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Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey discuss the 2016 drama film 'Manchester by the Sea' directed by Kenneth Lonergan and starring Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, and Michelle Williams. They analyze various aspects of the movie, including the performances, the writing, the direction, and the overall emotional impact.
The group delves into the heartbreaking central tragedy of the film and how it explores grief, guilt, and the struggle to move on. They praise the acting, particularly Casey Affleck's lead performance and Michelle Williams's powerful supporting role, as well as the film's naturalistic dialogue and nuanced character development.
They also discuss the film's rewatchability, its cinematic merits, and how it tackles complex themes while still finding moments of humor and levity. Additionally, they explore the making of the film, Lonergan's directorial style, and the potential casting choices that could have been made.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Manchester by the Sea is a profoundly emotional and cinematic exploration of grief, guilt, and the struggle to move on after a devastating tragedy.
- 'Manchester by the Sea' features outstanding performances, particularly from Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams, that elevate the film's emotional resonance.
- The film's naturalistic dialogue, nuanced character development, and avoidance of overt sentimentality contribute to its emotional authenticity.
- Despite its heavy subject matter, the movie finds moments of humor and levity, adding depth to the characters and their relationships.
- Kenneth Lonergan's directorial choices, including his use of flashbacks, classical music, and visual storytelling, enhance the film's emotional impact.
- The film's rewatchability is a topic of discussion, as its emotional weight can make it challenging to revisit, despite its artistic merits.
- The hosts explore potential alternative casting choices and how they could have impacted the film's tone and character dynamics.
- The making of the film, including its modest budget and the challenges faced during production, are discussed, shedding light on the film's creation.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “This movie is funnier than, like, Ricky Sto Nicki.“ by Craig Horlbeck
- “Manchester by the Sea is next.“ by Chris Ryan
- “I can't beat it.“ by Casey Affleck
- “It's punishing. Right. It's like so powerful and so sad and so deep. But your instinct is to be like, I never want to watch that again. Right. I don't want to be put in a position to feel that badly.“ by Sean Fennessey
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The Ringer
3/26/24
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey revisit Kenneth Lonergan’s 2016 drama ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ starring Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, and Michelle Williams.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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