What’s Aged the Best?
Hollywood self-reference, the hairdresser dynamic, cinematography, performances, real estate, and soundtrack licensing
In the discussion (7)
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- Hollywood self-reference is praised, including Carrie Fisher’s casting as a younger generation of sexual frankness. — Sean Fennessey
- The intimacy between hairdressers and clients is praised as a way the film links physical presentation, secrets, and access to power. — Sean Fennessey
- The cinematography is praised for texture and for holding on the desire immediately before kisses. — Cameron Crowe
- Warren Beatty and Jack Warden’s scenes together are praised. — Bill Simmons
- Lester’s house is praised separately as real estate. — Bill Simmons
- Carrie Fisher’s bold first-film performance is praised. — Bill Simmons
- The ability to license two Beatles songs and the rest of the soundtrack is praised.