Episode 83 - The Theory of Everything

Love is a many splendored thing for Stephen and Jane Hawking.  That is, until Lou Gehrig's disease rears its ugly head.  "The Theory of Everything" dramatizes the relationship between the now-famous author and scientist and his wife of thirty years.  Eddie Redmayne gives a tremendous portrayal of a man physically contorted and completely immobile.  Redmayne's meticulous preparation for the role pays off in spades.  Felicity Jones brings dignity and gravity to her role.  One can see how the couple ended up together.  Andrew and Phil dish about the acting, the somewhat lackluster direction of "The Theory of Everything" and how a docu-drama must take real life and turn it into something dramatic.  It may not be a perfect film, but every other new movie at the multiplex sucks harder than a black hole. You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player located below:If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here