This month’s Extra Milestone discussion is The Silence of the Lambs, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. We discuss the ongoing legacy of this perennial classic from director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Ted Tally (adapted from the novel by Thomas Harris), including how it shaped the modern landscape of true crime filmmaking and left a lasting impact on perceptions of the transgender community. We also discuss the iconic performances of Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Ted Levine, who portray Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter, and Buffalo Bill, respectively. Then finish with a deep dive on the film’s ending.

HOSTED BY:  Jon Negroni and Julia Teti

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE: The opening theme of The Silence of the Lambs.

ADDITIONAL READING: 
Harmony Colangelo's piece for the AV Club: "30 years in, The Silence of the Lambs' Jame Gumb still deserves better"
Aja Romano's piece for Vox: "Understanding Silence of the Lambs’ complicated cultural legacy"

 

This month&rsquo;s Extra Milestone discussion is The Silence of the Lambs, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. We discuss the ongoing legacy of this perennial classic from director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Ted Tally (adapted from the novel by Thomas Harris), including how it shaped the modern landscape of true crime filmmaking and left a lasting impact on perceptions of the transgender community. We also discuss the iconic performances of Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Ted Levine, who portray Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter, and Buffalo Bill, respectively. Then finish with a deep dive on the film&rsquo;s ending.
HOSTED BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JonNegroni">Jon Negroni</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jltet14">Julia Teti</a>
MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:&nbsp;The opening theme of&nbsp;The Silence of the Lambs.
ADDITIONAL READING:&nbsp;
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<li>Harmony Colangelo's piece for the AV Club: <a href="https://film.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158?_ga=2.899441.199489618.1614292084-1842930519.1614292084">"30 years in, The Silence of the Lambs' Jame Gumb still deserves better"</a></li>
<li>Aja Romano's piece for Vox: <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/22281548/silence-of-the-lambs-cultural-impact-legacy-feminist-transphobia">"Understanding Silence of the Lambs&rsquo; complicated cultural legacy"</a></li>
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In a world that's always on fire, Thank God For Movies. Formerly known as Cinemaholics, join film critics Jon Negroni and Will Ashton as they discuss the latest films coming to theaters or streaming online.

In a world that's always on fire, Thank God For Movies. Formerly known as Cinemaholics, join film critics Jon Negroni and Will Ashton as they discuss the latest films coming to theaters or streaming online.

Thank God For Movies

This month’s Extra Milestone discussion is The Silence of the Lambs, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. We discuss the ongoing legacy of this perennial classic from director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Ted Tally (adapted from the novel by Thomas Harris), including how it shaped the modern landscape of true crime filmmaking and left a lasting impact on perceptions of the transgender community. We also discuss the iconic performances of Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Ted Levine, who portray Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter, and Buffalo Bill, respectively. Then finish with a deep dive on the film’s ending.