Summary

In this episode of the podcast, Emily and Neil discuss the #classic movie Cloverfield!!! Neil discusses the science behind the (alleged) alien landing, the strength of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the feasibility of the giant monster. They also discuss the found footage style of the film and the emotional anchor provided by the flashbacks.

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Chapters

00:00 Dr. Neal's Science Corner

11:24 The Physics of Explosions

19:31 The Strength of the Brooklyn Bridge

28:43 The Size Limitations of Megafauna

38:53 The Emotional Anchor of Found Footage

48:53 The Chaos Begins

50:16 Surprising Revelations

54:33 The Statue of Liberty Attack

56:21 Getting to the Brooklyn Bridge

01:03:17 New Plan: Get Beth

01:10:13 In the Subway

01:14:49 We found Beth!

01:22:08 Sole Survivor

01:26:51 The Final Thoughts

01:37:13 Where to Find Neil

01:37:43 The Podcast 'Bad Rolls Out'

01:38:38 Contacting the Show

01:39:32 Rate, Review, Subscribe