Blank Check with Griffin & David The Tenth Annual Blank Check Awards with Joe Reid
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Feb 23, 2025 AI Snips
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Amelia Perez: A Risky Bet
- Netflix's "Amelia Perez" was a risky bet, combining a trans musical with a drug cartel story in Mexico.
- However, it failed to resonate with audiences and was considered a bad musical overall.
2024 Oscars: Unpredictable
- The 2024 Oscars were unpredictable due to the Academy's internal conflict about its identity.
- This resulted in fluctuating tastes, exemplified by an art house film initially bombing but later being reclaimed by traditionalists.
Disappointment with Amelia Perez
- Despite liking Jacques Odiard's previous films, including "The Sisters Brothers", Joe Reid disliked "Amelia Perez".
- Griffin Newman found it dull, especially in the latter half, and it ultimately received no nominations.