Ep 150: The Quiet Horror of “A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024, dir. Michael Sarnoski)

Today we're sharing our thoughts on the alien invasion / monster horror film, "A Quiet Place: Day One." Following a late-stage cancer patient (played by Lupita Nyong'o) on what she believes to be her last visit to New York City, all heck breaks loose when an apocalyptic alien invasion lands in Manhattan. Also starring Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou, we get an up-close view of the disaster as Samira weaves through a broken NYC in search of one last pizza slice (I'm not kidding). Though simple in construction, the film is emotionally rich -- showing people organizing after tragedy, bonding through proximity, and uniting around the love of a plot-critical cat named Frodo. Shelter in place, and keep the noise below an audible decibel, as we review. "A Quiet Place: Day One." Let's get into it! And if you are listening for a workout, you can Download Podbeat FREE in the App Store and add a beat to this podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/middaymusingspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠ Podbeat: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podbeat/id1605270538