EP 083: Challengers (2024) ft. Red Broadwell

After originally being set to open the Venice International Film Festival in 2023 and a long delay for its release, we have finally made it to the official arrival of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. The tennis-centered sports relationship drama features Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:11:07 Initial Thoughts 0:22:12 Spoiler Review 1:39:27 Oscars Assessment 1:45:32 Final Ratings Follow our guest online: Red Broadwell on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram Follow our team online: Danny Jarabek Website, Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Linktree Eugene Rocco Utley on Letterboxd, Instagram, and Twitter Matthew Soto on Letterboxd and Instagram Bryan Sudfield on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and Film Fragments Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok Films mentioned: Letterboxd list YogaSimpatico.com puts quality, therapeutically-inspired yoga, and wellness class at your fingertips! Whether you're a beginner, deepening an existing practice, or looking for a way to increase your mobility and reduce stress, you can choose from over 250+ classes and exercise when it’s convenient for you! Have questions? Email [email protected] Credits: Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley Artwork by Danny Jarabek Edited by Danny Jarabek Support the show Subscribe for Early Access and Video: The Rolling Tape Patreon Listen Here: Spotify Apple Podcasts All Listening Platforms Have questions? Email [email protected] Podcast Website Link Website & Publications: www.therollingtape.com Social Platforms on Linktree Credits: Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent Artwork: Danny Jarabek Editor: Danny Jarabek Assistant Producer: Evan Miller