• E35: Trap & It Ends With Us

  • Aug 9 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

E35: Trap & It Ends With Us

  • Summary

  • In this engaging episode of "The Watch List," host Russ Matthews joins forces with Ben McEachen from Hope 103.2 to delve into two captivating films, Trap by M. Night Shyamalan and It Ends With Us, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. The episode kicks off with an exploration of Trap, a thriller set against a concert backdrop in Philadelphia, where a father and daughter encounter unexpected chaos due to a serial killer known as "The Butcher". They unpack the film's thematic depth and discuss its comparison to Hitchcock's work while also considering how it differs from Shyamalan's previous hits.

    Transitioning to It Ends With Us, the conversation shifts to a romantic drama intertwined with a potent message about domestic violence. With Blake Lively leading the cast, the movie attempts to marry aesthetic allure with a poignant narrative. Ben and Russ discuss its effectiveness in handling such a sensitive topic while comparing its appeal to the book's vast readership.

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