Enemy of the State (1998)

Marc’s Pick

PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven’t seen it

A spoiler-free breakdown of the late ’90s conspiracy thriller Enemy of the State, centred on surveillance, power, and the fragility of everyday life in a data-driven world.

An exploration of the film’s tone, pace, and thematic focus touching on paranoia, loss of privacy, institutional control, and how technology reshapes trust and identity.

A look at how the movie blends chase-thriller momentum with political tension, and how its depiction of surveillance turns ordinary spaces into sources of unease.

By the end of Part 1, you’ll know whether this mix of tension, escalation, and technological anxiety belongs on your watchlist.

PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you’ve seen it

What Did You Miss?

The details beneath the surface from how information replaces physical force as the main threat, to the way framing and perspective keep danger just out of sight.

Moments that gain new weight on reflection, including the use of off-screen action, overlapping systems, and constant motion to create a sense of pressure and inevitability.

A deeper look at how the film examines surveillance, accountability, and the balance between security and freedom, themes that feel increasingly relevant with time.

Paul’s Facts of the Day

A standout set of facts and trivia, including:

Connections to earlier surveillance cinema

How real-world technology influenced the script

Production choices shaped by rapidly changing tech

Behind-the-scenes decisions that reinforced the film’s sense of scale and urgency

Hate It or Rate It?

Marc, Darren & Paul submit their scores and Enemy of the State takes its place in the Legend League.

PART 3 – Listener Lounge

Your questions, your comments and your shout-outs, the Question of the Week and of course… the reveal of next week’s movie.

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