Podcast – November Movies, Reviews: The Killer, Dream Scenario

This week on the podcast, we talk about David Fincher’s newest film The Killer (now on Netflix), Nicholas Cage’s wacky new role in Dream Scenario and the Norwegian-ness of it all, as well as our favorite movies for the month of November.

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The Killer – Netflix: Solitary, cold, methodical and unencumbered by scruples or regrets, a killer waits in the shadows, watching for his next target. Yet, the longer he waits, the more he thinks he’s losing his mind, if not his cool. We talk about this movie on the podcast this week, as Cole gives his review of it.

Director: David Fincher
Writers: Alexis Nolent, Luc Jacamon, Andrew Kevin Walker
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell

Dream Scenario – A24 / In Theaters: Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom. Tristan reviewed this movie on the podcast this week.

Director: Kristoffer Borgli
Writer: Kristoffer Borgli
Stars: Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson

News:

Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Key ‘Hunger Games’ Scene That Inspired Her Song ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ From ‘Songbirds and Snakes’

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/olivia-rodrigo-hunger-games-song-cant-catch-me-now-1235790639/
“Speaking to Variety at the Los Angeles premiere of the long-awaited prequel film, Rodrigo revealed that she started the writing process for “Can’t Catch Me Now” from scratch after watching the movie and collecting her thoughts.”
“Philippa Childs, head of film and TV union Bectu, said in a statement on the union’s website: “We congratulate our SAG-AFTRA colleagues on their determination in holding out for a deal that meets their objectives. We wholeheartedly welcome this news after what has been and incredibly difficult period for our members, and the whole U.K. film and TV industry.”
“Rodrigo also shared that Rachel Zegler’s fierce District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird inspired her track for the film. Zegler, the titular songbird, recalled her first day on set in Lucy Gray’s ruffled rainbow dress. “It was really, really exciting. But also terrifying, because I realized I had to do all my stunts in heels!”
“Zegler wasn’t deterred by that extra challenge. In fact, she was emboldened by it. “Oddly enough, it was a fun experience,” she said. “It was mostly just knowing the filmmakers had such trust in me that, even though I wasn’t there for a lot of the choreography, they still trusted me that I would be able to bring it on the day. I hopefully did just that, and I can’t wait for the general public to be the judge.”

Independent Film Business in U.K. Heading for ‘Market Failure,’ Says Producers Body

https://variety.com/2023/film/global/independent-film-business-market-failure-high-end-film-tv-uk-consultation-dcms-1235790400/
“The U.K.’s independent film sector is heading for “market failure” due to industry conditions and inflation, producers body Pact has said.”
“Pact, which represents a range of indie production companies, made the alarming assessment in a response to the U.K. government’s consultation on film and high-end TV.”
“Pact continued that “without urgent Government intervention the sector will no longer be viable, impacting the talent pipeline and jobs across the indie film sector and the wider audiovisual economy.”
“The decline in indie films, they say, is a result of difficulty in securing finance and the “slow return” of audiences to cinemas. They propose upping tax relief to 40% for films with a budget of between £1 million and £15 million to help the sector.”

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Renewed for Season 3 at FX

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/welcome-to-wrexham-renewed-season-3-fx-1235790377/
“The wild global success of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ is a testament to the courage and vision of Rob and Ryan, the dogged spirit of the Red Dragons, and the hope and devotion of the people of Wrexham,” said Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment. “It’s a story that has only begun to be told and one that everyone can continue to follow along with in the third season. Our thanks to the creative team who captured these thrilling moments and everyone who achieved what seemed impossible only a short time ago.”
“McElhenney and Reynolds teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Red Dragons in 2020 with the intention of building an underdog story the world could get behind. After a painful elimination in the playoffs, Season 2 continues to follow the club as they look to get promoted out of the National League and make their triumphant return to the English Football League. “Dedicated staff and supporters hold on to the dream of returning the team and town to glory while bracing for the new-found challenges that fame has brought to their small community,” reads the official description, per FX. The Season 2 finale airs on Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.”