OVERINVESTED

with Morgan and Gavia

Episode 163: The Departed

March 28, 2020 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Martin Scorsese's Best Picture-winning Boston mob epic The Departed (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and more. They compare the film to Infernal Affairs (2002), the film upon which it is based, praise its depiction of Boston, and consider Leonardo DiCaprio's excellent performance and perplexing career.

Episode 58: Tim Burton's Batman + Batman Returns

September 12, 2017 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Tim Burton's Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and others. Topics discussed include how these Gothic movies stand apart from later cinematic Batmans, Burton's early-20th century cinema influences, the unique appeal of Keaton's Bruce Wayne, and the greatness of Pfeiffer's Catwoman.