James Cameron's Titanic: Scene by Scene

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Ever wonder what makes James Cameron's 1997 Hollywood epic "Titanic" one of the most commercially and critically successful films of all time? Titanic superfan Brittany Butler and movie buff Ethan Brehm are here to take a deeper look into what makes this movie work so well by analyzing it... Scene by scene. Are you a fan of the movie? Awesome! This podcast is for you. Not a fan? Consider listening to hopefully gain a new perspective!

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The Carpathia | Scene 39

Apr 10 2024 55 mins

Part one of our "two-part finale" is here! Can you believe it?! WE CAN'T! In this episode we talk all about the extended Carpathia sequence, lots of deleted dialogue, final payoffs, and peel back the layers of a couple key moments. We also feature four voicemails from listeners and want to say a huge thank you to them for sending them in! If you'd like your voice

I'll Never Let Go (with guest Alexandra Boyd) | Scene 38

Mar 24 2024 85 mins

We reunite with Titanic cast member, first class woman Alexandra Boyd, to discuss such an imperative scene in the movie as Rose begins to live out her promise to Jack. Alexandra shares some behind the scenes tidbits with us, as well as some unique perspectives on the scene as a filmmaker herself! Big thanks to her for guesting again! FOLLOW ALEXANDRA: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website

The Promise (with guest Liz Osban) | Scene 37

Mar 03 2024 74 mins

While waiting for help to arrive, Rose makes a promise to Jack that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Later, Officer Lowe returns in lifeboat 14 to a very grim sight. For this scene we brought back our pal Liz Osban to discuss yet another massively important one! FOLLOW LIZ: Instagram | Website OUR SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Sea of Humanity (The "Door" Debate) | Scene 36

Feb 14 2024 66 mins

We've reached the scene that birthed possibly the most notorious "debate" in cinematic history. In our opinion, of course, there's not much of a debate here. Listen as we address (and squash) multiple arguments people have made over the last 26 years! We also read a listener email, go over a few historical beats and discuss some deleted scenes! OUR SOCIALS: ⁠�

Death of Titanic - Part 2 (w/ guest Pablo O'Hana) | Scene 35

Jan 31 2024 96 mins

Here we go. We've brought on another special guest to discuss what many consider to be the main event here. Fellow Titanic obsessive Pablo O'Hana joins us for a breakdown of "Death of Titanic - Part 2." We had a great time chatting about such an impactful scene. In fact, this scene was the entry point of Pablo's Titanic origin story! He tells us all about tha

Death of Titanic - Part 1 (w/ guest Adam Stolfo) | Scene 35

Jan 17 2024 67 mins

The first episode of the new year is here! Happy 2024! We hope you all had a lovely holiday season! And now... We begin the final stretch of new episodes. For this scene, we chat with Adam Stolfo. A fellow Titanic fan, lover of film, and podcaster among many other things. We discuss one of his favorite scenes, the first part of the death of Titanic. Some talking points include: in

At The Stern | Scene 34

Nov 15 2023 54 mins

This is our last scene before the official "Death of Titanic." We're truly closing in on the end now as Jack and Rose make it to the stern of the ship, where they'll spend their final moments together on Titanic. In this episode we read two listener emails, share nostalgic love for the movie, highlight some musical cues, analyze a couple of lines of dialogue (inc

Shattered Dreams | Scene 33

Oct 31 2023 48 mins

Some technical difficulties, a few scheduling conflicts and two sicknesses later... We bring you Scene 33! In this episode we discuss the scene that truly kicks off the last 5 minutes (in-universe time) of Titanic's tragic sinking. We cover: Captain Smith's final scene, Fabrizo's death (and deleted/alternate death!!!), the flooding of the grand staircase, promotion of

Nearer My God To Thee (with guest Raf Avila) | Scene 32

Sep 05 2023 64 mins

In this episode we break down the incredible sequence that is the "Nearer My God To Thee" montage -- with special guest Raf Avila, a.k.a. The Titanic Guy! It was so great speaking with Raf about this emotional, stand-out moment. He also shares his Titanic origin story with us and provides great facts throughout, as per usual! Hope you enjoy our discussion! FOLLOW RAF: Ti

Questions of Character | Scene 31

Aug 22 2023 35 mins

In this episode we cover Cal's slimy but successful attempt at getting on a lifeboat, and Mr. Andrews' & Captain Smith's final moments... among other things! Note: The "Approach To the New World" painting by Norman Wilkinson was actually in the first class smoking room on the Olympic! It was featured in A Night To Remember because there was no available p