21. Birth (2004) & Destroyer (2018)

2021-02-01

This week we discuss two films starring Nicole Kidman in two extremely different roles. The first is Birth (2004), Jonathan Glazer’s second feature and follow-up to Sexy Beast. In the film, a widow meets a ten-year-old boy who claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband, leading to more than a few uncomfortable moments. The second is Destroyer (2018), directed by Karyn Kusama and starring Nicole Kidman as you’ve never seen her before. Kidman earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Detective Erin Bel...

This week we discuss two films starring Nicole Kidman in two extremely different roles.

The first is Birth (2004), Jonathan Glazer’s second feature and follow-up to Sexy Beast. In the film, a widow meets a ten-year-old boy who claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband, leading to more than a few uncomfortable moments.

The second is Destroyer (2018), directed by Karyn Kusama and starring Nicole Kidman as you’ve never seen her before. Kidman earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Detective Erin Bell.

Timestamps

Birth (00:09:30)

Destroyer (00:43:10)

Links

Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links

https://www.justwatch.com

Safdie Brothers / Paul Thomas Anderson A24 Podcast

https://a24films.com/notes/2019/12/seduce-and-destroy-with-josh-safdie-benny-safdie-and-paul-thomas-anderson

Vickers Tactical YouTube – Larry at the movies

https://www.youtube.com/c/VickersTacticalLAV

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