On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are dealing with heavy illnesses, heavy emotions, and heavy, um, love? Yeah, heavy love. It’s the 2011 film from Jonathan Levine, 50/50.
It’s the episode subtitle, but I’m going to say it again: fuck cancer. This can’t be shouted from the rooftops enough. It’s a brutal, merciless, piece of crap disease that needs to be eradicated from this planet. I give my love to anybody who’s ever dealt with this terrible thing and my undying appreciation to the people who are working to treat and rid of us this thing.
This film does a great job of encapsulating the dichotomy of this illness—how it’s both unique and a shared experience. It does an accurate portrayal of the experience of living with it and around it. That’s not an easy thing to pull off.
I think the authenticity comes from the film’s screenwriter, Will Reiser, who wrote about his own experiences dealing with his diagnosis and treatment. You can tell that a loving and no-bullshit hand crafted this story.
Stick Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in the film and, baby, you’ve got a stew going. This is a tough film, but it’s also affecting, funny, and worth a watch.
Also, happy birthday, Steven!
(Recorded on January 11, 2022)
Links to Stuff We Mentioned:
About Us | More Movies Please! - Libsyn
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Nintendo
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series 1990–1996) - IMDb
Angels in the Outfield (1994) - IMDb
Rookie of the Year (1993) - IMDb
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