Movie And A Beer Episode 179: Hedda

On this period piece episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss Hedda, a modern reimagining of 1891 play Hedda Gabler.  This updated early 20th century screen adaptation is by writer/director Nia DaCosta. Staring Tessa Thompson as Hedda, she finds herself struggling with a past lover and now rival while striving to get what she wants for her current life. Over the course of one crazy evening, many long-repressed desires and hidden secrets engulf her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal. While enjoying this amazing piece of art on the screen, we enjoyed a couple of beers. A nice Mexican lager from Loowit Brewing (WA) and the second was a Milk Stout from Threshold Brewing and Blending (OR). We discuss how these did and didn't go with the various parts of the film and consider what might actually work for such a complex story. Give the episode a listen to hear about that and much, much more.