Our discussion of lyrical portraits of unrequited love turns its attention to Barry Jenkins’ MOONLIGHT, the look and feel of which—the final third in particular—recalls the bittersweet tone of Wong Kar-Wai’s IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. We share our reactions to MOONLIGHT, and consider the two films’ shared qualities, including their use of unusual framing and the thematic importance placed on food. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar.

Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, MOONLIGHT, or both by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. 

Time Codes:

Intro: 00:00-03:00

Main Discussion: 03:01-39:50

Your Next Picture Show: 39:50-

 *Tasha: Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn’s TROLLS

 *Keith: Kelly Fremon Craig’s THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

 *Scott: David Farrier’s TICKLED

 *Genevieve: Park Chan-Wook’s THE HANDMAIDEN

Outro: 51:07-54:30



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Our discussion of lyrical portraits of unrequited love turns its attention to Barry Jenkins’ MOONLIGHT, the look and feel of which—the final third in particular—recalls the bittersweet tone of Wong Kar-Wai’s IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. We share our reactions to MOONLIGHT, and consider the two films’ shared qualities, including their use of unusual framing and the thematic importance placed on food. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar.Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, MOONLIGHT, or both by sending an email to <a href="mailto:comments@nextpictureshow.net">comments@nextpictureshow.net</a>, or leaving a short voicemail at <a>(773) 234-9730</a>. Time Codes:Intro: 00:00-03:00Main Discussion: 03:01-39:50Your Next Picture Show: 39:50- *Tasha: Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn’s TROLLS *Keith: Kelly Fremon Craig’s THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN *Scott: David Farrier’s TICKLED *Genevieve: Park Chan-Wook’s THE HANDMAIDENOutro: 51:07-54:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Looking at cinema's present via its past. From the former editorial team of The Dissolve, The Next Picture Show examines how classic films inspire and inform modern movies. Episodes take a deep dive into a classic film and its legacy, then compare and contrast that film with a modern successor. Hosted and produced by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, and Scott Tobias.

Looking at cinema's present via its past.

The Next Picture Show

In part two of their In the Mood for Love/Moonlight pairing, NPS turns its attention to food, framing and unrequited love in Barry Jenkins' MOONLIGHT.

#052: (Pt. 2) In the Mood for Love / Moonlight

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