Pop Culture Happy Hour If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Oct 29, 2025
Walter Chow, a film instructor and writer, and Christina Escobar, entertainment journalist and co-founder of Latina Media Punto Co., delve into the intense film 'If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You.' They discuss Rose Byrne's standout performance as a mother struggling with emotional burdens while addressing the film's bleak tone and portrayal of parenthood. The guests explore the artistic choices, such as the decision to keep the child's face hidden, and debate whether the film critiques or rewards motherhood, revealing the pressures of domestic life and societal expectations.
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Unpleasantness Is The Point
- If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You is a bracing, prickly film that purposely makes viewers uncomfortable.
- Walter Chow says the movie's unpleasantness is its strength and leaves a bracing exhilaration afterward.
Artistry Without Joy
- Christina Escobar finds the film artful but lacking joy, so it may not resonate with parents seeking representation.
- She questions who the film is for beyond cinephiles because it offers little comfort or recognition.
Microstresses Amplify Parenting
- Aisha Harris notes the film highlights how small, piling micro-stresses can become catastrophic in parenting.
- She praises Rose Byrne for dialing back comedy to reveal darker, more strained emotional work.