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Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss an early 2025 critical hit, Companion! How does the film balance its mix of thriller and comedy? Are the themes heavy-handed or are they handled with maturity? At the end of the day... is it even good? Tune in and find out!
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- Companion successfully balances its thriller/horror and comedy material from start to finish.
- Kathryn thinks they're currently over "gender commentary" movies and explains their reasoning.
- There is a lot to explore in the film about independence, emancipation, and love.
- Companion isn't copying other movies but it comfortably wears its influences on its sleeve.
- Using technology to channel our sinful nature does not relinquish our responsibility to be good people.
- Director Drew Hancock does well to pace out revelations within the film to keep it fresh and engaging.
- The relationship between love, independence, and mutual understanding.
- The ending is clear but also open-ended in that it asserts the endless possibilities that come with independence.
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