Now that we’ve got The Cat in the Hat out of our system, it’s time to kick off our November theme of the month! With Gladiator II coming soon, we’re taking a look at the original plus some of the other Best Picture nominated films of 2000. First up: we’re joined by screenwriter and Steven Soderbergh fanatic Joaquin Dominguez to discuss Erin Brockovich.
The first of Steven Soderbergh’s two Best Picture nominated films in the year 2000, this is also the one that garnered Julia Roberts her Oscar. Erin Brockovich follows the titular legal assistant who uncovers an environmental conspiracy in Hinkley, California. She and her boss, the lawyer Ed Masry, begin a legal fight on behalf of the residents to get them justice.
Erin Brockovich is a classic underdog story, with Brockovich, Masry, and Hinkley taking on a massive corporation. But, will it stand out from other similar films?
What’s your favorite legal drama? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com.
Joaquin’s new film Watch Them Come Blood recently premiered in Los Angeles to a sold out crowd. The film is continuing to screen around the country, and is coming to physical media in the future. Reach out for more information on opportunities to see it!
