Federalist Radio Hour The Federalist’s 2024 Holiday Movie Review
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Dec 24, 2024 
Emily Jashinsky, a Washington, D.C. correspondent at UnHerd, and Samuel Mangold-Lenett, contributing editor at The Federalist, dive into Hollywood's highlights and lowlights from 2024. They discuss the evolution of sitcoms, particularly 'St. Dennis Medical,' and critique holiday rom-coms featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Animated films, political satire in movies like 'Civil War,' and reality shows are analyzed with humor. Their engaging banter reveals insights into masculinity in cinema and the changing landscape of storytelling.
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Gentleman of Moscow Recommendation
- Watch Gentleman of Moscow, an Amazon adaptation starring Ewan McGregor.
- It's a powerful indictment of communism's effects on mind, body, and soul.
The Problem with Bravo's Camp
- Bravo's Real Housewives franchise struggles with overly self-aware camp.
- Jashinsky argues that true camp cannot be manufactured, referencing Susan Sontag.
Gladiator 2: Manage Expectations
- If you enjoyed the original Gladiator, approach Gladiator 2 with caution.
- While entertaining in a vacuum, it relies heavily on nostalgia and suffers from pacing issues.