A Complete Unknown & Nosferatu

Bob Dylan arguably remains "A Complete Unknown" in this impressive biopic about the iconic and, yes, enigmatic musician. HCC film professors Marie Westhaver and Mike Giuliano devote much of this podcast episode to sharing their admiration for Timothee Chalamet's performance as Dylan. As with others in the cast, he did his own playing and singing. They also praise Edward Norton for his portrayal of Pete Seeger. Although Mike points out ways in which this dramatized treatment of Dylan's early career takes some liberties with actual events, he immediately adds that director James Mangold has referred to the film as a fable. Marie and Mike also talk about director Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 vampire classic "Nosferatu." This remake stars Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Willem Dafoe. Marie and Mike agree that the film is gorier than it needs to be, but this is a skillfully made and very effective film.