League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #533 - League Do-Over Part 1 - The Invisible Man (1933)
The League combines our traditional Halloween episode with a Do-Over as we tackle the 1933 classic The Invisible Man. We also tactfully tackle the subtlties of him walking around naked, and what happens to the food he eats while it digests. It’s very high-brow, so take a listen!
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LeaguePodcast discussing the 1933 classic 'The Invisible Man.' They reflect on a recent live recording session they did in front of a live audience, celebrating Clay's birthday. They delve into the movie's plot, starring Claude Rains as the Invisible Man, who uses his newfound invisibility powers to create chaos and hilarity. The hosts discuss the innovative special effects used in the film, like dealing with invisibility in 1933 and some goofy scenes involving naked bike rides. They also debate the film's campy versus serious tones, its comedic moments, and make humorous observations about the invisible man's digestive system. The episode wraps up with the trio giving the film high marks for its groundbreaking effects and fun factor.
00:00 Dramatic Opening: A Mysterious Encounter
00:41 Podcast Introduction and Live Show Recap
06:34 Universal Horror Series: Past Episodes
07:53 The Invisible Man: Movie Background and Production
09:39 Claude Rains: The Man Behind the Invisible Man
16:49 The Invisible Man: Plot and Key Scenes
41:51 Discussing the Invisible Man's Car and Kemp's Betrayal
42:50 Griffin's Encounter with Flora and His Ambitions
43:50 The Police's Plan and Griffin's Antics
45:39 Kemp's Fear and Griffin's Threat
46:29 Griffin's Chaotic Rampage
49:18 The Police's Final Plan and Griffin's Capture
51:36 Griffin's Demise and Final Thoughts
57:33 Reflecting on the Movie's Impact and Legacy
01:01:49 Grading the Movie and Final Remarks