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šŸŒ This week on Podcast Like Itā€™s the 2000s, weā€™re diving into Steven Soderberghā€™s Oscar-winning ensemble drama Traffic! Hosts Phil and Emily are joined by Caroline Thompson and Carson Betts to break down this gripping and ambitious exploration of the global drug trade and its devastating effects on individuals and families.


From the film's innovative use of color to its sprawling narrative and powerhouse performances, we explore how Traffic redefined the crime drama and captured the complexities of a deeply interconnected world. Is this one of the defining films of the 2000s? Tune in as we discuss its legacy, its impact, and why it still resonates today.


Donā€™t miss this thought-provoking conversation! šŸŽ§āœØ #Traffic #PodcastLikeItsThe2000s #StevenSoderbergh #MovieTalk #CarolineThompson #CarsonBetts #2000sCinema #OscarWinners



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