Listen "THE BLUFF COUNCIL PODCAST: Ep. 16 - "Blue Valentine""
Episode Synopsis
Ev's #2 Favorite Film of All Time is Derek Cianfrance's 2010 romantic drama, "Blue Valentine." Why on Earth is this his second favorite film of all time? Keith wants to know, too. In this episode, they discuss the very real, almost documentary style of the directing and cinematography, the wondrous performances of Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, and Ev can't help but reference "Tremors" again. We get it. You like "Tremors." (Spoilers throughout)
00:00 - Intro 02:36 - "Michelle Williams is a monster." 03:27 - The problems within their relationship 13:23 - Real, documentary style filmmaking 17:33 - The performances 19:45 - "Why do you hate it, Keith?" 20:30 - Is the ending ambiguous? 24:20 - Perfect film? Like "Tremors?" 25:24 - Nitpicks 30:54 - Keith doesn't like being sad 32:13 - Random observations & favorite moments 35:28 - The beautiful credits
Lists so far:
Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK 2.) Blue Valentine
Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles
-The Bluff Council is a film discussion series hosted by Ev Durán and Keith Macri.-
00:00 - Intro 02:36 - "Michelle Williams is a monster." 03:27 - The problems within their relationship 13:23 - Real, documentary style filmmaking 17:33 - The performances 19:45 - "Why do you hate it, Keith?" 20:30 - Is the ending ambiguous? 24:20 - Perfect film? Like "Tremors?" 25:24 - Nitpicks 30:54 - Keith doesn't like being sad 32:13 - Random observations & favorite moments 35:28 - The beautiful credits
Lists so far:
Ev 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 8.) Birdman 7.) The Lobster 6.) The Royal Tenenbaums 5.) Zodiac 4.) Fiddler on the Roof 3.) JFK 2.) Blue Valentine
Keith 10.) Up In the Air 9.) Rear Window 8.) Wedding Crashers 7.) (500) Days of Summer 6.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 5.) Shutter Island 4.) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 3.) Blazing Saddles
-The Bluff Council is a film discussion series hosted by Ev Durán and Keith Macri.-
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