EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 11 MIN
Beautiful Mess: Xavier Dolan’s Misfire with John F. Donovan
from Stories in Motion · host D & J
In this episode, we dive into Xavier Dolan’s ambitious but chaotic English-language debut, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan. From moody bathtub ballads to clunky dialogue and wasted star power, we break down what went wrong—and what nearly worked—in this visually stunning, emotionally scattered film.
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In this episode, we dive into Xavier Dolan’s ambitious but chaotic English-language debut, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan. From moody bathtub ballads to clunky dialogue and wasted star power, we break down what went wrong—and what nearly worked—in this visually stunning, emotionally scattered film.
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Beautiful Mess: Xavier Dolan’s Misfire with John F. Donovan
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