Maanaadu (2021)

Season 5, Episode 3,   Feb 15, 01:00 PM

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Strap in for a whirlwind ride through the complex corridors of time with "Time Pop: The Time Travel Movie Podcast"! In this episode, we're setting our temporal coordinates to the vibrant and tumultuous world of Indian cinema with "Maanaadu," a film that takes the concept of time loops and marries it with a high-stakes political thriller. 🎬🕰️

Prepare to be perplexed and entertained as we dissect a movie that's as ambitious in its storytelling as it is in its running time. "Maanaadu" isn't just a film; it's a marathon of action, drama, and a touch of the surreal that defies the norms of Western cinema. Our protagonist finds himself in a relentless time loop, with each reset bringing him closer to unraveling a deep political conspiracy. But with great power comes great repetition, and our hero must navigate the same events with increasing desperation and creativity.

From the high-octane action sequences to the unexpected musical interludes, "Maanaadu" keeps viewers guessing. We're diving deep into the cultural nuances, the dizzying plot twists, and the sheer spectacle that has audiences both at home and abroad talking. Was it a stroke of genius or an overextended narrative? We're here to break it down.

We also ponder the implications of time loops beyond the screen: How would you handle the pressure of repeating the same day with the fate of a nation in your hands? Could you adapt, improvise, and overcome, or would you succumb to the madness of the loop?

This episode isn't just a review; it's a full-on experience. So join us, chrononauts, as we explore the highs, the lows, and the time-defying escapades of "Maanaadu." It's a journey through time that you won't want to miss, and it's all here on Time Pop. 🌀🎧

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) There are spoilers ahead for Time pop podcast about time travel and pop culture
(01:45) chrononauts guides you through the experience of time travel using pop culture
(02:47) A day actually inspired south Indian political drama movie Maanaadu
(04:47) This movie is foreign to me on so many levels
(06:00) I was excited by the first half hour of the movie
(10:03) There's a smoking danger warning in the bottom left of the screen every time
(10:57) The soundtrack to this movie is dope as. Yeah, like, unfortunately for a two- half hour movie
(12:23) In loop films, the main character has to convince people of an assassination plot
(17:06) What I don't understand about this movie is it obviously had money
(21:22) Hero is trying to get CM killed, and nothing moves forward
(25:04) There are too many unnecessary things in this movie
(27:42) The movie starts with 17 production logos, that's always a good start
(28:32) There are people that hate Interstellar because it takes 45 minutes to get there
(29:24) The movie is so long that it takes me a while to watch it
(32:30) Manadu is best example of how masala political story can be made interesting
(34:27) There were so many repeated scenes, I will still say that it's probably too long
(37:05) I still think we should do a top ten time loop film list
(40:05) Time pop asks again that you like subscribe and tell a friend about Time pop
(42:01) Coming soon, movies are us is coming to the sounds awesome network
(43:24) We've watched 100 time travel movies. Our opinion has to count for something
(47:49) Leopard, New York. Wait a minute. Mixed and edited by Desmond McNeese

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