Dec 17 2019

MC Escher and His Trippy Art

57 min 6 movies discussed
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We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in today.

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# M.C. Escher: The Mathematical Mind Behind Mind-Bending Art

Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating life and extraordinary techniques of M.C. Escher, the Dutch artist whose impossible staircases and tessellating patterns have captivated minds for decades. You'll discover how this self-described mathematician came to create some of the most visually stunning works of art by painstakingly hand-carving intricate designs into wood and limestone—working in reverse to achieve those perfectly precise prints. From his formative years in Italy to his escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, learn how a series of relocations forced Escher to turn inward creatively and unlock the surreal, geometric style that would make him legendary decades later.


Movies Discussed

2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968 2h 29m
★ 8.1
"Stanley Kubrick tried to recruit him to make 2001 a Space Odyssey, a fourth dimensional film. — Josh mentions Kubrick's attempt to recruit M.C. Escher to work on the film." — Josh
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
1985 PG 1h 27m
★ 6.1
"She was also in Girls Just Want to Have Fun. — Chuck mentions Sarah Jessica Parker's appearance in the film while discussing her Broadway role." — Chuck
Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit
2019 1h 48m
★ 8.0
"Have you seen Jojo Rabbit yet? Is it good? — Chuck asks Josh about the film while discussing WWII and Nazi Germany." — Chuck
M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity
M. C. Escher: Journey to Infinity
2018 1h 21m
★ 6.9
"Somebody made a movie called Journey into Infinity, it's a full-length documentary. — Josh mentions a documentary about M.C. Escher that features Graham Nash in the trailer." — Josh
Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
1971 PG 1h 54m
★ 6.2
"She and her husband are co-starring in Plaza Suite, Neil Simon's Plaza Suite. — Josh discusses Sarah Jessica Parker's upcoming Broadway appearance in the Neil Simon play." — Josh
Square Pegs
Square Pegs
1982
★ 7.2
"Remember that show? Square peg, square peg, square, square, pegs. Sarah Jessica Parker. — Chuck references the 1980s TV show while discussing Sarah Jessica Parker's career." — Chuck

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