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Episode 90 - Death of a Unicorn

Episode 90 - Death of a Unicorn

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Sure! Based on the transcript from Mindframes Episode 90 – "Death of a Unicorn", here are listener-friendly notes:

Episode 90: Death of a Unicorn A Mindframes Film Conversation

Guests:

  • 🎙️ Tarek Fayoumi (Chicago film critic)
🎬 Basic Info
  • Film: Death of a Unicorn
  • Director: Alex Scharfman (Directorial debut)
  • Genre: Black comedy with horror elements
  • Cast Highlights:
    • Paul Rudd as Elliot
    • Jenna Ortega as Ridley
    • Richard E. Grant as Odell
    • Will Poulter as Shepard
    • Téa Leoni as Odell's wife
    • Anthony Carrigan as Griff
    • Jessica Hynes as Shaw
  • Premiere: South by Southwest (SXSW)
  • Wide Release: This weekend (as of episode release)
🎭 Key Themes
  • Satire of the ultra-wealthy
  • Performative altruism
  • Corporate greed (nods to pharma industry)
  • Unicorns as metaphors — not for children!
  • Mashup of genre: horror + black comedy
  • Comparisons to Companion, Triangle of Sadness, and Black Sheep
⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights TimestampTopic00:00Episode intro + guest Tarek Fayoumi joins00:50Overview of Death of a Unicorn & director Alex Scharfman02:50Early reactions and quirky tone of the film05:30Non-spoiler plot summary – unicorns, gore, and satire06:57Expanded plot: Paul Rudd’s character hits a unicorn en route to a CEO’s wilderness estate08:00Gore, vengeance, and absurdist turns09:00Neil deGrasse Tyson jokes and tonal weirdness09:20Cast discussion begins – Paul Rudd staying in his comedic “box”11:00Jenna Ortega’s horror film streak & flexibility as an actress13:00Will Poulter as a “punchable privileged” character with great comic timing19:00Téa Leoni praised for subtlety and satire – comparisons to Toni Collette21:00Recognition of supporting cast: Anthony Carrigan, Jessica Hynes, and Katherine Erbe26:00Commentary on satire and class critique27:00Cinematography discussion – possible nature doc inspiration28:30Importance of unicorn visuals – practical + CGI blend32:00Film was shot in Slovenia, animation outsourced – budget-conscious production36:00Cost-saving decisions and strategic casting choices38:00Discussion on shifting movie release windows and streaming vs theatrical landscape39:30Joke about popcorn buckets and box office trends42:00Reviews begin – Mike praises the genre blend and Will Poulter's performance43:30Dave praises the gore, creature effects, and genre fusion46:00Final verdict: 3 out of 4 unicorn horns from both hosts47:00Not for kids – don’t let the unicorns fool you!48:00Movie lacks a love story – passes a rare “MacDell test”

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