Two movies where heroes contend with their destiny and embrace faith — it's Dune vs Sex and the City.
A Mother's Love: Aliens vs Halloween H20
Two movies about motherhood and not being believed — it's Aliens vs Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.
And listen to my previous conversation with H20 star Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. Such a delight.
Stuck in a Rut: 127 Hours vs Gerald's Game
Two movies about being trapped physically and emotionally — it’s 127 Hours vs Gerald’s Game.
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Black Sheep: American Psycho vs Beatriz at Dinner
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.