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Finding love in a dystopian place (Fingernails, The Lobster, Her)

Finding love in a dystopian place (Fingernails, The Lobster, Her)

FromGroovy Movies


Finding love in a dystopian place (Fingernails, The Lobster, Her)

FromGroovy Movies

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In honour of new release Fingernails, we talk dystopian romances: why they work, when they don’t, and which animal we’d like to be turned into if we didn’t find love. ReferencesFingernails director Christos Nikou on modern dating by Lou Thomas for BFI Sheila O’Malley’s review of The LobsterInterview with Yorgos Lanthimos on The Lobster by Mekado Murphy for The New York TimesSpike Jonze on Her by Logan Hill for The New York TimesFilm PharmacyDie Hard (1988) dir. by John McTiernanThe Godfather (1972) dir. by Francis Ford Coppola Atonement (2007) dir. by Joe WrightFight Club (1999) dir. by David Fincher-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Produced and edited by Lily AustinMusic and sound by James BrailsfordLogo design by Abby-Jo SheldonFollow usEmail us
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Two friends and mega film fans, Lily and James, take it in turn to choose a film they love and the other one hasn't seen. Listen to the post-viewing discussion which ensues.