Sunshine (2007)

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4.7 • 931 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2024

⏱️ 111 minutes

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Check the payload and stay on mission because we're flying into the sun with Alex Garland and Danny Boyle's Sunshine (2007). Strap in because not only does Joe have a surprising queer read, but we're fully defending the film's controversial Pinbacker/"slasher" last act. Plus: a deep bench of international actors, Boyle's incredible visuals, a three year production development, and speculation about why this film was such a flop. Reference: Quentin Hoffman. "Why ‘Sunshine’ is a Misunderstood Masterpiece." Medium Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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1:42.5	We're talking, we have an excess of manliness breaking out in the column center.
1:47.4	We're talking, I know what it is, fly boy.
1:50.7	And we're talking the spiritual predecessor to annihilation.
1:55.4	And I'm Joe.
1:56.7	And I'm Trace, and we're talking not your god, mine.
2:01.7	Ooh, I like that you went with a contentious character quote.
2:06.6	Honestly, I feel like that's, I'm going to come in here just defending the fuck out of this character.
2:10.1	But, um, okay, here we go.
2:11.7	But yes, everyone, we are discussing Danny Boyle's Sunshine.
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