My episode timing may be off, but it's never a bad time to celebrate one of the boldest, bravest, big-studio, anti-capitalist assault on the senses that has ever existed. I was joined by Scot Maupin of The Perfect Show and Solutions from the Multiverse to talk about the reappraisal era for the Wachowskis' masterpiece:
Speed Racer (2008)
Young driver, Speed Racer, aspires to be champion of the racing world with the help of his family and his high-tech Mach 5 automobile.
Written & Directed by: Lana & Lilly Wachowski
Based on the animated series by: Tatsuo Yoshida
Stars: Emile Hirsh, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Roger Allman
Speed Racer Resources: The Most Important Movie of the 21st Century, Emile Hirsch reflects on Speed Racer, 4K Blu-ray Wachowskis Exclusive, Wachowskis Rare Audio Interview
You can check out Scot's podcasts Perfect Show and Solutions From the Multiverse, and find him on Twitter @scotmaupin
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