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‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Hunger Games.’ Plus: Eli Roth!

The Big Picture

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Exploring the Ambition and Creativity of 'Downsizing'

The chapter discusses the movie 'Downsizing' and its ambition and creativity. The speaker mentions that while the movie didn't completely come together, it had many memorable details. They also compare 'Downsizing' to another movie called 'Holdovers' and discuss how the latter feels smaller in comparison. The chapter explores the idea of directors wanting to make bigger and bolder films, referencing 'Downsizing' as an example of a filmmaker stepping outside of their usual style. The speaker also highlights the environmental themes in 'Downsizing'.

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