God Awful Movies 440: Blackbird
Jan 23, 2024
The hosts discuss controversial aspects of Michael Flatley's film 'Blackbird' and its delayed release. They joke about the absurd wardrobe choices and speculate on the connection between Flatley and his unexpected award win. They touch on the benefits of therapy and the idea of making a spy movie. The hosts also comment on inappropriate racial undertones in the script and discuss amusing encounters with Eric Roberts and his henchman. They analyze illogical and nonsensical scenes in the film and express excitement over a character's death. The chapter ends with their thoughts on 'Blackbird' and teasers for the next movie review.
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Long-Awaited Review
- Michael Marshall has been talking about the movie "Blackbird" since 2019.
- The hosts finally watched it together and are excited to discuss it.
Vanity Project
- "Blackbird" is a significant vanity project by Michael Flatley.
- He wrote, directed, financed, and starred in it, filming in his properties.
Suspicious Award
- Michael Flatley won Best Actor at the Monaco Film Festival for "Blackbird".
- This was in its inaugural year, judged by a company near Flatley's home.