This week we review Perfect Days, Robot Dreams, Late night with the devil (including a layered discussion about the use of AI in the film industry) and Good One: A Show About Jokes.
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts review several films and a TV show. They discuss the films Perfect Days, Robot Dreams, and Late Night with the Devil, as well as the TV show Good One. They share their thoughts on the storytelling, characters, and themes of each work. The hosts also touch on the use of AI in the industry and the importance of craft in comedy. Overall, they provide insightful and entertaining reviews of these creative works.
Takeaways
- The films Perfect Days and Robot Dreams offer beautiful and moving portrayals of life and the quest for connection.
- Late Night with the Devil is a thrilling and entertaining TV show that captures the 80s vibe and balances skepticism versus belief.
- Good One provides an intriguing look into the craft of joke making and the process behind comedy.
- The hosts discuss the use of AI in the industry and the inevitable integration of technology into creative works.
- They emphasize the importance of craft and storytelling in film and comedy.
Sound Bites
- “A beautiful peek into Hirayama’s life. Perfect days captivate with subtle beauty, the essence of being and celebrates life little joys truly moving.”
- “Deeply moving, Robot Dreams masterfully portrays the battle with loneliness and the quest for connection.”
- “Late Night with the Devil weaves an intriguing twisty story while perfectly capturing the 70s vibe.”
Chapters
00:00 Captivating Portrayals of Life and Connection in Perfect Days and Robot Dreams
07:21 Thrilling and Entertaining: Late Night with the Devil
12:53 Exploring the Craft of Joke Making in Good One
23:06 The Importance of Craft and Storytelling in Film and Comedy