The Friendship Dilemma

<p>Alfonso Cuaron’s resume speaks for itself and people should probably speak louder about it. Nearly 20 years ago, he took the core of P.D. James’ dystopian novel and crafted a film for the ages. Especially today. Morgan Gire and Erik Childress can’t help but gush a bit over Clive Owen along with the friendship that is forged with the young immigrant who may hold the, ahem, Key to humanity’s future.</p><p>And if you want to read more about Children of Men, buy Nick Digilio’s new book, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/40-Years-Films-Nick-Digilio-ebook/dp/B0FKT29SP4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=395FIEEEN8GRP&#38;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EADScsyDrkLESct4fhyZAF59gBRen6PcsBFIe_iTOZPLBlkpmziOnNtJj8gSm-Xv4iwvs8mE_3qGyZMswkjPXCxwgqVU_xfw8f0g23J5PJboAQk1i8pssoYJMuMSgrjB1qWM2ou7vWB8th7Frc5wY-TMjCkyxhVKhGzu3Gq3CQ-3D170-Ezg2xl4XM_WqcaMjpc_BabIemkK1o5Ao3u4bll18HvOHvx7yb9NlbFeiZQ.SQQcA3dviqLMrwaVcEn7LEY3GNoY3PYKAfvyf9Cjkgk&#38;dib_tag=se&#38;keywords=40+years+40+films&#38;qid=1764523204&#38;sprefix=40+years+40+films%2Caps%2C134&#38;sr=8-1"><strong>40 Years, 40 Films</strong></a>; his pick for the best film of 2006. Buy the <a target="_blank" href="https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-years-40-films/"><strong>paperback</strong></a>.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://erikthemovieman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">erikthemovieman.substack.com</a>

<p>Al Franken’s Stuart Smalley character was a hit on Saturday Night Live but not in theaters. Is it a comedy? Erik Childress and Morgan Gire debate that along with the arc of Vincent D’Onofrio’s Donnie and the mirrors the film may have held up to some of its audience provoking a negative response. But it is the relationship between Franken’s Stuart and Laura San Giacomo’s Julia that is the focus and may rank as one of the most interesting they have covered.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://erikthemovieman.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">erikthemovieman.substack.com</a>

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