Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Trailer Hype, Mia Goth’s ‘MaXXXine’ Madness, and ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
Jul 8, 2024
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Van Lathan joins the hosts to discuss Eddie Murphy's return in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'. They reflect on reviving careers, legacy sequels in movie franchises, and crafting memorable violent sequences in films. The conversation also covers setting 'Maxine' in the mid-80s amidst real-world threats and exploring filmmaking perspectives for future projects.
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Quick takeaways
Brad Pitt stars in 'F1' trailer, Paramount sale confirmed
Ti West's 'MaXXXine' explores Hollywood's allure
Eddie Murphy returns in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'
Success of 'Despicable Me 4' reflects family film genre popularity
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Reflecting on Nostalgia with Beverly Hills Cop
The return of Axel Foley in 'Axle F' brings a mix of nostalgia and new energy, catering to long-time fans of the franchise. The legacy sequel mirrors iconic aspects of the original films while introducing a fresh narrative with familiar characters.
Navigating the Ambiguity of Despicable Me 4
The recently released Despicable Me 4 received mixed reactions, with a viewer feeling a sense of existential meaninglessness after watching the film solo on a Sunday evening. Despite personal reflections, the movie's successful international box office performance suggests ongoing popularity within the family film genre.
Crafting the Trilogy: Origins and Evolution of the X, Pearl, & XXX Saga
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Maxine's Metamorphosis: LA's Influence, Cinematic Aesthetics, & Character Development
Maxine's natural progression to Hollywood symbolizes ambition and the allure of making Los Angeles a character in the narrative. The adaptation to an LA setting encapsulates the city's cinematic essence, offering a mix of glamour and grit which resonates aesthetically with the thematic exploration of hope amidst the absurdity of the entertainment industry.
Auteur's Precision: Crafting Mystery, Meta Narratives, & Creative Evolutions
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Sean and Amanda react to the trailer for ‘F1,’ Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver (1:00), then react to the news of the Paramount sale going through (5:00). They later dig into Ti West’s third installment in the ‘X’ trilogy, ‘MaXXXine’ (10:00). Next, they’re joined by Van Lathan to discuss Eddie Murphy’s return to the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ franchise in this past weekend’s Netflix release: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (28:00). Sean and Amanda then briefly discuss ‘Despicable Me 4’ and the state of the box office, as it has bounced back recently (50:00), before Sean is finally joined by West to discuss ‘MaXXXine’ in further depth, talk about why he wanted to stay in this story, and dig into some of the myriad influences on the film (58:00).