This episode explores the wild narrative of Poor Things featuring Emma Stone's character, Bella, who is an adult women with a transplanted brain of a newborn examining themes of autonomy and societal expectation. Joined by the hosts of First Prize Films, we delve into the film's sexuality, humor, and standout performances amidst wider discussions on cinema's future. A poignant deep-dive into a film that straddles art house and mass appeal, this is an episode that cinephiles and mainstream audiences alike won't want to miss. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:54 The return of crowded theaters. 17:13 Trust in the director's vision and Poor Things' unexpected plot. 25:26 Duncan's power challenged by Bella's freedom. 31:36 Societal cruelty and generational trauma. 37:12 Personal growth, purpose, life reality. 39:55 Wealth disparity and naivety. 45:45 Godwin's internal struggle with parental responsibility. 54:38 Recognition of art house in award shows 01:00:13 Resurgence of independent cinema and the decline of big-budget studio films. 01:01:19 Marvel exhaustion. 01:11:00 Oscar speculations. 01:14:03 Barbenheimer 01:19:59 The universal themes of Poor Things 01:25:22 Outro ---------- Listen to Blake and Dave on their podcast, First Prize Films. ---------- The Cinedicate on Instagram The Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.