emilia- it was so MEH to me. nothing upsets me more than wasted potential, and that’s what this whole movie was. it’s definitely crash (2004) equivalent
OK I watched EP and my first takeaway is Zoe Saldana is a revelation! Not one false note. Deserving of Best Actress nomination if not a win. The film held my interest and was masterful…I don’t consider it a “musical”, rather the sung dialogue was an effective storytelling device, like adding a new iambic pentameter and was an easy opera. It is used to further the inner workings of the culture and characters without clunky melodrama. A-.
I have a hypothesis for Louis' question on Conclave. I believe the said candidate for Pope who eventually emerged as the winner was actively campaigning to be Pope behind the scenes which was simply never shown in the film. They were getting votes from the first round of voting and immediately became a part of the Latin American group of cardinals (probably secretly campaigning in that segment) The timing of their arrival was suspect. If their ministry required anonymity in conflict zones, why blow their cover and reveal their identity to the public in an election that could have progressed without them. And then that campaign speech delivered near the end pretty much sealed the deal. They were always in the game. There is more than meets the eye to this character.
I think this could have been an ok movie without the musical and Selena’s performance in Spanish no hate at all she is a good actress but the fluency wasn’t there. Zoey is a good actress with a lot of experience. The skin I live in came to mind, but that was a good movie with a great plot
Points being made with the follow policing and lack of productivity and focusing energy on things that don’t win power and elections. I’m a major lib with voting and many left values and it’s one of my biggest critiques of the overall movement. Coalition is only built around ideas and policing them against ppl largely already on their side instead of building that coalition around a damn CANDIDATE
I vote for blue sky over threads if we want a twitter alternative because it’s separate from Instagram and some ppl like to keep that separate
Actually, your conversation about Emilia Perez should be nominated for an Oscar.
Thank you Louis for continuing to mention Timothy Hutton in Ordinary People. Keep doing so!
love the new format! special guest, sam, was fantastic! i liked the play between louis and sam. and as always, the keep its were on point.
emilia- it was so MEH to me. nothing upsets me more than wasted potential, and that’s what this whole movie was. it’s definitely crash (2004) equivalent
OK I watched EP and my first takeaway is Zoe Saldana is a revelation! Not one false note. Deserving of Best Actress nomination if not a win. The film held my interest and was masterful…I don’t consider it a “musical”, rather the sung dialogue was an effective storytelling device, like adding a new iambic pentameter and was an easy opera. It is used to further the inner workings of the culture and characters without clunky melodrama. A-.
Sam is a treat! Please come back soon
I grew up in Mexico they did great capturing Mexico they did great
Great conversation! Ira is dropping gospel!!! Preach!
Isabella getting in- Yes! And I'll use Claire Trevor in "Dead End" for the five-minute (or so) nominee counterpoint.
I have a hypothesis for Louis' question on Conclave. I believe the said candidate for Pope who eventually emerged as the winner was actively campaigning to be Pope behind the scenes which was simply never shown in the film. They were getting votes from the first round of voting and immediately became a part of the Latin American group of cardinals (probably secretly campaigning in that segment) The timing of their arrival was suspect. If their ministry required anonymity in conflict zones, why blow their cover and reveal their identity to the public in an election that could have progressed without them. And then that campaign speech delivered near the end pretty much sealed the deal. They were always in the game. There is more than meets the eye to this character.
"...but they are available near the checkout." Got me hahaahaha
I think this could have been an ok movie without the musical and Selena’s performance in Spanish no hate at all she is a good actress but the fluency wasn’t there. Zoey is a good actress with a lot of experience. The skin I live in came to mind, but that was a good movie with a great plot
the speed at which i had to move to skip over the conclave spoiler...
Points being made with the follow policing and lack of productivity and focusing energy on things that don’t win power and elections. I’m a major lib with voting and many left values and it’s one of my biggest critiques of the overall movement. Coalition is only built around ideas and policing them against ppl largely already on their side instead of building that coalition around a damn CANDIDATE
You mentioned Timothy Hutton Ordinary People;
HELLO!!!!
Judd Hirsch Ordinary People
Isabella R!!!!
Selena Gomez speaking Spanish in the movie was embarassing.
Zoe Saldana gives a great performance though
le fue increíble en su primer papel en español y además interpreta a un personaje cuyo primer idioma es el inglés.
the movie is very nasty. i dont understand the hype. i will say this, Emilia Perez is this years villian
It was a great movie if you have taste.
😂😂😂 stop it