Episode 265 - Dark City (Director’s Cut)
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide whether they deserve a second chance. We are celebrating five years of discussing cinematic flops!
The time has come for the Not A Bomb Podcast to unravel the mystery of one of sci-fi cinema’s most underrated masterpieces—Dark City! With the release of a stunning new 4K restoration from Arrow Video, there’s no better moment to revisit this mind-bending film. Blending noir aesthetics with the haunting tones of German Expressionism, Dark City laid the groundwork for films like The Matrix, and the hosts are here to break it all down. Troy and Brad dig deep into the film’s twisted narrative, bold visuals, and philosophical undertones—plus, they weigh in on how Arrow’s 4K edition stacks up. Don’t miss this episode—download now and see if you share the Not A Bomb verdict on this cult classic!
Dark City is directed by Alex Proyas and stars Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O’Beirn, Ian Richardson, and William Hunt
Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide whether they deserve a second chance. We are celebrating five years of discussing cinematic flops!
The time has come for the Not A Bomb Podcast to unravel the mystery of one of sci-fi cinema’s most underrated masterpieces—Dark City! With the release of a stunning new 4K restoration from Arrow Video, there’s no better moment to revisit this mind-bending film. Blending noir aesthetics with the haunting tones of German Expressionism, Dark City laid the groundwork for films like The Matrix, and the hosts are here to break it all down. Troy and Brad dig deep into the film’s twisted narrative, bold visuals, and philosophical undertones—plus, they weigh in on how Arrow’s 4K edition stacks up. Don’t miss this episode—download now and see if you share the Not A Bomb verdict on this cult classic!
Dark City is directed by Alex Proyas and stars Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O’Beirn, Ian Richardson, and William Hunt
Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.