Sept. 12, 2023
1018: Whimsical Whirlwind: A Dive into 'Asteroid City'
Show Notes: Movies First with Alex First on "Asteroid City"** - **Introduction**: Dive into the imaginative world of Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City". - **Setting**: The story unfolds in 1955, where a TV host presents the fictional drama,...
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RSS Feed Show Notes: Movies First with Alex First on "Asteroid City"** - **Introduction**: Dive into the imaginative world of Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City". - **Setting**: The story unfolds in 1955, where a TV host presents the fictional drama, "Asteroid City". - **Main Characters**: - **Conrad Erp (Edward Norton)**: A renowned playwright whose latest work is introduced. - **Orgy Steenbeck (Jason Schwartzman)**: Arrives in a fictional desert town for a junior astronomy convention with his four children, including the intelligent Woodrow and his three assertive sisters. - **Stanley Zach (Tom Hanks)**: Orgy's disapproving father-in-law, shocked that Orgy hasn't informed the kids of their mother's demise. - **Mitch Campbell (Scarlett Johansson)**: A renowned yet skeptical actress who catches Orgy's attention. - **Plot Highlights**: - The Steenbeck family's car malfunctions, leading to a call for assistance to Stanley. - Orgy carries his late wife's ashes in an unconventional container. - An unexpected twist when an extraterrestrial visits the convention, leading to a quarantine. - **Performance Highlights**: - Schwartzman and Johansson's chemistry is electric, especially in scenes across adjacent windows. - Margot Robbie's anticipated appearance as Orgy's late wife is memorable. - Brian Cranston shines as the TV host from the Black and White era, while Edward Norton captivates as the playwright. - Tom Hanks surprises in a unique, judgmental role. - **Themes & Observations**: Beyond the comedic elements, the film touches on serious topics like the atom bomb, presenting them in a style distinct from traditional narratives like Oppenheimer. - **Production & Design**: A nostalgic nod to the past, the film's design and sets are a delightful homage to a previous era, exuding playful charm. - **Alex's Verdict**: "Asteroid City" is a blend of humor, drama, and classic Wes Anderson quirks. While it can be challenging to follow at times, it's undeniably engaging. Alex's rating: 7.5/10.
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Creative and confounding. I wouldn't have
expected anything less from the eclectic mind of
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master filmmaker Wes Anderson. Five or
three two one here music. This is
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Movies First with Alex First set in
nineteen fifty five, a television host introduces
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an imaginary drama called Asteroid City.
At first, the focus is on noted
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playwright Conrad Earp Edward Norton, but
that hardly makes for engaging entertainment. So
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very soon we're being introduced to the
first read through of ERP's latest work.
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A junior astronomy convention is being held
in a fictional desert town. Into that
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setting comes Orgie Steenbeck Jason Schwartzman with
his four children. They include his brainiac's
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son Woodrow, Jake Ryan, and
Woodrow's three strong willed younger sisters. When
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the family car breaks down, Orgie
calls his father in law, Stanley Zach
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Tom Hanks for help. Stanley doesn't
much care for Orgie and can't believe his
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son in law hasn't told the children
that his wife their mother, has passed
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away. Orgie has with him in
a less than appropriate vessel his wife's ashes.
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As events unfold, Orgie meets and
falls for a famous but cynical actress,
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Midge Campbell Scarlet Johansson. But the
real kicker comes when an alien arrives
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at the convention and departs with a
sample, resulting in everyone being quarantined.
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Asteroid City is heaps of fun.
Just sit back and savor Wes Anderson forging
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his quirky form of magic on screen. It's a film resplendent with actors who
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are clearly having a ball. Anderson's
dry humor, the stories by him and
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Roman Cupola is all over this production, which at times is difficult to follow.
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Nevertheless, it remains captivating. You
dare not look away for fear you'll
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miss another Purla. Jason Schwartzman and
Scarlet Johansson as standouts. Their scenes together
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across neighboring window light up the screen. I also kept a lookout for Margot
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Robbie, and when her turn came
as Orgie's deer departed, she didn't disappoint.
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Brian Cranston does an earnest job as
the TV host during Black and White
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era, so too Edward Norton as
the Asteroid City playwright. Interesting to see
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Tom Hanks in a contry judgmental space
as Orgie's disapproving father in law. Notwithstanding
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all the hijinks, Asteroid City still
has some important observations to make about the
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atom bomb. Not surprisingly, those
thoughts had delivered in entirely different style to
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Oppenheimer. Asteroid City's production design and
set decoration are delightful throwbacks to a bygone
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era. I couldn't get enough of
their playful nature. In summary, then
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I emerged from the film puzzled but
pleased. Asteroid City scores a seven and
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a half out of ten. You've
been listening to movies first with Alex first
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available at Apple podcast Asks, Google
Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your
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00:03:04.599 --> 00:03:08.039
favorite podcast player. You can also
stream on demand at bites dot com.
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00:03:08.240 --> 00:03:14.960
This has been another quantity podcast production
from sites dot com.
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Creative and confounding. I wouldn't have
expected anything less from the eclectic mind of
2
00:00:05.599 --> 00:00:15.039
master filmmaker Wes Anderson. Five or
three two one here music. This is
3
00:00:15.160 --> 00:00:21.559
Movies First with Alex First set in
nineteen fifty five, a television host introduces
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00:00:21.719 --> 00:00:26.760
an imaginary drama called Asteroid City.
At first, the focus is on noted
5
00:00:26.800 --> 00:00:32.600
playwright Conrad Earp Edward Norton, but
that hardly makes for engaging entertainment. So
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00:00:32.759 --> 00:00:36.960
very soon we're being introduced to the
first read through of ERP's latest work.
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00:00:37.600 --> 00:00:42.479
A junior astronomy convention is being held
in a fictional desert town. Into that
8
00:00:42.560 --> 00:00:48.840
setting comes Orgie Steenbeck Jason Schwartzman with
his four children. They include his brainiac's
9
00:00:48.840 --> 00:00:54.320
son Woodrow, Jake Ryan, and
Woodrow's three strong willed younger sisters. When
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00:00:54.320 --> 00:00:58.439
the family car breaks down, Orgie
calls his father in law, Stanley Zach
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00:00:58.719 --> 00:01:03.600
Tom Hanks for help. Stanley doesn't
much care for Orgie and can't believe his
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00:01:03.679 --> 00:01:07.000
son in law hasn't told the children
that his wife their mother, has passed
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00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:12.040
away. Orgie has with him in
a less than appropriate vessel his wife's ashes.
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00:01:12.480 --> 00:01:17.760
As events unfold, Orgie meets and
falls for a famous but cynical actress,
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00:01:17.840 --> 00:01:22.840
Midge Campbell Scarlet Johansson. But the
real kicker comes when an alien arrives
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00:01:22.879 --> 00:01:26.640
at the convention and departs with a
sample, resulting in everyone being quarantined.
17
00:01:27.400 --> 00:01:33.359
Asteroid City is heaps of fun.
Just sit back and savor Wes Anderson forging
18
00:01:33.400 --> 00:01:38.319
his quirky form of magic on screen. It's a film resplendent with actors who
19
00:01:38.359 --> 00:01:42.719
are clearly having a ball. Anderson's
dry humor, the stories by him and
20
00:01:42.040 --> 00:01:47.760
Roman Cupola is all over this production, which at times is difficult to follow.
21
00:01:48.159 --> 00:01:52.560
Nevertheless, it remains captivating. You
dare not look away for fear you'll
22
00:01:52.599 --> 00:01:57.359
miss another Purla. Jason Schwartzman and
Scarlet Johansson as standouts. Their scenes together
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00:01:57.560 --> 00:02:02.519
across neighboring window light up the screen. I also kept a lookout for Margot
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00:02:02.640 --> 00:02:07.439
Robbie, and when her turn came
as Orgie's deer departed, she didn't disappoint.
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00:02:08.039 --> 00:02:13.560
Brian Cranston does an earnest job as
the TV host during Black and White
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00:02:13.560 --> 00:02:19.039
era, so too Edward Norton as
the Asteroid City playwright. Interesting to see
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00:02:19.080 --> 00:02:24.639
Tom Hanks in a contry judgmental space
as Orgie's disapproving father in law. Notwithstanding
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00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:30.479
all the hijinks, Asteroid City still
has some important observations to make about the
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00:02:30.560 --> 00:02:36.120
atom bomb. Not surprisingly, those
thoughts had delivered in entirely different style to
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00:02:36.240 --> 00:02:42.879
Oppenheimer. Asteroid City's production design and
set decoration are delightful throwbacks to a bygone
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era. I couldn't get enough of
their playful nature. In summary, then
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I emerged from the film puzzled but
pleased. Asteroid City scores a seven and
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a half out of ten. You've
been listening to movies first with Alex first
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00:02:58.479 --> 00:03:04.560
available at Apple podcast Asks, Google
Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your
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00:03:04.599 --> 00:03:08.039
favorite podcast player. You can also
stream on demand at bites dot com.
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00:03:08.240 --> 00:03:14.960
This has been another quantity podcast production
from sites dot com.
