In honor of the director’s Best Picture nomination and Brian’s curiosity about the filmmaker, Dan and Brian consider the surreal and dark comedy-drama The Lobster by Yorgos Lanthimos. Join as they discuss St. Patrick’s Day, the Oscars, menacing names, vibes-based filmmaking, expectations about on-screen transformation effects, the pros and cons of big storytelling swings, and tantalizing ambiguity. They end with an uncommonly big gap in their Is It Good? evaluation.
Episode Number
246
Films Reviewed
- The Lobster (2015)
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Not Not Good (3/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Very Good (6/8)
Supplemental Media
- Dan’s Bugonia review: (link)
- Ham on Rye, a strange vibes-heavy movie with some similar ideas that Dan liked a lot more than The Lobster
Films where Ben jumps off a balcony:
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.
One reply on “Podcast Episode: The Lobster (2015) – Feral singles”
That’s a really interesting take on The Lobster, I’ve always been struck by how unsettling the whole concept of needing a partner is portrayed.