Taika Waititi
4 episodes touching this theme- Strongly exploredThor – Put a Korg in it
Feb 2021
"Oti says Taika's quality shines through and it ticks all the boxes for a Marvel film, while KT feels the directing follows the jumps between worlds; you both expect to see more of him in his personal films."
- Strongly exploredBoy – Regionally flavoured Chuppa tea
Feb 2021
"Oti says the 1980s New Zealand setting looks authentic and every shot carries a character's emotion or the country's beauty; KT gives the directing all the plaudits for capturing a world Taika comes from."
- Strongly exploredJojo Rabbit – If all Elsa fails
Feb 2021
"You both praise the vivid, authentic Germany: KT notes Taika wanted vibrancy over war-film grit, with accurate costumes, uniforms and weapons, and Oti says he couldn't fault it one bit, singling out the shoes motif."
Cross-refVikings - Strongly exploredHunt for the Wilderpeople – Ricky wicket
Feb 2021
"You both praise the lush, effortless cinematography that gets you lost in the mountains; Oti feels the pacing drags towards the end on rewatch, while KT sees nature mirroring Ricky and Hec's emotional survival."
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