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Tim Basaraba – Films about subjects that already live rent free in my brain are sometimes difficult to enjoy. My knowledge of the subject matter seems to get in the way. Instead of appreciating a film as an artistic expression, I often find myself scrutinizing the filmmaker’s choices.
Tim Basaraba – After years of being a mark for A24, it feels like the world has caught up to me. The small studio basically swept the Oscars in 2023, and now I spot kids wearing A24 sweatshirts as they stroll through airports. So, it’s no shocker that Nicolas Cage would take on a role in an A24 film during the third wave of his career renaissance.
Tim Basaraba – Last April, I had the opportunity to watch three new films within a single week. Typically, I watch at least two movies weekly, but it’s uncommon for me to encounter three genuinely good ones in such a short span. This particular week was memorable for that reason.
Tim Basaraba – So, there are these two brothers I had never heard of called ‘The Brothers Nee.’ Before releasing the film The Lost City in 2022, the pair had co-directed two feature films I’d never heard of, let alone seen.
Tim Basaraba – I hadn’t used Uber or Lyft for over four years, but I recently had the opportunity to use one of these ride services while I was in LA at the end of last year. I wanted to see the latest film from Jonathan Glazer, and it just so happened that one of the six theaters in the country playing it was nearby.
