In this week's episode, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton dive deep into A Complete Unknown, the latest biopic from director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line). The film, starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic Bob Dylan, chronicles the enigmatic artist’s rise to fame during the transformative folk scene of the 1960s. With Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro rounding out the cast, and a runtime of 140 minutes, the movie captures Dylan’s transition from a folk music darling to a rock 'n' roll revolutionary.

Jon and Will discuss Mangold’s directorial approach, Chalamet’s performance as the elusive Dylan, and the narrative’s attempt to balance the artist’s enigmatic persona with a traditional biopic structure. They also highlight the supporting cast, including Norton’s standout role and Boyd Holbrook’s intriguing portrayal of Johnny Cash. Is A Complete Unknowna respectful ode to Dylan’s artistry, or does it play it too safe? Tune in as the hosts break it all down, from the film’s subtle nods to Dylan’s legacy to its reception among fans and critics alike.

Searchlight Pictures released A Complete Unknown in U.S. theaters on December 25, 2024.

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In this week's episode, Jon Negroni and Will Ashton dive deep into&nbsp;A Complete Unknown, the latest biopic from director James Mangold (Logan,&nbsp;Walk the Line). The film, starring Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet as the iconic Bob Dylan, chronicles the enigmatic artist&rsquo;s rise to fame during the transformative folk scene of the 1960s. With Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro rounding out the cast, and a runtime of 140 minutes, the movie captures Dylan&rsquo;s transition from a folk music darling to a rock 'n' roll revolutionary.
Jon and Will discuss Mangold&rsquo;s directorial approach, Chalamet&rsquo;s performance as the elusive Dylan, and the narrative&rsquo;s attempt to balance the artist&rsquo;s enigmatic persona with a traditional biopic structure. They also highlight the supporting cast, including Norton&rsquo;s standout role and Boyd Holbrook&rsquo;s intriguing portrayal of Johnny Cash. Is A Complete Unknowna respectful ode to Dylan&rsquo;s artistry, or does it play it too safe? Tune in as the hosts break it all down, from the film&rsquo;s subtle nods to Dylan&rsquo;s legacy to its reception among fans and critics alike.
Searchlight Pictures released A Complete Unknown in U.S. theaters on December 25, 2024.
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