Two movies about fitting in and fantasy — it's American Psycho vs Beatriz at Dinner.
Listen to my prior discussion of the film with Movie Reviews in 20 Qs and Epic Film Guys HERE.
Noomi Rapace | Strong Female Leads
Noomi Rapace (Lamb, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus) is a conduit for human experience in whatever project she's in, allowing viewers to come to their own conclusions about her characters in a way that makes every role she tackles a must-watch.
We discuss the ambiguity of the parts she chooses, the honesty of Polaroids, and why Lamb came at such a perfect time in her life and felt like a homecoming. Plus, Noomi shares a lobster fact I haven't stopped thinking about.
See A24's Lamb in theaters now - I loved it and I want to talk to everyone about it!
Watch the trailer for Lamb.
Follow Noomi on Instagram to see her exploits chronicled via Polaroids.
Who Are You?: The Wrestler vs Waitress
Two contemplative films about becoming who you're meant to be and knowing when to save yourself — it's The Wrestler vs Waitress.
Say My Name: Beetlejuice vs Candyman (1992)
Two movies about the power of a name and the consequences of entering spaces that don't belong to you — it's Beetlejuice vs Candyman.
Red Herring: The Talented Mr. Ripley vs Passion
Bad Reputation: American History X vs Shrek
Two movies about leaning into stereotypes to scare off others and learning that the people you dislike aren’t so different from yourself — it’s American History X vs Shrek.
Look Who's Talking: The King's Speech vs The Last Word
Two movies about communication and feeling understood by unlikely friends — it’s The King’s Speech vs The Last Word.
Honor-Bound: The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham
Two movies about the interior lives of athletes and the obligation we feel to family — it’s The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham.
Nature of the Beast: Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne
Two movies about what makes a monster and the importance of community — it's Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne.
Nicole Parker | Strong Female Leads
Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen, Wicked, MADtv) is someone who has me in tears laughing every time I watch or listen to her, and her singing is otherworldly. We discuss fake facial hair, the thrill of seeing a musical, and my favorite podcast neighborhood, Dignity Falls. When we get into the celebrities she is best known for impersonating, Nicole shares how her view on impressions has evolved and reflects on the regret she feels regarding her sketches as Britney Spears in particular.
If anyone has a time machine, I would truly like to book it to see Nicole in Funny Girl. Please and thank you.
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