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Dana and Tom with Jen Han and Sarah Callen (Hosts of Movies and Us podcast) discuss Raging Bull (1980) for its 45th anniversary: directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin, cinematography by Michael Chapman, editing by Thelma Schoonmaker, music by Jim Henrikson, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, and Frank Vincent. Plot Summary: Raging Bull is a biographical drama about boxer Jake LaMotta, played by Robert De Niro. The film follows Jake’s rise in the ring during the 1940s and 1950s, showing his intense drive to win and his struggle to control his anger. His brother and manager, Joey LaMotta, played by Joe Pesci, tries to keep Jake focused, but their relationship becomes strained as Jake’s temper grows. Outside the ring, Jake’s jealousy and insecurity hurt the people closest to him, especially his wife Vickie, played by Cathy Moriarty. As Jake’s behavior pushes others away, he begins to lose everything he worked for. The movie shows how his personal battles become just as destructive as the fights in the boxing ring, leaving him to face the consequences of his actions. Guests: Jen Han and Sarah Callen Hosts of Movies and Us podcast @moviesanduspod on IG , TikTok , YouTube On Medium Previously on The Maltese Falcon Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Raging Bull 03:13 Welcome Back, Jen and Sarah 04:40 Why Are We Discussing Raging Bull? 05:59 Why Is Raging Bull A Great Movie? (aka I Feel Like I'm Taking Crazy Pills) 20:14 Relationship(s) with Raging Bull 24:05 Plot Summary for Raging Bull 25:12 What is Raging Bull About? 28:34 Did You Know? 33:18 First Break 34:07 What's Happening with Jen and Sarah? 35:42 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #5-3 44:41 Best Performance(s) 58:11 Best Scene(s) 01:11:49 Second Break 01:13:05 In Memoriam 01:14:24 Best/Funniest Lines 01:16:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 01:21:06 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:26:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:32:08 The Stanley R
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