Licorice Pizza - Speculation & General Reactions

pynchonikon · October 28, 2021, 04:53:48 AM

According to imdb, after Destry Allyn, another Spielberg daughter has joined the cast

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0818587/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl15

Axolotl · October 28, 2021, 05:54:39 AM

She got cast because she was perfect for the role.

Drenk · October 28, 2021, 06:07:23 AM

Gary's buddies also need love!

PaulElroy35 · October 28, 2021, 06:30:32 AM

Quote from: Axolotl on October 28, 2021, 05:54:39 AM
She got cast because she was perfect for the role.

Probably so

pynchonikon · October 28, 2021, 09:32:45 AM

A runtime of 1h42min was just added. A few days ago the film's genre was updated as Comedy-Drama.

wrongright · October 28, 2021, 09:57:02 AM

That sounds too short for a film with supposedly intersecting storylines. All the supporting roles must just be Inherent Vice-esque cameos. Punch-Drunk Love only really had one developed character with a similar runtime.

As far as the Spielberg daughters, this has more Hollywood scion than POC. He must not care at all about being called out for that.

WorldForgot · October 28, 2021, 10:14:03 AM

Quote from: wrongright on October 28, 2021, 09:57:02 AM
As far as the Spielberg daughters, this has more Hollywood scion than POC. He must not care at all about being called out for that.

Diversity becomes neoliberal commodity, near-tokenized stunt casting, when done out of the dishonest mechanism that iz Curb Your Outrage. Those people that would "call out" an un-bigoted piece after tallying up identities "represented" within might prove more dangerous to art and culture. Beware.

wilberfan · October 28, 2021, 10:50:01 AM

Quote from: pynchonikon on October 28, 2021, 09:32:45 AM
A runtime of 1h42min was just added. A few days ago the film's genre was updated as Comedy-Drama.

Essentially reporting the same thing, with (vague) confirmation?

wilberfan · October 28, 2021, 10:59:21 AM

C&RV has joined the action this week.

https://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/2021/10/alana-haim-begins-press-for-licorice.html

Quote from: pynchonikon on October 28, 2021, 09:32:45 AM
A runtime of 1h42min was just added. A few days ago the film's genre was updated as Comedy-Drama.

How do we feel about this? Excited for a brisk & peppy comedy/drama? Disappointed because with PTA "more is more"? Both?

HACKANUT · October 28, 2021, 11:47:10 AM

If that is the length I've got no problem with it.
PDL doesnt feel lacking in anyway due to its short runtime. Not everything needs to be an epic.

pynchonikon · October 28, 2021, 11:48:46 AM

Quote from: wilberfan on October 28, 2021, 11:27:19 AM
Excited for a brisk & peppy comedy/drama? Disappointed because with PTA "more is more"? Both?

On the one hand, I'm satisfied because I was rooting for a short runtime ever since the trailer dropped and gave as a glimpse of what type of movie we should expect. Of course we have to watch the film first but I'm feeling this runtime is justified and reasonable.

On the other hand, I understand the "more is better" argument when we have to do with a great filmmaker who isn't as productive as we would want him to be. And yes, the idea of dealing with a 100min piece knowing that we"ll probably have to wait another 3-4 years for the next one is kinda unpleasant. Hopefully LP will be so strong that it will be able to fill this gap in the meantime.

wilberfan · October 28, 2021, 11:53:14 AM

Our collective frame-by-frame analysis will take at least two years, so I think we'll have plenty to think about in this next gap.

pynchonikon · October 28, 2021, 12:37:10 PM

https://deadline.com/2021/10/deadlines-the-contenders-film-los-angeles-1234863727/

LP is included in MGM/UAR's presentation at the Deadline Contenders event next month.

wilberfan · October 28, 2021, 01:23:51 PM

Which presents the problem: How do I become a guild member in the next few days?!

Although "sample" seems to be the key word here.

Quote...continues to thrive as a one-stop opportunity for Academy and key guild members to sample the top hopefuls as the season ramps up.

Drill · October 28, 2021, 01:56:11 PM

Quote from: wilberfan on October 28, 2021, 01:23:51 PM
Which presents the problem: How do I become a guild member in the next few days?!

Although "sample" seems to be the key word here.

Quote...continues to thrive as a one-stop opportunity for Academy and key guild members to sample the top hopefuls as the season ramps up.

These aren't screenings. They're quick panel discussions for Oscar campaigning.