Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Friday wrap on All's Fair, Die My Love, and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Nov 7, 2025
Film and TV critics Roxana Hadadi, Teri Hart, and Jackson Weaver dive into the intricacies of recent cinematic releases. They dissect Kim Kardashian's role in 'All's Fair,' questioning its writing and whether she can lead a drama. The panel praises Jennifer Lawrence's authentic performance in 'Die My Love,' while discussing its handling of postpartum themes. They also cover the intense experience of 'If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You,' noting its emotional rawness and the significance of female filmmakers in reshaping motherhood narratives.
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INSIGHT

Campy Celebrity Soap Over Substance

  • All's Fair leans into trashy, campy pleasures rather than serious drama and revels in disposable, episode-sized stories.
  • Critics say the show prioritizes celebrity spectacle over meaningful scripts or character depth.
ANECDOTE

Kim Kardashian Plays A Version Of Herself

  • Roxana describes Kim Kardashian mostly playing a version of herself, drawing on reality-TV performance rather than deep dramatic transformation.
  • She says Kim isn't the glue of the show but fits the ensemble's disposable, glossy tone.
INSIGHT

Murphy's Tone Swings Leave Plot Thin

  • Jackson argues Ryan Murphy's shows oscillate between shallow sensationalism and deeper true-crime attempts, leaving All's Fair feeling inert and episodic.
  • He finds this series lacks a sustained narrative drive and depth compared with Murphy's stronger works.
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