point of comedy? 53:21 - Do you pick your nose in the car? Why do hot women love Hulot? & more 1:03:31 - Cody’s Noteys (Tati Trivia)