Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 2) • #347
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Apr 23, 2025 
Nish Kumar, a hilarious comic and insightful podcaster, joins the conversation to delve into the best films of the year. They discuss the emotional depth in Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', exploring themes of anxiety and decision-making. The duo also celebrates Tilda Swinton's remarkable performances and highlights the impactful documentary 'No Other Land'. Adding a twist, they examine the intersection of music, colonialism, and capitalism. Packed with humor and heartfelt reflections, this conversation is a delightful cinematic journey!
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Inside Out 2 Captures Anxiety
- Inside Out 2 visualizes anxiety and overwhelm in a way that resonates deeply with real experiences of anxiety disorder.
- It teaches us to accept our emotional complexity and give ourselves grace during mental struggles.
The Holdovers' 1970s Style
- The Holdovers is a character-driven 1970s style film about a teacher and lunch lady stuck at a boarding school over holidays.
- Devine Joy Randolph delivers a powerful performance portraying a grieving mother with a son who died in the Vietnam War.
American Fiction's Layered Message
- American Fiction explores the universal experience of marginalization where writers of color are told their work is not 'black enough'.
- It critiques lateral anger within oppressed communities, emphasizing the need to direct critique at real oppressors instead.