The A24 Podcast Creatures Of Habit with Pedro Pascal & Halina Reijn
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Feb 6, 2025 Pedro Pascal, beloved for his roles in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, shares insights into his film Babygirl and his deep love for movies. Halina Reijn, the creative force behind Babygirl, opens up about her artistic process and the challenges of honest storytelling. They discuss travel quirks, connecting over their experiences with films like The Social Network. The duo also reflects on vulnerability in film and personal memories tied to childhood movie experiences, highlighting the therapeutic power of storytelling and the courage it takes to embrace intimacy.
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Travel Obsession
- Pedro Pascal is obsessed with travel and sleep schedules.
- He meticulously plans his flights and naps to combat jet lag.
Discomfort with Nesting
- Pedro Pascal discusses his discomfort with nesting and staying in one place.
- He prefers to be on the move and finds the anticipation of travel more challenging than the actual travel itself.
Moral Landscape in Films
- North American films often have a moral landscape where characters are punished for perilous actions.
- This creates a structured catharsis with binary ideas of heroism and villainy, unlike Halina Reijn's film Baby Girl.
