Episode 206: Bugonia

Beyond the Screenplay by Michael Tucker

Feb 13, 202601:33:42TV & Film

The BTS team discusses the film's use of containment and dialogue-heavy scenes, dissect how the direction, performances, and score make it all feel epic, and contemplate whether the absurdist approach keeps the story fro...

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