This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Charlie Kaufman's trippy new film I'm Thinking of Ending Things, starring Jessie Buckley as a young woman considering breaking up with her boyfriend, played by Jesse Plemons. Topics include Kaufman's history of experimental, self-referential screenplays; excellent performances by Buckley and Plemons; and the film's core ideas about heterosexual relationships and its muddled ending.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Rian Johnson's new murder mystery Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and many more. They compare the film to the Agatha Christie stories that inspired it, praise its many delicious performances, and break down its progressive political message.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss the 1994 classic of Australian indie cinema Muriel's Wedding. They compare it to other coming of age films, analyze its combination of comedy and drama, and praise its refreshing depiction of awkward young womanhood.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia consider Netflix's new art world satire/horror flick Velvet Buzzsaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Toni Collette (among others) and directed by Dan Gilroy. They evaluate its success as satire of the art world, critique its use of horror tropes, and compare it to other recent entries in the art satire genre.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia go deep on one of their favorite films of all time: Todd Haynes' glam rock cult classic Velvet Goldmine. They reflect on their personal history with the film, contextualize its many historical and artistic references, discuss the role that fandom plays in the film, and sing the praises of all four central performances, including Christian Bale and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia discuss the terrifying new horror film Hereditary from first-time director Ari Aster. They compare the film to other staples of the genre, admire its depiction of family trauma, and analyze its scare factor. Spoilers abound.
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