Episode 104 - Rebel Without A Cause

We're leaving the Peanut Butter behind and headed to the Chickie-Run this week. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Liam's pick in 1955's Rebel Without A Cause. We're contemplating the end of the universe in our 104th episode as we discuss

• Sidney Poitier & Betty White
• The differences between growing up in the 90s vs now
• How many other films borrowed from the legacy of this one
• Whether Nicholas Ray gave James Dean too much leeway
• Why we Mandela effected a leather jacket onto James Dean
• Some of the behind-the-scenes romances in play
• Some structural issues with the film's composition
• Why no-one cares about Buzz
• We reach out to some American listeners for support
• Whether or not Rebel Without A Cause is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

• 0:00 - Opening Banter
  11:25 - Shoutouts
  22:05 - Deep Dive
  1:43:30 - Endgame