Martin Scorsese first optioned the rights to David Grann's bestselling book Killers of the Flower Moon back in 2016, sensing it would make for a powerful film. After years of pre-production, casting leads like Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, and nailing down the intricate period details of 1920s Oklahoma, Scorsese finally brought his sprawling murder mystery to life.  Here's a hint at what we talk about: We dig into the movie's treatment of the real-life Osage murders, analyzing if Scorsese succeeded in his goal of reclaiming this story for the indigenous victims. There's debate around the choice to focus on DiCaprio and De Niro's characters rather than the Native American perspectives. We also discuss standout performances from Lily Gladstone and Brendan Fraser, and touch on the cinematography and editing.  Here are a few other points in our discussion: The pacing and episodic nature of the 3.5 hour runtime The reliability of DiCaprio's character  Accuracy of the Osage language spoken The effectiveness of Scorsese's meta cameo How this compares to past Scorsese films   Killers of the Flower Moon prompted a thought-provoking discussion on our show. While we didn't all see eye to eye, we appreciated the chance to dig into this complex and haunting story. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in before The Film Board adjourns again! Film Sundries Watch this on Apple or find other places at JustWatch Theatrical trailer Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Letterboxd Visit our WATCH PAGE to rent or purchase movies we've talked about on the shows that are part of The Next Reel’s family of podcasts. By doing so, you get to watch the movie and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy! Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with Squarespace. Try it today! Read more about the results of the WGA strike here. Read more about the results of the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel! Here’s where you can find us around the internet: The Web Letterboxd Flickchart Check out poster artwork for movies we’ve discussed on our Pinterest page Pete JJ Ocean Steve Tommy Andy We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for? Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annually What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked! You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE. Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE. Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we’ve discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE. Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT. Or sign up for AUDIBLE.