Star 80 with Julie Klausner
Oof - this is a tough one. Incredibly divisive, is \u201cSTAR 80\u201d a darkly cynical triumph about the perils of Hollywood and the failings of men? Or is it a too-sympathetic \u201cPortrait of An Incel as a who cares?!\u201d per our guest Julie Klausner? Join us for a very spirited discussion about Fosse\u2019s difficult last film, where we touch upon the dangers of the true crime genre, the tendency for male creatives to prioritize the male perspective, and the ways in which this film complicates the fascinating legacy of Fosse\u2019s collaborative relationships with women. Plus, we offer our final Fosse rankings, and we ponder several tantalizing \u201cwhat ifs?\u201d about the unrealized projects lost to history after his death in 1987.\n\nJoin our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.\nFollow us @blankcheckpod on\xa0Instagram,\xa0Threads,\xa0Facebook\xa0and\xa0X!\nBuy some real nerdy merch.\nConnect with other Blankies on our\xa0Reddit\xa0or\xa0Discord\nFor anything else, check out\xa0BlankCheckPod.com\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices