033 - Far From Heaven (EXCEPTION - Turbulent Brilliance)
Added 2024-12-06 08:00:10 +0000 UTCHappy December!! For this month's exception, we have delivered something seasonally adjacent with Todd Haynes' masterpiece Far From Heaven! Topics include what makes this exception worthy given its 4 nominations, snubbed performances in Haynes films, the film's dominance over the New York Film Critics Circle awards, and favorite films from Douglas Sirk.
Comments
Thanks for a great episode! Viola’s role in this hits differently after watching her DeMille speech this week. I would have loved to see what James Gandolfini brought to the role of Frank. I’m not that familiar with Haysbert’s other work outside of commercials but I did think he conveyed a different seriousness with his scenes with Kathy in private or at the art show whereas he’s a little more relaxed and playful when they are at the restaurant.
Emily Sabo
2025-01-10 23:35:06 +0000 UTCAn unhinged double feature: Polyester and Far From Heaven. The way two very different directors view Sirk through their own lens is a fun experiment.
Amy Patrick
2024-12-10 15:51:19 +0000 UTC
