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Dana and Tom with guests, Christine Duncan and Peterson W. Hill ( War Starts at Midnight podcast), discuss Gone Girl (2014) for its 10th Anniversary: directed by David Fincher, written by Gillian Flynn, Music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Carrie Coon, Tyler Perry, and Neil Patrick Harris. Plot Summary: In "Gone Girl," we delve into a real-life mystery that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. A charming husband (Ben Affleck) finds himself in hot water when his wife (Rosamund Pike) mysteriously disappears. As the media frenzy grows, secrets surface, revealing a twisted tale of deceit, betrayal, and the ultimate manipulation of truth. This isn't just a whodunit—it's a dark reflection of marriage and the masks we wear. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions 01:27 Getting to Know - Peterson W. Hill 08:14 Cast and Recognition for Gone Girl 09:35 Relationship(s) with Gone Girl 13:35 What is Gone Girl About? 24:58 Is Amy the Antagonist? 29:37 Where Does Amy Dunne Rank Among Female Villains? 33:22 Plot Summary for Gone Girl 36:27 First Break 39:07 What Happening with Peterson W. Hill 40:18 Ask Dana Anything 48:06 Best Performance(s) 01:01:32 Best Scene(s) 01:12:12 Second Break 01:12:58 In Memoriam 01:19:12 Best/Funniest Lines 01:21:46 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 01:29:46 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:38:09 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:44:25 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 01:46:33 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:50:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 01:51:49 Remaining Questions for Gone Girl 01:57:32 Thank You to Our Guests / Closing Thoughts 01:59:27 Credits Guests: Christine Duncan - Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom 13x guest: Pretty Woman , Sleepless in Seattle , When Harry Met Sally , There's Something About Mary , My Fair Lady , Pillow Talk , The Odd Couple , Bringing Up Baby , A Few Good Men - Revisit , Guess Who's Coming to Dinner , Top Gun , Dial M for Murder , and Anatomy
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