Josh O’Connor, La Chimera, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You & The Fall Guy
May 3, 2024
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Man of the moment, Josh O’Connor, discusses his leading role in 'La Chimera', a period fantasy drama. Mark reviews 'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'The Idea of You'. The big review is 'The Fall Guy' starring Ryan Gosling. Topics include romance, action, and cinematic praise for films.
Josh O'Connor's deep admiration for director Alice Rohrwacher's distinctive style and storytelling led to his leading role in 'La Chimera'.
Love Lies Bleeding explores a romantic entanglement between a reclusive gym manager and an ambitious bodybuilder, delving into violent criminal family ties.
The Fall Guy showcases the dynamic chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in an action-packed comedy centered around a stuntman's return to the movie industry.
Deep dives
Joshua O'Connor's Fascination with Working with Aliash Rolvaca
Joshua O'Connor describes his deep admiration for director Aliash Rolvaca, inspired by her previous work, particularly 'Happy as Lazaro,' a film rich in magical realism. O'Connor's persistent efforts to express his desire to work with Rolvaca, including sending letters to obscure locations, reflect his passion for her distinctive style and storytelling.
Character Analysis of Arthur in 'Lachy Mera'
Joshua O'Connor delves into the enigmatic character of Arthur in 'Lachy Mera,' portraying a British archaeologist entangled in a morally complex narrative. Arthur's past incarceration for tomb raiding in Italy and his peculiar ability to sense the 'void' showcase the film's blend of magical realism and poignant themes of spirituality.
Immersive Filming Experience in 'Lachy Mera'
Joshua O'Connor shares insights into the immersive filming experience of 'Lachy Mera,' highlighting the utilization of non-professional local actors and the incorporation of authentic elements like water divining. O'Connor's dedication to mastering Italian for his role adds a layer of authenticity to his character's interactions within the Italian setting.
The Fall Guy Movie Plot
The movie follows a storyline where a stuntman named Colt is reluctantly brought back into the movie industry after a stunt gone wrong. His silent retreat from movies angers his former girlfriend turned director, Jodie. She decides to punish him with dangerous on-set stunts. Despite the tension, the duo teams up to save the movie. The film highlights the stunt action sequences and the dynamic chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, making it a fun and explosive popcorn flick.
Rebel Moon II Nonsensical Narration
The podcast episode includes a segment discussing the absurd narration from the fictional film 'Rebel Moon II.' The narration featured names like Tark, General Titus, and events at locations such as the Colosseum of Pollux. The hosts humorously comment on the over-the-top narration, contrasting it with the style of classic films. The narration and its fantastical elements provide entertainment as the hosts dissect the peculiarities of the storytelling in the film.
This week, man of the moment Josh O’Connor is in the studio to chat to Simon about his leading role in ‘La Chimera’, Italian auteur Alice Rohrwacher’s period fantasy drama about a British archaeologist who becomes involved in an international network of stolen Etruscan artifacts during the 1980s.
Mark gives his take on various new releases including ‘Love Lies Bleeding’, the latest offering from Kermode fave Rose Glass, which sees Kristen Stewart play a reclusive gym manager who falls for an ambitious bodybuilder only for the pair to become embroiled in the former’s violent criminal family; and ‘The Idea of You’, an Anne Hathaway-starring romcom that sees a 40-year-old single mum begin an unexpected romance with the 24-year-old leader singer of the biggest boy band on the planet.
The big review of the week is 'The Fall Guy’, a Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-starring action comedy, which sees a battle-scarred stuntman spring back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly and mysteriously disappears.
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