Sure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes:
Guests:
| Timestamp | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Episode intro + guest Tarek Fayoumi joins |
| 00:50 | Overview of Death of a Unicorn & director Alex Scharfman |
| 02:50 | Early reactions and quirky tone of the film |
| 05:30 | Non-spoiler plot summary – unicorns, gore, and satire |
| 06:57 | Expanded plot: Paul Rudd's character hits a unicorn en route to a CEO's wilderness estate |
| 08:00 | Gore, vengeance, and absurdist turns |
| 09:00 | Neil deGrasse Tyson jokes and tonal weirdness |
| 09:20 | Cast discussion begins – Paul Rudd staying in his comedic "box" |
| 11:00 | Jenna Ortega's horror film streak & flexibility as an actress |
| 13:00 | Will Poulter as a "punchable privileged" character with great comic timing |
| 19:00 | Téa Leoni praised for subtlety and satire – comparisons to Toni Collette |
| 21:00 | Recognition of supporting cast: Anthony Carrigan, Jessica Hynes, and Katherine Erbe |
| 26:00 | Commentary on satire and class critique |
| 27:00 | Cinematography discussion – possible nature doc inspiration |
| 28:30 | Importance of unicorn visuals – practical + CGI blend |
| 32:00 | Film was shot in Slovenia, animation outsourced – budget-conscious production |
| 36:00 | Cost-saving decisions and strategic casting choices |
| 38:00 | Discussion on shifting movie release windows and streaming vs theatrical landscape |
| 39:30 | Joke about popcorn buckets and box office trends |
| 42:00 | Reviews begin – Mike praises the genre blend and Will Poulter's performance |
| 43:30 | Dave praises the gore, creature effects, and genre fusion |
| 46:00 | Final verdict: 3 out of 4 unicorn horns from both hosts |
| 47:00 | Not for kids – don't let the unicorns fool you! |
| 48:00 | Movie lacks a love story – passes a rare "MacDell test" |
Let me know if you'd like this formatted for a website or podcast show notes page — I can do that too!
