The French Dispatch, Selling Sunset, and GBBO finale
We discuss The French Dispatch and Selling Sunset, two artifices of reality. 04:38 The French Dispatch, playing in theaters, is very “Wes Anderson” (to borrow a phrase), and we like that. 22:30 Netflix reality show Selling Sunset needs to dial back on the tepid interpersonal drama and bring back more opulent, ostentatious houses to look at. 40:15 Plus, a short debrief on the Great British Bake Off finale and our favorites from this season. ... Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to criticismisdead@gmail.com. Music: REEKAH Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu