On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Dwayne, and Tosin deconstruct Westworld Episode 1.4 “Dissonance Theory” as they ask, What’s the “best ride in the park” easter egg quest in Paraiah? What will Maeve do now that she knows “nothing matters”? What is Dolores remembering about the church and its town? Who is the Man In Black in the outside world? What’s Logan’s family connection with Delos? and what’s Ford building in the park?

Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) joins William (Jimmi Simpson) and Logan (Ben Barnes) on a bounty hunt in the badlands. The Man in Black (Ed Harris), with Lawrence (Clifton Collins, Jr.) in tow, finds a critical clue in his search to unlock the maze. Dr. Ford (Anthony Hopkins) and Theresa (Sidse Babett Knudsen) discuss the future of the park. Maeve (Thandie Newton) is troubled by a recurring vision.

Violent Delights is a weekly podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.

In The Weeks Ahead

Links

• Vincenzo Natali, this episode’s director has previously explored:
  • Artificial “life forms”: Splice (2009).
  • Corporate intrigue: Cypher (2005)
  • Mazes/Game theory:Cube (1997)
• Blade Runner (1982)
  • Memory and freedom for enslaved beings is central to the plot here
  • Robots taking violent action to take care of themselves. To live..
• Groundhog Day
• Behind the scenes:
  • Westworld’s display map isn’t CGI– it’s a practical effect.
  • Interview with Westworld title sequence creative director Patrick Clair
  • Björk – All is Full of Love (Dir. Chris Cunningham)

Get Social!
Write to us at [email protected]
Twitter: @HBOWestWorldPod or #ViolentDelights
Facebook: @WestworldPodcast
Instagram: @hbowestworldpodcast
Tumblr: @westworldpodcast

Podcast

Podcast (violent-delights): Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS