Classic Movies Live – Season 5, Episode 18: Furiosa
May 29, 2024
This week on Classic Movies Live!, the highly-awaited prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road! In this episode, Pierre and Jeff dissect George Miller’s latest tale from the Wasteland, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role, Furiosa shows the backstory of the breakout star of Fury Road. From her early days in the Green Place to her ascension to praetorian of the Citadel, Furiosa is an adrenaline-fueled epic spanning 15 years. Joining Taylor-Joy are Chris Hemsworth, playing the hilarious and terrifying Wasteland Warlord Dementus, Lord Protector of Gastown, and Tom Burke — in what is sure to be his breakout role — as Furiosa’s mentor, Praetorian Jack.
Furiosa takes what Fury Road built and expands on it, but does it succeed? Can Anya Taylor-Joy match Charlize Theron’s unforgettable portrayal of Imperator Furiosa? How does Chris Hemsworth fare as a villain? Tune in to hear our thoughts on all these questions and more!
And if you’d like to hear what our hosts thought of Fury Road, have we got an treat for you! Check out our episode on Fury Road, featuring Bhavna Sharma of The Bloody Broads!
