What happens when a film is made with painstaking precision—every shot deliberate, every silence meaningful—but the audience watches it at 1.5x speed? In this Watch & Talk, we dive into The Killer, David Fincher’s latest slow-burn thriller, and examine how streaming services, endless content choices, and even playback speed have reshaped the way we experience cinema. Are we still absorbing the details filmmakers intend, or are we consuming films like fast food?
Through carefully selected scenes, we’ll also debate a deceptively simple question: What genre is The Killer? Fincher plays with noir, action, thriller, and even dark comedy—could the speed at which you watch change your answer? Join Leon, a psychologist and passionate film buff, as we break down how our evolving viewing habits shape not only our understanding of films but the medium itself.
Let’s sit back with good friends in comfy chairs as we sip on stiff cocktails, eat tasty popcorn, and watch scenes from a masterfully crafted film that challenges how we engage with movies. And, of course, let’s have a deep, fun, and intelligent discussion about our mutual cinematic journey!