# 174. Mission: Impossible (1996) with Angelo Muredda

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Published: 2025-06-06T04:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

Now best known for its stunt-heavy sequels, Mission: Impossible began as a Brian De Palma thriller about surveillance, performance, and how what you see isn't always the whole story. In this episode, we get into: How the opening scene teaches you how to watch the film What makes the writing in this film sing Why the production design is more than just stylish — it's integral to the storytelling What costumes, props, and performances reveal about character The crackling chemistry of a cast that brings texture to even the smallest roles How the film's set pieces are more than just excuses for impressive stunts 💌 Get the FREE companion viewing guide: Discover one of the best films of 2024, a different kind of genre film from the other side of the world 💬 Enjoy digging into filmmaking details like this? That's one of the things we do inside Reel Ruminators — a space for curious film lovers to explore great movies together, spark insights, and deepen your appreciation of film craft. Join by June 2 , and you'll get access to May's featured film and the close readings we did together — perfect if you want more of the kind of scene-level analysis you heard in this episode. 👉 Click here to join Reel Ruminators ✍️ More on cinematic structure and craft at Seventh Row

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