'The Holdovers,' a Very Nice Movie!
Plus: What happened to Pitchfork?
Sonny here: I’m sorry, I’m a complete idiot. I sent this out as an email newsletter instead of a podcast episode. The actual podcast episode on Substack is here. If you listen on Apple, it should be here. —SB
A programming note: We tape on Monday afternoons, which means you will have to wait until next week for our Oscar hot takes. I know, you are quivering with anticipation! Quiver a moment or two longer.
On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss the decline of Pitchfork, which was gutted by Conde Nast and moved under the GQ banner. What happened to the once-storied indie-rock website? Then they review The Holdovers, one of the nicest movies of the year. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ for our bonus episode on Friday about the Oscar-nominated Paul Giamatti. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!
Watched this movie yesterday. Really enjoyed it. At times laugh out loud funny; at other times sad and touching 😢. Paul Giamatti is terrific, as always.
Watched this last night and have never been a Paul Giamatti fan but this film is wonderful. Giamatti, Randolph and Sessa are great in it. Touching story which reminded me of a mash up of the Anti-Mr Chips and Scent of a woman without the high stakes suicide element. Two outsiders bond and help each other to be better people.
Very human, touching and funny. Thoughtfully written, directed and played. Glad I saw it!