Episode 20: Philadelphia and Leaving Las Vegas

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This week Sara and Kim dive into the deep, dark, melancholy waters of the films Philadelphia from 1993 and Leaving Las Vegas from 1995. Continuing award-season talk, these films both feature Oscar-winning performances by their lead actors. These movies are heavy, but the conversation doesn't stay in the dark place for too long. And at the end of the episode, Sara reveals the much lighter-hearted movies for the next episode! Please note some content warnings this week for homophobia, addiction, and sexual assault. More about Philadelphia here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_q_philadel More about Leaving Las Vegas here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113627/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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This episode was published on March 13, 2024.

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This week Sara and Kim dive into the deep, dark, melancholy waters of the films Philadelphia from 1993 and Leaving Las Vegas from 1995. Continuing award-season talk, these films both feature Oscar-winning performances by their lead actors. These...

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