In this episode, we dive into the 2002 film Punch-Drunk Love, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
We explore how this film subverts the typical romantic comedy genre, and showcases a different side of Sandler’s acting abilities. We also discuss the themes of loneliness, rage, and redemption, as well as the use of music, color, and visual art in the film.
Join us as we analyze this quirky, dark, and surprisingly sweet film that has been called “a portrait of a troubled soul in free fall”.
*Spoiler Warning* As a general warning we discuss the film in detail and often will comment on scenes or aspects of the film that could spoil it for a listener who has not seen the film we are discussing.
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