This week’s /Filmcast begins with Devindra discussing some of the movies he’s been watching. Salt receives some positive feedback along with Centurion and The Pallbearer.
On the news front, Blockbuster’s impending bankruptcy stirs up a discussion about the company’s historically questionable decision making and the value of competition for Red Box and Netflix. Anime director Satoshi Kon passed away recently, and Devindra and Adam lament the loss of a great film maker in his prime. Looking ahead, the next installment in the Mission: Impossible series raises questions about the franchise (including the lead character, and the value of name-recognition). Dave ends the news segment with an upcoming movie starring John Cusak as Edgar Allen Poe, depicting the mysterious few days before the author’s death. This topic quickly leads into biopics in general, and touches on the discussion last week about blending real life events with cinematic entertainment.
For the featured review this week, the guys are in agreement – The Kids Are All Right is great. In particular, all three hosts praise the film for its organic portrayal of family and relationships, and its nuanced characters. The movie seems to fire on all cylinders as the script and cast receive similar appreciation. The show wraps up with some discussion about the film’s themes – most notably, its normalized treatment of same-gender parents, and its focus on marriage and family as universal experiences.
This week, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigleyremember the passing of a too-young talent, discuss the nature of biopics, reflect on the state of the Mission: Impossible series, and share memories of a Blockbuster long gone.
What We’ve Been Watching
- Devindra (02:12): Salt, Centurion, The Pallbearer
News Discussion
- (16:40) Blockbuster prepares for mid-September bankruptcy
- (27:38) Anime legend Satoshi Kon passes away
- (31:03) Jeremy Renner joins Mission Impossible 4, which might not be called Mission Impossible 4
- (36:48) John Cusack will be Edgar Allen Poe
Featured Review
- (48:50) The Kids Are All Right
Runtime – 1:21:55
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