Ep. 4 THE GOAT SERIES: SALTBURN with Jemma Kennedy

I LOVED Saltburn. I thought it was one of the most gob-smacking movies I've ever seen and so... I wanted to talk about it! The podcast was rolling in my head for a few days before I talked to GLORIOUS Jemma Kennedy and all her insight!

SALTBURN the Astro Pod!

SPOILERS EVERYWHERE - so don't listen if you've not yet watched it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:21 Discussion of Saltburn and Invitation to Jemma

04:06 Jemma's Experience as a Screenwriter

05:14 The Emotional Impact of Writing and Storytelling

06:14 Personal Connections to Saltburn

08:43 Discussion of Jemma's University Experience

10:06 The Twist in Saltburn and Jemma's Analysis

13:18 The Visual and Stylistic Choices in Saltburn

14:18 Audience Reactions and Identification with the Film

16:05 The Unreliable Narrator and Twist Endings

23:09 The Emotional Impact of the Twist Ending

26:41 The Complexity of Class Dynamics in the Film

28:08 Personal Connection to the Themes in Saltburn

31:01 The Undermining of Satire in Saltburn

32:05 The Power of Storytelling

32:35 The Divisiveness of Art

33:04 Criticism of the Film

34:00 The Influence of Social Media

35:11 The Impact of Social Media on Identity

36:14 The Dark Side of Social Media

37:04 The Role of Social Media in Society

38:04 Astrology and the Characters

39:26 The Influence of Astrology on Characters

40:08 The Characteristics of Gemini and Libra

44:32 The Influence of Saturn in Scorpio

46:03 The Impact of Social Media on Art

47:30 The Dilution of Art in the Age of Social Media

49:48 The Conflict of Selling and Self-Expression

53:17 The Grotesque Nature of Saltburn

55:13 The Similarities Between the Upper and Working Classes

58:03 The Grotesque and the Aristocracy

01:03:49 The Power and Specialness of the Upper Classes

01:05:16 The Astrology of Barry and Oliver

01:06:21 The Attraction of the Not-Hot

01:06:46 The Brokenness of Actors

01:07:21 The Pisces Moon and Mars in Libra

01:08:16 The Confusion of Self and Lack of Ego in Actors

01:09:34 The Vulnerability and Sensitivity of Actors

01:09:46 The Impact of Gender on the Story

01:10:19 The Story's Fit with Oliver's Character

01:10:33 The Celebration of Oliver's Actions

01:11:04 The Lack of Backstory for Oliver's Psychopathy

01:12:01 The Double Standard for Female Psychopaths

01:12:34 The Perception of Women in Society

01:13:14 The Concept of Sisterhood

01:13:27 The Politeness of Americans

01:14:03 The British Dating Culture

01:14:32 The Boredom of Upper-Class Women

01:16:20 Elspeth's Boredom and Jacob's Boldness

01:17:25 The Supporting Characters in the Film

01:19:03 The Psychopathic Nature of Oliver

01:20:05 Rosamund Pike's Performance

01:22:41 Why Jacob is Popular

01:25:24 The Archetypal Nature of Astrology

01:26:05 Gem's Book and Coaching Services

01:27:02 Gem's Social Media Presence

01:28:07 Gem's Career and Astrology

01:29:46 The Playwright's Journey

01:30:32 Gem's Writing Process and Coaching

01:31:03 Conclusion

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