It’s a new year, and after a holiday break, Perry and I are back for more We’re Watching Here. We have some really fun stuff in store this year, and I want to make sure I highlight it wherever I can, so look for these special emails to hit whenever a new episode is released (we aim for a biweekly release, but our schedules sometimes mean we’re releasing when we can).
We start off this year with a some catch up, talking about Netflix’s Squid Game (which Perry has seen, and I haven’t) and Mass (which I have seen, but Perry has not). I talk about my no-trailer movie resolution, and we chat a bit about Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, which Perry and I both enjoyed but seem to be in the critical minority on. And then it’s time for the main event, as we continue our Robert Altman retrospective with a look at his 1971 Western, McCabe & Mrs. Miller. As someone who isn’t a huge fan of the Western genre, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this movie, which is anchored by gorgeous cinematography, innovative sound design, and great performances from Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. Perry and I have a great time talking about this, and I’m really excited about continuing our exploration of Altman’s career.
I hope you’ll give this a listen (it’s also available on most platforms, so be sure to subscribe!). Tomorrow, I’ll be back with my pick for the top 10 films of 2021!
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