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EPISODE 25: It's The LT Guarantee! PROMPTS: 1434, Charcoal, Lens In this episode of Curated by Chance, Neal and Lauren explore two masterpieces inspired by this week’s prompts, taking listeners on a journey through art, cinema, and history. Neal delves into Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Rear Window (1954), unraveling its themes of voyeurism, morality, and isolation. From the groundbreaking set design to Hitchcock’s visual storytelling, Neal breaks down why this suspenseful masterpiece still resonates in the digital age. He also shares fascinating trivia, including its connection to real-life crimes and Hollywood’s favorite costume designer, Edith Head. Lauren takes us further back in time to 1434 with Jan van Eyck’s iconic Arnolfini Portrait. She unpacks the rich symbolism hidden in this Flemish masterpiece, from the mysterious convex mirror to the lavish fabrics and even the enigmatic dog at the couple’s feet. Lauren also explores the painting’s role in art history and why it continues to fascinate viewers centuries after it was completed. Neal’s Topic: Rear Window (1954) Dir: Alfred Hitchcock Stream the movie here Buy the movie here Lauren’s Topic: The Arnolfini Portrait Jan van Eyck 1434 More about the painting Support Our Show: Love the show? Help us keep going by becoming a Patron for just $5/month! 👉 www.patreon.com/curatedbychance Follow the show and its creators on Instagram: The Show - @curatedbychance Lauren - @paisleylo Neal - @nealefischer E-mail us: [email protected] Hear Neal each week on Triviality Podcast. Subscribe now! Listen to Lauren on Miss Information Podcast! Subscribe now! Buy Neal’s next two books! Christmas Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices