108: The Deep Blue Seas redux

Seventh Row Podcast

To commemorate the passing of Terence Davies, we are re-releasing our discussion of his film The Deep Blue Sea. It was originally published on September 8, 2021.

This week we are re-releasing our The Deep Blue Sea podcast in celebration of Terence Davies' new film, Benediction, and in memorial to Helen McRory, who passed away in April. This episode discusses two versions of Terence Ratigan's 1952 play, The Deep Blue Sea. Davies' 2011 film version is a moving portrayal of memory and Carrie Cracknell's National Theatre Live production from 2016 features strong characterization. We discuss adaptation choices, acting brilliance, how the two directors adapt the play to fit their interests, and more. This episode features Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, Associate Editor Brett Pardy, and special guest Andrew Kendall. Show Notes

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• Read Alex on how Davies’ adaptation is a memory film with an unreliable narrator.
• The Deep Blue Sea was 13th on our best of the decade list. See the other choices here.
• Read Alex on the Tom Hiddleston and the hollow charm thwarting the promise of a great actor.
• Visit our Special Issue on a A Quiet Passion page for more on Terence Davies.
• Read Alex's interview with Lone Scherfig, which includes a discussion about Helen McRory in Their Finest.
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