The Big Picture The Surprising ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and Kevin Costner’s Big Bet on ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’
Jun 28, 2024
Lupita Nyong’o stars in 'A Quiet Place: Day One' with surprising scale and quality. Kevin Costner's risk on 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1' is discussed. The podcast covers weirdness, Western tropes, and potential success of the projects.
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Themes of Mortality
- The film explores death, sickness, and acceptance within the apocalypse.
- Lupita Nyong'o's character is terminally ill, adding emotional depth to the survival story.
Found Family
- Lupita Nyong'o's character forms a bond with a stranger and her cat during the apocalypse.
- This 'found family' dynamic adds a unique element to the Quiet Place franchise.
Logistical Concerns
- Amanda Dobbins expresses logistical concerns about the film's premise.
- She questions the plausibility of navigating a loud city like Manhattan with sound-sensitive creatures.