Listen "SSC 32: Uncut Gems (Safdies, 2019)"
Episode Synopsis
Tim and Tay talk cinematic realism, anamorphic lenses, and Kevin Garnett's acting skills in this discussion of Uncut Gems. SynopsisDiamond district jeweller and gambling addict Howie Ratner makes bet after bet in pursuit of his big win. Starring Adam Sandler, and directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems was released August 30, 2019.Uncut Gems is available to stream on Netflix. Scene [1:05:40 - 1:11:00]KG and Demany return to Howard's store with the Opal, but get stuck in the double-glass entrance and wait, frustrated as Howard and his staff try to get the door open.The scene stars Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Lakeith Stanfield and Roman Persits.Links"Cinema of attraction"A24's modelSafdies filmographyCassavettes and other influencesAnamorphic lenses 101DP Darius Khondji on anamorphic lenses"Macguffin"There Will Be Blood (Rewatchables)RecommendationsTim: Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Huston, 1948)—rent on Google Play.Tay: Elevator To The Gallows (Louis Malle, 1958)—stream on Criterion Channel.All links are verified at the time of publication and based on availability in Canada.Follow:SSC on InstagramSSC on TwitterTim on LetterboxdFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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