What’s Aged the Best?
Gambling reaction; casting; King of Spades; Michael K. Williams; Monahan lines; Koreatown; soundtrack; BMW; literary adaptation; third-person Lamar
In the discussion (11)
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- An attractive woman reacting with dismay to renewed gambling is a reliable movie pleasure, although Amy entered the relationship knowing Bennett was already spiraling. — Bill Simmons
- The casting director’s credit signals strong taste and confidence in the ensemble. — Bill Simmons
- King of Spades as a phone-contact entry is enjoyed, prompting discussion of insulting real-life contact labels. — Bill Simmons
- MichaelK.Williams’s substantial role and scene work are celebrated. — Bill Simmons
- Ideas connect across scenes, such as suicidal gambling leading into Camus; Monahan’s observation about a sixth bullet reportedly came from his own literary reading. — Bill Simmons
- The electricians line playfully recycles a comparable politicians line from The Departed. — Bill Simmons
- Koreatown at night provides instant cinematic atmosphere. — Bill Simmons
- The unusual soundtrack and two M83 tracks work even for a listener who is not generally a fan. — Bill Simmons
- Questioning how a BMW owner can be unhappy and whether a book was written sincerely are memorable lines. — Bill Simmons
- Neville’s dismissive assessment of the novel’s adaptation as an indie is funny. — Bill Simmons
- Lamar speaking in the third person and Neville’s crew reacting to the point-shaving game resemble a modern gambling watch-along. — Bill Simmons