Claire and Gavia delve into Oppenheimer, discussing the film's relationship with "great man" biopics, its divisive political narrative, its epic ensemble cast, its technical complexity, and Christopher Nolan's underappreciated levels of corniness.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss John Crowley's 2003 debut film Intermission, an early-aughts blast from the past starring Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Kelly Macdonald, and many more as a group of interconnected characters in Dublin. Topics include the film's relationship with other multi-plot films from the nineties and aughts, its cringey throwback misogyny, Crowley and screenwriter Mark O'Rowe's later work, and more.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Christopher Nolan's time-bending World War II epic Dunkirk. Topics discussed include the film's depiction of masculinity and race, what the deal is with 70mm anyway, Tom Hardy's face, and... Harry Styles.
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