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Knicks Chaos, Oscar Picks, Worst 2019 Movies, and a Claire Danes Interview, With Brian Koppelman and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Critique of Recent Cinematic Disappointments

This chapter offers a critical analysis of various films, addressing performances by actors like Kathy Bates and Sam Rockwell while expressing frustration over certain cinematic choices. The speakers explore the failures of films such as 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate' and 'Rocketman,' emphasizing a lack of authenticity and critical storytelling. Various films released in 2019 are scrutinized for poor casting and execution, leading to a broader conversation about expectations versus reality in Hollywood.

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