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Little Women and the Responsibility of Modern Movies
1:13:04 - 1:20:30 (07:26)
The responsibility of modern movies, such as Little Women, should be to acknowledge the things that have happened in the past while making the themes relatable and applicable to contemporary viewers. This responsibility is exemplified in movies like 1917 and stands opposed to the approach of some Golden Globe-winning films.
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The responsibility of a movie is not to acknowledge every single horrible thing in history, but to find a balance between acknowledging it and still focusing on the individual lives during that time.
1:13:04 - 1:15:07 (02:03)
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The responsibility of a movie is not to acknowledge every single horrible thing in history, but to find a balance between acknowledging it and still focusing on the individual lives during that time. Gerwig's "Little Women" does just that.
ChapterLittle Women and the Responsibility of Modern Movies
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The lack of diversity in the nominees for this year's Oscars has been a topic of conversation, with Little Women being one of the few films that stands out as diverse.
1:15:09 - 1:18:17 (03:07)
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The lack of diversity in the nominees for this year's Oscars has been a topic of conversation, with Little Women being one of the few films that stands out as diverse. The numbers for diversity are still low, with 80% white and 60% male, and this issue is being brought up in various ceremonies, including the Golden Globes.
ChapterLittle Women and the Responsibility of Modern Movies
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast discusses how director Trey Shults uses filmmaking to work through his own ideas and the male psyche in his recent film "Waves".
1:18:17 - 1:20:30 (02:13)
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The podcast discusses how director Trey Shults uses filmmaking to work through his own ideas and the male psyche in his recent film "Waves". They also compare the technical aspects of the film to others in the industry.