Blank Check with Griffin & David The Village with David Ehrlich
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Feb 29, 2016 David Ehrlich (Rolling Stone) joins Griffin and David for an analysis of 'The Village'. They discuss why the film was panned, Adrien Brody's role, Shyamalan's reputation, and the director's tendency to cast himself. They also explore the film's confusing relationships, fear and grief, Bryce Dallas Howard's performance, and the director's visual storytelling approach. Additionally, they analyze the film's secrets and symbolism, race and representation, leaked script and reshoots, and the box office performance of movies in 2004.
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The Village as a Turning Point
- "The Village" is a pivotal film in M. Night Shyamalan's career.
- It marks a shift in his filmmaking style and audience reception.
The Guest's Choice
- David Ehrlich, a writer for Rolling Stone and co-host of "Fighting in the War Room", guests on the podcast.
- He specifically requested to discuss "The Village".
Pretentiousness of The Village
- "The Village" is considered M. Night Shyamalan's most pretentious film.
- Its stylized dialogue and setting contribute to this perception.