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High-Key Book Club #40: A Star is Born (2018)
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We're very excited to be back from hi(key)atus this week to book club A Star is Born! In the spoiler-free first part of the episode we talk about Zelenny's long history of being a huge Lady Gaga fan, speculate on what it's like to direct and star in your own movie, think about how other A-list stars would've performed these roles, and comment on the brilliant soundtrack. In the spoiler part of the episode we talk about specific moments that moved us, the commitment to realism throughout the movie, and the portrayal of various big themes like fame and mental illness. Recorded 10/6/2018.
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Manage episode 218700049 series 1927454
We're very excited to be back from hi(key)atus this week to book club A Star is Born! In the spoiler-free first part of the episode we talk about Zelenny's long history of being a huge Lady Gaga fan, speculate on what it's like to direct and star in your own movie, think about how other A-list stars would've performed these roles, and comment on the brilliant soundtrack. In the spoiler part of the episode we talk about specific moments that moved us, the commitment to realism throughout the movie, and the portrayal of various big themes like fame and mental illness. Recorded 10/6/2018.
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