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171: The Silence of the Lambs Turns 30

“Good evening, Clarice.” 

This week, we celebrate 30 years of The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster, and nefarious cannibal Hannibal Lecter played superbly by Anthony Hopkins. We break down this psychological thriller and why it deserved to win the top five Academy Awards in 1991. 


Episode Timeline:

0:00 – 46:02:

  • News
    • WGA & PGA Winners
    • Black Widow Cruella to Premiere on Disney+
    • Helen Mirren Joins Shazam: Fury of the Gods
    • Michael Keaton may not reprise role of Batman in The Flash
    • Zack Snyder’s Justice League Second to Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max Streams
    • Warner Media CEO Confirms No Further Entries in the Snyderverse
    • Suicide Squad 2 Trailer
  • What We Watched This Week

46:03 – 1:24:50:

  • The Silence of the Lambs 

Listen to Past Episodes:

170: The Birdcage Turns 25

169: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Turns 35

168: Best & Worst Gangster Films

167: Taxi Driver & Joker

166: Black Cinema


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Jen Gonzalez
Jen is Reel Talk's Editor-in-Chief and Girl Friday for news, sneak peeks, and film history. She's obsessed with Turner Classic Movies and loves all things film, TV, and celebrity. Jen has previously written for Soap Opera Digest, BizBash, and Latina magazines. Send her mail at jen@reeltalkinc.com.

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