'A Star Is Born' has officially arrived, and Jenna and Chris still can't handle all of the feelings they have about it. Listen as they talk about remakes, dogs, and why they love that they can't get "Shallow" out of their heads.
How does this movie move beyond - but also play into - the tropes around a movie musical? Are the film's negative reviews actually constructive criticism, or just cynical? And what do we love about Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's performances? Listen to find out.
Reviews/articles we reference:
National Review: Bradley Cooper’s Sentimental, Soapy A Star Is Born by Kyle Smith
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/10/movie-review-a-star-is-born-sentimental-soapy/
BuzzFeed: “A Star Is Born” May Not Get Pop Music Right, But It Gets That It Matters by Alison Willmore
Seattle Weekly: Not the Brightest Star in the Sky by Robert Horton
http://www.seattleweekly.com/film/not-the-brightest-star-in-the-sky/
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