The Big Picture ‘Wonka’ and the Timothee Chalamet Movie Star Playbook. Plus: Jonathan Glazer on ‘The Zone of Interest.’
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Dec 15, 2023 Jonathan Glazer, director of 'The Zone of Interest,' discusses recreation in film, interpretive sound design, their other collaborations, and more. Also, the hosts share their thoughts on the movie 'Wonka,' the musical performance of Shalomie, Hugh Grant's performance, presenting musicals as non-musicals in trailers, live-action children's movies, Timothee Chalamet's career choices, and Jonathan Glazer's collaboration process in the film industry.
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Initial Wonka Skepticism
- Joanna Robinson initially resisted the online negativity surrounding Wonka.
- She changed her mind due to her trust in director Paul King, known for Paddington.
Amanda's Shifting Expectations
- Amanda Dobbins initially dreaded Wonka but softened after seeing the trailer in theaters.
- She realized it was a children's film and accepted that children deserve movies, too.
Emotional Response to Wonka
- Amanda Dobbins cried during Wonka, more than any other 2023 film.
- She attributes this to the film's parental themes, nostalgia, and Timothée Chalamet.