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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 244: Reviewing ‘Trap’ and a Look Back at M. Night Shyamalan’s Complicated Career

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On episode 244 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributor Karen Peterson to give their thoughts on the career of director M. Night Shyamalan and then give out a SPOILER review of his latest film, Trap.

As we step into the second half of the year, one of the most anticipated films arrives from one of Hollywood’s most fascinating figures with M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. The new thriller seems to be dividing audiences and critics alike, much like man of the films within the director’s filmography, leading to a interesting conversation between Ryan and Karen as their review took place shortly after they saw the film opening night. But before they give their thoughts on Trap, the duo talked about the director’s previous fifteen films, the good ones, the bad ones, and his place in Hollywood stands in the pantheon of the other directors from his era as well as where he stands as an artist today. Then they get into a full SPOILER review of Trap, where they talk at length about Hartnett’s killer performance, the film’s thoughts on fame, serial killers, being a dad, as well as the music and, of course, the film’s ending. If you think this conversation was a good and in-depth about Shyamalan’s career, go to our website and read both Ryan’s ranking piece on Shyamalan’s entire career, as well as Cody Dericks’ retrospective review of the director’s twenty year old classic, The Village.

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This podcast runs 2h10m. We will be back next week to do another Oscar retrospective episode over the 52nd Academy Awards and the films of 1979. Till then, let’s get into it.

Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro)

Ryan McQuade

Ryan McQuade is the AwardsWatch Executive Editor and a film-obsessed writer in San Antonio, Texas. Raised on musicals, westerns, and James Bond, his taste in cinema is extremely versatile. He’s extremely fond of independent releases and director’s passion projects. Engrossed with all things Oscars, he hosts the AwardsWatch Podcast. He also is co-host of the Director Watch podcast. When he’s not watching movies, he’s rooting on all his favorite sports teams, including his beloved Texas Longhorns. You can follow him on Twitter at @ryanmcquade77.

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