Ep 370 - Kinds of Kindness
In this episode of 'The Actor and the Engineer,' Paul James and Josh Knapp delve into the complexities of Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kinds of Kindness.' They discuss the balance between humor and existential dread in the film, its three distinct vignettes, and the thematic elements of control, belief, and absurdity. The conversation also touches on the deliberate choice of visual elements, such as color schemes and costume design, as well as the controversial aspects of screenwriting and character decisions that challenge viewers on multiple levels.