Episode 407 · Film year 2006
Perfume - The Story of a Murderer (2006)
- Special Guest
- Andrew Birkin
- Guest Co-Hosts
- David Kittredge, Josh Stewart
Show notes
Tom Tykwer's Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) is based on the 1985 book by Patrick Süskind. The film tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw), a man born without scent and an acute sense of smell. He goes on a quest to capture the most beautiful scent in the world...
David Kittredge and Josh Stewart join Mike to discuss the film and Parfum the recent Netflix series somewhat inspired by Süskind's novel. Writer Andrew Birkin discusses the writing of the film.
David Kittredge and Josh Stewart join Mike to discuss the film and Parfum the recent Netflix series somewhat inspired by Süskind's novel. Writer Andrew Birkin discusses the writing of the film.
Labels: 2006 Alan Rickman Andrew Birkin Ben Whishaw Bernd Eichinger David Kittredge Dustin Hoffman Josh Stewart Tom Tykwer
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- "Scentless Apprentice" - Nirvana
- "Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met...)" - Panic! At The Disco
- "Du Riechst So Gut" - Rammstein
- "Redhead Girl" - AIR
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Comments (3)
Anonymous Another one went into podcast heaven...Mike White (Not sure what that means).
GG Pan This episode put PERFUME on my radar. It's become one my favorite discoveries of recent years. Good things come to those who wait. PERFUME finally gets a domestic Blu-ray from Paramount later this year. (Current release date, 10/5/21)