The Rewatchables ‘The War of the Roses’ With Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins
Apr 9, 2024
Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins discuss the dark comedy 'The War of the Roses,' exploring divorce themes in movies, analyzing the chemistry of Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, dissecting the dark humor and gender conflict in the film, and diving into symbolism, character dynamics, and the impact of divorced parents spending holidays together.
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80s Power Couple
- Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner were the 80s equivalent of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
- The shock value of their characters' deaths in War of the Roses was significant because audiences expected a happy ending.
Douglas's Dark Side
- Bill Simmons's perception of Michael Douglas changed after seeing his earlier, darker roles.
- This shift occurred after initially viewing Douglas in more lighthearted films like The American President.
Turner's Impact and Decline
- Kathleen Turner's health issues impacted her career trajectory after War of the Roses.
- Bill Simmons considered her his ideal woman in the 80s.