50. THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022) dir. Martin McDonagh

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN is a break-up story. Not of lovers, but of friends, which is even sadder, somehow? Especially with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as the leads. Maybe it's because these kinds of breakups aren't so common. Maybe it's because this doesn't occupy as much cultural real estate as romantic break-ups. I guess, then, that Martin McDonagh's doing us all a favor writing and directing this thing. It partially opened up a few wounds, some self-inflicted. Who would've thought a silly movie with donkeys, severed limbs and the English replacement of "eh" instead of "uh" would be able to bum me out (in a good way)? Not I...not I. ---Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠Financially support the podcast via the ⁠⁠tip jar!