Raising Fargo Part One: Raising Arizona (1987)

Silver Screen Happy Hour

Exploring Raising Arizona: Craft, Trivia, and Humor

In part one of this two-part series, hosts Chris and Jerome Wiegand discuss the 1987 Coen Brothers film 'Raising Arizona'. They delve into the movie's structure, including the unique 11-minute pre-credits montage that sets up the characters and story, and the Coen Brothers' use of the rule of three. They analyze the film's key beats, themes, and character arcs, highlighting how the Coen Brothers break traditional screenwriting rules brilliantly.

Additionally, they touch on trivia, humor, and the movie's cultural impact, making a case for its place in classic American cinema.

Part two will focus on the 1996 dark comedy, Fargo - also by the Coen Brothers.

00:00 Introduction to Recidivism

00:33 Welcome to the Silver Screen Happy Hour

00:44 New Studios and Technical Difficulties

01:55 Today's Movie Lineup: Coen Brothers Classics

05:22 Discussing Raising Arizona

06:29 Raising Arizona: Box Office and Cultural Impact

14:50 The Rule of Three in Raising Arizona

25:30 The Four Point Push in Screenwriting

25:56 Double Bump and Star Wars Example

26:21 Catalyst and Debate in Raising Arizona

27:13 Break into Two and Fun and Games

28:05 The Snotes Boys and High's Tug of War

29:12 Introduction of the B Story

31:21 Midpoint and the Big Car Chase

33:20 All is Lost and Rule of Three

34:21 Dark Night of the Soul and Break into Three

35:00 Five Point Finale and Climax

38:54 Closing Image and Trivia

50:16 Final Thoughts and Teaser for Next Episode

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