215: Matthew Vaughn + Argylle, American Fiction, The Zone of Interest, Migration
Feb 1, 2024
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Director Matthew Vaughn discusses his film Argylle. Topics include the balance of genres, casting choices, and potential sequels. The podcast also explores a thought-provoking Holocaust film with a unique approach and discusses an animated duck movie. The hosts share contrasting opinions on a film and recommend American Fiction. They finish by discussing meta gags and crossovers in TV shows and movies.
Argylle is described as an action-comedy romance thrill ride with strong chemistry between the main characters.
American Fiction explores themes of race, stereotypes, and the power of storytelling through a thought-provoking exploration of black representation in literature.
Deep dives
Inside Total Film: Weekly Podcast from Smarter Movie Magazine
Join Matt Maitum and Matthew Leyland as they discuss the upcoming film Argo, the American Fiction and Zone of Interest novels, as well as the film Migration. Matt shares his experience of watching the TV show The Traitors while Matthew talks about films he saw at Sundance. They also review Migration, the latest film from Illumination Studios.
Argo: A Spy Caper Directed by Matthew Vaughn
Director Matthew Vaughn talks about his new film Argo in an interview with Deputy Online Editor Faye Watson. He describes the film as an action-comedy romance thrill ride and discusses the chemistry between the main characters, played by Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell. Vaughn also talks about the challenges of creating action sequences and balancing violence to achieve a PG-13 rating.
American Fiction: A Thought-Provoking Drama
American Fiction, directed by Carl Franklin and based on the novel by Percival Everett, explores the themes of race, stereotypes, and the power of storytelling. The film follows writer Monk Ellison, played by Jeffrey Wright, as he navigates the publishing industry and grapples with his own identity. With a blend of drama, satire, and emotion, American Fiction offers a thought-provoking exploration of black representation in literature.
The Zone of Interest: A Disturbing Yet Compelling Film
Directed by Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest presents a chilling and unsettling portrayal of a Nazi commandant and his family living near Auschwitz. The film focuses on their daily lives while only hinting at the atrocities happening nearby. With its unique storytelling approach and excellent performances, The Zone of Interest offers a thought-provoking examination of the banality of evil and the depths of human depravity.