'Uncut Gems' [2019] - Wackoe, CE Garcia & Gabe "The Calilobo."

About this episode

The episode dives into the film 'Uncut Gems', exploring its intense style and performances.

For this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into “Uncut Gems”, the Safdie Brothers’ relentless crime thriller that feels less like a movie, and more like a 2-hour panic attack. Anchored by a career-best performance from Adam Sandler as the gambling addicted jeweler with a talent for digging himself deeper and deeper, we unpack the film’s nerve-shredding style, its stacked supporting cast (including an NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett playing himself), and why this might be one of the most stressful ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Wackoe, CE Garcia, Gabe "The Calilobo"

Topics covered

• film analysis
• thriller
• performance review
• stressful cinema
• crime drama

Keywords

• Uncut Gems
• Safdie Brothers
• Adam Sandler
• thriller
• crime film
• NBA
• Kevin Garnett

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Safdie Brothers

Books & works: Uncut Gems

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