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Life and Art from FT Weekend

Culture Gabfest: the Beyhive swarms the box office

Dec 29, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts explore Beyoncé's concert film 'Renaissance' and discuss the impact of her perfectionism. They then dive into the film 'May, December' and praise the performances of Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. The hosts also discuss the genius of Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' and share their favorite Seuss books. The podcast concludes with reflections on a famous children's book author and the documentary 'Paris is Burning'.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast discusses Beyoncé's film Renaissance and its impact on pop culture.
  • The hosts analyze Todd Haynes' May December and its portrayal of life's complexities.

Deep dives

The Legacy of Shane McGowan and the Pogues

In honor of the passing of Shane McGowan, the frontman of the Pogues, I recommend listening to their album 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God'. McGowan's songwriting and the band's unique sound made a lasting impact on the music industry.

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