That's Dark Press Kit

THAT’S DARK
FORMAT OVERVIEW
MOVIE EPISODES
HOT TAKES & COLD CUTS
Our format is pretty simple. We’ve put together a long-form podcast
where we watch and discuss some of the craziest films made.
Considering one film per episode, we record each episode in two
separate major sections – Hot Takes and Cold Cuts.
In Hot Takes, we finish watching a film and immediately begin
recording a discussion that attempts to make sense of what we just
watched. We start with a brief character sketch and a short plot
summary to orient those listeners who don’t want to watch the film. Then we move through
two major sections. What is the movie about? And how did the movie make you feel? After
processing our thoughts and emotions in the comfort of friends, we hold an Accountability
section where we question the director and others who are responsible for the making of a
controversial film. We end Hot Takes with a Loose Ends section devoted to addressing any
lingering questions or topics we deferred during the show.
Cold Cuts is recorded after a week of reflection. Abandoning immediate reactions for a more
calculated approach, we dive back into the film armed with research and organized thoughts.
Take Backs is our opening section, an opportunity for each host to re-consider and address any
of the hotter takes from the previous recording. We then discuss how the movie has impacted us
emotionally and mentally throughout the week before turning to Fact Checking. In this section,
Danny leads us through interesting and sometimes ridiculous facts surrounding the production
and history of the film. Next, Pappy leads a section where we sink into the philosophical and
thematic elements brought up by each film. Afterward, David leads a section devoted to reviews
where we discover some of the most nonsensical viewer opinions on the internet. We conclude
with the Big Reveal where David and Pappy tell Danny the movie they have planned for next
week.
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