Kermode & Mayo’s Take Master Gardener, Hypnotic, The Gallows Pole, Shane Meadows + Sophie McShera
May 26, 2023
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Gardening As A Control Metaphor
- Paul Schrader uses gardening as a metaphor for control and male guilt in Master Gardener.
- The film is slow and familiar Schrader territory but redeemed by strong performances and beautiful plant imagery.
Set Expectations For Schrader Films
- If you've seen Schrader's other films, expect similar themes and pacing rather than surprises.
- Approach Master Gardener for performances and visuals, not fast-moving plot twists.
Laughing At Opposite Reactions
- Mark and Simon watched Bo Is Afraid alone and had opposite reactions during a climactic section.
- Mark laughed louder as Simon didn't, which amplified his enjoyment of the film.