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Today we have Mtume Gant joining Trevor and Ken on the show to talk about the 1966 psych horror movie 'Seconds'.  The film tells the story of a middle-aged New York banker who, disillusioned with his life, contacts an agency known as "The Company" which specializes in providing "rebirths" under new identities and appearances altered by plastic surgery.  

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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

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Peter Fishbeast

Great film and great guest, glad you finally watched Mtume’s short film too 👌🏼

Peter Fishbeast

Interestingly I watched Godard’s Le Mepris (Contempt) again recently and understood & appreciated it much more at 36, having more life and relationship experience, than I did when I watched it in my early 20s, some films just can’t be appreciated until you’re older

niknikky

What a coincidence that y'all are covering this film! I haven't watched it, but I did just watch the HBO documentary on Rock Hudson last week, where they mentioned this role.

TC

I’ve had Seconds on my watchlist on Kanopy for a few months now so I appreciate you doing this episode and forcing me to finally check it out. Great episode! The insights into the film are excellent and I really liked the direction of the conversation before the movie discussion.

uziel

A film that took on a new perspective as I got older is The Negotiator. As a Black professional who was betrayed by my colleagues and staff… it hit different