OVERINVESTED

with Morgan and Gavia

Episode 187: Rebecca (2020)

October 29, 2020 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Gavia and Morgan dig into Ben Wheatley's woefully misguided remake of Rebecca, the 1940 classic by Alfred Hitchcock. They compare the new movie, starring Armie Hammer and Lily James, to the original as well as Daphne du Maurier's beloved novel; bemoan its misunderstanding of the source material; critique its mystifyingly incompetent script; and (alas) much more.

Episode 156: Gosford Park

January 23, 2020 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Morgan and Gavia revisit an old favorite: Robert Altman's 2001 masterpiece Gosford Park. They admire the film's depiction of interwar Britain; praise its sprawling cast of legendary actors including Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, and Clive Owen; and compare it to the less politically astute "Downton Abbey," also written by screenwriter Julian Fellowes.