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‘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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- The framing device in 'The War of the Roses' adds fable-like qualities to the story.
- Characters in the film go to extreme lengths, leading to darkly comedic and bloody scenes.
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Framing the Divorce Drama
The framing device used in the film, involving Danny DeVito's character, provides a fable-like quality to the story, enhancing its fantastical elements
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