Sound of Metal - The Silence and the Stillness

Published: April 6, 2021, 10 a.m.

This week, Don and Chuck discuss Best Picture nominee Sound of Metal, the story of heavy metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed), a recovering addict who suddenly loses 75% of his hearing. Facing this situation with denial and anger, he's forced to join a community for hearing-impaired addicts. Once there, he's confronted with his inability to sit in stillness and spend time with his own thoughts. This lets Don and Chuck muse on topics such as appreciating what you have, how to find peace in the stillness, and how constantly looking for distractions ultimately distracts you from yourself.

Music by Nathan Terry
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