OVERINVESTED

with Morgan and Gavia

Episode 230: Drive

October 01, 2021 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Morgan and Gavia revisit Nicolas Winding Refn's instant-classic Drive (2011), starring Ryan Gosling as a getaway driver and Carey Mulligan as the neighbor with whom he becomes infatuated. Topics include the film's electric direction and iconic soundtrack, its dubious casting process, its provocative treatment of violence, and much more.

Episode 209: Promising Young Woman

April 21, 2021 by Morgan Davies in episodes

This week, Gavia and Morgan take a critical look at Oscar darling Promising Young Woman, the debut film from Emerald Fennell that stars Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham. Topics include the film's dubious approach to rape revenge narratives, its generally lackluster screenplay, its hollow aesthetic, and more. (TW for discussions of rape and sexual violence)