Episode 89 - "You know what makes you feel okay about losing? Winning."

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Silver Screen Podcast. Today, on the suggestion of our good friend Tobi, we're diving into the high-stakes world of underground poker with 'Molly’s Game'. Join host Mike and his panel of pop culture pros—Tobi, Adrienne, and Sandy (aka "The Discord Crew")—as they ante up for a review of the film that Tobi insisted they couldn’t fold on. This movie was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin (in his directorial debut) and thus the analysis discusses the quick-fire banter, Sorkin-level one-liners, non-linear structure, pacing and visual aesthetics. There's also a deep dive into Jessica Chastain’s powerhouse performance as the poker princess herself, Idris Elba, charming as ever, as the Atticus Finch style lawyer and the infamous "Player X". There's heavy exploration of the real life story portrayed, individual strengths (and weaknesses) of the adaptation and much more analysis and insight more intense and compelling than the high-stakes games Molly ran. Will Adrienne call Tobi’s bluff on his movie pick? Will Sandy go all-in on the film’s sharp dialogue and high-stakes drama? Tune in to find out who’s holding the winning hand and who’s just bluffing their way through. Let the games begin!

TRIGGER WARNING: 49:05 - 53:58. Physical assault, male on female violence, gun violence.

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