Episode notes
What’s the drama behind director Kristoffer Borgli’s new film, THE DRAMA? And, unlike Mary J. Blige, do we want said drama? We unpack all that with film critic Ariel LeBeau, and then talk about some movies that were secretly darker than advertised.
What’s Good
Alonso – Flossing first
Drea – Artemis II
Ariel – soft boiled eggs for breakfast (6m)
Kevin – rediscovering Billy Joel
ITIDIC
- Writers Guild Reaches Tentative 4-Year Deal with Studios
- “It’s Not Your Imagination: Movies ARE Getting Longer”
Staff Picks
Alonso – Marc by Sofia
Drea – The Christophers
Ariel – Dogfight
Kevin – One Hour Photo
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Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Edited by Gabe Mara
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher
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- Ariel LeBeau
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