Blue Moon review

Blue Moon review

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Nominated for two Academy Awards, Blue Moon delights and challenges

Hot off it's Oscar nominations for best original screenplay (Robert Kaplow) and best performance by an Actor (Ethan Hawke), Leigh and Tim discuss Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon which tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show Oklahoma! From unpacking a career best performance, highlighting a dialogue heavy script and appreciating some truly effective camera trickery, Blue Moon will delight musical theatre aficionados and lovers of language and art. All this and more in a brand new episode of Popcorn Podcast.

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