Why Did None of Us Like Marty Supreme? Director-Centered Films or Actor-Centered Films?

In January 2026, we watched three award-season buzz films released in Australia: Marty Supreme, Hamnet, and No Other Choice. In this episode, the hosts share their thoughts and reviews of these three highly discussed films.*Correction: The new film by Lee Chang-dong mentioned in the podcast is titled Possible Love and will be screened at the Venice International Film Festival.Timestamps:0:43 Does Marty Supreme really need Timothée? Would Paul Mescal be a better fit for Marty?5:10 Structural issues in Marty Supreme? The side effects of celebrity6:41 Marty Supreme vs Uncut Gems10:55 Marty Supreme vs Hamnet11:40 Awards buzz around Marty Supreme and a discussion of Timothée’s performance12:56 Review of Call Me by Your Name14:11 Audience ratings and soundtrack discussion for Marty Supreme16:14 Thoughts on the soundtrack of Hamnet17:23 Hamnet vs Ang Lee’s films18:22 No Other Choice: Does recasting affect a director’s style?19:23 No Other Choice vs Decision to Leave22:19 Nominations and awards for No Other Choice22:57 Cinematography style of No Other Choice23:29 The film’s thematic and value statements27:41 How Japanese and Korean cultures influence film interpretation29:45 Why we like Hamnet36:43 Different perspectives on Hamnet40:32 Sincerity in artistic and creative work41:36 Disappointment with A2443:45 Movie screenings in FebruaryHosts: Zane, Eva, & LesleyEditing & music & design: EvaCopywriting: Lesley & Eva