Pop Culture Happy Hour Death Of A Unicorn And What's Making Us Happy
Mar 28, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into the film featuring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, unpacking its themes of exploitation and the real monsters within. They critique the film's struggle to blend fantasy and horror, pointing out disappointing pacing and character development. The joy of communal viewing in theaters is celebrated, shifting to personal highlights of the week. The conversation also touches on 90s nostalgia in 'Reacher,' Jeffrey Self's poignant memoir on self-sabotage, and an inspiring duet by Kendrick Lamar and SZA that reimagines a classic.
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Death of a Unicorn Plot
- In Death of a Unicorn, a father and daughter hit a unicorn with their car.
- This sets off a chain of events involving a billionaire and a vengeful unicorn herd.
Ensemble Cast Praised
- Jordan Cruciola enjoyed the film, praising the ensemble cast, especially Jenna Ortega and Will Poulter.
- She found Paul Rudd's character unlikeable, marking the first time she found him so.
Slow and Tedious
- Glenn Weldon found the film slow and tedious, criticizing the focus on the father-daughter relationship.
- He felt the film underutilized its comedic actors and lacked fun.
