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Kinds of Kindness and what's making us happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Exploring Cruelty, Kindness, and Unsettling Scenes in Film

The chapter delves into a film by Yorgos Lanthimos, exploring the discomfort and intrigue it evokes in the speakers. They discuss the theme of cruelty and kindness in the movie, analyze its narrative structure, and delve into the performances of actors like Jesse Plemons. The chapter also touches on themes of power dynamics, freedom, dominance, and routine depicted in the film, along with critiques of certain disturbing scenes and acting praises for Mamadou Ache.

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