MATT POLLOCK // DIRECTOR // BREAKING HOTEL RULES

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, starting with the very quiet and super sad dog burial of Daisy, John's last gift from his late wife, starting at 15:22 (or 15:58 to avoid blood) through 16:22. Then continue on to a more action packed scene at the church, where John sets Viggo's vault of blackmail and money ablaze. Find it at 1:01:15 through to 1:03:20 We discuss microphone options, firearm foley, voice efforts, reverb, and much more. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, first being the moment John escapes getting suffocated and chases Viggo down to get Iosef's safe house address. Find it at 1:12:51 to 1:14:15. Then continuing on through the not-so-safe house shenanigans through Iosef's death scene, ending at 1:16:52. We discuss camera moves and how they reflect John's sense of control, good karma, thoughts on slo-motion choices, controlling the pace, pulling focus on a oner, and a brief lesson on lens types. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both in the Continental Hotel. We start with a lobby scene to discuss eyeline, then jump to the Perkins versus Wick showdown in John's hotel room. Start at 38:12 and watch til 39:21 for the lobby scene, then go to 57:06 and watch until 01:01:14 for the hotel room fight scene. We discuss everything from blocking, stunts, and breaking the rules (both in filmmaking and storytelling). Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both running continuously from when John meets up with Marcus under the bridge through Marcus' death scene. Start at 1:18:22 and end at 1:19:12 for the bridge scene, then continue through til 1:22:28 for Marcus's final moments. We talk about stunt coverage, daily schedules, Perkins, specialty shots, assassin's watch clubs, and much more. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both in the Red Circle spa. We first discuss how this club level is introduced visually, with minimal coverage as well. Start at 45:05 and end at 45:33. Then we jump to the action sequence where John hunts down Iosef, starting the multi floor fight that goes throughout the whole Red Circle. Start watching at 48:40 and go til 50:11. Listen to us discuss lighting, lens, and some continuity too. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, where we talk about bourbon, placebo pills, ice cubes, and having an armorer for specialty weapons. Start at the Continental Hotel where John gets a visit from the on-call doctor after his Red Circle rumble, timing starting at 55:51 and ending at 56:40. Then jump back in time to John preparing his weapons for his Red Circle fight, beginning at 44:20 and ending at 44:49. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, starting with the Baba Yaga storytelling scene, then jump to the Continental Lounge bar to discuss the exchange with John and Addy, the bartender, all while being drenched in green lighting. For the first scene, start at 21:40 and end at 26:25. Then jump to the green scene starting at 43:10 and ending at 44:13. We talk king of the scene, subtext, motivation, vulnerability, and why one scene characters are vital to John's inner voice. Happy listening! 

Deep dive with us into John Wick's work from home fight sequence, then continue through the Jimmy and John exchange at the front door for the "noise complaint". Start at 27:55 and watch to 32:40. We discuss pulling focus during a fight sequence, rolling on rehearsals, dutch angles, nailing that first take, and much more. Links in the show notes. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two scenes, starting with Aurelio's auto body shop scene at 16:27 to 19:53 to discuss the various business casual looks of Aurelio, Iosef, and some key henchmen. Then jump into the Red Circle for John's first kill, Victor, and his mini terrycloth robe situation. Start at 47:28 and watch until 48:40. You don't want to miss my guest's theory on Victor's wardrobe here. Happy listening!

Deep dive with us into two steadi + handheld camera scenes, the first being the exclusive Continental basement lounge navigating and establishing sequence, then jump ahead to the Red Circle fight sequence (from the Twilight zone club to John exiting). To watch the first scene start at 40:04 and end at 41:09, then watch the next scene starting at 51:11 and ending at 54:59. Happy listening!