48 Min Released May 4, 2017

#075: (Pt. 2) The Lost City of Z / Burden of Dreams

There’s a lot more connecting Les Blank's BURDEN OF DREAMS with James Gray’s new THE LOST CITY OF Z than the jungle setting, though that of course factors into our discussion of the two films. In this half, we share our reactions to Gray’s stately new film before delving into how the two films engage with obsession and hubris, the clash between European and South American cultures, and the handling of early-19th-century stories. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar.

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Your Next Picture Show: 
Genevieve: Paul F. Tompkins’ “The Great Undiscovered Project” and Jonathan Demme’s RICKI AND THE FLASH
Keith: Les Blank’s GARLIC IS AS GOOD AS TEN MOTHERS
* Scott: Francois Ozon’s FRANTZ

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A biweekly roundtable by the former editorial team of The Dissolve examining how classic films inspire and inform modern movies.

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