53: Grand Budapest, Take 3

In the most bizarre form of Stockholm Syndrome ever, I rewatched Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel and have more reasons why I don't like it. Shocking.

Topics include the incredible appeal of the movie overseas, Anderson's personal wounds, and how quirk can get in the way of character. 

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52: In Bruges

2008 brought one of the most bizarre yet affecting movies I've ever seen, Martin McDonach's In Bruges. I talk about how it manages to make lots of different styles and moods work together and try to navigate spoiler-filled waters to entice those who haven't seen the movie yet. 

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51: Garden State

After a long hiatus, ADR is back with a look at Zach Braff's film Garden State, which resonates with me a lot. Topics include the idea of home, the film's abrupt ending, and Manic Pixie Dream Girls. 

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Special: Star Wars

For the first half-hour ADR Podcast, I take a look at the original (or rather, real) trilogy of Star Wars films. 

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50: The Perks of Being A Wallflower

A week full of coming-of-age films comes to a close with 2012's The Perks of Being A Wallflower based on the 199 book of the same name. 

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