Slate Daily Feed Culture Gabfest: Lily Allen’s Revenge Tour Edition
Nov 5, 2025
The hosts dive into Richard Linklater’s fascinating film Blue Moon, showcasing Ethan Hawke’s stunning transformation as Lorenz Hart. They then explore the conspiracy series Down Cemetery Road, featuring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, while navigating its intricate plot twists. The conversation shifts to Lily Allen's confessional album West End Girl, highlighting its raw honesty and standout tracks like 'Pussy Palace.' With personal endorsements, the discussion reveals valuable cultural gems, from heartwarming music to tantalizing culinary experiences.
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A Life Condensed Into One Night
- Richard Linklater's Blue Moon compresses a life into one night, using theater's claustrophobic intimacy to reveal character.
- The film reframes Lorenz Hart's decline as cultural displacement and personal destruction.
Hawke's Charm Turns Into Work
- Ethan Hawke's performance transforms his usual charm into visible, exhausting effort and vulnerability.
- Dana says this marks a new gear in the Linklater–Hawke collaboration, deepening Hawke's range.
Hart Versus Hammerstein: Cultural Trade-Off
- Lorenz Hart's lyricism represented urban toughness and emotional depth that Broadway later smoothed into broader populism.
- The shift to Rodgers and Hammerstein signaled both commercial triumph and a cultural loss.
